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Fat Quarter Curtains

June 3, 2013 by Melanie · 6 Comments

For those of you who didn’t see my latest creation over at Skip To My Lou – I’m sharing it here today and it’s…. a… sewing project – something that doesn’t happen too much her in my corner of blogland. When a sewing project turns out well, I feel the need to celebrate! {insert happy {Read More…}

Make Your Own Train Table

May 20, 2013 by Melanie · 6 Comments

Making your own table is not as hard as you’d think! Really, you only need a piece of wood large enough to hold the whole train set, some glue and paint! I started out with the basic train track set I’d gotten for $10 at IKEA years ago. I was tired of putting it together {Read More…}

Jo Jo and Eloise

May 18, 2013 by Melanie · Leave a Comment

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Hi there!! My name is Angelina and you can find me blogging over at JoJo and Eloise. I am thrilled to pieces that I get to be here, with you on Reasons To Skip Housework. I LOVE blogging exactly for this reason, Getting to meet and make new friends. Melanie, was so sweet to offer {Read More…}

Handmade Gift Ideas Anyone Can Make

May 15, 2013 by Melanie · 8 Comments

When it comes to handmade gift ideas, I’m usually pretty picky because it has to be something I’m actually able to make. If it’s got too many steps or too many materials, I just can’t bring myself to either a) figure it out or b) find the motivation to get a big project done. Here {Read More…}

Mother’s Day Gift {a quick any easy anytime gift}

May 11, 2013 by Melanie · Leave a Comment

This sweet gift would work for any gift occasion, starting with a Mother’s Day Gift. If mom lives near you and you’re still trying to figure out the perfect gift for her – this dip bowl and recipe bundle is the perfect thoughtful gift! I found a bowl that was 50% off at Hobby Lobby….SCORE! {Read More…}

Menu Planning Board

May 8, 2013 by Melanie · 4 Comments

I’m not one who plans out her meals one month in advance. I’ve always been the lazy planner. I think of something about 3:30 and rush to get it ready. This meal board idea was never something I would have made for myself, but at our last MOPS meeting, this was on the agenda. I {Read More…}

Washi Tape Welcome Sign

April 30, 2013 by Melanie · 4 Comments

I have to admit a teensy, tiny obsession with a little thing called, Washi Tape, maybe you’ve heard of it, eh? I really think if there was a show similar to Hoarders, but for people who decorate too much with Washi, this girl here {fingers pointed to me!} would be nominated by just about everyone! {Read More…}

tshirt bag

April 22, 2013 by Melanie · 2 Comments

Why not repurpose a white tee and turn it into a tshirt bag? My girl has been big into pretend play in the last 6 months. She LOVES to shop with her real shopping cart, in her “grocery store” that’s stocked with canned goods and cut apart fruit! She’s been putting all of her groceries {Read More…}

Washi Tape Storage Box

April 20, 2013 by Melanie · 3 Comments

This Washi Tape Storage box was super easy to make and is the perfect solution for my small Washi tape collection. I didn’t need a fancy large storage wall. I don’t have that much Washi, although I do LOVE it! This box was on clearance at Michael’s for $4.5o – down from $15.00 – {Read More…}

Children’s ABC Play Table

March 24, 2013 by Melanie · 17 Comments

I’ve wanted a children’s ABC play table for my girl since she first started to walk, so when I finally made the decision to get my girl a “real” table, and looked at the prices of kids tables, I about choked. Unless you get a flimsy plastic table and chairs, you’re looking at $100+. This {Read More…}

Love Frame

March 4, 2013 by Melanie · 5 Comments

I made this super sweet Love Frame at my last MOPS {Moms of Preschoolers} meeting. I was waiting for the perfect time to give it to my hubs. Neither of us are overly mushy peeps, so I had to wait for just the right time. It’s kind of like flowers for me…I don’t ever really {Read More…}

Subway Art Magnet Board

February 25, 2013 by Melanie · 9 Comments

Why not switch up your subway art a bit and bring your Silhouette into the mix? This Subway Art Magnet Board is the perfect gift for moms, sisters, grandmas, and friends. Here’s what you’ll need to make your own magnet board: One magnet board {I bought mine at Joann’s with my 40% off coupon, which {Read More…}

Print Instagram Photos

February 18, 2013 by Melanie · 16 Comments

instagram art {Reasons To Skip The Housework}

It’s about time that I got with the times and finally managed to print Instagram photos! If you’re addicted to Instagram as much as I am, you have a TON of photos on your phone that never make it into any frames or albums. They’re shared with everyone else, but never shared within your own {Read More…}

Simple Valentine’s Gift for Girls

February 11, 2013 by Melanie · 3 Comments

When it comes to making a simple Valentine’s Gift for my almost 3 year old girl, it has to be simple and have a direct correlation to dressing up and princesses. Her Valentine’s box needed a “non-sugar” treat, and this Princess Craft Band was the perfect addition! These new Crafty Bands came to the {Read More…}

Easy Valentine’s “Love” Sign

February 4, 2013 by Melanie · 6 Comments

I don’t have a mantel, so when it comes to holiday decorating, I tend to add just a few simple touches to my entry way. My Valentine’s Love Sign is a super easy craft you can whip up in minutes! This sign is the perfect touch to my entryway for Valentine’s Day…and it was quick {Read More…}

Creatively Cute Wire Storage Shelves

February 1, 2013 by Melanie · 1 Comment

My New Year’s Resolution this year is to clean up all the clutter in this house – o – mine! I know, resolutions are dumb and no-one ever sticks to them, but I’m committed to this one. When I stopped teaching to become a mommy, I packed up my entire classroom and moved it {Read More…}