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Home » The Dollar Store Diva: Crafty Solution to Vacation Dilemma

The Dollar Store Diva: Crafty Solution to Vacation Dilemma

July 25th, 2014 By Kaley
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 It’s an annual dilemma at family vacations: Where did I put my soda? or Is that your cup of coffee or mine?

With twenty of us gathered for a week in one cabin and lots of icy drinks and coffee cups standing around, it’s an extra challenge for us. But this year, when I found these small burlap squares [70% off at Michaels!!!], I knew I had found the solution.

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But wait! There’s more!

These handy-dandy burlap squares also became a first-day-at-the-cottage craft project. 🙂

P7050010The first evening of our recent Hill family vacation, I made the grand announcement:

“Everyone gather around for a craft! Yes, men too.” (Since I’m the matriarch of the family, I have some clout.)

And what fun we had.

I put my supply of washi-type tapes in the center of the table and handed everyone a burlap-wrapped square.  [Look at all those glasses and cans on the table looking for a home.]

Family members of all ages and sizes got their craft on–

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Men…

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women…

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 and children.

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Cool, huh?

All twenty of us now knew that this was Brian’s Diet Pepsi.

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My son Ryan took a minimalist approach.

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Son-in-law Rich, on the other hand, chose quantity over quality.

[Chuckle]

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Some of our washi-tape coasters.

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Teenage granddaughters, Kendra and Natalie, were a bit competitive in their efforts a create a too, too cute coaster.

P7060005And there you have it. A solution to the “Is this my drink?” dilemma and take-home memorabilia of our amazing 2014 Hill Family Vacation.

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For those of you who haven’t met her, the Dollar Store Diva happens to be my Mom who has a special power.  She can transform Dollar Store and other inexpensive finds into super fun gifts and crafts that would brighten anyone’s day!

Filed Under: Craft Ideas, Simple Living Tagged With: Dollar Store Diva

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