My kids seem to be growing especially fast these days, so when I find a cute tee or dress on sale for a great deal, I usually buy their current size plus the size I know they’ll soon be fitting into. I found some bright neon shirts at Target a while back and bought a few colors, knowing they would be perfect for school and play time for my 9 year old. But when it came time to size up,…
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// Today’s DIY: how to recycle old trophies with spray paint. I know you’ve always wanted to learn how to do this. In fact, *I* have always wanted to learn, so I’m extra stoked about this DIY. A while back I had a hellish, non-stop migraine for 3 months straight and was pretty immobilized, unable to post on the blog in any regular fashion. I put a call out to friends and loved ones to guest post, and everyone came…
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It’s Earth Day! Did you celebrate by planting a tree or clearing a trail or heading out for a nice hike with your loved ones? In middle school and high school we celebrated Earth Day every year by planting a tree next to a commemorative plaque, and more than once we headed into the mountains for a celebratory hike followed by a picnic. I love Earth Day! I really do. This earth is a pretty fantastic place, and I’d love…
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// Tin can desk organizers, with cork and polka dots. So very recycled and crafty. // Guys, it’s officially SPRINGTIME! Even though its currently snowing in Central Ohio (seriously, snowing), I’m trying to stay focused on the fact that the calendar says warm weather is approaching, and I can’t help but get going on bright and happy crafts like this adorable polka dot cork desk organizer. And the best part? It’s made out of tin cans, which I know you…
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A page full of celebrities to color for your Oscar party Sunday night, where does one find one of those so last minute, you ask? OH HAI, I happen to have just such a free printable coloring page for all your entertainment needs right here. Do you host an Oscar party? In my early teens my family started having an Oscar contest every year, probably as a distraction to get through the rotten winters, and the lucky winner got a…
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Hearts are everywhere right now! It’s time to make some DIY hand warmers Valentine hearts to keep you nice and toasty. It’s Steph here again from Stuff Steph Does. It seems like as soon as January rolls around all the red ornaments, lights, and other decorations from Christmas transform into glittery hearts and cupids for the upcoming day of celebrating love. Can you believe it’s already time to start thinking about your Valentine? Nope, I can’t either. But what better…
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Today it’s how to make a paper flag banner day. Because it’s January, because it’s literally 7 degrees (F) today, because I need some sun and cheer, because everyone needs a banner in their life, because you’re fabulous. I didn’t intend for this paper flag banner to be a how to tutorial on Petit Elefant. I was teaching my son how to sew over the weekend, and I decided I needed a paper banner for January because I’m telling you,…
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This week: How to balloon Christmas tree decoration (okay, ornament) to spiff up your holiday tree. The Holiday Season is now in full swing, and I, Stephanie, am knee deep in Holiday crafting projects! Over the long weekend, I made this pretty ornament with my mom (see forthcoming disclaimer) that will look lovely on a tree or mantle or anywhere else you want to add some holiday bling. Disclaimer: This how to isn’t quite as simple as the past projects…
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You need a recipe for spinach salad with quinoa and fruit for the holidays upon us. It’s that time of year when we swear up and down we will be good and not eat too much pie. (But then we have three slices in a weak moment.) Here’s my solution: indulge a bit at the plethora of holiday parties, and eat super healthy at home. That’s my plan this year.
This spinach salad with quinoa + fruit is a super healthy recipe. And it’s tasty too. I love dispelling the myth that if it’s healthy it must not taste very good. I’ve used a very light dressing–just enough to coat everything with a punch of vinegary goodness and tossed in a bunch of my favorites that I almost always have hanging around the kitchen. You be sure to use what you have on hand. Fresh fruit is so tasty in this salad; fresh oranges sooooo good in place of the apples, Also, pears! Pears and dried cranberries with pecans would be fabulous. If you have some buttery avocados sitting on your counter, toss one of those in too.
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Hello there! I'm Allison Czarnecki, founder + editor of Petit Elefant, a blog all about style on a budget for every part of your life: style / home / travel / family. I do a lot of how-to beauty + style tutorials, travel posts, easy recipes, home remodel projects, and cool DIY crafts you totally want to try. I'm super happily married (to a hot Polish immigrant) and am the mother of two kids, a daughter and son, all of whom are featured here on the regular. We live in the country but we're a little bit rock + roll. Welcome!
