Fruit and Nut Instant Oatmeal

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Are you looking for an easy breakfast to prep for busy school mornings? This homemade fruit and nut instant oatmeal is not only easy to prep but also quick to cook. It’s the perfect frugal and fast breakfast for your family.

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I am not a morning person. I’ve tried and although I have made progress, I’ve also come to realize that I will never thrive on mornings.

This makes school mornings challenging for me. I want to make sure my kids have a good breakfast but more often than not we resort to toaster pastries. These homemade fruit and nut instant oatmeal packets are my life saver.

My kiddos like some sweet to their oatmeal so I add some semi-sweet chocolate chips instead of adding granulated sugar. You could also sweeten it with honey but as I said, I’m not a morning person so I like to dump and go.

 

Bowl of Oatmeal with Blueberries

Fruit and Nut Instant Oatmeal Ingredients

Step 1

First pull out 12 resealable snack bags and open them.

Step 2

Next, add 1/3 cup of quick oats to each snack bag.

Step 3

Then add 1 tbsp of dry milk to each snack bag.

Step 4

Next, divide your bag of trail mix among each snack bag evenly, roughly .25 oz. per bag.

Step 5 (Optional)

Lastly, top each snack bag with 1 tbsp of semi-sweet chocolate chips.

 

Instant Oatmeal in a Blue Bowl with Blueberries

To Cook Fruit and Nut Instant Oatmeal

Step 1

First, mix one packet of homemade instant oatmeal and 1/2 cup water in a small microwavable bowl.

Step 2

Next, microwave the oatmeal on high for 2 minutes.

Step 3

Carefully remove the bowl from the microwave, stir, and serve.

 

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These homemade fruit and nut instant oatmeal packets are your new best friend for busy mornings. Now you can concentrate on your coffee in the morning to get up and moving instead of breakfast. That’s all mom really wants, right?

 

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Beachy Decor Ideas You Can Make at Home

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Already missing the beach now that vacation is over? Bring some of those carefree vacation vibes home with these beachy decor ideas! They’re the perfect DIY way to add that tropical touch to your everyday.

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These DIY projects are an easy way to create your own little private oasis. Create a beachy dining room where you can drink your morning coffee and prep for your day. Turn the master bathroom into a tropical retreat for ultimate relaxation. Whatever you choose, you’ll love having your own private beachy retreat. These designs are perfect next to my lovely Matthew Duke Photography landscape canvas prints so I hope you can find the perfect place to put them in your home.

Shell stamped napkins

DIY Shell Print Napkins (Kreativ K)

These easy napkins are the perfect accessory for a beachy dining room table. Easily customize them to fit your decor color scheme, too!

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Blue Pineapple Painted Serving Tray (Sparkle Living)

Raise your hand if your are absolutely in love with this serving tray!! The colors are gorgeous and it is surprisingly easy to make. So pretty, you’ll want to display it all year long.

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Painting Watercolor On Canvas (The Red Painted Cottage)

This tutorial isn’t specifically beachy. She gives you tips for how to paint watercolor designs on canvas in general but the artwork is so beautiful I had to include it. If you’re handy with a paint brush you can make your own gorgeous variations.

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Seaside Art from a Hidden Treasure (The Boondocks Blog)

This upcycled treasure wonderfully marries beachy design with industrial chic! Make it from found items in your home for your own unique decor.

Crab artwork made out of rocks

How To Make A Beach Crab Sign Using Rocks (Kreativ K)

Can you believe this is made with shells?! This is the perfect piece to create a beachy gallery wall in your home.

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4 Easy Palm Leaf DIY’s (Crafty Lumberjacks)

These palm leaf DIY’s help you add that tropical touch to your decor with trays, lamps, and more!

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DIY Sea Glass Rope Lantern (A Wonderful Thought)

This gorgeous piece of decor is made from recycling those old jars! Grab your glue gun and get ready for beautiful beachy decor.

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DIY Seashell Decor (Suzy’s Sitcom)

This welcome sign would make a perfect beachy centerpiece for your dining room. It is another project that is easy to customize to your color scheme.

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DIY Drift Wood Mirrors (Happy Deal, Happy Day)

Who doesn’t love driftwood projects? This mirror is easy and gorgeous. You will want to make one for every room in your home!

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Nautical Come Sail Away Pillow Tutorial (H20 Bungalow)

Don’t forget the softer touches in your beachy decor. This DIY pillow is just what you need to throw in your favorite comfy reading chair.

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DIY Beach Sunset Painted Rock Magnet (DIY Adulation)

Lastly, of course, I had to include this painted rock magnet. It is the truest way to bring a small piece of your actual beach vacation home with you.

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Which of these DIY beachy decor ideas are going in your home this summer? I see a coastal bathroom makeover in our future, for sure. Until then, it’s time to check out this week’s Merry Monday link party. Share your awesome ideas and see what everyone else is sharing. You may even find some more beachy decor ideas down there!

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DIY I Can Play Sign | Kids Korner by Jude Craft

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Summertime means kiddos get to play outside more with their friends and burn off that extra energy. If can also mean the neighborhood kids knocking at all hours of the day to find out if your child can play. Make it easier on everyone with a DIY I can play sign!

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[bctt tweet=”Let the your kids’ friends know when your kiddos can play or not play with this easy DIY I Can Play Sign! It will make your life so much easier this summer!” username=”diyadulation”]

I admit, that this is especially frustrating for me in the summer. My youngest still takes a nap during the day and his bedroom is right next to the front door. Given how much he fights nap time (through yawns, mind you) it is infuriating when he get woken up by kids wanting to play.

This DIY I can play sign is perfect for Jude’s upcoming summer camp when he will be gone for an entire week. Now his friends can see when he is available or not without knocking on the door.

Jude knows how frustrating this is for me and made this fun DIY I can play sign to help out.

Materials

 

Wooden Door Hanger

Wooden Door Hanger

Step 1

First take off the stickers [on your wooden door hanger].

 

Primary Color Stripes on Door Hanger

Step 2

Paint the [first side of your] wooden doorknob hanger [as pictured above].

Mom’s Note:

 

We Can Play Painted on Door Hanger on Door Knob

Step 3

Next, paint the words “I can play” [or “We Can Play”] over the dried paint [with white acrylic paint].

 

Stripes Painted on Wooden Door Hanger

Step 4

After the paint dries, paint the other side [in the same style as the opposite side].

Mom’s Note:

 

We Can Play Painted on Door Hanger

Step 5

Now paint the words “I can’t play” on the dry paint that is on the second side [of your wooden door knob hanger].

Mom’s Note:

 

We Cant Play Painted on Door Hanger

Step 6 (Optional)

After your sign has finished drying, seal it with spray acrylic sealant on both sides. Allow the sealant to dry before hanging on your door. This will help protect your DIY I can play sign from the elements.

I did this so that my friends know when I can play and when I can’t. I hope you like it.

 

We Cant Play Painted on Door Hanger on Door Knob

 

Collage of Door Sign Photos with text overlay: DIY I Can Play Door Sign

I’m not gonna lie, this is my favorite Kids Korner by Jude project yet! This DIY I can play sign is going to make mom life a lot easier, especially during nap time for the baby. Admittedly, I would have made the words clearer but I’m banking on the idea that since Jude can easily read them, so can his friends. Only time will tell.

How do you keep kiddos (or delivery men) from waking up your little ones who still take a nap during the day? I’d love to hear your tips in the comments!

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