Friday DIY Roundup #19

It's the first Friday that I'm not stressed and busied with school, so that means that I have totally put off writing this post all day. I've been out by the pool for just hours, and drinking tea, and night swimming (it's freezing). Though summer coming has caused me to lose 90% of my motivation, I still love blogging and am sorry if I miss a post here and there. If you are out of school, or are still in school, or whatever, then I've got a nice load of arts and crafts to fill your week- hopefully you will still have time to sit out in the sun drinking sweet tea and watching the sun set and the bats come out. 

1. How to Watercolor Paint on Fabric by Ella Claire 

2. DIY Mosquito Repelling Bracelet (perfect for the summertime!) by One Good Thing 

3. Mini Mason Jar Aquariums by A Little Clairification 

4. No-Sew Teepee Tent (as shown in photo) by Julie Blanner

5. How to Make T-Shirt Headbands by eHow

6. How to Build a Lego Candy Dispenser by Frugal Fun for Boys 

7. Easy EOS Peppermint Refill by Mom 4 Real

Just to clarify, #6 does not dispense Lego candy... It is M&Ms, not plastic. Which one would you most likely try this weekend? Tell me in the comments below. Thanks for reading!

xx Savannah

Top 10 Pinterest Recipes of the Week

I am just now realizing that I missed this post on Sunday, probably because I was too terribly busy to even write anything. But you guys shouldn't just miss out on a whole post full of recipes, so even though I'm still going to (try) to write one this Sunday, I'm writing this great one right now. Are you hungry yet? I want to try to include more sweets in these posts, and a few beverages, too- diversity is key, when it comes to recipes, I'm assuming (correct me if I'm wrong, haha!). Today is the last day of school, so of course when I woke up this morning, I had no idea what to write about. I looked over my brainstorm lists, but nothing really sounded like something I want to write about right now (based on how I feel, my mood, etc.). Do you ever feel like that, like you just don't want to write about that right this second, but maybe later? Hmm. Maybe not. 

1. Blueberry Pancake Bites by Cincy Shopper 

2. Homemade Mac-and-Cheese Bites by Chef in Training 

3. Baked Rosemary Parmesan Chickpeas by A Beautiful Mess 

4. Homemade Soft Pretzel Bites by Two Peas and Their Pod 

5. Nut Milk Creamsicles with Boba by A Beautiful Mess 

6. Funfetti Sugar Cookie Cake (as shown in photo) by Sally's Baking Addiction 

7. Blue Rasberry Lemonade Jello Slush by Bitz-n-Giggles 

8. Grilled Mac-n-Cheese Sandwich by Spend with Pennies 

9. Mozzarella-Stuffed Soft Pretzels by The Food Charlatan 

10. Homemade Pepper Jack Crackers by A Beautiful Mess 

Which recipe was your favorite, and which one sounds the best? My favorite would be the pepper jack crackers, because I simple ADORE pepper jack cheese and pepper jack Cheez-Its.
I hope you want more of these posts, because I'm going to write another (hopefully) this Sunday. Thanks for reading!

xx Savannah  

10 Summer DIYs

Summer is just around the corner, and even though it officially starts June 21, that is not at all how I look at it. For my sister and I, summer starts the second school gets out and we're running for the pool. Today is my last day of actual class, and tomorrow is the field day that I've been waiting for all year long. Some people leave early to go places- nope, field day, all the way, for me. I wouldn't miss it for the world! Dutch Bros, a dunk tank, water balloons, BBQ, and so many great people to experience it with. I'm really looking forward to my sister coming up to my school next year, even though the teachers are trying to clarify that we will never, EVER come into contact with them. Oh well, here are just a few fun-filled summer DIYs to make you happy :)

1. Squirt Gun Painting by Fireflies and Mud Pies
 
2. DIY Air Fort by Mom Trusted 

3. Washi Tape Summer Boredom Buster Jars by While He Was Napping

4. Make a Giant Water Blob by Clumsy Crafter

5. Temporary Tattoos with Watercolor Crayons by DIY Center

6. DIY Lemonade Lip Balm by Pretty Handy Girl  

7. Super-Simple Tree House by Apartment Therapy 

8. Make Giant Scrabble by Sunset 

9. Personal Mini Fire Pit by The Art of Doing Things

10. DIY A-Frame Tent (as shown in photo) by CAKES

That tent looks awesome, and I really really want that tree house. I'm not sure about the water blob, though... Which DIY was your favorite? Tell me in the comments below. Thanks for reading!

xx Savannah

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What Journaling Will Be Like in 100 Years

Journaling is a very old tradition that has been used ever since we (as humans) learned to read and write. However, keeping a journal or other type of notebook has begun to die out, as of the age of the iPad and iPhone. Kids don't want to write in some dumb old notebook; they want to play Temple Run on their iPad. So I started wondering- what will happen to journaling in 100 years, if it doesn't go extinct first? A lot could happen in 100 years; we might have a world war, I don't know, maybe the apocalypse will finally come upon us. And, because I love lists, I narrowed it down to 3 things. Remember, these are predictions, wondering, and ideas- tell me what predictions YOU have for the future of writing in a notebook. 

1. Records such as journals will be 90% digital. People will type it out on their phones, telling Siri about their day, and there are already dozens of apps for that (trust me, I looked!). Paper and pen will be something solely from the past, besides the few select people who still prefer it. They will go home to their Mac books and Windows 57 laptops (instead of a screen, it's a touchscreen hologram) and go to either Journalate or Penzu, then write about their day and how they brought their kids to the Dragon Petting Zoo that day. 

2. People likely won't write about what we write about today; they might not write about their day, or they might not write stories, or keep track of their daily and monthly events using a bullet journal. I don't know what they will write about, but their style will probably change, and maybe for the best. You never know what our future writers will be like. 

3. Journaling might be something very encouraged, such as to improve your mental health, by someone like Oprah or another motivational, health-savvy person; you will hear of scientific results showing that writing in your journal every day for 18 months will boost your IQ points. There will be superstition, no doubt- what do you think will happen?

I just really have no idea what journaling will be like in 100 years; but maybe you do. If you do know, tell us in the comments below, I'm sure others would love to know, too. Thanks for reading!

xx Savannah

Pros and Cons of Blogging- Part 2

The blogging community is definitely growing a little bit bigger every single day- but the dad part is that most people abandon and stop writing their blogs after about 6 months, or usually even sooner. Yes, there are lots of cons to blogging, just like the fact that it is time consuming and you might forget about it, but those cons are always accompanied by the pros. I've made countless lists of pros and cons, including the pros and cons of blogging, but those were in my own books- so I'll write a post about it to share with you everything you should know, in case you were thinking of starting a blog. And if you are, please don't abandon it after a few weeks, or even months; blogs do not like to be treated in that sense. 

PROS
 
-It's super easy to start- just choose a platform, such as Blogger, Wordpress, or Tumblr. Once that's done, writing a post is almost as simple as writing an email.
-Blogging creates a sense of a community, and communities love to give feedback, and feedback generates new ideas. 
-A blog gives people reason to visit your site and develop a following, and because it's updated frequently, people just keep on coming back. 
-A blog is a live archive of inspiration and resources- think of it as a place on the interwebs that has every little tidbit that you have ever loved. 

 CONS 

-Technical difficulties can take extra time. If your site is down, you could lose followers, and probably money, too. Not to mention they will keep you from posting sometimes- once in a while, Blogger will just stop working, and I will not be able to post anything (sorry!). 
-It's time consuming- I have spent hundreds upon hundreds of hours researching and writing a blog post, when I could have been knitting, or making myself a cup of tea. 
-A good blog requires regular updates. Yes, write everyday. No, put the cat down and close Facebook. You heard me!
-If a blog is a reflection of your business, do it professionally. Check for spelling and grammar errors, and be sure to check if your photos are high quality and fit the page. 

What are your favorite and least favorite parts of blogging? Tell me in the comments below. Thanks for reading!

xx Savannah

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