STAY AT HOME ACTIVITIES I mentioned on Instagram that I am, most often, a "no" mom. I say no to things that will be too messy or that I don't think we have time for, things (like annoying games with too many rules!) that just sound like a headache. But with the upcoming weeks of [...]
Category: food & crafts
Halloween S’mores with Boden
As soon as I saw these cute little ghost-shaped peeps at the store I KNEW we had to make some ghost s'mores to celebrate it (finally!) being October. And, want to know the best part about making s'mores in Texas in early October? You don't even need a heat source...the sun will provide that for [...]
Leprechaun Traps
Ok, so this little tradition started wayyyyy back when I was in my first year of teaching. I remember going out and buying a tiny rubber "foot shaped" stamp and green ink and going to TOWN in my classroom. The kiddos went nuts and it's been a favorite tradition ever since. If you're just starting [...]
Valentine Gift Ideas
“Sponge Cakes”, Tea Cups, and Bunnies…Oh my!
Ready for the cutest little bunny-filled craft idea EVER? Read the steps below for a simple "sponge cake" recipe for your little one's next tea party! (bunnies optional) Step One: gather your supplies. You will need: sponges of all different shapes, colors and sizes (you can always buy a big one and cut it into [...]
Ballerina Birthday
Ok guys, you've been SO patient with me while I edited the 24,000,000 pictures I took at Ardyn's 4th "Ballet" Birthday Party (...and I may have gotten a little lazy on the last 1,000,000 photos) BUT-they're done. So without further ado, here are the deets and links! And if you love what you see, help [...]
Halloween DIY Ideas
So I've already purchased costumed for the kids this year, but that didn't stop me from accepting this "DIY Halloween Challenge"! I love a good challenge...especially when it involves costumes, and this was a great way to get the girl's involved in some Halloween fun & crafting! Since the kiddos are doing a theme group [...]
Happy Heart Day
It's February, folks! And we are determined not to let Punxsutawney Phil's prediction of six more weeks of winter get us down. Here's some happiness to get you in the "Love Day" spirit! (All shops and vendors tagged below!) We took it upon ourselves to throw a fun little Valentine's Day party, just to, you [...]
Reindeer Food
This is a tradition that dates waaay back to when I was a little girl. I believe one of my grade school teachers gave us a baggie labeled "Reindeer Food" as our favor at a class Christmas party. I remember excitedly toting this mysterious bag home and explaining the attached directions/poem to my parents. [...]
Q’s Mermaid Party
Well, as promised, here is the Official "Mermaid Party Blog Post"...and only 2 months late. Not bad for my blog-slacking self! So, my little lover of all things Mermaid only wanted one thing for her birthday this year and that was to swim with a REAL mermaid. Real, people. So off I went to the [...]
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