it seems like the neighbor gifts are a big hit! the parents enjoy it just as much as the kids and who doesn’t like to surprise someone with a little something fun? so… here is a nice treat for that someone special to make sure they stay “cool” over the summer. we guarantee they will […]
my carseat is “cooler” than yours
have you ever seen one of these puppies? it is called a carseat cooler. it is, in my opinion, one of the greatest creations known to moms. right up there next to my 9 month old’s sound machine. do your kids shriek when you put them in the car after a day in the hot, […]
one more glitter project
before you put that glitter away. we have one last project to share. it’s very similar to yesterday’s project just… well… a little different. here’s what i used: — little wooden letters. $1.99 at hobby lobby. (this week they are even 50% off) — cheap 5×7 frames from walmart — red glitter — red […]
usa pride
do you have independence day decor? my sisters and i were talking about how we have none…and need some! we are proud…and what’s a better way to show our pride than a little glitter, glitz, bling! you’ll need: paper mache u s a letters (we got ours at hobby lobby, joann’s has a larger version) glitter […]
made in the USA
here’s a quick and fun idea to spruce up those 4th of july outfits. supplies: – metal lid from a can of frozen juice concentrate – glue – blue martha stewart glitter – printout (found HERE) – pin back – hot glue {first} print out the words. {second} cut out a circle. i used a […]
oh, snap
the fourth of july is just around the corner. which is kind of a shock to me. that was fast. i think the snaps… pops… whatever you want to call them, have always been my favorite. just when you think you’re all out, you find one laying on the ground that hadn’t yet snapped. are […]
simple samples
here’s a simple, last minute gift to make for that special dad or grandpa. and it’s pretty near free to make. just take a quick trip to home depot, lowes, wal-mart or anywhere that sells paint and grab yourself some free paint samples. as many as you think you might need. then you’ll need to […]
summer to-do’s
we’ve all been making lists of things to do this summer before any of the kids were even out of school. we wanted to make sure we never ran out of ideas and that we made good use of these school free days. we can’t take credit for this cute project, we stole the idea […]
dad’s token tin
instead of the usual coupons, why not give dad some fun tokens this year. what you need: * small round tin (i got mine at michaels – it’s about 4″ in diameter) * one sheet of black cardstock * two or more sheets of white cardstock (depending on how many tokens you make) * sheet […]
Birthday Reminder Clipboard
today’s idea: birthday reminder clipboard what you need: * clipboard (we used the letter size hardboard ones) * 12 month birthday reminder pages (click on each link for download) Download Januarybdaycal Download Februarybdaycal Download Marchbdaycal Download Aprilbdaycal Download Maybdaycal Download Junebdaycal […]
Birthday Cupcakes
today’s idea: birthday cupcakes i love cupcakes. why? because they are easy to make and fun to decorate! today we are sharing a fun way to spruce up the popular miniature cake we call the cupcake. start off with a cupcake flavor of your choice and some icing. throw on some sprinkles maybe a peach ring […]
Play Dough Party Favors
today’s idea: play dough party favors what you need: * small rubbermaid square containers * small cookie cutters * ribbon * play dough (recipe below) * play dough recipe print out step one: download + print out play dough recipe cards. step two: cut out cards and punch holes on both sides (or just one […]
Thank you treats
this week, we’ll be sharing some fun, easy ideas for you to use at your next party or two. it’s always an overwhelming task of throwing a birthday party, so we thought it would be fun to help you out with a few ideas. have fun playing around with them and possibly change them up […]
summer craft ideas (lunch edition)
today’s craft: lunch this is a quick and easy lunch that the kids can put together themselves and the best part is they taste pretty darn good! what you need: * english muffins * pizza or spaghetti sauce * toppings. cheese, pepperoni, canadian bacon, pineapple, mushrooms. all your favorites. step one: get everything set up. […]
summer craft ideas (part five)
today’s craft: corn syrup paintings (idea from our friend heather) what you need: * glossy art paper * corn syrup * food coloring * crayons * paint brushes step one: pour some corn syrup into a bowl and add about 10 drops of food coloring. stir well. step two: with your crayons, draw a picture […]