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May 30, 2020
Fun and Son-Episode 3: Fish In A Bag Soap

We Made Fish In A Bag Soap! Fish in a bag soap is not a new idea by any means, in fact, it's so popular it's hard to know who to credit with the idea.  Spencer and I tried our hands at it and it was pretty fun, and turned out really well.  Here are […]

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May 24, 2020
The Shop @ A Mandatory Activity

Did I Accidentally Start A Company? Maybe. I'm writing this post a little late, and so I apologize to those dear friends to whom I have not yet shared this news.  COVID-19 and staying at home has affected us all differently, but I am firmly in the camp of people who have been having the […]

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May 15, 2020
The Basics of DIY Soap

Have You Ever Wondered How To Make Your Own Soap? You know the soap I'm talking about...you pick it up at a Whole Foods, or a craft show, or a farmers market and think about how cool it is, and you think "Can I do that?"  Let's run through some of the basics for DIY […]

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April 29, 2020
Nature Scavenger Hunt

Who Needs an Outdoor Activity? We interupt your regularly scheduled Cricut tutorial to bring you a fun lifestyle post, a nature scavenger hunt! I think I speak for all parents everywhere when I say that keeping the kids off of an electronic device during this particular time is difficult, particularly while parents are trying to […]

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March 29, 2020
Fun and Son-Episode 2: DIY Bath Bomb Kit

DIY Bath Bomb Kit from Grow and Make Spencer and I set out to make bath bombs with the DIY Bath Bomb Making Kit from Grow and Make. If you're new to my blog, or my YouTube channel, you have probably not seen Episode 1 of Fun and Son, or heard of it's genesis, but […]

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March 20, 2020
Want to Learn Brush Lettering?

FREE Brush Lettering Class at Scrapbook.com! You've seen those incredibly popular brush scripted signs used for decor, or on t-shirts, or on cards, and even on cookies, right?  Here are some examples of brush lettering fonts... Brush lettering fonts are everywhere these days and I can't say that I mind.  I used to think I […]

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March 13, 2020
Freshly's Delivery Instead of the Grocery Store During COVID-19?

Coronavirus Got You Worried About Grocery Store Visits? Meal Delivery May Be the Answer. So, I haven't yet made any mention of COVID-19, and indeed talking about it and seeing the global implications does NOT make me happy...but I felt like I would drop a short blog post with one of the things we are […]

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February 25, 2020
Feedspot Top 75 Happiness Blogs! ME!!

Today It's the Blog, Not Just the Content, That Makes Me Happy Thank you to Feedspot to featuring my blog on the Feedspot Top 75 Happiness Blogs and Websites to Follow in 2020.  #41, woot!  I use Feedspot to help me organize all of the blogs and websites I think are cool...and I trust them […]

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February 12, 2020
Valentine's Day Napkin Fold and Placecards

Valentine's Day Napkin Fold and Placecards Do you love love?  Why not add a little extra love into your place settings for Valentine's Day? This year, we are having a small gathering of friends over for Valentine's Day dinner, so I wanted to make a special table preparation with a fun and simple napkin fold and […]

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February 3, 2020
Fun and Son-Episode 1: National Geographic Mega Crystal Growing Lab

Fun and Son-Episode 1: National Geographic Mega Crystal Growing Lab When I decided to start my blog and YouTube channel I don't think anyone (other than me) was more excited than my son, Spencer.  I'm sure the exciting part for him was the YouTube part, since YouTube is life, but he immediately wanted to know what […]

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I’m Amanda, and I put the AMANDA in A MANDAtory Activity (and I like a good bad pun). I run a blog, A Mandatory Activity, focused on baking and crafting for gatherings and gifts.

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