Making of a Mom https://makingofamom.com/ family travel | parenting tips | product reviews | giveaways | craft tutorials | recipes Fri, 05 Jun 2026 20:53:55 +0000 en-US hourly 1 3 Star String Art Tutorial https://makingofamom.com/3-star-string-art-tutorial/ https://makingofamom.com/3-star-string-art-tutorial/#comments Fri, 05 Jun 2026 12:39:56 +0000 http://makingofamom.com/?p=19809 I love getting ready for patriotic holidays and making cute decorations for my home. Here is an intermediate tutorial for a 3 Star String Art decoration. Hang it outside on your porch or lean it indoors on your fireplace mantel. Where ever you put it, it’ll be an impressive piece of decor. Materials: Embroidery Floss […]

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]]> https://makingofamom.com/3-star-string-art-tutorial/feed/ 188 4th of July Activity Printables https://makingofamom.com/4th-of-july-activity-printables/ Thu, 04 Jun 2026 12:22:23 +0000 https://makingofamom.com/?p=25936 The 4th of July is one of my kids favorite holidays! They love the fireworks, the BBQs, the friends and food. We try to have as much as fun as can cram in. In Missouri, where fireworks are allowed for 4-5 days around the 4th of July, the celebration lasts for days. If you are […]

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]]> Patriotic Star Shirt https://makingofamom.com/patriotic-star-shirt/ Wed, 03 Jun 2026 11:53:38 +0000 http://makingofamom.com/?p=22380 I love dressing my whole family for different holidays. With the 4th of July (or any patriotic holiday) it’s really easy to do because anything with red, white and blue counts. Here is a simple Patriotic Star Shirt  step by step tutorial. There still time to quickly make this before you set out for your 4th […]

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]]> Small Habits That Make a Big Difference in Your Child’s Life https://makingofamom.com/small-habits-that-make-a-big-difference-in-your-childs-life/ Thu, 21 May 2026 14:29:43 +0000 https://makingofamom.com/?p=28698 Small habits shape your child’s future far more than occasional big parenting wins. When you intentionally build simple, repeatable routines into your day, you create a home environment where growth, confidence, and connection happen naturally. The best part? These habits don’t require more time—just more intention. What’s One Small Habit That Can Improve Life? One […]

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]]> What Professionalism Looks Like Before You Speak https://makingofamom.com/what-professionalism-looks-like-before-you-speak/ Tue, 28 Apr 2026 03:32:55 +0000 https://makingofamom.com/?p=28694 Before any conversation begins, people form expectations. Within moments of entering a space, customers decide whether they feel reassured, uncertain, or cautious. No introduction has taken place, yet an impression already exists. Professionalism begins prior to communication. It is conveyed through visible preparation, consistency, and environment rather than explanation. Words introduce a service, but presentation […]

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]]> From Street Germs to Sick Kids: The Entry Ritual You’d Wish You Knew Sooner https://makingofamom.com/street-germs-to-sick-kids-entry-ritual/ Thu, 09 Apr 2026 15:15:56 +0000 https://makingofamom.com/?p=28688 The moment you walk through the front door after a busy day, you probably toss your keys on the counter, kick off your shoes, and scoop up your child for a hug. It feels good—until you remember just how many public surfaces you touched before getting home. Between playgrounds, grocery carts, and office door handles, […]

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]]> How to Dye Eggs with Kool Aid https://makingofamom.com/how-to-dye-eggs-with-kool-aid/ https://makingofamom.com/how-to-dye-eggs-with-kool-aid/#comments Tue, 24 Mar 2026 15:56:00 +0000 http://makingofamom.com/?p=19184 If you are tired of the same old egg dying kits, why not try something new? Take a look below at how you can use one of your favorite drink mixes to dye your Easter eggs this year, taking you out of the same old egg dying kit habit. Dying your Easter eggs with Kool […]

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]]> https://makingofamom.com/how-to-dye-eggs-with-kool-aid/feed/ 6 How to Make Glittery Easter Eggs https://makingofamom.com/glittery-easter-eggs/ Sun, 22 Mar 2026 15:40:30 +0000 http://makingofamom.com/?p=872 This year we got a jump start on decorating for Easter. I get the Martha Stewart Living magazine and got an idea from that magazine to glitter our eggs this year. In the magazine they are glittering real Easter eggs they have dyed, but I wanted to have my eggs last longer than a few […]

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]]> Easter Word Search Free Printable https://makingofamom.com/easter-word-search-free-printable/ https://makingofamom.com/easter-word-search-free-printable/#comments Sat, 21 Mar 2026 13:00:31 +0000 http://makingofamom.com/?p=19072 Who’s ready to have some Easter fun? This cute word search and word puzzle are a fun way to begin your Easter celebrations! Simply click the picture and print the full sized version. If you are interested in other printables we have lots for many occasions!

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]]> https://makingofamom.com/easter-word-search-free-printable/feed/ 2 How to Dye Easter Eggs with Food Coloring https://makingofamom.com/how-to-dye-easter-eggs-with-food-coloring/ https://makingofamom.com/how-to-dye-easter-eggs-with-food-coloring/#comments Tue, 17 Mar 2026 13:21:00 +0000 http://makingofamom.com/?p=19179 If you have plenty of food coloring on hand, there is no reason to run out for an egg dying kit. The truth is you can dye Easter eggs with just food coloring, vinegar, and hot water, and get the same vibrant results as you would with a store bought kit. If you want to […]

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