I don't receive a bouquet of fresh flowers often, so when I do I know that it's a special occasion. While I do love flowers, especially when the bouquets are full of a lot of varieties and colorful flowers, it's the card I look forward to seeing more. The message on the card is what sets the tone for the whole experience. Even though most floral companies will offer a card included in the bouquet, adding your own homemade card can have an extra touch of love along with the gift. Taking the time … [Read more...]
(Printable) Alphabet I Spy Road Trip Game
Have you started planning your road trips for the year yet. Chances are you probably have a couple locations you know you want to visit, whether they are planned or not. I know I always have a few destinations in mind and so I'm ready to book whenever the chance presents itself. If you are planning a road trip this year, here is a fun game for your family to play while in the car.Alphabet I Spy is a version of the traditional "Alphabet Game". You know when you are driving down the freeway … [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...]
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 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...]
DIY Summer Reading Program
During the summer it's easy to fall into the trap of laziness. Sleeping in because you have nowhere to be, lounging around with games, toys, electronics and not getting much done. I admit that the first week of summer I let all these behaviors slide because I was ready for the break too, but after that it's time to get back to work.During summer children's skills can slip if they don't work to keep them up. My husband and I decided that we needed to do all we could to help our children … [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...]
Tomorrowland Activity Sheets
Disney's Tomorrowland is coming to theaters this Friday, May 22! To get excited for the film, or to have some activities for summer break, here are some fun activity sheets based on Tomorrowland.Download this coloring page.Download the Emblem Maze.Find your way to Tomorrowland. I saw an intense preview for Tomorrowland when my hubby and I went to see Avengers: Age of Ultron. It got me very excited to see the movie, but also thinking I'll watch it before I let my kids see it. It is … [Read more...]
Eureka! I’m #CleaningUntangled + Free Printable Chore Chart
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #CleaningUntangled #CollectiveBiasWe sing a song at our house that starts with the phrase "Saturday is a special day". It then goes on to talk about all the chores we do on Saturday to prepare for Sunday (which is a day of rest at our house). Saturday's are used to clean our house and then be rewarded with fun. We spend the morning with the children cleaning, organizing and learning how to … [Read more...]
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...]
New Year- New Meal Planning Printable!
Lets be honest- we all need a little help planning out meals and making sure we get everything we need when we go to the store. Well here it is! Your printable weekly meal plan with a cut off grocery list (nicely organized- I need that!) included! Start the year off right with a little more organization and a lot less stress! I can help you get started with your meal plan with my new meal planning series!Suggestions- Print one and laminate it- then its reusable! Maybe you take the whole … [Read more...]
Top Posts of 2014
As a blogger I work hard to produce content I think you, the readers, want to see. I love providing crafts, printables, recipes and fun reviews to help you. It's always interesting for me to look at my post and see what content you actually like! So here are the Top 10 Posts from 2014White Cake Recipe - This is an easy and really yummy cake recipe. It is also the perfect to cut into shapes as it is firm enough to handle the manipulation. Try it, you'll like it! Bacon and Brown Sugar … [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...]
How to Make a Captain America Shield Cake with M&M’s
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #CollectiveBias My family recently returned from a conference where the theme was "Becoming a Superhero Family". This conference corresponded really well with the Captain America: The Winter Soldier DVD release on September 9. Upon returning home we decided to keep the superhero celebration going on by celebrating our Superhero family and the release of Captain America: The … [Read more...]
