Tonya Staab

How To Make A Chocolate Candy Jar For Mom

Disclosure: This post was sponsored by OREO as part of an Influencer Activation for Influence Central and all opinions expressed in my post are my own.

It's my birthday in about two weeks. I'm a pretty simple person to buy for. I don't want jewelry or roses and don't need an expensive night out. Make a memory with me or feed me (anything at all) and I'm happy as a clam. 

So a gift like this mom candy jar would make me all kinds of giddy. No more hiding in the pantry snacking or sneaking candy to bed after the kids are asleep. 

So thanks kids for the early birthday gift (that I made for myself), but that you can now fill with my favorite candy bars.

Now it just needs another sign hanging off it that says 'I see you looking, now back away from the candy' so those little fingers aren't tempted to grab one when I'm not looking.

5 Minutes For Mom: DIY Pallet Picture Frame for Mom

Mother's Day is just around the corner. I was out with a friend over the weekend (with our kids) and we were talking about Mother's Day. The kids asked if we could take them to the mall and while we sit in the food court and chat they would go off and buy us a gift. I think that's such a great idea, and to think they came up with it all on their own. Being between 11 and 13 too I think we can trust the four of them for an hour inside the mall (with cell phones in hand) doing a little shopping for us while we have a smoothie and catch up.

I know my favorite thing to do over Mother's Day is to do something handmade, or receive a handmade gift from the kids. So, I'm over at 5 Minutes for Mom today with the perfect handmade project that younger kids can help with, older kids can make on their own, or that you can make just for you.

5 Minutes For Mom: Breakfast in Bed for Dad

Nothing says I love you like a handmade card and breakfast in bed on Father's Day.

Well, maybe one thing, a DIY breakfast tray with a 'made with love' message on it with all of his favorite breakfast items.

I'm showing you how to make this breakfast tray over at 5 Minutes for Mom. It's a great project that you can do together with your child.

 

10 Things I Want For Mother's Day

I've never been the type of girl to want extravagant things on special days like my birthday or Mother's Day. I'm pretty easy to please when it comes down to it. If someone cleaned my car for me that would be one of the best gifts I could receive. But, I'm also more about adventure than things, so take me on a hike or a picnic, or even to the beach to watch the sunset and I'm happy as a clam.

 

But, there are a few things that this 44 year old mother of 3 could do with this year...

Make and Takes: Hand-Painted Shopping Bags for Mom

Marisol and I have been getting crafty this week.

We hand-painted a set of canvas bags that I can take to the grocery store. These make great gifts for mom this Mother's Day so go grab my tutorial over at Make and Takes.

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Blissfully Domestic: Award Yourself With Me Time

As a full-time working single mum it's important to award myself with 'me' time every now and then. If I didn't give myself a break every now and then I'd run myself into the ground and then I wouldn't be much use to anyone.

I'm sharing how I do 'me' time over at Blissfully domestic today, and I'd love for you to share how you give yourself a break too.