Moisturizing Play Dough for Dry Winter Skin

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I created my moisturizing play dough for dry winter in partnership with Vaseline®.  Vaseline Intensive Care™ Essential Healing Lotion leaves skin deeply moisturized and looking noticeably healthier. #VaselinePartner

Winter in San Diego is not known for being particularly harsh. Okay, I’m originally from New York. San Diego winters are a joke by comparison. However, what most people don’t realize is that we get some crazy temperature swings. You can wake up to 30 degree weather and by noon have a 75 degree day. When the sun sets the temperature drops and parents like me are cranking up the heat to keep our little beach babies warm.

Moisturizing Play Dough | Moisturizing Play Doh for Dry Skin | Play Doh recipe for dry skin from Hello Splendid www.hellosplendid.com

Which is wonderful when you wake up in your flannel sheets feeling toasty. Except for one thing. That awful dryness  you can feel from your fingers to your nose to your toes. These days I wake up in the middle of the night and can already feel how dry my hands are before the day even starts. [Read more…]

Elena of Avalor DIY Mateo’s Tamborita Wand

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This Elena of Avalor DIY for Mateo’s Tamborita is easy to make and perfect for an Elena of Avalor party activity. Thanks to Disney-Hyperion for sponsoring this post.

Has Elena of Avalor made her way into your child’s heart? Kayla quickly fell in love with Elena so we made this Elena of Avalor DIY project. As a parent, I appreciate that Elena’s story is full of Latino culture. So not only is she a charismatic female role model, but she introduces Kayla to a culture different than her own. Diversity in my friends is something I am proud of and strengthened by. Now more than ever it’s crucial that our children learn to embrace and respect the culture and heritage of others as they would want others to do with their own.

Elena of Avalor DIY | DIY Mateo's Tamborita | Mateo's Wand from Elena of Avalor | Elena of Avalor Party Idea from Hello Splendid www.hellosplendid.com

When I think about the future and what matters to me as a mother, I am less focused on traditional societal success markers. I don’t care if Kayla grows up to be a doctor, lawyer or president nearly as much as I care about her growing up to be culturally aware, compassionate, brave woman.

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DIY No Sew Monogram Towels

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These DIY no sew monogram towels are an easy no sew craft. I created them in partnership with Step2. I am a Step2 ambassador.

Are you ready for a ridiculously easy and cute DIY to go with a play kitchen? Make my DIY no sew monogram towels in just a few minutes. They’re a pint sized personal add on to an existing play kitchen.

DIY No Sew Monogram Towels | Easy no sew craft for kids | No Sew Monogram Towels from Hello Splendid www.hellosplendid.com

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DIY Balloon Tennis

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My DIY Balloon Tennis is an easy summer fun activity and I’ve partnered with Dr. Smith’s to share it with you so you’ll have one more fun mom activity to reach for when you’re out of ideas. We reach for the doctor to keep Blake comfortable and happy all summer long! #reachforthedoctor

Summer is in full effect and if you’re a mom well, this is the part where you might start getting a little bit desperate and feel like your mental catalog of fun mom activities is fully depleted. I hear you! This summer I’ve had my own challenges finding things that both Blake who is turning two and Kayla who is seven can enjoy. So I’m sharing DIY balloon tennis, a simple project you can reach for this summer to keep your kids entertained.

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And I have a feeling you’ll get a kick out of playing it with them! DIY Balloon tennis is perfect for a trip to the park or if you just need a break from the sun it’s great played indoors as well. Plus really, can you be anything but happy while playing with balloons? I think not. So before you reach for the remote out of sheer exhaustion, give this SUPER easy DIY a go.

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Elena Of Avalor DIY Flower Clip

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Want a super easy Elena of Avalor DIY that your kids can do? My Elena of Avalor DIY Flower Clip is simple and doesn’t require sewing, hot glue or anything like that! They are a great party DIY project to keep little hands busy and you can make a whole bunch yourself in just minutes.

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