Halloween is one of my all-time favorite holidays. I have such a blast with the costumes, the decorations, the movies, and the 'spirit'. Before having kids, I was all about trips to Salem, Mass. and haunted experiences. These days, I'm all about goofy family-themed Halloween costumes and fun Halloween snacks. These 'Mummy' cupcakes are so incredibly easy (and fun) to make. I've included a recipe below but for Mom's on a time crunch (I get it - I'm the queen of time saving tips), ...
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How to Make Bullet Journal Corner Bookmarks
One of the most important things about organization and planning is knowing where things are when you need them. Have you ever cleaned up your house, drawer, or purse, only to be unable to find anything you need right afterward? The same thing goes for bullet journaling - having useful lists and layouts is great, but it becomes a hassle if you can’t find them. Corner bookmarks will help you find your most referenced lists and layouts quickly in your bullet journal. Most notebooks come with ...
How to Press Flowers And Frame Them!
I have always disliked when flowers wilt and have to be thrown away, especially the kind given for important events. So when my boyfriend and family gave me flowers for my most recent birthday I decided that I wanted to press them to preserve and display. I was surprised to find how many people didn't know how to press flowers so I decided to share here on Productive and Pretty! Start off by choosing the flowers you wish to keep. Don't forget about the leaves either; I think these ...
DIY Rustic Plank Coffee Table
What better way to be productive than build some awesome furniture?! I get so many compliments on my coffee table I figured it was time to share with you all. When I first moved into my house and started looking at furniture I was completely FLOORED at the price of things like coffee tables. (AHEM - I'm looking at you Pottery Barn and Restoration Hardware.) Literally I wanted to die. So I was paralyzed with this awesome aluminum scaffold substitute until Bart knocked over said ...
Boost your Productivity with Coloring
If you've been to a Michaels or AC Moore lately you may have seen piles of coloring books and wondered what the fuss was all about? Well what if I told you coloring could increase your productivity AND it's actually fun? Check out the 3 ways coloring helps me be more productive! This post contains affiliate links. For more information, see our disclosures here. 1. Coloring Improves Focus Coloring is a form of therapy for me. It grounds me in a way that forces me to be ...