This Easter I decided that I would make my little ones, and my sister's little ones a quilt each.  I thought the stripes resembled an Easter egg.  Kind of perfect don't you think?


The only difference between my original tutorial is that each strip is 2 layers rather than 3 layers like my original quilt.  Here are the following fabric measurements you will need.

2 yards of a solid flannel fabric of your choice cut into 12, six inch strips.

1.5 yards of white fabric cut into 14, three inch strips

1/2 yard of fabric cut into 2 inch strips for your binding. DIY Binding Video Here

I omitted the fabric in between each strip...

Now simply follow the instructions found HERE to create your quilt or watch the video below.

They end up being about 48in x 42in.








Here's our DIY Binding Video:

Well there you have it.  I can hardly wait to give these to the kiddos.  They will be perfect for picnics, the beach or whatever spring and summer activities come our way!

-Megan

P.S.  I think the kids kinda love their new blankets!  YAY!!

I am a list person.  There is something so fulfilling about checking something off my list of to-dos.  I don't necessarily want my children to be just like me in the area of getting things done, but I do want them to have a sense of ownership and responsibility when it comes to the daily tasks I expect them to participate in.  Instead of having my son simply check something off a list, I thought it would be fun to make him this simple chore chart.




It was so easy to make.

I simply found some wood from Hobby Lobby.  They had it already cut and ready to go.  All I had to do was stain it.  You could stain or paint it any color.





I used wood glue to put a sun and a star on the large piece of wood.  I wanted to separate morning and night chores.  Plus it looks really cute!


Then I simply screwed in little cup holder hooks evenly so I could hang the chore squares/cards.



Finally,  hang the chore cards.  My little boy helps me choose his chores each night before he goes to bed.  I made enough chore cards so that his chores will change each day.  Once he has completed a chore he simply flips the chore card over so that the back of the square is showing.  Once all the squares are facing backwards he knows he is done with his chores.



He kind of loves it.  Like Mother like child?!

He only wanted to do "silly" faces...

So "silly" faces it is...

-Megan

Chewy Oreo goodness all decked out! My sister-in-law came into town last weekend and taught me how to make Oreo Balls. They are incredibly delicious, way too tempting, and oh so easy to make. Chocolate lovers beware!













Stephanie

It can be tough to juice lemons and limes, and thus tempting to just buy the bottled juice. But fresh is best! Here is a great way to easily get the most juice from those sometimes stubborn lemons and limes.



Stephanie