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DIY Hawaiian “Aloha” Themed Kid’s Backyard Birthday Party
ALOHA! That means hello in Hawaiian if you didn’t know – and hello to this cute Hawaiian “Aloha” themed kids backyard birthday party that was thrown by my cousins this past year for their daughter. This party theme was so cute that I couldn’t help but write about it and share it on my blog. My cousins are the most amazing party planners I know, so anytime they host a party I know it will be super cute, and this party certainly took the cake! A special thank you goes out to them for allowing me to share this amazing DIY Hawaiian Aloha themed backyard birthday party with my readers.…
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A Simple DIY Sweet 13th Birthday Party in Blush and Gold
Throwing my thirteen year old a party has been the highlight of my year. I love celebrating big milestones! However, since shes a teen and not really interested in an overly themed birthday party, we had to put our heads together to come up with a theme that was pretty yet simple and incorporated a few of her favorite things without going too over the top. This party theme is so easy to put together and can really be used to celebrate any age. You can modify the sweet treats and games accordingly to fit the interests of your own child, or recreate this party in just a few easy…
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How to Stain a Cedar Fence the Fast & Easy Way
After we completed our DIY horizontal privacy fence and after selecting the perfect neutral stain color we finally began staining our fence. We have stained and painted many things over the years but this was our first attempt at staining a fence. Through plenty of research and planning we came up with the easiest way to stain our new fence that would be super fast and consistent. Here is how we stained our DIY horizontal privacy fence the fast and easy way. Step 1 – Clean the Fence If your staining an old fence or even a fence that has had a chance to weather at all, you will need…
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Selecting the Perfect Neutral Stain Color for a Cedar Fence
We recently completed our DIY horizontal privacy fence project, and set out to select the perfect neutral stain color to complete it. The privacy fence is super close to our house and can be seen out of every window, so it was important for us to choose a color that would look nice through the windows without looking like a big, bold wall. I also needed to color to take away the orangy tint that natural cedar boards show, so that it would look nice with our grey, white, and brown color scheme in our house, but still look nice with the existing fence color (which is an unfortunate red…
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DIY Horizontal Privacy Fence – A Cedar Fence Extension Project
Privacy fences are a great way to make your backyard feel like a privae oasis. We recently completed our DIY horizontal privacy fence, extending our 6′ cedar fence to 8′ in height. Over the years we have tried to create a private backyard with privacy trees and landscaping, but no matter what we have tried it just hasn’t been enough to give us privacy from our neighbors. Our fence is very close to our house, on the side that we spend the most time entertaining – our dining area and deck. Both clearly overlook our neighbors yard, into their home, and through their old collapsed fence and into a parking…
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Riding the Edmonds-Kingston Ferry (Family-Friendly Day Trips near Seattle with Kids)
One of the most unique experiences in Seattle is the ferry boats, a fun and affordable afternoon excursion for Seattle families and tourists alike! Our family has a tradition every summer of driving over to Edmonds and catching the Edmonds-Kingston Ferry for an afternoon of fun. Its a short couple hours, easily accomplished in the afternoon. While your in Edmonds you could also explore the shops and grab lunch before or after your excursion. If you are looking for a bucket list Seattle area attraction, riding the Edmonds-Kingston Ferry is a must do family-friendly activity in the Seattle area that you absolutely must add to your families itinerary this year.…
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Getting Kids in the Kitchen with Dole
My kids love getting in the kitchen and making recipes with me. During this tough time where our ability to be in physical stores in limited, I am looking for more fun and easy ways to interact with my kids at home – especially in the kitchen. I want to be sure my kids understand how much a healthy diet can impact their life in a positive way yet still be fun! Right now Dole is helping families with their diet and nutrition by offering free at-home resources parents can access online and print right at home. One of my favorite resources is the Kids in the Kitchen Recipes, which…
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Beginner’s Guide to Setting Up an Outdoor Movie Night in Your Backyard
Movie nights at home are so fun for the whole family. But knowing where to start when it comes to shopping for all the supplies necessary can be daunting. There are so many different options out there, and you need certain accessories to make the whole thing work. I have spent hours researching and purchased these items for my home and love them! I wanted to share with you what I use in my home to help you set up outdoor movies quickly – so here are the items you need to host an outdoor movie night at your home! First, you need a projector. There are so many types…
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