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Making the simple complicated is commonplace; making the complicated simple, awesomely simple, that's creativity.
- Charles Mingus

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DIY Simple Star Streamer / Advent Calendar

Going back to the basics: using simple materials to decorate little areas around the home which need a little TLC. Five minutes, a few things from the dollar store, some paper clips and scrap paper are all we need. Then simply clip and hang…and spend the rest of the time (you would’ve spent decorating) with the family. Merry Christmas!

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DIY Cheese and Pepper Pasta Your Kids Will Love

Have you ever found yourself looking at an empty pantry at the end of a very busy week and wondering how you’re going to prepare a quick, satisfying meal for the kiddos before your next grocery run? Find out how to make a well-loved, simple, two-ingredient pasta dish your kids will love to have during mealtime.

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DIY Cardboard Vending Machine

A cardboard box transforms into a vending machine your child will enjoy creating! An engaging DIY project that will surely get your child’s creative juices flowing. Encourage fine motor skills, scissor skills, resourcefulness and coordination with simple materials you can find in your home.

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My DIY Batik-Inspired Desk

Do you want a new look for your children’s work stations? This simple, DIY Batik-inspired design will inspire you to liven up their workspaces! All you need are leftover paint, school supplies, a steady hand and a little creativity. Personalizing their own desks and allowing them to give design input will encourage them to get excited to use their “new” desks this coming schoolyear!

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DIY 5-Ingredient Veggie Dip

A simple 5-ingredient vegetable dip you can try at home. All you need are mayo, salt and pepper, vinegar and minced garlic. Enjoy a creamy, savory pairing for your Crudité of carrots, cauliflower, broccoli, celery, or any raw vegetable of your choice.

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DIY Wooden Cat. For kids by kids.

Simple DIY kids’ activities to do at home. Thinking of an easy do-it-yourself project your child can do this summer? Why not come up with their own DIY tutorial using what’s at hand?

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DIY Paper Cup Popsicles

Create a healthy summer dessert using everyday kitchen items and good-for-you breakfast ingredients with this simple DIY dessert

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Simple Not Simple DIY Memory Box

DIY Memory Box

We all have them…travel souvenirs, graduation knickknacks, baby mementos, hotel keycards, dog-eared maps, leftover change from around the world and other nostalgic touchstones we can’t seem to get rid off.

A fun project to finally clear out those cluttered drawers and organize those priceless memories to create an art gallery of memoirs worthy of the Louvre…well, in our eyes anyway.

Relive those amazing family vacations and enjoy your trip down memory lane…we’ll all soon be booking flights to exotic destinations soon!

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DIY Simple Star Streamer / Advent Calendar

Going back to the basics: using simple materials to decorate little areas around the home which need a little TLC. Five minutes, a few things from the dollar store, some paper clips and scrap paper are all we need. Then simply clip and hang…and spend the rest of the time (you would’ve spent decorating) with the family. Merry Christmas!

READ MORE
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DIY Cheese and Pepper Pasta Your Kids Will Love

Have you ever found yourself looking at an empty pantry at the end of a very busy week and wondering how you’re going to prepare a quick, satisfying meal for the kiddos before your next grocery run? Find out how to make a well-loved, simple, two-ingredient pasta dish your kids will love to have during mealtime.

READ MORE
simplenotsimple_diy_vendo

DIY Cardboard Vending Machine

A cardboard box transforms into a vending machine your child will enjoy creating! An engaging DIY project that will surely get your child’s creative juices flowing. Encourage fine motor skills, scissor skills, resourcefulness and coordination with simple materials you can find in your home.

READ MORE
simplenotsimple_diy_maja

My DIY Batik-Inspired Desk

Do you want a new look for your children’s work stations? This simple, DIY Batik-inspired design will inspire you to liven up their workspaces! All you need are leftover paint, school supplies, a steady hand and a little creativity. Personalizing their own desks and allowing them to give design input will encourage them to get excited to use their “new” desks this coming schoolyear!

READ MORE
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DIY 5-Ingredient Veggie Dip

A simple 5-ingredient vegetable dip you can try at home. All you need are mayo, salt and pepper, vinegar and minced garlic. Enjoy a creamy, savory pairing for your Crudité of carrots, cauliflower, broccoli, celery, or any raw vegetable of your choice.

READ MORE
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DIY Wooden Cat. For kids by kids.

Simple DIY kids’ activities to do at home. Thinking of an easy do-it-yourself project your child can do this summer? Why not come up with their own DIY tutorial using what’s at hand?

READ MORE
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DIY Paper Cup Popsicles

Create a healthy summer dessert using everyday kitchen items and good-for-you breakfast ingredients with this simple DIY dessert

READ MORE
Simple Not Simple DIY Memory Box

DIY Memory Box

We all have them…travel souvenirs, graduation knickknacks, baby mementos, hotel keycards, dog-eared maps, leftover change from around the world and other nostalgic touchstones we can’t seem to get rid off.

A fun project to finally clear out those cluttered drawers and organize those priceless memories to create an art gallery of memoirs worthy of the Louvre…well, in our eyes anyway.

Relive those amazing family vacations and enjoy your trip down memory lane…we’ll all soon be booking flights to exotic destinations soon!

READ MORE