School started a couple weeks ago, and we kicked off the academic year with a back to school dinner! I made the cutest easy apple cookies to serve too! The beginning of school is not my favorite time of year; summer is my season. But this year felt worthy of celebration because it’s Carmendy’s first experience EVER… Continue Reading
Throw a Valentine’s Day Party for kids that will impress everyone! You’ll fall in love with these simple ideas for celebrating Valentine’s Day with children. Putting together something special for holidays like Valentine’s Day doesn’t need to be hard. A few easy but awesome ideas can go a long way in creating a celebration to… Continue Reading
For Earth Day this year, I wanted to do something special. After all, the purpose of Earth Day – caring for our planet – most definitely deserves to be recognized. So we hosted a little Earth Day party in our backyard for our children and nieces and nephew. Since it was Earth Day, I made… Continue Reading
I’m loving all things rainbow-themed lately (it’s the result of Lisa Frank nostalgia brought on by the current magical unicorn trends and, more obviously, having a rainbow baby). So, in honor of St. Patrick’s Day this month, I’m posting a series of rainbow DIYs. And I’m starting the series with super easy rainbow treat bags! They’re… Continue Reading
You guys, Valentine’s Day is just five days away. And I’ve got a super cute and fun idea — splat ball valentines! When I saw red heart-shaped splat balls from Oriental Trading, I knew they would be perfect for Owen’s valentines for his friends. Throwing a sticky, squishy ball around is pretty much Owen’s version of… Continue Reading
Have you noticed that paper flowers are all the rage right now for decorations? Well I came up with the easiest paper flower craft ever, made with PAPER PLATES! This paper plate flower craft looks modern and pretty; you’d never guess they were made from paper tableware. They are simple enough to be a craft for… Continue Reading
St. Patrick’s Day is only a few short days away! But there’s still time to make this personalized bitty pot of gold as a holiday treat or favor for your kiddos. My sister came up with this concept, and I’m sure you’ll think it’s as super cute as I do. Plus, it’s super easy! Here’s… Continue Reading
Want to throw a celebration for St. Patrick’s Day? You don’t need the luck of the Irish to pull off a party with unique decorations; these simple and fresh ideas only take a little time and a few dollars, and your St. Patty’s bash will be as cute as it is fun. Erin go Bragh!… Continue Reading
I’m back with another non-candy valentine idea! This year Owen is giving his friends whoopee cushion valentines for Valentine’s Day, because nothing says love like laughter and flatulence. Owen, like all silly little boys, loves a good loud fart and he thinks whoopee cushions are hilarious. So he’s spreading his joy this Valentine’s Day. Sure,… Continue Reading
A couple weeks ago, my group of mommy friends threw a surprise sprinkle for our dear friend Mitzi. I was delighted to help make decorations for the simple and sweet celebration. Mitzi’s expecting her second son and she never had a shower during her first pregnancy – we couldn’t leave her miss out on a… Continue Reading