DIY Gift Idea: Simple Sugar Scrub Recipe

It's that time of year again to recognize that special teacher in your child's life. I swear, now that I'm the parent instead of the teacher, the entire 9 month school year goes by faster than the 3 months of summer combined. Why is that? And how come pregnancy doesn't work like that too?

Last year, I did a free printable for teacher appreciation and I also shared some idea of things teachers REALLY want from students at the end of the school year. If you haven't already, I would definitely check that out!

This year, after racking my brain for something fun but still inexpensive, I found this super easy, all-natural recipe for a sugar scrub that I LOVED and decided to make some to give away to my kids' teachers. The recipe is sooooooooooo easy and is one you'll want to file away when you need a great gift for a friend (think Christmas and Birthdays!).

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4 Ingredient Sugar Scrub:

• 1/2 Cup Granulated Sugar
• 1/2 Cup Brown Sugar
• 2 Tablespoons Coconut Oil, melted
• 1 Tablespoon extract of your choice (think vanilla, almond, peppermint, raspberry, coconut...or a combination!)

Mix the ingredients well. You can mix by hand or I used my food processor to make sure everything was mixed really well. 

Transfer mixture into an airtight container and it will keep for up to 2 weeks. 

This scrub would be cute paired with a colorful nail file and bottle of nail-polish. Add in the printable gift tag below and you've got yourself an easy, inexpensive gift your child's teacher will love!

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To download the toe-tally awesome teacher tag, click HERE

Don't forget to check out my shop to see if there's anything else the teacher in your life would love. And remember, I do custom orders too! Whether it's an invitation, announcement, or a custom print for your home, I do it all! Thanks for stopping by!

2016 Mother's Day Printables

It's funny how life brings you around full circle.

As a child, I was raised by two loving parents and have very fond memories of family trips and outings, family dinners, homemade Christmas cookies and PJs, and all the other kinds of ups and downs that come from living in a household full of 2 adults and 5 children.

However, when I became a teenager, I was terrible to my mother! Simply horrid! I thought I got the short end of the stick on a lot of things and wasn't afraid to let my mom know about it.

Now, I am an adult. I'm married. And I have three children of my own and guess what? Being and adult is hard! Being married is hard! And especially being a parent is hard! I suddenly have this new appreciation for my mother and all the meals she made for us. I know now why I didn't play soccer as a kid (my oldest is in soccer now and dragging the younger two to practices by myself is a pain in the butt!). I understand why I couldn't always have the newest and best toys/gadgets there were.

And so mom, the the printable this month is for you!

To download this printable, CLICK HERE

Aren't the floral watercolor embellishments amazing? I wish I could take credit for those, but they came from a very talented shop called DLOLLEYS HELP.

This printable is truly a tribute to any woman in your life who has touched you. It would be wonderful framed, or could be printed smaller to use as a card or tag. Remember to check out my shop and see if there's anything else mom might like! Remember that I take custom orders as well. Thanks for stopping by!

Check out some of our other Mother's Day Printables HERE and HERE

Freebie Printable: A lesson for moms

I was visiting with a friend recently and telling her how there never seems to be enough hours in the day. I feel like I'm always rushing to get things done while simultaneously forgetting things (like the load of wet laundry in the wash that is now smelly, or the defrosting chicken in the fridge  from two days ago!) My (older- kids out of the house- and much wiser) friend told me this: "you know you're being a good mom when you have sticky floors, dirty dishes, but your kids are smiling and happy. They may have food on their faces from their peanut butter and jelly sandwich and scabs on their knees from playing outside, but you both have memories because you took the time to listen to what's on their mind and stopped to enjoy the everyday moments together." WOW!! Her wisdom smacked me in the face and made me realize that while I don't need to live in a pigsty and can still enforce basic hygiene rules, other things can wait. My kids' childhood can't. I asked my friend B. if I could turn her quote into my printable for this month she agreed since she heard it herself from someone else years ago. 

Perhaps you too know someone who needs this reminder. This printable can be used in a frame, be made into a magnet for the fridge, as part of a card, attached to a gift or plate of treats for a special friend or loved one this mother's day. Also feel free to LIKE, SHARE, and PIN away!

 To download this printable, click HERE

Don't forget to visit my shop to see if there's anything else you'll enjoy! Thanks for stopping by!

Appreciation Printables: Mothers and Teachers!

First, I want to give a huge THANK YOU to those that participated in the first peabeedesigns giveaway! Whether you entered to win, or simply liked and shared the giveaway photo, it meant a lot! I will definitely be doing more giveaways in the future, so be sure to like and follow PeaBeeDesigns on facebook.

I know I'm a bit behind with Mother's Day this weekend, but if you are like me, you may still have not even sent off a package yet (sorry Mom!). Here is a fun print that isn't necessarily motherly, but looks really cute framed and makes a simple, inexpensive gift.

To download this print, click HERE

If you are looking for a more customized Mother's gift (even for you last minute gifters!) Let me create an important dates wall print for you! I can add as many important dates as you want as well as add colors or change the saying at the bottom. You can purchase this item via my etsy shop.

Finally, it's teacher appreciation week!! As a teacher myself, I love to be recognized for the hard work that I put in all through the school year. Whether it's a sweet treat to eat, supplies for my classroom, or a kind note, it all means so much to me. This printable will be available for a limited time only, so don't wait to download it! Usually it's part of my etsy shop, but because I appreciate YOU, my dear readers, I'm letting you have it for free this week only!

 I can also customize this item for you by adding specific words and phrases tailored to your child's teacher and school. To do this, send me a convo through my etsy shop.

To download this print, click HERE

For other gift options for moms and teachers, please visit my Etsy shop. Please remember that these printables are meant for personal, noncommercial use only! Thanks!

Special Occassions

Looking for unique, personalized gifts?  These are sure to please and be treasured forever. All prints comes in a high quality JPEG file that can be printed in a variety of sizes. They are perfect for framing or for printing on canvas.

Father's Day Subway Art Print: $7

Looking for a unique gift to honor your husband, father, or grandfather on their special day? This truly one of a kind subway art print is sure to please! Can be customized with names of family members, special dates or sayings. I can also change the color scheme and add a border, if desired.

Other Holiday Prints: $5

These fun prints add personality and style to your holiday decor. Print in a large size and frame for instant art, or print in smaller sizes to use for cards or gift tags. The possibilities are endless!

 School Days Print: $5

Celebrate school in style! This fun, modern print will brighten up any classroom, preschool, or daycare. It would even look great in your home as part of your fall or back to school decor.
This would make a great teacher appreciate gift.

"Your Song" Customized Print

Looking for a unique wedding or anniversary gift? Relive the moments and emotions associated with "your song" on a daily basis with this fun wall print. Customize with your names, wedding date and the words to your song. The fonts and colors can be changed. I can also add a border if desired.

 Important Dates:

Choose up to 10 important dates. The top 2 dates represent the couples birthdates, while the colored date represents a wedding date. Other dates could include first date, first kiss, engagement, and children's birthdays. What a special and fun way to remember the important dates in your life.

This print is available in 5 different fonts and 4 different colors. Mix and Match! Is also availabe with or without a border/ with or without the saying at the bottom. This would be a great birthday, anniversary, Christmas, Mother's Day, Father's day gift...or just because!

 Mother's Subway Art print: $7

Celebrate your mother, grandmother, or great grandmother with this subway art style print. Choose your own words to describe her or use the ones in the sample. Add the names of children, grandchildren, special dates, or quotes that honor womanhood/motherhood for a truly unique gift.

Great for birthdays, Mother's Day, anniversaries, Christmas, or just because!

Baptism Subway Art Print: $5

This is a great reminder of your child's special day. Perfect as a gift for the special boy or girl from a friend or family member. This would also be a great gift from a primary presidency.

 Personalized Baptism Subway Art Print: $7

Add a little something extra to remember their special day by adding the date and ward baptized and a picture of your child. Make this extra special by using a picture of your child in their baptism outfit!

Please contact Courtney at peabeedesigns@gmail.com for questions or to order.