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Decluttering Tips & Family Circle

Have you been procrastinating and putting off those home organizing projects you wanted to tackle in 2014? It’s not too late to start. To get you motivated, I’d recommend reading Clutter-Free in 31 Days in this month’s Family Circle. It has some great decluttering tips and tricks from over a dozen mom bloggers.

decluttering tips // simplified bee

And yes, I’m thrilled to say that I was asked for a tip or two for the article. My tip for day 10 is above. You know I love those trays, so here are a few of my faves…

Happy organizing,

Cristin

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Read full story By on January 17, 2014 in Decluttering, home organization, Organization, organization tips, Organizational tips, Tips/Tricks

Handmade Christmas Gifts for Kids to Make

DIY snow globe with vintage feel

While I was getting crafty and decorating glass globe ornaments, one of my little ones asked if she could help. Because the glass ornaments were too fragile (one had already broke – should have picked up the plastic globe ornaments in retrospect!) and I sadly declined her offer. It made me think of holiday crafts that would be great for the little ones and would make fabulous gifts as well. I’m sharing five of my fave handmade Christmas gifts for kids  at Wayfair!

DIY clay ornaments for the holidaysDIY felt pinecones #holiday #craftI’d love to hear your ideas and what holidays crafts you’ve done with your kids!

Need to get in the holiday spirit? Be sure to drop by Simplified Bee’s Christmas board on Pinterest for 250+ inspiring festive ideas!

Happy crafting and happy holidays!

Cristin

*image sources from top to bottom: It All Started with Paint, Minted and Molly Makes

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Read full story By on December 19, 2013 in baby and children, Christmas, DIY, Entertaining, Holiday, Tips/Tricks, Wayfair

Friday Finds :: Inspiring Christmas Decorations + Tabletops

Was it just me, or did Friday sneak up on us? In fact it feels as if Christmas is sneaking up on us all this year! If this is you, it’s not too late to get your home (or yourself!)  in the holiday spirit …  I’ve pulled some of my favorite holiday images  to get you all inspired and to spread some cheer. All of these beauties can be found on the Simplified Bee Christmas Ideas board on Pinterest too!

elegant christmas table setting - sacramento streetdiy wood ball holiday wreathchic urban apartment christmas decorgold and red christmas table setting - coco+kelleycider pomegranate holiday drink

Happy Friday!

Cristin

*image sources from top to bottom: Sacramento Street,  bildschoenes, Ikea via Pinterest, Coco+Kelley, & Clara Persis

Tiny Prints Holiday Card Collection

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Read full story By on December 13, 2013 in Christmas, DIY, Entertaining, Holiday, holiday decor, Parties, pinterest, tabletop, Tips/Tricks

Easy DIY Christmas Ornaments

It was a crafty weekend! Using clear glass globe ornaments picked up at Michaels, I created five festive Christmas tree ornaments. This craft isn’t messy, doesn’t take a lot of time and is super easy to do. If you wanted your kids to do this project, I would recommend using the plastic clear globes.

DIY gold+glitter glass ornaments - simplified beediy gold glitter and glass ornaments - Simplified Bee

For the trio above, gold was the theme. I filled the first with gold glitter (I’ve heard using floor was helps the glitter stick inside, but I didn’t use any here). For the second ornament, I drew tiny dots with a gold metallic Sharpie oil based pen. The gold glitter polka dots (found at Michaels) on the third one were simply stickers!

DIY globe ornaments with feathers and pine cones - simplified bee

Departing from the metallic gold and glitter, these ornaments above were filled with white feathers and tiny flocked pine cones. Super simple.

All of the supplies you can find at Michaels or another craft store. And I’m telling you, these are easy DIY Christmas ornaments… If I can do it, you can do it!

Happy holidays,
Cristin

 

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Read full story By on December 9, 2013 in Christmas, DIY, Entertaining, Holiday, Tips/Tricks