Hello! My name is Lorrin, I blog about the embracing the perfect mess of life with kids over at embrace the perfect mess which pretty much includes anything to do with family life- recipes, quick diys, practical home decor, tips for traveling with kids, tips for photographing your kids, and a whole lotta mom-life! I can’t even begin to tell you the level of excitement I was at when The Crafting Chicks reached out to me about joining in this series. I am super pumped to be a part of something … [Read more...] about Easy DIY Sidewalk Paint
Crayon Resist Spray Bottle Painting
Crayon Resist Spray Bottle Painting for Summer fun Art! Paint outside with spray bottles and food coloring. Crayon Resist Spray Bottle Painting A perfect summertime activity that combines water play and art! Kids will love this fun crayon resist art project to do in their own back yard! What You'll Need for Crayon Resist Spray Bottle Painting: -Spray Bottles -Food Coloring -White Cardstock -Water -White Crayons Step 1: Draw a picture on white cardstock with … [Read more...] about Crayon Resist Spray Bottle Painting
Summer FUN Chart 2017
Summer FUN Chart 2017 Sharing a fun black and white version of our summer fun chart for 2017! I'm also including a blank file that you can print for any year. Just add the current year or leave it blank. This makes for such an awesome way to count down summer fun. We love to display this each year. Our family looks forward to this every summer. We get together as a family and write down 50 ideas of activities that our family can do in the summertime. Try using bright colored … [Read more...] about Summer FUN Chart 2017
Water Gun Painting
Hi there! I'm Lacey from Lacey Placey (your DIY spacey) see what I did there? I'm obsessed with colorful DIY's especially ones that make your home a little prettier! Today I'm so excited to share a fun and pretty DIY with you. My kids went crazy for this Water Gun Painting. It's perfect for a hot Summer day. And don't underestimate the beauty and art that can come from these water gun painting master pieces! I framed mine and I'm so in love. So let's get to the … [Read more...] about Water Gun Painting
Sidewalk Chalk Water Bombs
This post is sponsored by Michaels. Tomorrow is my kids last day of school. Summer break is what kids and moms look forward too all school year. No homework, no schedules, days at the pool it's what make summer great. Until we reach this point and then we moms start to panic cause we know while summer is freedom it is full of "bored" kids and fighting about screen time while trying to push them outside to play. Here's an activity they are going to want to go outside for, no fighting … [Read more...] about Sidewalk Chalk Water Bombs