Phase 2 of The House Behind The Trees ~ The downstairs #TeelsBuildaHouse

So we are starting the downstairs ... I HATE to say basement because we had a basement in our old home, where you opened a door and went down stairs separated from anything else. It was a finished basement complete with a bedroom, craft room, family/game room and we spent a lot of time there ~ our oldest son moved down there in jr high and stayed through high school ... until we finished the master suite in the attic then he moved back up to the bedroom floor with his brother and sister.  So here our downstairs is open to the rest of the house, you can see through to the outside from the top of the stairs going down because we have a wall of windows down there as well.  We really didn't plan to have a kiddo down there but since we are having to do a switch-a-roo with rooms (I'll explain later) he is moving home soon and will be downstairs. Anyhoo, our downstairs will house our main family room, our middle sons room, a full bath and kitchenette.  I thought it would be fun ...

St. Patrick's Day Crafts to Make With Your Kids


Thanks to google + pinterest searches for these FAB ideas!
Always follow the rainbow with this pom-pom wall decor that you can leave up year-round in a play room, kids room, school room, etc. ~ Get the tutorial at White House Crafts

These pretty poppers may be little, but they pack a serious dose of confetti. ~ Get the tutorial at Studio DIY


Inspired by McDonald's minty milkshake, this green bath bomb will turn regular ol' bath time into a spa night of sorts. ~ Get the tutorial at Mom Foodie

The sentiment on the tag is just as sweet as the gift itself because well, chocolate coins. ~ Get the tutorial at Polkadot Chair

Your little fairy needs a wand that's just as magical as she is. That's why this glittery gold and green shamrock wand exists. ~ Get the tutorial at Confessions of a Disneyaholic Mom

Fill this mason jar, complete with a shamrock silhouette, with chocolate coins or bright-green candies. ~ Get the tutorial at Midwestern Moms

Top these streamer-fringed caps with shamrocks for an extra dose of luck. ~ Get the tutorial at The House That Lars Built

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