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...]
May the Fourth be with You printable card
The beginning of the year is great because it is loaded with some really fun holidays like New Years, Valentine's Day, St. Patrick's Day and Easter. Then there is a little bit of a dead period. May is approaching which bring us some lesser known or celebrated holidays like May Day, Cinco de Mayo - ok so this one probably is very highly celebrated, and Star Wars Day - May the 'Fourth' be with you. Here is a fun printable card complete with light saber (glow stick) to help you celebrate this one … [Read more...]
You’re the Star of my Show Valentine
It may be true that at your child's Valentine's Day party there is going to be so much junk food that you don't want to contribute to that with the Valentine they hand out. In the past I hadn't ever really thought the amounts of sugar until I helped with the party. Last year the room Moms in my daughter's class threw a very fun party, but boy was there a lot of junk food getting consumed! Since I didn't want to add to the sugar-fest this year we created non-candy Valentine's that you can simply … [Read more...]
Free Valentine Printables
I love giving Valentines out. Is that wierd after 30 years? I love Red, Pink and White, I love chocolate and I just love Valentine's Day! In honor of my favorite holiday! I have created two free printables over at www.powderpointdesigns.blogspot.com. Head over and use one, two or more for your loves. You can also use the free printables from last year!!Find this one and another new one here...oh and follow powder point designs on facebook to get one more before Valentine's Day! 1. … [Read more...]
DIY Travel Entertainment Pack for Kids
Summer is here and it might mean you have a vacation or two in the near future. We have several fun trips planned for this summer so I've been thinking of ways to entertain my kids while on airplanes and in cars. Having various forms of entertainment is key, which is why I have come up with this fun travel entertainment pack for kids. By gathering a few things around your house, take a quick trip to the store and printing these DIY lacing cards, you will be all set with some fun … [Read more...]
Simple Preschool Learning Activities
A big thanks to Teach My for joining this season's Holiday Gift Guide and sponsoring this discussion.I have been blessed to have my children spread out enough in age that I have had one on one time with each of them. Now is the season that my youngest gets his one on one time and we love it! He is such a smarty pants that I have to keep coming up with new ideas to teach him and enforce the things he already knows.Today I want share some of the simple preschool learning activities that I … [Read more...]
“Piece of Cake” DIY Valentine
Valentine's Day is my favorite holidays because I love making homemade Valentine's for my kids to take to school. It seems to be the only time of year that corny jokes are popular with everyone. I also love all the cute mailbox ideas my husband makes as well. My kids get really into it and love talking about different ideas we all have for cards and mailbox designs. My kids love that they are some of the only ones to bring in clever, handmade Valentine handouts for their parties.Here is a … [Read more...]
You’re a Gem Valentine – Printable Cards
With non-candy Valentines becoming more and more popular I find myself wanting to make more variety for you all. I love these darling "You're a Gem Valentine" that feature a diamond ring eraser. Though the colors may be feminine, every kid loves a shaped eraser so these are a fun card to pass out no matter gender.While I will share with you how to make these yourself below and provide the printable, if you want to skip the hassle of printing out all the cards, cutting them out, cutting out … [Read more...]
Fun Snack Time with Printable Valentine Bingo Boards
Do your kids love to play with their food and then eat it? Normally this is a behavior that I discourage at our dinner table, but when it comes to snack time, why not? When the kids are out of school, or when they get home from school I like to have wholesome, delicious snacks for them to have. If I'm able to combine snack time with play time, then I'm basically "Mom of the Year!"Honey Maid Go Bites are the perfect snack for kids because they are made with 7g of whole grains, 5g of protein … [Read more...]
The Ultimate DIY Valentine Round Up
Valentine's Day is my jam. I LOVE creating new, homemade, printable cards for my kids to take to school for their parties. As a result, I have an awesomely huge selection for you to choose from if you are also interested in DIY Valentines. Check out all my candy and non-candy options below. I also have some awesome recipes, crafts and fun odds and ends. I will update this list as my new Valentines get published! Happy Valentine's Day! DIY Valentine Cards What is better than gummy bears and … [Read more...]
How to Start Meal Planning
This post contains affiliate links.Why should you start planning your meals? A few reasons are that it’s healthier, it’s easier, and it’s cheaper. Rather than asking everyone what they want each night and trying to figure out what you have and don’t have, simply plan your meals for the week or month. No more debating. Planning meals allows for less takeout food and more fruits and veggies. If you plan your meals you will know exactly what is needed at the grocery store each week so that you … [Read more...]
Toddler Snack Game
Thank you to Gerber for sponsoring today’s post and inspiring my little one to eat healthy!We all heard, and perhaps said to our children, "Don't play with your food!" Well, today I want to share a fun and educational toddler snack game using Gerber snacks so your little ones can play with their food and eat it too!I'm always looking for yummy toddler snacks my little ones would enjoy. Snacks that would also be somewhere on the healthy spectrum. Of course my toddler wants to eat fruit … [Read more...]
DIY Car Maintenance + Car Maintenance Log
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #SummerCarCare #CollectiveBiasA month before we got married my husband's parents and my parents presented us with a very generous wedding present: a car! This car was purchased used and came with an awesome car maintenance log in a notebook from the previous owners. We have kept up our habit of tracking our car maintenance, repairs and purchases and wanted to share our method in case you … [Read more...]
Finding Dory Party Bags
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...]
Cultivate a Love of Reading in your Children
Thanks to Children's Mercy for sponsoring this post. All opinions are my own.Reading to my kids has always been one of my favorite activities. Of course, when I only had one child it was really easy to do. My daughter and I were home together all day so we could read books and play together. As more children entered our family things got a little more busy, but it also meant I had reading helpers.Though I like to read with my toddler, so do his siblings. One of my middle child's favorite … [Read more...]
