We share a lot of arts and craft projects on the TwoClassyChics blog that involves painting on river rocks and seashells. When painting on those surfaces it's important to use a great set of Paint Pen Markers. Not all of them are created equally, you want to use an oil-based set that dries quickly. … [Read more...] about Oil-Based Waterproof Paint Pen Markers for Arts and Crafts
How to Clean Mini Blinds
Every year in early June/July and in late September I like to give the mini blinds a good overall cleaning. You need to keep after them on a regular basis to keep them looking nice. While it's not my favorite household cleaning chore...I have found ways to make the job easier. I take down our … [Read more...] about How to Clean Mini Blinds
Shelling on the Beaches in North Wildwood
We visit North Wildwood in New Jersey several times every year. It's our favorite beach in the entire state of New Jersey and offers the best shelling opportunities. We've visited over 30+ beaches up and down the Jersey Coast and in our honest opinion, it's the best for hunting down … [Read more...] about Shelling on the Beaches in North Wildwood
How to Make and Freeze Peanut Butter and Jelly Sandwiches
I have two grandchildren who enjoy eating Uncrustables Peanut Butter and Jelly Sandwiches. They will take them to school in their lunch bags, enjoy them as an after-school or before bedtime snack. They're also great to take along on road trips and picnics. Uncrustables are frozen peanut butter … [Read more...] about How to Make and Freeze Peanut Butter and Jelly Sandwiches
Hand Painted Nautical Anchor Seashell Paper Weight
Father's Day is coming up and my granddaughter wanted to paint a large seashell for her Pappy to use on his desk as a paper weight. Since we're beach lovers, she decided to paint one in a ship's Anchor design. This would be a great craft project for older children or adults. You don't have to be an … [Read more...] about Hand Painted Nautical Anchor Seashell Paper Weight
Hand-Painted Faux Sea Glass Nightlights
Let's face it...most of us have those classic nightlights somewhere in our home. They're basic and get the job done but don't look that pretty. I decorate in a coastal beach style and wanted inexpensive nightlights that work within my home's decor. I decided to pick up a 3-pack of the classic ones … [Read more...] about Hand-Painted Faux Sea Glass Nightlights
How to Freeze Watermelon and Ways to Use It
My husband and I are empty nesters and love to eat watermelon. With that said, it's just the 2 of us and we can never consume an entire melon before it goes bad. To solve this problem, I started freezing our watermelon 3 years ago as a way to preserve it. We can then thaw throughout the winter … [Read more...] about How to Freeze Watermelon and Ways to Use It
Family Fun at the Hershey Gardens and Butterfly Atrium
The Hershey Gardens is a beautiful botanical garden that sits right outside of downtown Hershey, Pennsylvania. They're open year-round and offer free parking. You do have to pay an admission fee to get into the gardens and to visit the Butterfly House. We like to take the grandchildren every … [Read more...] about Family Fun at the Hershey Gardens and Butterfly Atrium