Keeping your car clean with small kids is next to impossible. The crazy things that you find in your kids’ carseats ranges from insane to downright disgusting. That’s where this DIY car trash can comes into play.

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These is no way I am the only person in the world who can’t seem to keep her car clean. Sometimes it feels like the trash is spawning in your vehicle (especially after my husband drives it).

Even worse? Go on a road trip with 3 small kiddos and you will have no doubt that you need this DIY car trash can, espiecially if you’ve got one of Honda’s new cars for families. Don’t want to get that messy! Take it from someone who loves random road trips on the fly.

Life is messy, especially for busy moms on the go. Keep your vehicle clean and organized with this easy-to-make DIY car trash can!

Materials

Large Lidded Container (I used the container from these Plastic Animal Sets)
2 inch Wide Velcro
Colorful Duct Tape

Step 1

First, pull off any loose pieces of packaging, like the label. This keeps your duct tape from coming off of your container.

Step 2

Next, remove the lid from your container.

Step 3

Now, use your container as a guide and cut your Velcro slightly larger than the bottom of your container.

Tip:

You only need the stiff side of the velco. The carpet of your van acts as the soft side of the velco when you put it in there.

Life is messy, especially for busy moms on the go. Keep your vehicle clean and organized with this easy-to-make DIY car trash can!

Step 4

Stretch your velco across the bottom of your container and make sure that it overlaps onto the sides of the container on both ends. Secure in place with your first layer of tape.

Life is messy, especially for busy moms on the go. Keep your vehicle clean and organized with this easy-to-make DIY car trash can!

Step 5

Continue covering your container by layering rows of duct tape.

Note:

I chose to match up my patterns as best as I could, but this isn’t necessary. I just likes the look of it better.

Life is messy, especially for busy moms on the go. Keep your vehicle clean and organized with this easy-to-make DIY car trash can!

Step 6

Next, cover your lid with duct tape. Do this separately from your container so that you can take it off and put it back on as needed. You don’t want an open trash can floating around your van.

Tip:

Cut your tape edges and fold them around the handle on your lid. This makes it easier to remove the lid when needed.

Life is messy, especially for busy moms on the go. Keep your vehicle clean and organized with this easy-to-make DIY car trash can!

Step 7

Lastly, place in a plastic grocery bag inside of your DIY car trash can, return the lid, and Velcro to the floor of your van.

Life is messy, especially for busy moms on the go. Keep your vehicle clean and organized with this easy-to-make DIY car trash can!

This was so easy to make that I went ahead and made one for hubs too! Of course, I can’t promise that he’ll use it but that’s an entirely different story.

Bonus Tip:

Put a couple of empty bags in the bottom before placing the last one as your trash bag. That way, if you empty your trash on the go, you have a replacement bag ready to go.

This DIY car trash can is not only easy to make, it is also easy to customize to your tastes. Choose a fun duct tape in a pattern you love and the rest is cake. What other hacks do you use to keep your van clean? I’d love to hear about them in the comments!

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Summer break is the time for enjoying time outside both for the kiddos and for the entire family. Don’t let that backyard that helped sell you on your house go to waste. Try taking a classic game outside in a big way with this DIY giant backyard frisbee tic-tac-toe game!

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Welcome to the Summer Family Fun Blog Hop

We have teamed up with a few of our blogging friends to bring you some fun summer activity ideas for children of all ages! From June 4th through June 8th, we’ll be sharing 3 new projects each day. Our goal is not only to survive the summer break but provide some enriching activities to keep the boredom at bay as much as possible because mom’s have the best ideas! Just take a look at what these Mom bloggers have come up with and you’ll see what I mean! But first, enjoy the tutorial I am sharing for DIY Giant Backyard Frisbee Tic-Tac-Toe Game!

Shirley Intelligent Domestications • Erlene My Pinterventures
Jenny Cookies, Coffee And Crafts• Donna Two Chicks And A Mom
Marie DIY Adulation • Sam Raggedy Bits • Emily Hunny I’m Home DIY
Rebecca The Moments At Home • Victoria Dazzle While Frazzled
Aleisha & Marie The Inspiration Vault •Michelle Our Crafty Mom
Heather Glitter On A Dime • Emily Domestic Deadline Habiba @Craftify My Love

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We love sitting out by the fire, having water balloon fights, and a myriad of other fun backyard games. In recent years, I’ve also made it my personal mission to create unique new games for our family to play. That’s how this fun new game came to be and we already love it!

Materials

5 Two Packs of Microwave Plates from the Dollar Tree
Duct Tape
2 Different Spray Paint Colors (I chose this teal and this pink)
Spray Sealant
Spray Chalk Paint
(Optional) Tote Bag for Storage

Microwave Plate 2 Packs

Plates With Packaging Removed

Step 1

First, remove all of the packaging from your plates and divide them into 2 groups of five.

Duct Tape X on Plastic Plate

Step 2

Next, use your duct tape to add X’s to the back of 5 of your plates.

Spray Painted X Taped Plates

Step 3

Then, spray the back of the set of 5 X plates with one of your spray paint colors.

Taped Circle on Plastic Plate

Step 4

Set the X plates aside to dry and add a circle of duct tape to the back of your remaining 5 plastic plates.

Spray Painted O Taped Plates

Step 5

After you have taped your O plates, spray the bottom of them with your second spray paint color.

Step 6

Allow your paint to dry completely before moving on.

Step 7 (Optional)

After your spray paint has dried, flip your plates over and spray the opposite side of your plates. Do this in the corresponding colors.

Step 8

While your second coat of paint dries, paint a large tic-tac-toe board directly onto your yard with your spray chalk paint.

Removed Tape From Teal Painted X Plates

Sealed X and O Plates

Step 9

Once your plates are dried, pull off the tape and seal them with your spray sealant to keep the paint from chipping during play and storage.

Step 10

Allow your sealant to dry completely.

Child playing Giant Backyard Frisbee Tic-Tac-Toe

Step 11

Now it’s time to play!

Game Rules

The rules of DIY giant backyard frisbee tic-tac-toe are the same as traditional tic-tac-toe with one twist. You can use your frisbees to knock another players frisbee from the space you need. The only exception is, of course, if the player has achieved 3 in a row. The first player to get 3 in a row is the winner!

Once you’re done with your DIY giant backyard frisbee tic-tac-toe game, use a tote bag to store the frisbees and spray chalk paint. This is the perfect way to keep it together and organized until the next time you play.

This game is also easy to transport. Simply grab your tote bag and go. The spray chalk paint doesn’t hurt the grass and washes away easily. It makes this the perfect game for barbecues, family reunions, and other outdoor parties!

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Visit my blogging friends below for more summer family fun ideas!

Monday

How To Install A Ring And Hook Game @Intelligent Domestications

Fairy Garden Fun for Kids @Two Chicks And A Mom

Tropical Shrinky Dink Charms and Pins @My Pinterventures

Tuesday

DIY Painted Rocks That The Kids Will Love To Make @Our Crafty Mom

DIY Sharpie Mug Bird Feeder @Glitter On A Dime

How To Turn Admission Tickets Into A Bookmark@Craftify My Love

Wednesday

DIY Giant Backyard Frisbee Tic-Tac-Toe Game @DIY Adulation

Book Themed Outdoor Play Ideas for Kids @The Moments At Home

5 Easy Ways to Have Fun with DIY Bubbles This Summer @Hunny I’m Home DIY

Grandma Camp @Intelligent Domestications

Thursday

Easy Kids Obstacle Course Ideas @Cookies, Coffee And Crafts

How to Make a Fun Kids Swim Towel @Dazzle While Frazzled

Polymer Clay Charms @Domestic Deadline

Friday

Nerf Battle Paint Splatter T-Shirts @The Inspiration Vault

How to Make Easy Farmhouse Planter Herb Markers @Raggedy Bits

Do you have plans for being on the go this summer? From library trips to days at the beach, you need a way to corral all of that gear. These awesome DIY tote bags are the perfect summer accessory for moms on the go.

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I absolutely love tote bags Hence why you’ll find a ton of DIY tutorials on here. Luckily, since we do a lot of our grocery shopping at Aldi, I have the perfect excuse for my expansive collection. That’s perfect mom logic, right?

How to Add Vinyl to a Tote Bag for the Library (Simply Designing)

Raise your hand if you love books! Voracious reading is one of the best parts of summer. This awesome tote bag is exactly what you need for summer library trips.

Embroidered Baseball Bag (Duct Tape & Denim)

Do you have a little slugger in the family? Carry game snacks in style with this easy tote bag!

DIY Farm Fresh Tote Bag (The Scrap Shoppe Blog)

Carry all of those fresh summer veggies in an adorable farm fresh tote bag. It’s easy to make and perfect for summer.

Stenciled Shopping Bags (Fresh Vintage by Lisa S)

No cutting machine? No problem! Go the paint route with these stenciled tote bags. Easily make a tote that fits your unique mom style.

DIY Travel Bag Set (Keeping it Real)

Be ready for all of your summer travel with these handmade travel bags. Load them up, throw them in your suitcase, and you’re ready for adventure.

How to Make a Bright Summer Beach Tote (Suzy’s Sitcom)

If your style needs a little more color then this bright tote is for you. I love her unique method of creating and coloring the design. The only limit is your imagination.

Sea Turtle Tote Bag on Brick Wall

Sea Turtle Patterned Iron-On Summer Tote Bag (Doodlecraft Blog)

Even if you can’t make it to the beach this summer, you’ll feel like you are with this awesome tote bag. Besides, who doesn’t love adorable sea turtles?

DIY Pom & Tassel Basket Totes (Made in a Day)

Don’t want the traditional tote look? This awesome bag jazzes it up with natural fibers mixed with some colorful tassels!

DIY Canvas Beach Tote (Two Purple Couches)

This is another tote perfect for the pool or the beach. Another perk for this tote is it also uses paint. Love it!

Colorful DIY Summer Pool Bags (DIY Adulation)

Don’t forget about the kiddos summer stuff. Find out why these DIY bags are your new secret weapon for pool days!

Which one of these awesome DIY tote bags will you make first? Now you can be ready for all of your summer outings over break. Now it is time to cruise on down the the first Merry Monday of summer! Share your amazing crafts and tips with us at the link up below. Then check out what everyone else is sharing. Start your summer inspired!

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