For the past 20 something days Penny's class has been counting down the last days of school with an ABC countdown. You know, each day they do something related to whatever letter of the day is. Well, this past week she had the opportunity to celebrate her summer birthday (the letter of the day was "U" for Unbirthdays…sounds … Continue Reading...
Family Movie Night Snack Bar with Dixie Ultra Moments® Tableware
I used to adore going to our local drive-in movie theater in the summers, laying out blankets, eating popcorn and candy during the double feature, and getting to talk and chatter as much as we wanted because we were in our own little bubble in our car. However, since we've had children, and our oldest is only 7, we just … Continue Reading...
Ice Cream Sundae End-of-the-School-Year Scavenger Hunt
We are inching closer and closer to my little ones last day of school. Artwork folders are coming home, they are bit by bit cleaning out their desks and classrooms and sending the kids home with their decorated name tags and colorful locker swag. Every year on the last day of school we like to do something fun to say … Continue Reading...
Bento Lunch Ideas: Week 13
I know we are getting near the end of school and for some of you summer vacation is already here but I still want to share our bento lunches with you because you just might want to make these for a picnic at the park or pool this summer or to send with your little ones if they are going to any kind of summer camp where a … Continue Reading...
Pizza and Movie Night Teacher Appreciation Gift Idea
I am so excited to say that with 2 weeks of school left I have our teacher appreciations gifts ready to go…that never happens! So if you are still needing a gift idea for the teachers in your life may I suggest a Pizza and Movie Night gift box? From chatting with a few teachers we happen to know it seems as if it should be … Continue Reading...
My Favorite Kitchen Flavors and a Plum Organics World Baby Giveaway!
I am so excited to share that Plum Organics has a new line of healthy organic baby food for your little ones! The World Baby line takes cuisines from around the world and packaged them into their handy little pouches so that you can introduce you babies to exotic flavors from Mexico, Thailand, Italy, and Morocco. I just … Continue Reading...
Goodbye Work Gift Idea
So last week a good friend of mine left her job of several years. Transitions, especially work-related ones, are tough so I thought I'd put a little package together for her to help her settle in with such a big life change. As I was putting this gift together I thought how this would also be great to give to a new momma … Continue Reading...
How to Make a Paper Fan
This is a sponsored post for the Elmer’s “Crafty Mamas” Blogger Crew. I have received compensation for this post, but the ideas and opinions are , as always, 100% my own! With summer break on our heels my mind has been spinning trying to come up with all sorts of summer crafts for my little ones. I have been trying to make … Continue Reading...
A Day in My Life Polaroid Instax Photo Journal
A few years back I received a Fuji Film Instax Mini 25 as a gift and I have love, love, loved it ever since. It works just like the old school polaroids we all remember but the pictures that come out are about half the size. I still love waiting for the picture to appear and wonder…if I shake it will it develop any faster? … Continue Reading...
Tennis Skort Pattern Review and Sew Fab Bundle Pattern Sale!
Yay, yay, yay! Today I am part of the Sew Fab Spring Pattern Tour! If you haven't heard yet, Sew Fab Pattern Bundles are released only a couple times a year and include a huge array of e-patterns from various talented designers for a really great price. The patterns range from clothing for children and adults, home decor, … Continue Reading...
Bento Lunch Ideas: Week 12
Alright, alright, alright (said in my best Matthew McConaughey voice, lol) here is another week's worth of my littles' bento lunches. I can't believe I'm saying this but my kids only have 4 weeks of school left! Isn't it just insane how fast the school year went by? We are currently trying to figure out our summer schedule. … Continue Reading...
Flower Berry Basket Teacher Appreciation Gifts
Did you know that this week is Teacher Appreciation Week? Yup, yup. In case you didn't know, it is always the first full week in May. As a momma to four little ones and with summer coming up in just 4 weeks (how is that possible?!?!) I totally think our teachers are worth their weight in gold. They work so hard teaching our … Continue Reading...
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