You want to get your craft on but your supplies are dwindling. Michaels craft stores just launched contactless Same Day Delivery for online orders. Now you don’t need to wait days or even weeks for your order to arrive.
Same Day Delivery is applicable to orders placed before 1 p.m. local time and to delivery locations within 10 miles of a Michaels store. Delivery will be offered at $14.99 for orders less than $100 and $7.99 for orders $100 or higher.
If you need some inspiration, Michaels is sharing some of their top craft ideas.
Sometimes you need to get crafty and creative without making a run to the store, and National Cereal Day is the perfect day to take advantage of what’s in your cupboard. From crispy fried chicken to science experiments, we’ve found 10 interesting ways you can amuse your kids with cereal. Scroll down to see how!
1. Make a Fruit Loop necklace. Fruit Loops are perfect because they are colorful, but you can just as easily use a Cheerio or other round-with-a-hole-in-it cereal. This is less about the cereal and more about the hand-eye coordination involved making them.
2. Snack Necklaces. Since you’ve got that string out, add cereal and a few pieces of dried fruit and make an on-the-go snack. We love this easy, boredom-busting activity from Blair Lonergan. Get the details at The Seasoned Mom.
3. Crunchy Baked Chicken Tenders with Cereal Flakes Cereal: it’s not just for breakfast anymore! This genius recipe from Jessica Gavin swaps out the traditional breadcrumbs for super crunchy Honey Bunches of Oats. Kids will go crazy for the golden-brown coating, and the zesty orange dipping sauce adds an extra punch of flavor. Click here to get the recipe.
4. DIY Surprises. Using Ziploc “snack sized” or smaller baggies, put little items in the cereal box to surprise the kiddos. It can be as simple as a note or a joke or a little trinket or plastic ring. Be sure and seal the bags well and watch little ones who might not know or notice.
photo: Momtastic
5. Upcycle like the Royals. Keep that empty box around and make your kiddo a crown! Find out how Momtastic did it here.
6. Grow a cereal tree. This one is fall themed but you can use any kind of cereal to change the “seasons.”
7. Or a cereal treat! Nothing beats a gooey cereal treat. We love the Salted Honey Rice Krispie variation from Raspberri Cupcakes. Get the recipe here.
8. Go low. Transform a cereal box into a low-tech “TV” that plays a “film strip” with this tutorial by The Cheese Thief.
9. Perform some cereal science. Find out how “fortified with iron” your cereal actually is with this cool experiment from Rookie Parenting. Click here to get the scoop.
10. Feed the birds! String together a simple, low-sugar cereal (like Cheerios) with berries and make a decorative garland bird treat for an outdoor tree.
If watching your kids cuddle up with their favorite Build-A-Bear friend makes you long for a cuddly companion of your own, now there’s a bear made just for grown-ups.
The Build-A-Bear Adult collectible featuring Swarovski crystals is a sparkling, ivory-colored, 10-inch bear made with ultra suede fur. It’s adorned in Swarovski crystals on its face, ears and paw pads, as well as a crystal heart stitched to its chest. The bear comes wrapped up in its own special bag.
As Build-A-Bear clearly states, this gorgeous bear, which is priced at $85, is definitely not intended for kids under the age of 15. It does, however, make a beautiful gift for a special occasion, like an anniversary or Valentine’s Day.
Gift givers can up the ante with the special gift set, which includes the collectible bear and a Heart Stone Pendant Silver Necklace. The rhodium-plated necklace is made with Swarovski crystals and features a heart-shaped stone inside a silver frame. The complete set sells for $135. Both the bear and necklace are online-only exclusives.
Remember back in eight grade when you were totally into the surfer fashion craze, even though you lived in a totally landlocked suburb? Well file this latest summer-time, beachy jewelry trend under ‘everything old is new again’.
Puka shells are making a comeback—in a major way. From bracelets and bangles to necklaces and earrings, you’ll find these perfectly puka picks almost everywhere in the next few months. If you’re looking for a little inspo, check out these surfer-esque selections.
Potessa Natural Shell Beads
Amazon
If you want that throwback look, this puka shell necklace is pretty much the same thing you had when you were 14. It's simple, adjustable and comes with a pretty rad price-point ($11.99).
Angelfly Anklet or Braclet
Amazon
When your tween or teen jumps on the puka trend, this anklet/bracelet ($12.99) is the perfect pick!
Creatyi Handmade Natural Shell Beads
Amazon
Go for a pop of color with this fun fashion ($12.99).
Macramental Seashell Earrings
Etsy
A boho chic look is easy with these macrame shell earrings ($16.25) that you can find on Etsy!
If your kiddos love style and fashion, you’re going to want to check out the new limited edition crewcuts collab with Gunner & Lux at J.Crew. Launching Thursday, Feb. 21, the capsule includes a five-piece collection of inspiring pieces that are guaranteed to bring a smile to your little fashionista’s face.
The new line is part of the father-daughter duo that heads up Gunner & Lux and is already found at J.Crew stores everywhere. However, this limited-edition collection won’t last long, especially because it’s priced so right!
You’ll find an adorable “Charmed” pearl necklace and matching bracelet, shooting stars sunglasses, “Made of Stars” striped t-shirt and “Solid Gold” tote in the new collection. The pieces range in price from $19.50 to $49.50 and each pack a lot of pizzazz.
You can start shopping the new line both online and in stores starting Thursday, Feb. 21. And don’t forget––this is a limited-edition collection so it won’t last long!
What comes first? Goodnight Moon or This Is Us? Since we can’t definitively answer the question about the chicken or the egg, it’s doubtful we’ll get to the bottom of this question either. Regardless of our philosophical conclusions, after watching last night’s episode the real takeaway is: from this point forward, we will never be able to have one without the other in our heart space Thank you, brilliant This Is Us writers.
But the more compelling question is, “Whose soul-bound idea was it to write Goodnight Moon into the script anyway?” Weaving such a unique thread through an episode set out to prove the human collective has shared experiences across every spectrum is creative genius. Whoever you are, I’m still giving a standing O over here. Listen close and you’ll hear my robust display of hand clapping echoing through time and space.
Here’s the thing. Goodnight Moon is a simple book. No glitz, no glamour—just the story of a bunny saying goodnight to the world before going to sleep. And the simplicity is what turns this tiny classic into a family favorite. Goodnight Moon is a universal, feel-good, tuck-your-kids-into-bed staple for every parent. Who knew a make-believe book with 132 words could touch hearts across the globe? And who knew a T.V. show with pretend story lines could annihilate hearts across the same globe?
This Is Us reminded us we all walk through life with similar journeys in which we experience joy, face hardship, celebrate success, and fight demons. We aren’t alone in our own universe—all of us fall asleep under the same moon. And if we can remember everyone has a story, maybe we can muster up more compassion for our fellow man. The writers used another stroke of genius to help us hone in on this truth with the parallel of everyone has a story they read their child before bed. Just wow.
Because both the book and the show are forever classics, I thought we all could use a This Is Us version of Goodnight Moon.
Goodnight This Is Us
In the great Pearson room
There was a husband and wife
And the Big Three
And many pictures of-
Their family tree
And there were three little hearts stock full of love
And five plates
And a pair of soulmates
And a little yellow terrible towel
And a deep sense of wow
And a Buddhist necklace and a lunar pendant and a Pilgrim Rick descendent
And a quiet karma, warm and resplendent
Goodnight Pearson room
Goodnight family tree
Goodnight hearts beating with glee
Goodnight light
And the Big Three
Goodnight hearts
Goodnight love
Goodnight plates
And goodnight soulmates
Goodnight Bec
And goodnight Jack
Goodnight yellow terrible towel
And goodnight sense of wow
Goodnight Buddhist necklace
And goodnight lunar pendant
Goodnight nobody
Goodnight Pilgrim Rick descendent
And goodnight karma, warm and resplendent
Goodnight stars
Goodnight air
Good night beautiful memories everywhere
And, um, #ThisIsUs writers, this show can never end. Like never ever.
Sappy soul whisperer, sarcasm aficionado and pro-LOVE Jesus-adoring mom of three Millennials writing stuff about motherhood and life, while hanging out with the hubs of 25 years.
We know how it goes: mom and dad do all that sneaky Santa stuff but forget to fill their own stockings. You wouldn’t mind so much, but it’s that look on your kiddos face when they think Santa might have forgotten you that really gets to you. Which is why you are going to do a great service to your own children and indulge in a few items that will fit perfectly in your very own stocking. We don’t want to ruin Christmas for the kiddos, now do we? Scroll down to see them all.
Zia Double Leather Feather Earrings
There’s nothing better than jewelry for holiday gift giving, and these double leather leaf earrings from Raven and Lily will fit perfectly in your stocking. Made by an artisan community in India, you’ll be providing women with a fair wage and access to tools and healthcare with every purchase.
We found your next candle addiction: Trey + Glo Apothecary’s soy candles. They are all hand-blended, hand-poured and 100% crafted with love by a mama. Give one to yourself and all the mothers in your life. Currently available in four scents: “Daphne” (bayberry + balsam); “Sarge” (sandalwood + citrus flower); “Deena” (blueberry + buttermilk); and “Manoja” (white tea + fig tree).
Use the antioxidants to fight acne-causing bacteria, plus the activated charcoal found in this puff to help prevent breakouts. Perfect for your self-care goals in 2019! Also available in clay or regular.
The ‘90s called and they want their accessories back! This upscale version of your youthful go-to hair bling has an extra bonus you didn’t need to worry about when you were side-ponytailing it all those years ago: the smooth velvet helps prevent breakage during the dry winter hair months.
We know you don’t want to splurge on the tiara you actually deserve but this gorgeous necklace will make you sparkle like Markle without the royal budget. We also love their earring and necklace gift boxed sets for under $100. Oh, Santa! You shouldn’t have!
Stockings are the perfect place for face masks! At five bucks each, and with fun names like “what happened last night?” and “detox and chill,” you’ll be thrilled to receive this gift from yourself on Christmas morning.
Not only is this keychain on-trend with its metallic tassels, but it’ll also keep your Apple products charged up with the USB-to-lightening adaptor that’s tucked inside.
Plastic straws are so 2017. These silicon straws are not only available in fun colors, but you’ll be helping rid the environment of dangerous plastic. These are not only dishwasher safe, but they are also recyclable, too!
Keep your face hydrated throughout the dry winter days with this Mini Cactus Humidifier, perfect for a desktop or nightstand. It’s lightweight, so you can tote it from work to office if you want, USB powered and has an auto-shut off after four hours. Available in white, gray or with a built-in nightlight!
A total splurge, but who better than you to spoil yourself? We love this self care set from Maggie Wu Studio. The rose quartz roller can be used to de-stress and calm a busy parent after a long day, and the silk eye mask will give you the shut-eye you need to tackle the days to come.
A bracelet that doubles as a place to stash a hair tie? Brilliant. And totally necessary for busy moms. There are a ton of different styles and metals to choose from, but we are especially partial to the ebony and rose gold combo.
Tea never looked so chic. These Rose Gold tea infusers come in strawberry, heart or pineapple shapes, are rose gold-plated stainless steel and the perfect little stocking stuffer you never knew how much you wanted.
Lotto tickets are always a fun addition to the stocking, so how about a few scratch-off cards that actually give back to someone in need? With Lotto Love, each card gives back to one of four charities (clean water, literacy tools, solar light for those living off the grid, nutritious meals), and you won't know which one until you scratch!
It takes more than, “I think I can” to make your little believers fly; they’re also going to need a little pixie dust. But where to get it? Follow this simple step-by-step DIY pixie dust recipe and your kids will be Neverland-bound in no time.
What You’ll Need
Glitter (at least two different kinds)
Mixing bowl
Spoon for mixing
Vials for holding pixie dust (available here, or at your local craft store)
Labels
Baby powder, if you plan on sprinkling your dust outside (see last step)
Step 1: Pour in the sparkles
Let your little Peter Pans or Wendys pick and pour their glitter into a medium to large-sized bowl (bigger bowl = less mess). Fine glitter works best for pixie dust, but you can toss in different grains to add dimension (and sparkle!) to your finished product. Note: Keep your glitter away from carpets or furniture; it takes some real magic to get sparkles out of fabrics.
Step 2: Spoon Into Vials
What vials, you ask? Amazon and Etsy sell multitudes of magical-looking tiny glass bottles (some even have attached loops to turn your vials into necklaces!) perfect for pixie dust. If this is a last-minute sort of project and you don’t have time to order in advance, look in the jewelry section of your local craft store to find small bead containers. Even better? Just look around your house: Old salt and pepper shakers work great — just dab some glue over the holes if you don’t want glitter all over everything, or tell your tiny Tinkerbell to keep her sparkle-spreading strictly outside.
Step 3: Slap a Label on It!
Once your jar is filled and closed, let your kids make a special label for it. Don’t skip this step: This is what turns a simple jar of glitter into a magical vessel of super-special fairy dust.
Step 4: Enjoy!
Let your kiddos keep their pixie dust in a special place — or make it into a necklace by twisting tiny eye screws into your bottle corks.
Step 5: Want Something Flashier?
If your spell-casters want to throw their pixie dust instead of bottling it up, simply add equal amounts of baby powder to glitter — then take it outside and toss it by the handful. Kids will love seeing their pixie dust go POOF as the glitter falls to the ground. (Note: This version doesn’t look as pretty in a bottle, so it’s best to keep it for tossing.)
While some ’90s fashion items may be coming back around (mom jeans, anyone?), it’s safe to say that some are best left in past. But that doesn’t mean we can’t take a trip down memory lane and share a laugh over ’90s hairstyles and trends we once wore with pride. Scroll through our list and pay homage below.
Need some inspiration for your wacky day? Check out these Guinness Records that feature our favorite champions from some seriously wacky categories. Read on to laugh out loud with your little prize-winners.
1. The World’s Heaviest Cabbage Weighing in at 138.25 lbs, the giant cabbage was grown by Scott A. Robb in Palmer, Alaska. Scott is also the world record holder for the heaviest turnip.
2. The World’s Smallest Dog Miracle Milly is a 3.8 inch female Chihuahua who hails from Dorado, Puerto Rico. She was born on Dec. 1, 2011. Think of it this way: some of us might own a pair of shoes taller than Milly (not that we can walk in them).
3. The Most Toilet Seats Broken By a Human Head
Yes, this is a category and yes, someone holds the record. In Sep. of 2007, Kevin Shelley of the Unites Staes broke 46 woodent toilet seats with this own head in one minute.
4. The Largest Gathering of People Dressed as Smurfs (in 24 Hours) Because, yes, that is a category. Organized by Sony Pictures across 11 countries to mark the release of the movie The Smurfs, the record was set at 4,891 on June 25, 2011.
5. The Biggest Pizza The largest pizza made to date had a surface are of 13,580.28 ft² (1,261.65 m²). Consider that the average home in the U.S. is 2000ft²(and many of us live in apartments much, much smaller than that.) The pizza, named Ottavia, was made in Rome, Italy on Dec. 13, 2012 by Dovilio Nardi, Andrea Mannocchi, Marco Nardi, Matteo Nardi and Matteo Giannotte from NIPfood at Fiera Roma. Fun fact: it was gluten free.
6.Most Christmas Trees Chopped in Two Minutes The reigning champ for this one is a woman named Erin Lavoie, from the US chopped down 27 Christmas Trees (in 2 minutes) on Dec. 19, 2008. That’s some serious biceps.
7. Tallest Toilet Paper Tower in 30 Seconds Silvio Sabba from Italy stacked 28 rolls in 30 seconds on Oct. 1, 2013. We guess he didn’t stop to squeeze the Charmin.
8. The Longest Candy Necklace
Koko’s Confectionary & Novelty of Cockeysville, Maryland created a 5,361 ft., 1.5 in. candy necklace on Dec. 17, 2014. That’s longer than a mile!
Fun fact: They raised money for the Make-a-Wish Foundation during the event.
9. World’s Longest Minecraft Tunnel The longest Minecraft tunnel is 10,502 blocks and was crafted in 50 minutes by Lachlan Etherton of Australia on Aug. 3, 2013. It took him 20 minutes just to light it!
10.The Fastest 100 m On a Skateboard by a Dog On Sep. 16, 2013, Jumpy of Los Angeles, California achieved the record in 19.65 seconds. Ride on!
Have you ever tried to break a record? Tell us about it in the comments below!
