June 17th Finding Dory is coming to theaters! As with all Disney movies, I'm sure kids will want to have Finding Dory themed parties. When this happens to you, come on back for these awesome party bag ideas! Fish Rice Crispy TreatsArmed with a fish shaped cookie cutter I made rice crispy treats.3 Tablespoons butter 1 Package (about 40) Marshmallows 6 Cups Rice Crispies 1 Package blue chocolate wafers, meltedOver medium heat melt butter in a large sauce pot.Add … [Read more...]
Easy Wooden SNOW Craft
Nothing beats cheap, handmade, simple yet classy holiday décor. I love adding new pieces to my collection and the inspiration for this piece was “lots and lots of silver.” So get your craft on and grab these simple supplies and create your own “snow” flake lettering art.Materials:Wooden Letters – choose the style you like S, N and W. Metal snowflake- find this at the craft store as well (a white or colored one would be fun too- or gold- YES!) 3-4 nails (if you decide to use … [Read more...]
Redbox Movie Night Gift Idea
This post was sponsored by Redbox as part of a program with Influence Central. I received complimentary products to facilitate my review.When thinking about all the gifts I want to give out during the holidays my motto is always "go simple". With friends, teachers, church acquaintances, and family, the list gets long. I try to think of things I would love to receive, and give those things out, hoping that things I like are similar to those I'm giving.Since I know my husband and I would … [Read more...]
DIY Pom Pom Garland
Time for another fun DIY project! Easy home decor is my favorite kind of craft. The thing I LOVE about this DIY Pom Pom Garland is that it works for every holiday. Switch up your colors depending on your theme and it works. It's such a happy, festive shape that I love! This is also a pretty quick craft and definitely easy enough for older kids! Supplies:Skein of yarn Scissors Needle (I used a doll needle since the opening to thread is large)Directions:1. Find the … [Read more...]
Fall Place Card Holder
I always want to be the fun Mom with a beautiful table during special occasions. One year, when my husband and I were newly married we went to Thanksgiving at his Aunt's house. She is an amazing chef, interior decorate, pretty much amazing all around. At that dinner she had created homemade peanut butter eggs with our names piped on them. It was gorgeous. Talk about squad goals.Since I don't ever see myself going all out with personalized homemade peanut butter eggs, this simple Fall Place … [Read more...]
What kind of dreamer are you?
The theme throughout Tomorrowland is that of innovation and following your dreams. All of the big ideas we have in the world started with a dream. When we follow those dreams, amazing things take flight.Have you seen the fun quizzes around the internet about different topics? Well now there is a Dreamer's Quiz to help you see what kind of dreamer your child (or yourself) is. Visit that link and on the right side of the page is the quiz.My daughter took the quiz and she got "Artistic … [Read more...]
Captain America Coloring Pages
Captain America is hands down the favorite super hero at our home. For that reason I wanted to make some coloring pages for my kids. Enjoy this Captain America shield coloring page or you can design your own shield and create your own super hero!One of the reason's Captain America is my favorite super hero is because I was lucky enough to interview Chris Evans (and the rest of the cast) for Captain America: The Winter Soldier. It was so incredible to get insider info with those interviews … [Read more...]
DIY BOO Kit
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #BOOItForward #CollectiveBiasWhen my husband and I were in college we loved to do cutesy things like ding dong ditching our friends and leaving a treat on their porch. We would often do it around holidays. We would "Heart Attack" people for Valentine's Day. "Egg" people for Easter (No real eggs were used in that fun). We would leave a plate of goodies at Christmas and for Halloween we … [Read more...]
10 Creative Uses for Candy Corn
Candy corn is a classic Halloween treat, and one that you can find easily and inexpensively. And while a bag of candy corn is great for snacking on, it has some other fun and practical uses as well. Take a look below at 10 creative uses for candy corn that you can try this Halloween season and really get your bang for your candy corn buck!1. Pretty up a picture frame. Use hot glue to glue candy corn on a picture frame. Add a coat of Mod Podge over the candy to seal it and you have the … [Read more...]
Ghost Craft Stick Puzzle
My kids love it when I have easy crafts that they can make for upcoming holidays. This Ghost Craft Stick Puzzle is so easy and fun, even my toddler can do it! The fun of creating it continues since the craft is really a puzzle. Halloween craft and game in one!Materials- large craft sticks Any white craft paint Any black craft paint Paint brushes Duct tapeDirections- 1. Tape the back of seven craft sticks together, with one piece of tape2. Then paint all of your craft sticks … [Read more...]
Easy Tooth Fairy Pouch
I don’t know about your house but when there is a loose tooth in my mine there is a lot of excitement- I mean come on lose a tooth and the tooth fairy brings you money, what a deal! When my kids lose teeth I wanted to make it a little more special than shoving it under the pillow so we pulled out our craft supplies and set to work to make a fun pocket to hold lost teeth and a simple note for the tooth fairy. I like to sneak in some handwriting practice when I can and you get the added benefit … [Read more...]
How to Make Homemade Bird Feeders
When the warm and sunny days of spring finally settle in for good, our yard becomes a retreat for birds of many kinds. From robins to bluebirds and even, occasionally, hummingbirds, we seem to get quite the nature show around here. My daughter loves spotting new kinds of birds and looking them up in our bird books. A brown-headed cow bird? Who knew?So this year, to entice even more feathered friends to flock to our house, we’ve decided to make our own homemade bird feeders. The … [Read more...]
Back to School Teacher Gift Basket
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #Back2SchoolReady #CollectiveBiasAs I prepare my children for the new school year I thought I would also gather some items to help their teachers prepare as well. This time of year is filled with pencils, erasers, paper and hand sanitizer but what about some fun treats for the teacher? With Kellogg's Scholastic Free Book Program I thought I would send my kids with some treats and books … [Read more...]
DIY Road Trip I Spy Game
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #TwizzlersSummer #CollectiveBiasAs I was thinking about my family's last road trip of the summer I was trying to come up with ways that everyone could have fun in the car. It seems most of the travel games I have require some level of reading, but my toddler can't read. A moment of genius struck and I came up with this DIY Road Trip I Spy Game using Twizzler Bites as the "markers" in the … [Read more...]
15 DIY Kites for Kids
During the summer I like to plan fun activities for my kids. We have a scheduled day we go to the park for a play date, a day we go out to an activity (we have zoo and museum passes so that's what this day is reserved for), a library day, and a day when we create something. This way no one is complaining about boredom because they know they have something fun to look forward to. These easy DIY Kites for Kids is the perfect round-up of doable crafts for kids!Pyramid Kite from Kids Activities … [Read more...]
