DIY Father’s Day Golf Gift & Printable

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Looking for a fun and meaningful Father’s Day gift that’s perfect for the golf-loving guy in your life? Whether it’s for Dad, Grandpa, or another special father figure, this easy DIY idea is guaranteed to make him smile and maybe even improve his game (with some luck and love from the kids)!

This gift is simple to put together, budget-friendly, and a great way for kids to get creative. All you need are a few basic supplies and a little imagination.

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What You’ll Need:

How to Make It:

  1. Set out the golf balls and markers, and let the kids go wild with creativity!
    • They can draw Dad’s favorite things, funny faces, or leave sweet, positive notes like “You’re tee-rific!”
  2. Once the golf balls are decorated, place them in the jar.
  3. Tie a ribbon around the top for a festive touch.
  4. Attach one of the printable tags to finish it off. Tags are available for Dad, Pops, Grandpa, and Gramps!

Not only is this gift thoughtful and personal, but it’s also something he’ll cherish. He might even sneak a couple of these special balls into his next round of golf, though don’t be surprised if he chooses to keep them on display instead.

Grab Your Free Printable Tags:

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DIY Pen Pal Kit

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Looking for a fun and meaningful way to keep your kids entertained (and off screens) this summer? I put together a Pen Pal Kit for my kids and it’s been a hit! With most kids still too young for phones, staying in touch with friends and family during summer break can be tricky. I wanted to make it easy and fun for my kids to write letters without scrambling for supplies or tracking down addresses every time.

What’s in the Kit?

  • Clipboard
    We picked one that opens and holds all the supplies inside. It’s a great way to keep everything in one place—no more lost stamps or missing pens! We chose a blank one so that we could decorate and personalize it.
  • Address Labels
    I printed out return address labels and pre-printed labels for their friends and family. It saves time and lets them send off letters on their own without needing to ask for help.
  • Stationery
    We found some colorful, fun stationery sets. Cute paper makes writing more exciting and receiving a cheerful, handwritten letter is a special treat!
  • Stickers (optional)
    Just a little extra something to decorate envelopes or letters. It adds personality and creativity to each note.
  • Pens & Pencils
    Keep it simple with standard supplies or let them pick out fun pens like glitter, neon, or multicolored ink!
  • Stamps
    Want to make it even more fun? Take a field trip to the post office and let your kids choose stamps with cool designs.

My kids are genuinely excited to write letters now—and even more excited to receive them back. The Pen Pal Kit has made it easy and enjoyable for them to stay connected with friends and family during the summer.

Pro tip: Keep everything stocked and stored in the clipboard so it’s grab-and-go ready for rainy days, quiet afternoons, or post-playdate reflections.

Have you made a Pen Pal Kit before? I’d love to hear what you included!

DIY Instax Magnetic Frames with Personalized Charms

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If you’re like me, capturing memories with your loved ones is something special. That’s why I’m obsessed with my Instax Fuji Film printer. It lets me print my favorite moments straight from my phone and instantly bring them to life. But what I really love is finding creative ways to showcase these memories both at home and at work.

Today, I’m sharing a super fun and easy DIY project: Instax Magnetic Frames with Personalized Charms! These adorable frames are perfect for adding color, personality, and a little sparkle to your printed photos.

What You’ll Need:

How to Make Them:

  • Step 1. Print our your favorite photos using the Instax Fuji Film Print.
  • Step 2. Select your favorite charms and glue them onto your magnetic frames.
  • Step 3. Once the charms have dried, insert your printed pictures into the frame.
  • Step 4. Display them anywhere! On your fridge, white board, filing cabinet, anywhere they can be seen!

Pro tip. Try creating a seasonal set like beach photos with seashell charms for summer, or holiday memories with tiny snowflake charms for winter. It’s a great way to keep your displays fresh and fun!

DIY Painted Frames with Charms – A Fun Summer Craft for Kids!

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Looking for a creative and meaningful activity to do with your kids this summer? These DIY Painted Frames with Charms are the perfect way to keep them busy and the end result is a sweet keepsake you’ll treasure for years to come.

This project is not only fun, but also a great way to reflect on your favorite summer memories together. All you need is a photo that captures a special moment, this can include a beach day, a picnic, or a backyard adventure, and a few simple craft supplies.

Why You’ll Love This Craft:

  • Kid-friendly
  • Encourages creativity and storytelling
  • Doubles as a personalized décor item or gift
  • Helps turn summer memories into lasting keepsakes

Here’s what you’ll need:

This is great way for you and your kids to use your creativity to make something special. Our daughter Riley had so much fun making one for herself, she wanted to make another one to share with someone special. Adding charms gives these frames a whole new level of fun and really brings out the personality from the photo. Share your finished frames with me on Instagram, just tag @shortstopdesigns so I can see and celebrate your creations!

DIY Handmade Bracelets: Boutique-Style Packaging Ideas + Printable

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Our daughter genuinely loves making things for her friends and family. I thought it would be a fun idea to make her handmade bracelets feel even more special by packaging them with a thoughtful, inspirational print. Once everything is wrapped up, it looks like something you’d find in a boutique!

Here’s what you’ll need to create the look, links included when you click on the items:

Once you’ve collected your materials and completed making your bracelets, you’re ready for the next steps of packaging the bracelet!

Step 1. Print out the “Inspiration Bracelet Printable” on cardstock and cut the squares.

Step 2. Hole punch the top/middle of the paper.

Step 3. String through baker’s twine through the hole and add the bracelet to the front of the print.

Step 4. Tie the bracelet to the print with the baker’s twin, you will want the string to be slightly loose (not the knot of the bow) so that the bracelet falls around the circle.

Step 5. Insert the bracelet and print into a clear 5″x5″ bag and seal! Now you’ve got the perfect gift!

The printables are also cute enough to be put in picture frames to give as a gift as well! Have fun creating! If you want a fun and easy way to make Clay Bead Bracelets, visit this post below to see how!

DIY Clay Bead Bracelet: A Perfect Craft for Kids

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Our daughter, Riley, loves to craft and is looking for ways to stay busy, especially at her brother’s baseball games. A couple years ago, she met another girl on one of the teams who would make things and sell them to people during games. This inspired Riley and she wanted to do the same! We thought bracelets would be perfect for her since it’s easy to put together and would keep her entertained at home and at the games.

One day while I was scrolling through Amazon, I saw these Clay Bead Spinners and thought this would be perfect for her if it really worked… I was definitely skeptical at first but decided to buy it. When we got it, we were amazed at how well it worked! We were able to complete a bracelet in 5 minutes if we kept the machine on without making any changes to the bracelet. Our boys were even fascinated by it and made a couple themselves! Here are a couple tips when using it.

1) The machine randomly throws on beads on the needle, so if you’re going for a colored pattern bracelet, you probably won’t want to use this. If you’re a go with the flow type of person, this is perfect for you! You’ll want to choose colors that go well together! In the end, it still creates something very cute and colorful.

2) Add more clay beads in the dish! This will help the clay beads fall onto the needle and make the process of making a bracelet go a little bit faster.

3) Finding the right speed and rotation of the spinner can make all the difference. You can adjust the speed of the spinner, along with having it rotate clock-wise or counter clock-wise.

Here are the materials you’ll need:

It’s a tool that is great to use when you’re having a movie/craft night and perfect for littles who love creating something for friends and family! If you or your kids love giving bracelets as gifts, take a look at this post on Boutique-Style Packaging Ideas + Printable.

Best Supplies for a Fun Lemonade Stand

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Looking for things to do while your kids are home for the summer? A lemonade stand is a great way to keep them busy and can be a great educational experience while they’re out of school! We have done three lemonade stands and learned the best times and best places to host a lemonade stand. Today, I’m sharing some of our tips, supplies, and our favorite cookie recipes to help you and your kiddos have a successful lemonade stand!

Lemonade Stand Tips

  1. We’ve discovered the best time to host a lemonade stand is when our neighborhood is having some type of event, like a neighborhood garage sale. These usually draw in shoppers who are already looking to spend some money, and are supportive in helping out kids with their small business venture!
  2. Location is key! We are in the back of the neighborhood, and we know that there’s going to be less “foot” traffic, which means less buyers. If it’s feasible for you, bring your lemonade stand to the front of the neighborhood for better visibility. We have brought all of our supplies in a wagon (or the car depending on how we’re feeling) with us so we don’t have to go back and forth between the house and the front of the neighborhood.
  3. Market to your friends and family to draw in a crowd! In case things get slow, it’s always a great idea to let friends and family know you’re hosting a lemonade stand. Plus, the kids also appreciate seeing familiar faces supporting them.
  4. Sell baked goods or treats! Funny enough, we’ve found that selling baked goods has brought in more money than selling lemonade.
  5. Stay hydrated and bring water with you! Depending on how long you and the kids are willing to stay out, it’s likely you’re going to be out there for 1-2 hours. Plus, you don’t want to drink up the inventory!

Cookie Recipes That We Love

As mentioned before, selling baked goods is key to making your lemonade stand successful! Remember, it’s going to be hot out there, so you’ll want to try to avoid anything that will melt and ruin the look of your treats. Here’s a few of our favorites:

Lemonade Stand Supplies

When it comes to the set up, you’ll want to create one that stands out so everyone can see it when they’re driving by! I like to add a cute table cloth, a tiered tray to hold the treats and farmhouse drink dispenser to draw some attention. You can also tie in cute cups, patterned straws and packaging for your treats. Can’t forget the lemonade! Depending on how much time I have (and effort I want to put into it) I sometimes like to make the from scratch. But this last time I decided to grab a lemonade mix and it made my life a little bit easier. Top it off with some fresh lemons and you’re all set!

There are so many ways to make your lemonade stand look fun! The biggest thing is to let your kids help out and give them a chance to see what it’s like to run a small little business for the day. It’s a memory that your kids will remember for the rest of their lives, even if you do it just once!

Memorial Day – Amazon Finds

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Memorial is around the corner and if you’re hosting, you’re going to need some party essentials! Decoration is key to bringing the theme of the party to life. If you love hosting parties, these are decorations you can use throughout the summer! Here are some of my favorites.

Outdoor Decorations

I love the yard decorations on the neighbors front lawn! It helps give a warm welcome to guests coming to your house. Wreaths add another touch of beauty and aesthetic to the outside of your home. The best part is both of these decorations can stay up all summer long! If you’re hosting the party outside, you’re definitely going to need an ice cooler to keep those drinks nice and cold!

Decorations

The table is the focal point of the party, and where most people gather to eat and chat. A table runner adds a simple, yet festive look to your dining room. Add these faux flowers in mason jars as a centerpiece to add another level of decor to complete the look.

Serving Area

Serving food on decorative trays keeps the theme of the party going. I’m always on the look out for serving trays for every holiday, even if we’re not hosting. It just ads some fun to our holidays and the kids like to help pick them out. Add a banner over the serving area and a fun two-tiered decorative tray to tie it all together!

Hope you enjoy the summer!

2025 Printable Calendar

I cannot believe how quickly 2024 went by. So many changes within the last few months for our family as we moved from Florida back to Texas. There was a point where we didn’t know where we were going to end up and had to live in an Airbnb for a couple of months! Thankfully, everything worked out and we’re finally in our new home and ready to start 2025.

As our kids get older, I can only imagine that life will continue to speed up, but I’m excited for all of the adventures that are in store for our family and yours! Wishing you all the best for 2025!

2024 Portrait Calendar – Download here

2024 Landscape Calendar Part 1 – Download Here

2024 Landscape Calendar Part 2 – Download Here

Other calendar printables available!

January Free Wall Paper

Download this beautiful January wallpaper for desktop, tablets and smart phone!

I can’t believe we are nearing the end of 2023 and getting ready to jump into 2024! It’s been an interesting year for us and I’m excited to see what’s in store for 2024.

If you’re looking to add someting pretty to your devices, look no further! Choose between the 2024 January wallpaper or quote to add to your devices and feel inspired. Hopefully this wallpaper reminds you a little bit of the beach!

When we lived in Houston, we visited the beach a couple of times, but the water was so brown and ugly it wasn’t much to look at. Still fun to play in, but you definitely didn’t feel like you were on a vacation. Now that we live in Florida, I’m always in awe of how beautiful the beaches are. It’s so blue and clear, I often forget that I’m not on a vacation.

Stay tuned for February month’s wallpaper!

To download, click on the link below. This will open up a new page. Right click on the image and save the image.

Desktop: Calendar | Quote

Tablet: Calendar | Quote

Smartphone: Calendar | Quote