Plus, anything is adorable with a pom-pom attached to it, right? Paper and paint chip bookmarks, with a handmade pom-pom attached, are so adorable to look at, you will want to hand these out as gifts or favors. Just make certain to keep some for yourself so you can cozy-up with your favorite story and mark your place when you take a break! Ready to learn how to make these bookmarks?...
I’ve usually put snacks into plastic baggies, but the snacks end up as crumbs getting crunched deep down in my bag. So these have been great, providing just enough snack for each of my kids, tiding them over on our trip at the store! (Can you guess which pureed baby food item was in the bottom right container? I’ll give you a virtual ‘high five’ if you guess right!)
How to make: Reindeer Ice Cream Sundaes This cute little red-nosed reindeer sundae starts with a scoop of chocolate ice cream. Then, just add antlers, eyes, and a nose! Antlers: chocolate-covered or plain pretzel twists Eyes: 2 small squirts of whipped cream, topped with M&Ms or chocolate chips Nose: maraschino cherries or strawberries for nose Our ice cream was melting like crazy while we decorated, so I recommend scooping your ice cream into bowls, then popping them back in the freezer for a bit before decorating....
Mantras are a statement or phrase that is repeated over and over. It was originally found in Hinduism and Buddhism, but has been adopted by many other societies and cultures. It can be a prayer or a special word or phrase that can give you power, mentally and spiritually. Mantras are meant to be repeated and most of the time they are used with meditation. Recently I’ve been using a few mantras by simply calling them out at random times during my day, just when I’m feeling doubt or unworthiness creep in....
Supplies for Simple Stenciled Heart Cards: heavy paper for making heart stencils paper or cards to print on paint palettes or paper plates tools for making prints Gather some printmaking tools, like sponge pieces, bubble wrap, toothbrushes, mesh produce bags, plastic forks, pencil erasers, cotton balls, or pieces of corrugated cardboard. Anything with texture is fun to experiment with for this project. Cut a variety of heart shapes (or any other shape of your choice) from heavy paper....
Supplies: Grapes – any color or size, washed Lollipop sticks – preferably 8 inches long, but any size will do. You can buy these at Walmart, or any cake/candy supply place. (We tried these with popsicle sticks and they are too wide for the small grapes.) Instructions: First, wash your grapes and dry them as best you can with a paper towel. Then pick about 6 grapes per 8 inch stick....
I grew up with a real “hole in the ground” fire pit and couldn’t wait to get my own. Eventually, we’d love to make a pit in the ground too, but for now, this little portable fire pit is great. It keeps us toasty and roasts our dinner. I like to put all my supplies on a tray or jelly roll pan. Don’t forget the wet wipes for cleaning chocolaty s’more faces!...
There’s not much set-up (or clean-up!) with this project. Just download and print a stack of Doodle Tree Printables and grab some black pens. (Little ones might enjoy doodling with crayons instead.) Fill each triangle with a different pattern. We like looking at each others’ doodles for inspiration! When you are finished doodling, you could paint your tree with watercolors. Print your trees on watercolor paper or card stock. And, be sure to use a permanent marker (like a Sharpie) so it doesn’t run when you add the paint....
The crispy thick slices of bread cooked in melted butter, the gooey cheeses and the sweet caramelized mixture of onions and mushroom will deliver the perfect comfort food! So easy and quick to make, you’ll have them ready to be served in less than 20 minutes. One quick tip before jumping to the recipe – grate your cheeses and let them stay at room temperature for at least 15 minutes, to make sure you’ll have the perfect melted cheese!...
The book When Dinosaurs Came With Everything by Elise Broach is a long-time favorite in our house, so I wasn’t surprised when six-year-old Emma picked it when I asked her to choose a book for a craft or activity! This whimsical story of a day when, instead of stickers or lollipops or balloons, children are handed real, live, full-size dinosaurs has captured the imaginations of my three oldest children – and it is a picture book that I am always happy to read, both for the story and David Small’s wonderful illustrations!...
23 Quick Fix Lunch Ideas Greek Yogurt Chicken Salad: Loving the sound of this chicken salad sandwich. Those grapes/apples give it a yummy crunch. (via Damn Delicious) Chicken Verde Wonton Tacos: Perfect little taco bites for lunch. Quick and easy and right up my ally. (via The Girl Who Ate Everything) Egg Salad Mason Jar Recipe: If you haven’t tried mason jar salads- get on it!! They are such a great healthy lunch hack....
We’ve partnered with Hi-Chew candies for today’s family game time. Are you on the “Hi-Chew Train?” We’ve loved these candies for a long time, but apparently they’ve only been in the US since 2008! They are the #1 candy in Japan, and offer so many great flavors with real fruit juice and no artificial colors. These Hi-Chew candies are just what we need to getting a little silly for game night....
I’m hoping to make lunch prep easier on myself this year, as it’s a big part of my morning with 3 kids to get them out the door on time with a healthy lunch option. How cute are these new Glad Disney designs on these lunch containers, available in both Star Wars and Frozen designs?! My kids are big fans of both of these movies, so it’s going to be so fun to add these containers to their lunch!...
I’ve found 30 crafts that are PERFECT to make for Teacher Appreciation Week. Get your kids involved in the crafting too! High-Five Card: Give your teacher a big high-five with this simple homemade card. DIY Sharpie Jar: This Sharpie jar gift is easy, cheap, AND useful. Get the instructions from The Realistic Mama. Notepads for Teacher: Any teacher would love to receive a personalized notepad as a gift! Art Bar has the details for this fun DIY....
9 Now Ideas for Getting Crafty with Chalk Art DIY Sidewalk Chalk Paint: This is one of our FAV chalk activities. Seriously the easiest chalk paint ever. You’re kids are going to love it- and it washes off with water! DIY Spray Chalk: The possibilities are endless with this DIY spray chalk. It’s easy to clean up, and the kids can start with a blank canvas again. Sidewalk Chalk Games: Dots and boxes is one of the best games to beat boredom!...
Pressed flower gift tag craft These handmade gift tags are so pretty and perfect for any occasion, from a birthday to an anniversary, a housewarming, or a get-well-soon gift. Supplies Download our free printable gift tags Pressed flowers Twine or hemp cord Glue (and a brush) Scissors Hole punch Sewing needle – use a size that’s the approximate width of the twine you’ll be using Instructions If you haven’t downloaded our printable gift tags yet, do that now!...
Which pot is best? You can plant in almost any container as long as it has good drainage. A smaller pot outside your front door will work, but keep in mind that you might need to upgrade to a bigger pot as your plant grows. I like this fun barrel for growing strawberries, perfect for a backyard patio or deck. Make room for water. I like to buy fun decorative pots to plant in, but some aren’t necessarily made for growing things....
So far, there are only boys in my family, so when faced with several approaching baby showers for female babies, my mom and I were only too overjoyed to experiment with making barrettes and headbands. We wanted to make Baby Hair Barrettes with newborns and infants in mind, so we experimented with several different styles, sizes, and hair-clipping methods. First off, we hit up our favorite local craft thrift store (if you like crafting and you are ever in Portland, OR, I highly suggest scheduling in a trip to Knittn’ Kitten!...
In our family, we celebrate Christmas and begin the month long celebration by decorating our tree. The Christmas tree sets the mood for the rest of the month, our holiday wouldn’t be the same without it. My husband’s family, growing up each person received a new ornament every year. Jordan has saved them all, ever since he was a baby. So when we got married, and I learned of his fun family tradition, I was thrilled to be a part and continue the same tradition in our own family....
Supplies for Candy Cane Alphabet Activity: plastic candy canes painters or washi tape sharpie marker Directions for Candy Cane Alphabet: How to play Candy Cane Alphabet Hide and Seek: After the kids have found all 26 letters have them work on putting the alphabet in order from A to Z. This easy candy cane activity is a great way to learn the letters in the alphabet. And my kids give it 2 thumbs up....
