DIY: Packing the Perfect Picnic

Gorgeous weather = picnic season! I love going on picnics. There's something special about packing up your favorite bites accompanied by your favorite people and being outdoors.

Here are some of my favorite picnic essentials:

One) A comfy blanket to lay on

Two) Lipgloss

Three) Sunglasses

Four) My mini Fuji Instax Polaroid camera

Five) A handy ice chest

Six) My favorite pasta salad (recipe below)

Seven) Fresh fruit

Eight) Pellegrino Sparkling Fruit Beverages (I love Pompelmo)

Nine) Cute cutlery & paper straws

Don't forget to pack delicious deli meats, cheeses & a French baguette.

Picnic Pasta Salad Recipe

Ingredients:

1/2 cup diced red onion

1 red bell pepper

1-2.25oz. can sliced olives, drained

11oz. grape tomatoes

2 roasted chicken breast, cubed

12oz. tri-colored rotini pasta

1/2 cup Italian dressing (or more if desired)

Toss everything in a large bowl, cover & refrigerate for a couple hours. Serve & enjoy!

Happy Picnicking!!

DIY Mr. Potato Head Busy Board

Keep the little ones busy while they learn about their 5 senses. This Mr. Potato Head busy board is simply made with felt. Remember, felt naturally sticks to itself so the fun and possibilities are endless! Stuff You'll Need: - felt in various colors - scissors - hot glue gun Directions: 1. Cut a large potato-shaped body out of light brown felt. 2. Make your eyes, ears, nose, mouth and arms. You can make additional fun accessories like a hat, shoes, bag, etc. Get creative! Here's Mrs. Potato Head! Emma and her masterpiece!

DIY Fruit-Inspired Easter Eggs

A fun alternative to dyeing Easter eggs, these fruit-inspired painted paper mache eggs are festive and incredibly easy to make! Stuff You'll Need: - paper mache eggs (Michaels) - acrylic paints in yellow, red, pink, green (Target "Handmade Modern" ) - paint brushes - black Sharpie (for pineapple leaves & watermelon seeds) - gold metallic Sharpie (for strawberry seeds) - green felt (for pineapple leaves & strawberry leaves) - hot glue gun (to attach felt leaves) Paint eggs and allow to dry for at least 1 hour before drawing on seeds and attaching felt leaves.

DIY Baby Wonder Woman Tiara & Bracelets

The cutest little crime-fighter around! Stuff You'll Need: *Get your free printable template here ! (Infant Wonder Woman bib sold online .) Baby Wonder Woman off to save the world!

crafted by jen

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