{DIY} Elastic Dispenser

Ok, this is kind of a no brainer. 

I have been trying FOREVER to find a way to organize my elastic I use to make my headbands, but also functional at the same time. 

I figured this might help someone who was in the same predicament as me. 

PREDICAMENT SOLVED!

Plus, who doesn't LOVE using mason jars... 

(If you don't, then this isn't for you then and you are missing out on the mason jar GREATNESS!)

Materials:

Mason Jars (I used the small 6 oz jars)

Heavy Duty Puncher

Sandpaper

So basically, you're going to punch a hole....See I told you, NO BRAINER!

I punched it a few times just to make the hole a tad bigger.

Then sand the top and bottom, to remove any sharp pokies.

I then wound the elastic around my hand, placed in jar and BOOM! 

Kinda cute Right!?

I am thinking I should paint the tops or add some fun paper to SASS it up a little.

*If you are looking for Skinny Elastic, check out Bitsy Bands. They have TONS of fun colors and 

different styles of elastic. Plus they are reasonably priced and ship fast!*

{Kiddie Activities} Makeshift Sandbox

Last weekend my husband's family got together for their First Family Reunion. Family from all over and all ages! I was asked to help out with the kids games and activites. We did some visor decorating and Minute to Win It. 

I thought that we should probably have something to keep the little ones entertained through out the entire reunion, while not decorating visors or beating the clock. 

What you will need:

Under-Bed Storage Container ($8 at Target)

1 50lb bag of sandbox sand ($5 at Lowes)

Fun sand toys (I raided the $1 section at Target and grabbed a few buckets)

I doubled it up knowing there were going to be a few little guys, so there was enough space of everyone.

It was a hit!  Hours of FUN for about $20. 

I brought it all home afterwards and let my kiddos have some fun yesterday.