list – And Then Home http://www.andthenhome.com/ Sun, 20 Sep 2020 00:48:15 +0000 en hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=5.5.1 https://www.andthenhome.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/cropped-Watermark-Logo-1-75x75.jpg list – And Then Home http://www.andthenhome.com/ 32 32 Best DIY Outdoor Christmas Decor Projects https://www.andthenhome.com/best-diy-outdoor-christmas-decor-projects/ Tue, 20 Nov 2018 15:17:31 +0000 https://www.andthenhome.com/?p=3853 Here is our list of the best DIY Outdoor Christmas Home Decor Projects.  Seasonal decor is so much fun, my favourite is decorating the outside of my home.  If you follow our blog you’ll know that one of my favourite things to do during the Christmas season is to see all of the decorations and lights.  It gives me inspiration and ideas too!  Let’s take a look at some of the Best DIY Outdoor Christmas Decor Projects you can make for your home. How to Make Christmas Lights Balls These Large Christmas Light Balls by Christmas Lights, Etc. are just amazing and not overly difficult to make.  There’s a great material list and tutorial too, so you won’t get stuck along the way!  Check them out, they would make any home stand out. A Merry Welcome!  Christmas Topiary Boxes This Christmas Topiary by That Village House certainly stands out!  I haven’t seen a topiary like this and I’m planning on being the first in my town to do it.  This outdoor Christmas decor project is easy to make, check it out!   DIY Christmas Candy Cane Wreath Bright and cheery, the kids will love to help make this outdoor decor!  It may not last all season but it will have your guests smiling when they come to your door.  See the easy tutorial by And Then Home. Keep reading for more DIY Outdoor Christmas decor ideas Pool Noodle Candy DIY Tutorial   Ann’s Entitled Life has a great tutorial for making these very cute Pool Noodle Candy decorations.  My girls would love to help make these and I haven’t seen anything like it as far as outdoor decor goes and with those two things alone, this project is on my list of must do’s Large DIY Outdoor Christmas Trees from Tomato Cages Two it Yourself has created these beautiful Tomato Cage Christmas Trees and has a tutorial too!  These will look great beside any front door, accented with decorations or left simply in green. DIY Christmas Trees with Marquee Lights Another awesome tutorial by Christmas Lights, Etc.  I have seen a few of these pallet lighted Christmas tree’s around town and they are fantastic during the day and night.  Put this project on your to-do list! Joyeux Noel Snowflake Wreath This is a sparkly wintery coloured decor project.  Easy to make and looks beautiful in the sunlight, this wreath by Champagne and Sugarplums is a bright and beautiful addition to outdoor Christmas decor. DIY Starburst Ornaments These simple Starburst Ornaments are fast, inexpensive and totally awesome.  Made by Listotic, these ornaments look best hanging from a large evergreen! Make Your Own Evergreen Wreath for Christmas Made by Learning and Yearning, this wreath is made with real evergreen foliage and it’s a statement piece!  Big and beautiful, save the money on a pre-made wreath and begin a tradition of creating your own. DIY Santa Sleigh Designed by Her Tool Belt, this Santa Sleigh is too cute!  It will take some time but the finished product is well worth it.  The bright colours and shiny accents make this project a must do! Hope you found something you’re anxious to make!! Love this list?  The countdown is on, time to start thinking about creating some DIY Christmas home decor!! Happy Home Decor! *Disclosure: Some of the links in this post are affiliate links.  There may be a small commission made by our recommendations, and/or link to products mentioned or services on this website.  Any potential purchase you make will help us continue to bring you amazing content, step-by-steps and product reviews.  Products are not exact to what we use, be sure these materials are right for you!

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]]> Here is our list of the best DIY Outdoor Christmas Home Decor Projects.  Seasonal decor is so much fun, my favourite is decorating the outside of my home.  If you follow our blog you’ll know that one of my favourite things to do during the Christmas season is to see all of the decorations and lights.  It gives me inspiration and ideas too!  Let’s take a look at some of the Best DIY Outdoor Christmas Decor Projects you can make for your home.
Best DIY Outdoor Christmas Decor
These Large Christmas Light Balls by Christmas Lights, Etc. are just amazing and not overly difficult to make.  There’s a great material list and tutorial too, so you won’t get stuck along the way!  Check them out, they would make any home stand out.
Best DIY Outdoor Christmas Decor
This Christmas Topiary by That Village House certainly stands out!  I haven’t seen a topiary like this and I’m planning on being the first in my town to do it.  This outdoor Christmas decor project is easy to make, check it out!  
Best DIY Outdoor Christmas Decor
Bright and cheery, the kids will love to help make this outdoor decor!  It may not last all season but it will have your guests smiling when they come to your door.  See the easy tutorial by And Then Home.

Keep reading for more DIY Outdoor Christmas decor ideas

Best DIY Outdoor Christmas Decor
 
Ann’s Entitled Life has a great tutorial for making these very cute Pool Noodle Candy decorations.  My girls would love to help make these and I haven’t seen anything like it as far as outdoor decor goes and with those two things alone, this project is on my list of must do’s

Best DIY Outdoor Christmas Decor
Two it Yourself has created these beautiful Tomato Cage Christmas Trees and has a tutorial too!  These will look great beside any front door, accented with decorations or left simply in green.
Best DIY Outdoor Christmas Decor
Another awesome tutorial by Christmas Lights, Etc.  I have seen a few of these pallet lighted Christmas tree’s around town and they are fantastic during the day and night.  Put this project on your to-do list!
Best DIY Outdoor Christmas Decor
This is a sparkly wintery coloured decor project.  Easy to make and looks beautiful in the sunlight, this wreath by Champagne and Sugarplums is a bright and beautiful addition to outdoor Christmas decor.
Best DIY Outdoor Christmas Decor
These simple Starburst Ornaments are fast, inexpensive and totally awesome.  Made by Listotic, these ornaments look best hanging from a large evergreen!
Best DIY Outdoor Christmas Decor
Made by Learning and Yearning, this wreath is made with real evergreen foliage and it’s a statement piece!  Big and beautiful, save the money on a pre-made wreath and begin a tradition of creating your own.
Best DIY Outdoor Christmas Decor
Designed by Her Tool Belt, this Santa Sleigh is too cute!  It will take some time but the finished product is well worth it.  The bright colours and shiny accents make this project a must do!

Hope you found something you’re anxious to make!!

Love this list?  The countdown is on, time to start thinking about creating some DIY Christmas home decor!!
Happy Home Decor!
*Disclosure: Some of the links in this post are affiliate links.  There may be a small commission made by our recommendations, and/or link to products mentioned or services on this website.  Any potential purchase you make will help us continue to bring you amazing content, step-by-steps and product reviews.  Products are not exact to what we use, be sure these materials are right for you!

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]]> Tips and Tricks for Camping with Kids https://www.andthenhome.com/tipsandtricksforcampingwithkids/ https://www.andthenhome.com/tipsandtricksforcampingwithkids/#comments Sun, 13 May 2018 14:50:41 +0000 https://www.andthenhome.com/?p=3186 We love camping!  With three kids now we go a little less then when we were younger, but we still try to go camping at least once or twice a summer at campsites local to us.  Here are a few Tips and Tricks for Camping with Kids I’ve picked up along the way.  Camping with kids can a little intimidating but when planned right, it can be a rewarding family adventure!   TIPS Plan ahead –Campgrounds book fast, especially if you’re going to a National Park or Family Resort.  Be sure to book at least 4-6 months in advance, yes, that could mean planning your camping trips in January or February. Think “Glamping”– Or a least, don’t rough it.  Be sure you can drive your car to your site and if it’s your first time going with your young kids, consider renting a bunkie or yurt.  It doesn’t hurt to have the camp fire experience…and then sleep in a bed! Routine as normal– Try to adhere to your routine if you can.  This is especially true if you have very young kids.  When we went with our then one year old, we encouraged nap time at her regular time and I insisted on both girls having a shower and in their jam’s at the regular time.  Dry run– If you’re tenting it, do some practice runs in the backyard or even the living room for the first time.  Get them use to sleeping on fold out cots or air mattresses with ‘tent noises’, cooler nights and warmer mornings. Arrive early– Arrive as early as the grounds will allow, this will give you time to set up with daylight.  Don’t forget to have the kids help!  They can help with the tent, set their bed up and gather sticks for the fire. Pack for weather– Remember that the nights can be cool, so bring sweaters and warm pants.  Don’t forget rain gear too.   TRICKS Ziplock bags –Pack a variety of sizes and use them for dirty clothes, keeping items dry (matches and fire related items), bundling items together and keeping trinkets the kids find.  We have a rock collector in our home.  Be sure to bring at least one large freezer ziplock for all of your valuables, phones, wallets etc. which can be easier to keep track of and will keep sand out. Dollar Store Cloth Hamper– I pack one of these for all dirty clothes, this way I can just throw them in and deal with them at home, no confusion, dirty clothes are gone (for now). Freeze Your Water –Freeze bottles of water before hand and pack your food around them.  This serves a double purpose.   Wipes/Hand washing –It doesn’t really matter how old your kids are wipes are ALWAYS handy.  Camping is dirty and a quick clean can help during the day.  You could also have a hand washing station, using a gallon jug with spout, paper towel and soap set up on a picnic table. PACK   How is Tips and Tricks for Camping with Kids finished without a list of what to pack?  I won’t mention the obvious, like the tent or camping chairs but get to some items that may be overlooked. Bring a mat for the entrance to your tent or cabin, it’s always nice to have a designated area for shoes and somewhere to wipe your feet! Batteries/bulbs (extra) Plastic grocery bags (on top of the ziplocks already mentioned) Duct tape Towels Toilet paper Sunscreen, bug spray and aloe vera First aid kit Hats (summer and winter incase it gets really cool) Flashlights, sparklers, kids rainbow lights, glow sticks…all things light-up and dark fun! Potty, depending on your kids age this could be a game changer! Stoller, I found this helped put both of my girls to sleep when they had trouble the first night. Tips and Tricks for Camping with Kids PLAY Finally, entertainment.  You’d think camping would be enough to keep the kids entertained…think again.  Bring some toys and fun games (some reserved just for camping!).  Here’s some ideas… Buckets, shovels, sand items Water guns Bikes Lawn games like bocce ball or these fun DIY Lawn Dominoes Games like Jenga, Snakes and Ladders Art supplies in case you get rained in Design a scavenger hunt before you go with a list of items to find! Matchbox cars are great for playing in the dirt and grass, making hills and ramps Okay, one more list to help when camping with kids! EAT   What you’re going to eat is important!  Here are a few eats that are easy and tasty to help you feed your family without your kitchen.  I recommend making most of the meals or preparing everything you can before you go, this will save time and sanity on the campsite. Pita bread/bagels Rice crackers, crackers or other easy to eat snack food Spreads – peanut butter, hummus, cream cheese Fruits – apples, bananas, oranges  Veggies – pre-cut carrots, cucumber, peppers Cheese Pre boiled pasta with sauce (here’s a great recipe – Campfire Sausage and Rotini Pasta) Don’t forget baked goods and treats! Well, that concludes our Camping with Kids – tips, tricks, pack, do and eat.  Now I really feel like camping!  I hope it helps get you ready for camping with kids.  Do you have any tips to add??  Certainly let us know in the comments. Oh, and don’t forget the coffee!!  

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]]> We love camping!  With three kids now we go a little less then when we were younger, but we still try to go camping at least once or twice a summer at campsites local to us.  Here are a few Tips and Tricks for Camping with Kids I’ve picked up along the way.  Camping with kids can a little intimidating but when planned right, it can be a rewarding family adventure!  
Camping with Kids And Then Home

TIPS

Plan ahead –Campgrounds book fast, especially if you’re going to a National Park or Family Resort.  Be sure to book at least 4-6 months in advance, yes, that could mean planning your camping trips in January or February.
Think “Glamping”– Or a least, don’t rough it.  Be sure you can drive your car to your site and if it’s your first time going with your young kids, consider renting a bunkie or yurt.  It doesn’t hurt to have the camp fire experience…and then sleep in a bed!
Routine as normal– Try to adhere to your routine if you can.  This is especially true if you have very young kids.  When we went with our then one year old, we encouraged nap time at her regular time and I insisted on both girls having a shower and in their jam’s at the regular time. 
Dry run– If you’re tenting it, do some practice runs in the backyard or even the living room for the first time.  Get them use to sleeping on fold out cots or air mattresses with ‘tent noises’, cooler nights and warmer mornings.
Arrive early– Arrive as early as the grounds will allow, this will give you time to set up with daylight.  Don’t forget to have the kids help!  They can help with the tent, set their bed up and gather sticks for the fire.
Pack for weather– Remember that the nights can be cool, so bring sweaters and warm pants.  Don’t forget rain gear too.  
Camping with Kids And Then Home

TRICKS

Ziplock bags –Pack a variety of sizes and use them for dirty clothes, keeping items dry (matches and fire related items), bundling items together and keeping trinkets the kids find.  We have a rock collector in our home.  Be sure to bring at least one large freezer ziplock for all of your valuables, phones, wallets etc. which can be easier to keep track of and will keep sand out.
Dollar Store Cloth Hamper– I pack one of these for all dirty clothes, this way I can just throw them in and deal with them at home, no confusion, dirty clothes are gone (for now).
Freeze Your Water –Freeze bottles of water before hand and pack your food around them.  This serves a double purpose.  
Wipes/Hand washing –It doesn’t really matter how old your kids are wipes are ALWAYS handy.  Camping is dirty and a quick clean can help during the day.  You could also have a hand washing station, using a gallon jug with spout, paper towel and soap set up on a picnic table.

PACK

 
How is Tips and Tricks for Camping with Kids finished without a list of what to pack?  I won’t mention the obvious, like the tent or camping chairs but get to some items that may be overlooked.
  • Bring a mat for the entrance to your tent or cabin, it’s always nice to have a designated area for shoes and somewhere to wipe your feet!
  • Batteries/bulbs (extra)
  • Plastic grocery bags (on top of the ziplocks already mentioned)
  • Duct tape
  • Towels
  • Toilet paper
  • Sunscreen, bug spray and aloe vera
  • First aid kit
  • Hats (summer and winter incase it gets really cool)
  • Flashlights, sparklers, kids rainbow lights, glow sticks…all things light-up and dark fun!
  • Potty, depending on your kids age this could be a game changer!
  • Stoller, I found this helped put both of my girls to sleep when they had trouble the first night.

Tips and Tricks for Camping with Kids

Camping with Kids And Then Home

PLAY

Finally, entertainment.  You’d think camping would be enough to keep the kids entertained…think again.  Bring some toys and fun games (some reserved just for camping!).  Here’s some ideas…
  • Buckets, shovels, sand items
  • Water guns
  • Bikes
  • Lawn games like bocce ball or these fun DIY Lawn Dominoes
  • Games like Jenga, Snakes and Ladders
  • Art supplies in case you get rained in
  • Design a scavenger hunt before you go with a list of items to find!
  • Matchbox cars are great for playing in the dirt and grass, making hills and ramps

Camping with Kids And Then Home

Okay, one more list to help when camping with kids!

EAT
 
What you’re going to eat is important!  Here are a few eats that are easy and tasty to help you feed your family without your kitchen.  I recommend making most of the meals or preparing everything you can before you go, this will save time and sanity on the campsite.
  • Pita bread/bagels
  • Rice crackers, crackers or other easy to eat snack food
  • Spreads – peanut butter, hummus, cream cheese
  • Fruits – apples, bananas, oranges 
  • Veggies – pre-cut carrots, cucumber, peppers
  • Cheese
  • Pre boiled pasta with sauce (here’s a great recipe – Campfire Sausage and Rotini Pasta)
  • Don’t forget baked goods and treats!
Camping with Kids And Then Home
Well, that concludes our Camping with Kids – tips, tricks, pack, do and eat.  Now I really feel like camping!  I hope it helps get you ready for camping with kids.  Do you have any tips to add??  Certainly let us know in the comments.
Oh, and don’t forget the coffee!!
 

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