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Easter Word Search Free Printable

March 21, 2026 By Stefanie

Who's ready to have some Easter fun? This cute word search and word puzzle are a fun way to begin your Easter celebrations! Simply click the picture and print the full sized version.If you are interested in other printables we have lots for many occasions! … [Read more...]

St. Patrick’s Day Dot to dot

February 26, 2026 By Jason

Free St. Patrick's Day dot to dots

My kids really love to celebrate holidays, so the St. Patrick's Day crossword puzzle was a big hit, but I wanted to keep it going. Here are a couple fun Dot-to-Dots for St. Patrick's Day that are also coloring pages!! Print and enjoy!St Patrick's Day dot to dot (PDF) We also have a lot of other fun printables you will want to check out! … [Read more...]

Valentine’s Day Gift Ideas for Toddlers, Preschoolers, and Big Kids

February 10, 2026 By Stefanie

Valentine's Day isn't just for grown-ups—kids love celebrating love and friendship too! From adorable crafts to cozy comfort items, Valentine's Day gifts for little ones can be fun, meaningful, and age-appropriate. Whether you're shopping for a curious toddler, a creative preschooler, or a big kid who's full of personality, here's a thoughtful guide to help you find the perfect present this February. Sweet Surprises for Toddlers Toddlers are in the stage of discovery, so Valentine's Day gifts … [Read more...]

The Ultimate Guide to Hosting an Extra-Special Galentine’s Day This Year

January 8, 2026 By Stefanie

If there’s one celebration that perfectly captures female friendship, laughter, and self-care, it’s Galentine’s Day. Falling on February 13th, this now-iconic pre-Valentine’s event has evolved into a full-on tradition — a day dedicated to honoring your closest friends, showering each other with love, and celebrating the joy of sisterhood.Whether you’re throwing a cozy brunch at home or a themed soirée complete with pink cocktails and crafty activities, this guide covers everything you need … [Read more...]

Awesome 2025 Advent Calendar Options

October 27, 2025 By Stefanie

Disclosure: This article contains affiliate links. All opinions are my own. Advent Calendars Every year one of our Christmas traditions is to give our kids advent calendars. We usually choose toy ones, and not just the little chocolate ones. It has been a really fun thing they have looked forward to every year because it's a surprise! I've already started looking around to see what are some good options for our advent calendars this year and thought I'd pass on my findings. Advent Calendars … [Read more...]

Free Halloween Coloring Pages

September 16, 2025 By Jason

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It's fall ya'll! I love fall because with it begins the holiday season with Halloween, Thanksgiving and Christmas. My family loves to celebrate each of these holiday's to the extreme, and I want to help you as well!! Here are a few free Halloween color pages to get you ready for the Halloween season.To be able to print these coloring pages just click on the link and you'll be able to download the page and print it at home. Jack-o-LanternJack-o-Lantern coloring page (pdf … [Read more...]

How to Make Salt Dough Ornaments

December 6, 2023 By Stefanie

It’s that time of year again. The radios are playing holiday tunes non-stop, the shopping malls are full of great ideas for all of your closest friends and family and the tree is up and decorated. But wait a minute, there’s something wrong with that last part: you have more tree than ornaments. With all that real estate available, you need to get the creative juices going to fill the space.What better way to do that than to spend some quality time with your kids to make your own ornaments? … [Read more...]

7 Last Minute Frugal Christmas Gifts

December 5, 2023 By Stefanie

Every year we plan and plan and believe we have every possible gift handled for the holiday season.  We plan, and shop and prepare, but sometimes there will be someone show up at the last-minute that you need to have a gift for.  While it’s easy to go online and send inexpensive last minute Merry Christmas ecards to someone you may have forgotten, these 7 Last Minute Frugal Christmas Gifts are perfect to have on hand for that unexpected someone who may stop by, while also fitting that small … [Read more...]

8 Creative Uses for Leftover Halloween Candy

October 3, 2023 By Stefanie

When Halloween is over, all you may have left to show for it is a huge bag of candy. Your kids can and should only eat so much, so what do you do with what’s left? Well don’t toss it out just yet. Take a peek below at 8 creative uses for leftover Halloween candy that you can try. Being stuck with tons of Halloween candy maybe isn’t such a burden after all!1. Trade it in for cash. Many dentists offer buy back programs after the Halloween season is over. In a program like this the dentist … [Read more...]

4th of July Wreath

June 29, 2023 By Stefanie

I wanted to make a wreath to hang on my door for the 4th of July. After thinking about it for a few days, what I wanted kind of came to me. Now besides the birthday balloon wreath, I'd never made a wreath before so I was learning as I went. Here are my supplies: I had some left over floral pins from the balloon wreath craft so I used those to pin the ribbon into the foam wreath.I then overlapped the next color a little bit so you wouldn't seen any raw edges.I … [Read more...]

6 Ways to Enjoy a Happier, Healthier Christmas

December 5, 2022 By Stefanie

Christmas is often regarded as a time to eat, drink and be merry. But if you want to make it to January without feeling bloated, lethargic and overweight, there are six ways to enjoy the festive season without going overboard when temptation rears its ugly head.Don’t drink to get drunkThe worst thing you can do to your body is to drink to excess throughout the Christmas period. By all means, have a few sociable drinks with friends and family, but try to avoid making abject intoxication … [Read more...]

Hot Air Balloon Valentine Mailbox

January 17, 2022 By Jason

Valentine's Day is right around the corner so it's time to think about what your son or daughter will be using to collect Valentine's from their friends at school. Why not a hot air balloon?Materials12 x 12 cardstock (varity of colors) Small brad Straws Small basketSupplies you needpaper cutter or scissors stapler clear tape small hole punch hot glue gunInstructionsCut the cardstock into 1 inch strips. You will need two strips of each color. We … [Read more...]

5 Unique Uses for Christmas Lights

November 14, 2021 By Stefanie

I have a hard time being creative so I search for creative things on Pinterest, or I ask my blogger friends for their unique ideas they have blogged about. I was recently thinking it would be fun to find unique ways to use Christmas lights. I am feeling crafty so I went searching for ideas. First you'll need a supply of Christmas lights to use, or take apart and create with.I've teamed up with Christmas Lights, Etc and they are having a spring sale where they are up to 40% off right now, so that … [Read more...]

Free Christmas Printables!!

November 10, 2021 By Marybeth

Hello again!  I have probably mentioned this before but I love creating digital designs.  Whether it be worksheets for my kids, artwork for our home or handouts for a class I am teaching- I LOVE IT!  So I thought we could share two fun christmas printables here on making of a mom!The first is a fun fill in letter to santa.  My little guy is still learning to write but refuses to sit on Santas lap to tell him what he wants so I thought a fill in would be perfect.  I added a few little things … [Read more...]

Halloween Printable Activities

October 4, 2021 By Stefanie

Whether preparing for a school Halloween party or a party at home these fun printable activities, games and coloring pages will help entertain your littlest guests! This Halloween activity book includes a word search, words scramble and coloring pages. Scroll further for a discount code for your purchase. I hope you love these pages! After purchasing you'll be taken to an immediate download page. Download the activity book to your computer and print as many times as you'd like. … [Read more...]

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