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Crafts | DIY | Elementary

DIY Stickers Using Dried Flowers: Make Beautiful Botanical Stickers with Packing Tape
Byinspirethemom August 3, 2026August 3, 2026

Looking for a simple way to turn real flowers into beautiful handmade stickers? This DIY stickers tutorial using dried flowers shows you how to make transparent botanical stickers with just clear packing tape, parchment paper, and some pressed flowers from around your garden or yard. Unlike printable stickers or laminating methods, this technique creates actual peel-and-stick stickers with an adhesive backing, making it a super-easy craft for both kids and…

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Activities | Crafts | DIY

How to Make a Corner Bookmark with Washi Tape (Easy DIY Tutorial)
Byinspirethemom July 22, 2026July 22, 2026

If you love quick crafts that are both pretty and practical, you’re going to love this corner bookmark! This easy washi tape DIY takes just a few minutes to make and is a wonderful way to use up your favorite rolls of washi tape. Whether you’re making one for yourself, tucking it into a gift, or creating a…

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DIY | Home

DIY Beeswax Candles
Byinspirethemom September 6, 2024December 11, 2025

Today’s tutorial: DIY beeswax candles. The soft glow of a candle while I get breakfast going is an indulgence I enjoy, but don’t often do. Candles are notorious for giving me headaches and are known to put out harmful carcinogens. However, we’ve recently learned that beeswax candles are not only safe for use, but actually…

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DIY | Gardening | Seasonal

Simple Bouquet Ideas For Garden Flowers
Byinspirethemom August 19, 2024August 21, 2024

A gallon jar bursting with sprigs of cut flowers from the garden is the quintessential essence of summer for me. I love the way they add color to a room and bring a piece of the outdoors inside. With that being said, let me share a few of my go-to simple bouquet ideas using the…

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Gardening

Raising Gardeners: Fun Garden Activities and Jobs for Kids
Byinspirethemom June 13, 2024August 19, 2024

Allowing kids to be apart of the gardening experience is the beginning of instilling a lifelong appreciation for nature. In this blog post, I’m going to share a variety of garden activities and jobs, that I’ve done with my kids, that are particularly suited to fit their abilities. From planting seeds to harvesting vegetables, these…

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Gardening with Kids: 10 Kid-Friendly Flowers for Your Garden
Byinspirethemom June 12, 2024August 12, 2024

Looking to create a bright-colored garden full of flowers for your kids? If so, let me give you 10 of our favorite kid-friendly flowers that they are sure to enjoy. Our kids have been gardening along side me for years now, and each year these blooms still bring wonder and excitement. Let’s get started: Tips…

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Homeschool | Kindergarten | Planning & Organization | Preschool

6 Things to Include In Your Summer Homeschool Schedule
Byinspirethemom June 20, 2023August 12, 2024

Are you taking the summer off but are wanting to come up with a simple summer homeschool schedule that adds some structure to your days while keeping the kids busy and having fun? We typically take the summer off from our regular homeschool routine. It’s a break I find that we all need, but that…

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Books | Elementary | Homeschool | Kindergarten | Preschool

Picture Books About Summer
Byinspirethemom June 22, 2022August 22, 2024

School is out and summer is here! Want to find some fun picture books that teach kids about summer? Or a few ideas of picture books with summer-themes? Look not further, today I’m sharing some of the best picture books about summer. We often take a summer break from our homeschool, but to keep the…

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Activities | Activities for Kids | Elementary | Seasonal

200 Screen-Free Summer Activities For Kids
Byinspirethemom May 21, 2022August 12, 2024

Looking for things to do with your kids this summer? Today I’m sharing list of 200 screen free summer activities that you can reference to keep your kids busy playing, learning, and having fun all season long. I love summer time. Being a homeschool mom, I find that I need the break just as much…

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Activities | Activities for Kids | Food | Homeschool | recipes

How to Make Ice Cream in a Bag
Byinspirethemom April 21, 2020August 19, 2024

Ice cream in a bag has been our favorite science experiment recently. In fact, we’ve repeated it three times. (Just to make sure we got it right.)

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