Thanks to Groupon Coupon for sponsoring this discussion. All opinions are my own.As I look around my home I realize we are swimming in "stuff". I'm not very good at decluttering and so it seems there are little piles of things here and there. As the gift giving season approaches the thought of adding to my stuff makes me sick. For this reason, this year I want our gifts to be experiences. I will let each member of my family choose an "experience" or activity they want to do with the family. … [Read more...]
Personalize Your Christmas Tree
Thanks to I See Me! for sponsoring this discussion on personalized Christmas gifts. All opinions are my own.Those who celebrate Christmas seem to each have their own traditions. I love learning about other family's traditions and telling people about ours. I also love seeing how my friends and family decorate their homes at Christmas time. Some people have color themes with matching trees, ornaments and decorations. Some are colorful, some are plain. Some have big trees, some don't have a … [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...]
The Dangers of Halloween and Novelty Contact Lenses
There are few things in life better than shocking friends with bold choices that stir things up from the everyday routines. The whole point of drastically-colored contact lenses is to add a little drama into a night out, and often you'll see them used around Halloween so would-be vampires, werewolves and crazy clowns get that added authenticity into their costume. Unfortunately these cheap novelty lenses just aren't safe enough to be used at any time of the year, and the FDA has made this clear … [Read more...]
Airport Parking Safety Tips
As Fall approaches I have already began thinking about our Holiday travel plans. Family trips always take a lot of planning and preparation whether it's a Holiday road trip, international travel, a cruise or you are heading to the airport.This year we will be flying to our Christmas destination. Since our car has spent a lot of time in the airport parking lot I thought it would be useful to offer some Airport Parking Safety Tips to help ensure your car will remain just as you left … [Read more...]
10 Dollar Tree Halloween Must Haves
You already know that Dollar Tree is your one stop shop for deals, and the Halloween season is no exception. Your local Dollar Tree is the perfect place to find many of the Halloween items you may want or need, and for just a buck a piece you can afford to stock up. Take a look below at 10 Dollar Tree must haves that need to go into your cart this Halloween season. This isn’t a trick, but real treats you can enjoy! Take a look.1. Costume props. Dollar Tree sells themed costume props that … [Read more...]
A Simple S’more Bar + Printables
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #LetsMakeSmores #CollectiveBias #sponsoredAs a kick off to summer we decided to have some friends over for a S'more Bar. It's been a cool (temperature) beginning of summer so having a fire in our fire pit and making our favorite summer treat was a fun idea. Since we did this over Memorial Day weekend we decided to go with a patriotic theme for the S'more Bar.After a quick visit to … [Read more...]
Happy Mother’s Day
Pastel Easter Printable Banner
Get your house in the festive Easter mood with this printable Easter banner! Just click this link to download the pdf and print the banner! Included with the pdf are a suggestion for how to make the banner, of course you can always do it any creative way you want to!If you love have printables for different holidays don't miss the rest of our free printables, including Easter word fun sheets your kids can do! I have also shared lots of fun Easter crafts and recipes you may be interested in … [Read more...]
Lucky St. Patrick’s Day Printable Banner
This is such a happy time of year! It's time to pack away the hearts and get out the lucky four leaf clovers. It also is the season of beautiful bright colors signaling the beginning of Spring!I love offering you all free printables! I have for you today a FREE 'Lucky' printable banner to help decorate your home or classroom for St. Patrick's Day! Just open the printable banner pdf and print! On the printable are directions for attaching the pendants to string or twine. Enjoy! … [Read more...]
10 Creative Uses for Conversation Hearts
Candy conversation hearts are all the rage during the Valentine’s Day season. Not only are they colorful and fun, but they are an inexpensive treat too. If you are looking for fun ways to use these tiny hearts, give these 10 creative uses for conversation hearts a try. You will never look at these candy hearts the same way again.1. Play a sorting game. Help little ones learn their colors when you play the candy hearts sorting game. Take baking cups and place one heart on the inside of each. … [Read more...]
New Years Resolutions Free Printable
It's time to get serious about your New Year's Resolutions. If you don't write it down, it won't happen. There is something about writing it down that helps make it real in your head. It's like making it official and now you have accountability for it. I even recommend sharing your resolutions with some trusted friends or loved ones that will help you keep on track.If you are getting together with friends to celebrate the New Year, print out this resolutions form and you can all commit to … [Read more...]
Nutella Filled Christmas Cookie Pops! Yum!
Ok, I am so excited to share this post (but I am also kindof drooling as I do). These cookies were amazing! I don't mean to toot my own horn but yes I came up with these on my own! Sometimes I take risks and they work out really well and other times not so much. This time- HOME RUN! At least in my eyes. They looked cute but seriously if I don't make another batch in the next 24 hours...I just might ...lose it! So here is what I did. I found my favorite cookie base which comes … [Read more...]
How to Make a Coca Cola Christmas Train
Everyone loves the Coca Cola Christmas commercials with the Christmas train! Learn how to make your own Coca Cola Christmas train! … [Read more...]
Marry Xmas – A Festive Proposal
Check out this darling, festive marriage proposal!Would you want such a public proposal? … [Read more...]
