https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Sun, 05 Apr 2026 19:47:01 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/any-slime-experts#post-2926903 Tue, 26 Apr 2022 14:06:06 +0000 PinkElephant 2926903@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@HappyBaker: those are so cute! I was looking at food containers, but these are better to decorate! Thanks!</p> <p>I did slime with a few of the same girls for a Brownie science badge in the school art room and there’s no way they are mixing their own at my house, haha. :silly: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/any-slime-experts#post-2926897 Tue, 26 Apr 2022 12:18:35 +0000 HappyBaker 2926897@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Also if you want to pre dole out some of the mix ins so they aren’t dumping them everywhere, the Dollar Tree near me has little condiment cups with lids that were perfect for that. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/any-slime-experts#post-2926896 Tue, 26 Apr 2022 12:17:42 +0000 HappyBaker 2926896@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We made slime at my daughters birthday party and the kids enjoyed but it was messy ha. What I did was pre measure all the ingredients into tiny containers and gave them gloves to mix their own. The recipe we used took a long time to come together so I don’t have one to recommend! </p> <p>But we used these containers (and I made cute Harry Potter labels for them) and they were a good size!<br /> <a href="https://www.michaels.com/10-count-4oz-plastic-mason-jars-by-craft-smart/10537339.html?appsource=mobileapp" rel="nofollow">https://www.michaels.com/10-count-4oz-plastic-mason-jars-by-craft-smart/10537339.html?appsource=mobileapp</a> </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/any-slime-experts#post-2926894 Tue, 26 Apr 2022 12:10:52 +0000 PinkElephant 2926894@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Random question of the day!</p> <p>I'd like to make slime as a party activity for 7 and 8-year-old girls. Because of the timing of the party, I want this to go rather quickly, and prefer to have the girls just add mix-ins (glitter, beads, fragrance, etc.) to their own containers of slime that I've prepared ahead of time. Ideally, I'd love to let them each color their own slime, but am not sure if that'll work well if I make the batch ahead).</p> <p>So.....does anyone:</p> <p>(1) Have a favorite reliable, easy, big-batch slime recipe that I could make ahead (enough to fill probably 15 decent sized containers)? Must take mix-ins well!</p> <p>(2) Have tips on mixing colors into slime at the very end of the process?</p> <p>Also - favorite cheap but good take-out containers to send the slime home in?</p> <p>Thanks in advance! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/wallpaper-removal#post-2917847 Thu, 30 Jul 2020 11:13:38 +0000 raspberries 2917847@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@winter_wonder: Yes, what @Lahela017: said, it's super dusty! Make sure your furniture is moved out/ covered and the door is shut if possible. I'm not gonna say the sander made it easy, but it was definitely easier than doing it by hand. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/wallpaper-removal#post-2917836 Wed, 29 Jul 2020 22:21:19 +0000 Lahela017 2917836@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We did a lot of sanding on our walls too when we moved in. It makes a layer of dust in the whole house, but it was pretty straight forward. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/wallpaper-removal#post-2917835 Wed, 29 Jul 2020 21:39:09 +0000 winter_wonder 2917835@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@raspberries: I'm intrigued! This sounds less messy than the watery sticky mess I've created using a steamer. I may have to look into this! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/wallpaper-removal#post-2917834 Wed, 29 Jul 2020 21:14:17 +0000 raspberries 2917834@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We had something similar when we bought our house - my husband ended up sanding it off with a sander. :meh: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/wallpaper-removal#post-2917790 Tue, 28 Jul 2020 22:47:06 +0000 winter_wonder 2917790@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@SweetCaroline: thank you! DIY projects are going to be the death of me! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/wallpaper-removal#post-2917769 Tue, 28 Jul 2020 16:17:46 +0000 SweetCaroline 2917769@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Oh hell! Check this out...https://www.lowes.com/n/how-to/remove-old-wallpaper</p> <p>I've spent hours scoring, steaming and stripping wallpaper. Schedule a massage for the kink i your neck now! But seriously, I hope you find a method that works quick and painlessly for your situation. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/wallpaper-removal#post-2917767 Tue, 28 Jul 2020 15:23:14 +0000 winter_wonder 2917767@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>The moment you realize instead of 2 layers of wallpaper there are: 2 layers, 1 coat of paint, and another f****** layer of wallpaper. :meh: </p> [attach=5135/20/qe74mq.600x450.0728201517_HDR.jpg] https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/clever-valentines#post-2908188 Sun, 12 Jan 2020 19:43:28 +0000 meadow 2908188@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@lady baltimore: oooo chapstick!! Excellent idea! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/clever-valentines#post-2908186 Sun, 12 Jan 2020 19:04:25 +0000 lady baltimore 2908186@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Not sure if these are short enough to work, but they are definitely not candy: <a href="https://chomps.com/products/original-beef-chomplings" rel="nofollow">https://chomps.com/products/original-beef-chomplings</a></p> <p>What about lip balm? My LO is obsessed! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/clever-valentines#post-2908182 Sun, 12 Jan 2020 17:00:35 +0000 meadow 2908182@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I was thinking pretzel sticks too!</p> <p>Wish we could get individually wrapped........ </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/clever-valentines#post-2908181 Sun, 12 Jan 2020 16:47:11 +0000 gotkimchi 2908181@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Could you do something with pretzel sticks? There’s not much that size and shape I can think of! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/clever-valentines#post-2908179 Sun, 12 Jan 2020 16:37:39 +0000 meadow 2908179@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I saw this cute idea....and think I want to do the applesauce robot for my 3yo s daycare class</p> <p>Any thoughts on what I could swap out for the smarties? Our school says no candy....</p> <p><a href="https://www.craftymorning.com/valentine-robot-snacks-kids-make/?fbclid=IwAR1FcpJ4uQhef8MMsvzUcZ4yE3JV7De-qmHG8GjV60i3p9d13-phqBElxnk" rel="nofollow">https://www.craftymorning.com/valentine-robot-snacks-kids-make/?fbclid=IwAR1FcpJ4uQhef8MMsvzUcZ4yE3JV7De-qmHG8GjV60i3p9d13-phqBElxnk</a></p> <p>If nothing else I could do a pipe cleaner with beads thread on....but I'd love to keep it edible 😉 </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/is-a-cricut-worth-it#post-2897080 Mon, 16 Sep 2019 21:14:12 +0000 Mrsbells 2897080@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Ajsmommy: yes I definitely will! I tried to avoid buying it but honestly the rate at which I order things from etsy I think I should just have my own.</p> <p>@greencraftycello: Yes thats when I was super tempted to get it, because I did a lot of DIY projects for my wedding but ended up not getting it! but yes invite suites can get so expensive </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/is-a-cricut-worth-it#post-2897063 Mon, 16 Sep 2019 18:40:28 +0000 greencraftycello 2897063@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I bought one before our wedding because I made all of our wedding invitations, programs, save the dates, etc. So I feel like it was worth it for that, but I haven’t had the energy to really use it much since. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/is-a-cricut-worth-it#post-2897032 Mon, 16 Sep 2019 13:24:54 +0000 Mrsbells 2897032@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@JennyPenny: thank you! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/is-a-cricut-worth-it#post-2897031 Mon, 16 Sep 2019 13:24:48 +0000 Ajsmommy 2897031@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>LOL.. I love this... ^^^</p> <p>@Mrsbells: you have to come back and update with pics of what you make... I am the same as you and have wondered if one would be worth it :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/is-a-cricut-worth-it#post-2897030 Mon, 16 Sep 2019 13:23:36 +0000 JennyPenny 2897030@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <br /><p><i>This comment has been deleted by the original poster.</i></p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/is-a-cricut-worth-it#post-2897029 Mon, 16 Sep 2019 13:21:51 +0000 Mrsbells 2897029@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@JennyPenny: oh wait I forgot we don't have private messaging on here! What's a good way to exchange info? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/is-a-cricut-worth-it#post-2897028 Mon, 16 Sep 2019 13:19:25 +0000 Mrsbells 2897028@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@JennyPenny: wow that's an awesome offer and not at all what I was expecting when I posted this but yes I can't refuse that! :happy: I'll message you now </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/is-a-cricut-worth-it#post-2897025 Mon, 16 Sep 2019 13:12:19 +0000 JennyPenny 2897025@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I bought one after my wedding because I wished I had one for all the crafts I did then, and then I thought I would do lots of fancy things for my kids birthday parties. I haven't used the thing ONCE! Ugh! </p> <p>That said, if you want an older one (circa 2011) for the cost of shipping I'd be happy to send you mine. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/is-a-cricut-worth-it#post-2897024 Mon, 16 Sep 2019 12:56:17 +0000 Mrsbells 2897024@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I find myself constantly ordering things on Etsy and I am a very hands-on diy person. Not sure why I have resisted buying the cricut all this time but I think I want to go ahead and get one. Would you say it's worth it and which one would you recommend? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-to-diy-a-lego-table-from-a-train-table#post-2894981 Mon, 19 Aug 2019 16:59:33 +0000 Portboston 2894981@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Oh man...I’m dying. 😂 we did this to our train table but the top of the table flips over so we just glued plates to the underside with gorilla glue. I think I spent $40. But still it rarely gets played with!!!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-to-diy-a-lego-table-from-a-train-table#post-2894863 Sat, 17 Aug 2019 16:29:41 +0000 ALV91711 2894863@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Sorry you had to go through that!</p> <p>My DH made a great LEGO table that can be put on and taken off the kid table. I don’t know how much he spent making it but 3.5 years later and DS uses it all the time. </p> <p>If he hadn’t of been willing to do that then I would have bought something. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-to-diy-a-lego-table-from-a-train-table#post-2894711 Fri, 16 Aug 2019 08:19:42 +0000 erinbaderin 2894711@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Thanks for the sympathy, everybody! Definitely a lesson in Pinteresting before googling! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-to-diy-a-lego-table-from-a-train-table#post-2894691 Thu, 15 Aug 2019 21:27:57 +0000 Jellyfish 2894691@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>You’re such an awesome mom, but this made me laugh. We (my DH) did something similar and he’s so mad that our son barely ever plays on it! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-to-diy-a-lego-table-from-a-train-table#post-2894678 Thu, 15 Aug 2019 14:52:29 +0000 LadyDi 2894678@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>LOL. Thank you for sharing your struggles. </p>