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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.
But wait! There’s more!
These handy-dandy burlap squares also became a first-day-at-the-cottage craft project. 🙂
The 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–
Men…
women…
and children.
Cool, huh?
All twenty of us now knew that this was Brian’s Diet Pepsi.
My son Ryan took a minimalist approach.
Son-in-law Rich, on the other hand, chose quantity over quality.
[Chuckle]
Some of our washi-tape coasters.
Teenage granddaughters, Kendra and Natalie, were a bit competitive in their efforts a create a too, too cute coaster.
And 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!