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diy, kids crafts, summer projects · July 31, 2018

How to Make Giant Bubbles!

How to make giant bubbles. It's so easy to make GIANT bubbles. It only takes a few ingredients and your kids will love making giant bubbles this summer!  How to Make Giant Bubbles We took the kids to New York City a few years ago and saw a man making giant bubbles in Central Park. Ella was ...

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recipes, summer projects · August 16, 2011

"Summer Social" Guest Project — Make Handmade Berrylicious Popsicles!!

Hey TT&J readers!!! I'm Cheryl, aka TidyMom! When I am not baking, crafting or running around with my camera you can find me over in my little corner of the universe at TidyMom.net Like all of you I'm a HUGE fan of Jen's and SO impressed with how much that girl can do!! I've had the ...

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family, summer, summer projects · July 29, 2011

Summer Project — Houndstooth Pedicures!!

With four girls in our household, we are into all of the glitz and frilliness that go along with being girly. One of our favorite parts of Summer are pedicures!! We love giving each other pedicures and inviting our friends over for them too! When Beckie was out filming our webshow this ...

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kids crafts, summer projects · July 7, 2011

"Summer Social" Guest Project — Make a Summertime Activity Caddy!! {tutorial}

Hey fabulous Tatertots & Jello crafty friends! I'm Myra and I blog over at My Blessed Life where I share diy crafts and home decor, seasonal projects, recipes and more to inspire you to creatively thrive in your home. I just love Jen and I'm thrilled to be guest posting for her today! My two ...

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sewing projects, summer projects · June 17, 2011

Make a Summer Reading Tent/Teepee!! {tutorial}

Summer’s here, let the fun begin!!! Although we plan to spend plenty of time at the pool and goofing around this Summer, I always try to emphasize reading and quiet time too. So I decided to make a Reading Tent. After thinking about it for a few days, the plan kind of evolved into more of a ...

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free printables, guest tutorials, kids crafts · June 16, 2011

"Summer Social" Guest Project — Ideas to keep your kids busy this summer {and printables too}!

Hi Tatertots and Jello friends! I'm Mique from 30days.  I am a stay at home momma to three. I share creative ideas and tutorials on 30days and I co-own the Queen Bee  Market, a handmade market in San Diego with my talented sister. I absolutely adore Jen and am happy she let me share ...

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Summer Ideas to do with YOUR kids!

free printables, summer projects · May 31, 2011

Summertime Activities Bucket List {free printables}

Today I would love to share a little Summertime project with you – Our Family Summer Bucket List!! A few months ago I spied this $1 vintage lunchbox at my local thrift store. It was beat up, but had so much character. I didn’t know what I would do with it, but I knew I needed to buy ...

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crafts, recipes, summer projects · May 27, 2011

20 Summertime Projects!!

20 Summertime Projects {Make homemade Snow Cones @Becoming Lola} School's almost out and I have been thinking of fun ideas to do  this Summer.   I can't wait!! Here are a few Summertime ideas that have caught my eye: {Celebrate the beginning of Summer by making a Summer Gingham ...

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holiday, recipes · May 4, 2011

Guest Project: Cinco De Mayo — make Deep Fried Ice Cream!!

Happy {almost} Cinco de Mayo, friends! I'm Jami from Ain't She Crazy!   I want to thank Jen for giving me the opportunity to share one of my favorite Mexican recipes with all of you. Now, I don’t think I have a drop of Mexican blood in me, but that doesn’t stop me from celebrating with ...

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crafts, guest tutorials · April 7, 2011

Guest Project — Cute & Colorful Chore Chart Tutorial {and giveaway}!

UPDATE -- Giveaway closed. The winner was Jenni @ The Roseland Family Hey TT & J readers!! I have to say, I'm a little nervous/giddy/excited to be posting here today... this amazing spot on the web has offered me tons of inspiration. I can only cross my fingers that I can maybe inspire ...

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crafts, gift ideas, guest tutorials, kids crafts, valentines day · February 2, 2011

Guest Project — "Love Juice" Valentine’s Day Gift Idea {with free printable}!!

Hi, I'm Kalleen from At Second Street.  I'm a mother of four who crafts to keep myself sane. Valentines is one of my favorite holidays.  Not because I'm into all the lovey couple stuff. I have so many fond memories of making valentines boxes, delivering valentines, receiving gifts from ...

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crafts, guest tutorials, kids crafts, party, tutorial · January 5, 2011

Guest Project — Make Whimsical Glove Purses {great party craft}

Hello!   My name is Chrissy and I’m thrilled to be guest posting on Jen's Tatertots and Jello Blog. My blog is about to get a makeover and a name change.  Currently Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow but soon to be Hoot Designs.   ...

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decorating, holiday, kids crafts, Thanksgiving · October 21, 2010

Thanksgiving Project — make a Thankful Garland

 It's Thursday and time for Mrs. Bliss Holiday Workshop!  Have you checked out all of the great holiday-related posts?? This week there are ideas from creating the perfect outfit for those parties, to wrapping gifts, making a centerpiece and more!! The complete projects and links are at the bottom ...

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halloween, holiday, kids crafts · August 31, 2010

{Spooky Subway Art}

The other day I had my friend Sarah from Alpine Poppy and her daughter over for a Girl's Subway Art Day. We had a wonderful time chatting and making some Subway Art projects! I made a Spooky Halloween one using a board I had in my garage from my Laundry Room project {more details on that coming up ...

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back to school projects, kids crafts, painting projects · August 24, 2010

Fall Project — Make Chalkboard Bubble Silhouettes!

 Do you read No Biggie? If you don't - you really should! The other day I clicked over there and Kami had posted another cute project -- I knew I had to give it a try!! Chalkboard Bubble Silhouettes. {HERE -- is the tutorial she did for Make and Takes} Yesterday was the first day of ...

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kids crafts · July 1, 2010

Summertime Fun — Flip Flop Exchange

We are having such a great time this Summer! One of the first things we've done is participated in a really cool  Flip Flop Exchange. My friend Becca from The Texas Darlings set it up -- it's her second year doing it. She matched everyone who signed up with a partner. I signed up my girls ...

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Uncategorized · June 3, 2010

End of School Year Tradition: Glitter Toes!

It's the last day of school at our house!  And the day we have our end of the year tradition: Glitter Toes!  My girls have been looking forward to this for weeks! One of my blogging idols -- Kami  @ No Biggie  clued me into this fun glittery craft last year. If you haven't ...

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Uncategorized · March 19, 2010

Cute Easter Tree to make with your kids!

I have Ella in a playgroup with a few other little girls a couple times a week. We moms take turns having the girls at our homes to play before preschool. Sometimes we do a little craft with the girls. This is the "craft" that Ella came home with last week -- an Easter Egg Tree! My friend had the ...

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valentines day · February 2, 2010

Valentine Project: Playing Card Coupon Booklets w/template

These coupon booklets are the perfect Valentine gift! We love celebrating Valentine's Day, but it's not a big present-fest around here. Instead, we like to have a nice family dinner and a few little gifts. Something that my kids love is making and receiving Valentine coupons.  This year I'm ...

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Hi! I'm Jen Hadfield. I'm a mom of 5 restoring an 1891 home in the heart of Salt Lake City. I love being creative and sharing simple ideas to make your life easier and more beautiful!

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