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Paper Flower Backdrop Tutorial: Make a Full 8’x8′ Wall of Flowers!

Paper Flower Backdrop Tutorial: Make a Full 8’x8′ Wall of Flowers!

Learn how to make a beautiful paper flower backdrop for photos and parties from start to finish! Like you, I love all the paper flower walls as party decor lately. Weddings, proms, even events like the Met Gala have had a floral backdrop! But if you don’t have the budget to rent one (they can cost $1,000+!), I’m here to help you. I’ll show you how to make your own paper flower backdrop! We’ll get to practice a lot of paper flower designs and maybe pick up some planning and building skills along the way! Watch the full step-by-step tutorial...

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How to Teach Kids to Do Laundry

How to Teach Kids to Do Laundry

Laundry can be all-encompassing, overwhelming, and time consuming. Over the years I’ve developed lots of shortcuts and easier ways to make it through the piles. Today I’m going to share the method that I teach my kiddos to help them learn to do their laundry with the hope that it might help you teach your kids too. This week is all about Cleaning with Kids – I’ll be sharing tips and tricks on the blog and on Instagram for making the most of the next couple months. I hope you’ll join me! If you’re new here you might want to check...

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22 Coolest Hanging Hampers

22 Coolest Hanging Hampers

  1. KEEPJOY XL Hanging Laundry Hamper, Door Laundry Hamper Bag Hanging with Stainless Steel Hooks,KEEPJOY Oxford Fabric Door Laundry Clothes Hamper 2Pack Extra Large Grey Multifuntional laundry hamperthe laundry hamper bags can hold your dirty clothes messed towels sheets and also can be used as baby laundry hamper they help saving space and keep your room clean and tidy Its perfect for family to use it at home as well as in traveling Large capacitythe size of xl laundry hamper is 35 x 22 inch x 2 pcs its extra large capacity and enough for loading all clothes of...

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How to Add Responsibilities for Kids

How to Add Responsibilities for Kids

To help offset the mess and an argument, I think it’s helpful to have kids help clean whenever and wherever possible. Even little ones can learn how to help with simple tasks that help to instill a sense of responsibility and pride. Older children benefit from routine and expectations to help the home run smoothly as well. Here are some ideas for how to add responsibilities for kids. Whether you choose to use these room-by-room cleaning suggestions as chores or as incentives is up to you. These are some of the cleaning tasks that have been helpful and realistic in...

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Chatting on the Front Porch: How We Grow

Chatting on the Front Porch:  How We Grow

 Hello dears...Do come in and join me for a bit.  I have Pink Lemonade today.  Would you like a glass?  If you prefer it less sweet, allow me to suggest making it half and half with water.  That's how I make my own.  Then let us go to the porch and sit to talk for a bit.I was out this morning working in the yard.  It wasn't on my list to do that, but it was what called to me so that's where I went.  Rufus apparently considers himself a gardening companion which is nice. I enjoy having his company. ...

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