This post has been sponsored by Tyson Foods, Inc. All opinions are my own.Halloween is a big deal at my house. Besides the obvious reasons to love Halloween (hello piles of candy!) my kids love it because we have always made it a big deal. We try to do family themed costumes, eat themed food and treats, and one of my kids has a birthday right around Halloween so oftentimes there is a party going on! Since we try to make it really fun with our kids I though I'd share a few spooky feast ideas … [Read more...]
Free Halloween Coloring Pages
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...]
5 Unique Uses for Christmas Lights
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...]
Holiday Brunch Recipe Ideas
This post is sponsored by Tyson Foods, Inc but the content and opinions are my own.I love the holiday season (which starts now for my family) because it means lots of quality family and friend time. It also means awesome meals! My parents recently visited so we got a jump start on holiday celebrations. One of the mornings of their visit we had a holiday brunch (while still in our pj's) with some delicious recipes I'm excited to share with you.To prepare for the family gathering I shop at … [Read more...]
Non-Candy Easter Basket Ideas
While I do enjoy Easter candy (hello, Cadbury Eggs!) I also prefer to get my children some fun toys and games for their Easter baskets. This year I teamed up with some awesome products to be showcased in an Easter basket so you can skip the sugar and go straight to the fun! Non-Candy Easter Basket Ideas All these items were sent to me to be featured and shared with you to give you non-candy ideas for your Easter baskets this year. Let's chat about each item.Dancing Eggs is a fun game my … [Read more...]
Car Maintenance Tips For Holiday Travel
Heading out for a holiday visit with family means you'll need to have these car maintenance tips for holiday travel handy. A holiday vacation or short trip to see friends and family can be a great way to celebrate the season. Having your car in order before you leave is a must. Holiday travel often includes a few extra needs and these tips will help you to safely go wherever your family is this year with no fear. Car Maintenance Tips For Holiday Travel Always check oil and all fluids … [Read more...]
Two-buck Christmas Decor!
I love crafts! I always try to use thing I have around the house to create something new to add to my holiday decor! I recently painted a table in my living room and I am trying to add accent colors around the room. As I was visiting the dollar tree I came across these lovely Christmas tree ornaments. I immediately had a plan for removing my not so favorite pieces and making it into something that would fit my style and room decor! This project is not only cheap but it is quick too! Two of … [Read more...]
Make Your Gifts Personal – Zoey’s Attic
I'm so excited to be teaming up with Zoey's Attic for a second year to be featured in my Holiday Gift Guide. All opinions are 100% my own.Last year I was lucky enough to work with Zoey's Attic Personalized Gifts on my Holiday Gift Guide and received two adorable Trick or Treat bags for my older two kids. Last year my baby wasn't old enough to participate in the fun that is Trick or Treating. This year he is ready for the action and so once again, I turned to Zoey's Attic and their … [Read more...]
Pot of Gold Cupcakes + Rainbow Printable
It's time to start celebrating St. Patrick's Day! Between treats, crafts, Leprechaun traps and all things green, March can be a very fun month! Get ready because we have a couple ideas to share to help you celebrate St. Patrick's Day big!Themed food is a fan favorite at our house. Every time a holiday is approaching I get asked if we can have themed food, mostly treats. First up in our St. Patrick's Day themed food department are these cute Pot of Gold Cupcakes. We have designed these … [Read more...]
iCaughtSanta.com Hanging Christmas Ornaments!
Disclosure: This post is brought to you by iCaughtSanta.com. All experiences and opinions are my own. Yours may differ. Whew! I caught Santa hanging ornaments on my Christmas tree. I guess that means we are on the nice list this year! Imagine how excited my kids are going to be when they see this picture! I thought it turned out pretty cute so I emailed a copy of this picture to my parents. I'm thinking I might make this into a refrigerator magnet to keep up year … [Read more...]
Fun Ways to Celebrate Easter with Your Toddler
Easter is one of the most fun holidays for children, and why shouldn’t it be, it is filled with vibrant décor, Easter egg hunts and is an overall lovely time for family and friends to spend together. It’s a great holiday to dress up your toddler in bright spring outfits and to venture out to meet the Easter bunny. If this is your first Easter with your toddler, then you should definitely make the experience fun for him or her. Easter is a great holiday for arts and crafts, family time, and fun, … [Read more...]
Four Ways to Keep Healthy Boundaries Around the Holidays
For some people, the song “I’ll be home for Christmas,” is a bright and warm reminder of all the fond memories of the Christmas season. For others, family is a blatant reminder of the annual conflict session that arises between family members when visiting around the Christmas season. Familiar patterns of conflict can arise when deciding where the family is going to spend the night, how long you decide to stay or not to stay, and a number of other issues. Conflict with family sometimes is … [Read more...]
Time to Make the Gingerbread House! Psych!
Every year at Christmas, we make a gingerbread house. This year, when I bought our kit, I was rushing. 2 weeks later, when I pulled it from the cabinet for the kids to work on it, I figured out it wasn't gingerbread! It was chocolate! At first, I was disappointed, but really, it was SO much better! Sometimes the fact that I'm an airhead works out to my advantage!So in this kit, it gives you the milk chocolate to melt and then you pour it into the molds to make the sides and roof. Then you … [Read more...]
Santa Bread
Today's recipe was visually an epic fail! But my girls LOVED it and it was yummy, so it was totally worth it! I know what changes I'll need to make the next time we make it- and there WILL be a next time! It was so fun!Gypsys Melting Pot gives a recipe for the dough that I’m sure is delicious, but I’m a lazy chef, so I just bought Pillsbury Simply Rustic French Bread Dough instead. (I used 2 of the Pillsbury containers) “Divide into two portions, one slightly … [Read more...]
Latka!
Okay, so I know I said on Tuesday that I would give 2 recipes today, but instead I'm doing 1 now and 1 more next Tuesday!I've NEVER been able to make hash browns stick together! So I knew I this was going to be a challenge, but it looked so yummy I had to try! This is what it's supposed to look like: But mine turned into a pile of super delicious shredded potatoes! (And I DO mean super Delicious! My 4 year old said, "Oh this dinner is SOOO yummy! Thanks for making such a yummy dinner … [Read more...]
