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4 Delicious Homemade Frozen Popsicles Recipes
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4 Delicious Homemade Frozen Popsicles Recipes

Caroline MurphyMay 22, 2019May 21, 2019

Summer is finally here and that means that the heat is here, too! Grab some fresh fruit at the farmers…

10 Springtime Home Improvement Projects that Cost Less Than $50
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10 Springtime Home Improvement Projects that Cost Less Than $50

Caroline MurphyFebruary 28, 2017February 27, 2017

Are you wanting to do some updates to your home without having to take out a loan or strain your…

Edible Gardening 101 – How to Start Your Garden
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Edible Gardening 101 – How to Start Your Garden

Caroline MurphyFebruary 20, 2017March 7, 2017

Edible Garden Even if you’re extremely busy or restricted to indoor spaces, you can achieve the benefits of edible gardening.…

How to Contact Paper Books
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How to Contact Paper Books

Caroline MurphyAugust 29, 2016August 29, 2016

This post contains affiliate links. Please note that purchases made through links on Smarty Pants Mama help support the site.…

DIY Pallet Board Pool Toy Storage
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DIY Pallet Board Pool Toy Storage

Caroline MurphyAugust 1, 2016August 1, 2016

Our backyard pool seems to have noodles, floats and balls scattered everywhere. I knew we needed a remedy to this…

Tropical Inspired Art Project for Kids
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Tropical Inspired Art Project for Kids

Caroline MurphyJune 8, 2016June 7, 2016

This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone.#BringTheTropicsHome #CollectiveBias My morning…

Building a Gardening Potting Bench
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Building a Gardening Potting Bench

Caroline MurphyMay 22, 2016April 1, 2017

Building a potting bench (a hightop table that’s perfect for storing your gardening materials and to use to plant) is a…

How I Spruce Up My Home For Thanksgiving
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How I Spruce Up My Home For Thanksgiving

Caroline MurphyNovember 14, 2015November 21, 2016

Autumn is filled with family time and festivities. Not only do we celebrate Thanksgiving Day, but our family celebrates 3…

How to Polish Penny Loafers
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How to Polish Penny Loafers

Caroline MurphyAugust 9, 2015August 8, 2016

Problem: How do I polish penny loafers? Smart Mama Solution: Read my experience and follow the steps I’ve shared. We…

Make a Backyard Scavenger Hunt
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Make a Backyard Scavenger Hunt

Caroline MurphyJuly 15, 2015

We have been playing scavenger hunts since our preschool days. We are given a list of objects to find and…

Organizing the Kids Closet
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Organizing the Kids Closet

Caroline MurphySeptember 20, 2014October 8, 2014

Go look in their room. What’s the closet like? Be honest. Organizing kids closet could be a nightmare. But it…

Creating a Homework Station
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Creating a Homework Station

Caroline MurphyAugust 29, 2014October 8, 2014

The school year is in full swing! Many of you have started your new school year and others will begin…

3 Hair Styles for Girls
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3 Hair Styles for Girls

Caroline MurphyJuly 31, 2014November 17, 2016

I like things SIMPLE. I don’t have the time, energy or desire of spending too much time doing my daughter’s…

DIY Microwave Popcorn
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DIY Microwave Popcorn

Caroline MurphyJuly 28, 2014April 20, 2017

Make DIY Microwave Popcorn with the kids! It’s delicious and far healthier than the store microwave popcorn bags! There have…

Living

How to Buy an Outdoor Ceiling Fan

Caroline MurphyMay 20, 2014November 12, 2015

An outdoor ceiling fan brings a breeze and even helps keep away the mosquitoes! When we first moved into our…

Creative Ways to Use Tape with Kids
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Creative Ways to Use Tape with Kids

Caroline MurphyAugust 9, 2013November 17, 2016

Enter your local Office Depot store and you’re bound to find a tremendous display of the 3M Expressions Tape. I…

How to Make a Barbie Photo Booth for a Barbie Party
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How to Make a Barbie Photo Booth for a Barbie Party

Caroline MurphyJuly 26, 2013July 24, 2023

A photo booth for a birthday party is always a hit, even for a Barbie party! It’s time to make…

PVC Pipe Towel Rack DIY Project OR Purchase
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PVC Pipe Towel Rack DIY Project OR Purchase

Caroline MurphyJune 5, 2013July 28, 2023

In need of a towel rack to dry and store pool towels. How about a DIY Towel Rack made of…

DIY Memory Box, A Simple Tradition for Families
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DIY Memory Box, A Simple Tradition for Families

Caroline MurphyJanuary 2, 2013

I previously shared how to make a Memory Box. It was a resolution of mine in 2012. I stuck to it,…

Family Halloween Costume Ideas
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Family Halloween Costume Ideas

Caroline MurphyOctober 1, 2012September 20, 2016

Family Halloween costume ideas are a fun way to bring out the creativity and excitement of the season! There is…

DIY Family Dinner Menu Board
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DIY Family Dinner Menu Board

Caroline MurphyJanuary 5, 2012March 12, 2017

We all have a handful of recipes that we go to when making that decision.  Great recipes, but with this…

Living

#SmartMamaLUTION #2: DIY an Ornament Box Out of a Shirt Box

Caroline MurphyJanuary 3, 2012January 13, 2012

To be more organized is a common New Year’s resolution.  Organization is a key component to Smart Mama-hood!  Let’s take…

Living

#SmartMamaLUTION #1: Remember 2012 & Beyond with an Easy, Quick DIY Memory Box

Caroline MurphyJanuary 2, 2012January 2, 2013

New Year’s #SmartMamaLUTION 1: You will be a Smart Mama by preserving memories with your family. We tend to remember…

Homemade Taco Seasoning – Easy and Cheap
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Homemade Taco Seasoning – Easy and Cheap

Caroline MurphyNovember 18, 2011May 1, 2014

Challenge: I want to make my own homemade taco seasoning! Thankfully, this is an easy and very affordable DIY to…

Living

Summer Organizing

Caroline MurphyJune 2, 2011November 17, 2016

So the unofficial start of summer 2011 was this past weekend.  It’s time to get the summer to-do list organized!…

Living

Smart Home: Cleaning out the Closet and Donating!! Great Ideas!

Caroline MurphyJanuary 17, 2011November 17, 2016

[ad#Google in Content] Take a look at this!  These 6 bags of clothing came out of my closet. They are…

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