** Please note update! Location change below!! ! I wanted to let you know that Michaels Stores are launching a brand new in-store event in November to encourage crafters to "Don't just pin it. Make it on you own." They asked me to be part of an exclusive group of bloggers who will co-host these events in their stores throughout the country! You can check out all the … [Read more...]
Simple Halloween Party Decor Ideas
Here are some of fun and inexpensive ways to decorate for a kids' Halloween party that I came up with for a local mommy group's get together they hosted this month! I made simple goody bags that acted as an activity bag for each kid during the party. I stamped "Happy Halloween" on plain brown kraft bags and filled each one with the all the items needed to make little pom … [Read more...]
Making Messes (and Memories) in the Kitchen
I know it's been said time and again that the kitchen is the heart of the home and I for one truly believe that is the case for us. Our kitchen is a place where we share meals together, where we gather after school while we eat a snack and I get to hear about the details of my kids' day at school, it's where homework is done, and a place where we work on crafts and art … [Read more...]
Zombie, Witch, Cat, and Mummy Halloween Costumes!
This weekend I actually finished all my littles' Halloween costumes! And with a whole 5 days to spare, phew! :-) We even carved our pumpkins and into more than just jack-o-latern faces too, I tell ya we are on a R.O.L.L. So back in August (yes AUGUST! Don't your kids start planning out Halloween costumes months in advance?), Noah kept telling me he wanted to be a … [Read more...]
Pillsbury Fall Starter Kit Giveaway!
Remember when I shared new fun fall flavors from Pillsbury® in this post here? And remember how I made those rockin' Perfectly Pumpkin Cake Mix Pancakes with their new Perfectly Pumpkin Cake Mix? Well, I'm here to tell you that Pillsbury is giving away a whole bunch of goodies from their Fall Seasonal flavors today to one of you, my awesome readers, holla! Here is what's … [Read more...]
Halloween Treats and Party Favors
Anyone else feeling the time crunch of Halloween...one week to go!!!! I just finished two of the kids' costumes last night and I'm hoping to get the last two done in the next couple of days. We need them for a few parties this weekend, gah!!! Nothing like a little last minute stress, hahahaha, no. A local mommy group I'm in is throwing a big Halloween bash for all the … [Read more...]
Monsters University Tin Can Party Cakes
This post is sponsored by Monsters University. All opinions and ideas are 100% my own. With Halloween creeping up on us and all the parties the kids have coming up in the next week, I thought it would be fun to throw a party of our own, Monsters University style...ooh scary! But not just any Monsters-themed party, a viewing party! We just love the Monsters Inc. movie … [Read more...]
JoTotes Camera Bag Giveaway!
Oh my goodness, can I tell you how I have been dying, just dying to tell you about this HUGE giveaway today. I absolutely LOVE JoTotes, their camera bags are so well made, so roomy, and so stylish. If you don't already own one, I highly suggest you enter this giveaway today and try to win this one. You are gonna love it! I chose to review the Betsy camera bag in … [Read more...]
Tutorial: Easy Frosted Glass Chevron Pattern
This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of FrogTape brand painter’s tape. All opinions are 100% mine.Have you seen the new Shape Tape in stores yet? It is so cool! It's their first treated edge treated painter's tape with pre-cut patterns like Chevron, Wave, and Scallop designs. The Shape Tape™ is treated with patented PaintBlock® Technology which is a super … [Read more...]
{Halloween} Bento Lunch Ideas: Week 7
With Halloween less than 2 weeks away (!) how's about a some fun Halloween bento lunch ideas for the littles! I have to admit we started in on the Halloween bentos the minute October hit...we just love Halloween over here! On a side note, I just bought fabric for the littles Halloween costumes the other day. Here's hoping Oliver will take some good naps for momma so I can … [Read more...]
Elmer’s Early Learners Academy Kids Project: Tissue Paper Pumpkins
Since my little Ellie Belly turned 3 this summer and she started preschool a few days a week this fall, we have been using her "off" days to do some fun crafts that help to develop her fine motor skills. You know, the fine, precise thumb, finger, hand, and wrist movements involved in writing, cutting with scissors, buttoning up shirts and sweaters. She isn't … [Read more...]
How to Make Temporary Tattoos with your Silhouette and the October Silhouette Special!
Have you ever tried making temporary tattoos with your Silhouette machine? Oh my gosh, I made some this past weekend for the first time ever and they turned out awesome! The kids were in heaven. I love that they last about a day and come off easily so you don't have remnants of tattoo on their skin for weeks afterward. I don't know, there is something about that that just … [Read more...]
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