Summer is a-comin’, and you know what that means? I’m always on a big push to eat healthier and get this body into summer swimsuit shape! I’m actually hosting a “biggest loser contest” with my family – siblings, cousins, etc. So I’m on the road to kick it up a notch – I’ve got to win (bragging rights and all)!! This dish couldn’t be easier to make. It’s light and delicious, just what the diet ordered!...
I’m happy to be partnering with Disney Press and their newly released book series called, Star Darlings! Each of these star darlings grant wishes to those in need. So I thought it would be fun to ask my own little “Star Darlings” what they’d like to wish for someone in the world. If you could grant a wish for anyone in the world, who would it be for and what would it be?...
Is your family excited to see the new movie Wonder Park? We can’t wait to see it in theaters March 15! Wonder Park tells a story of a wildly creative girl named June who imagines a magnificent amusement park that comes alive! I love this story… never stop believing, never stop trying, and always keep using your imagination and creativity to make your dreams come to life. The film introduces us to many adorable new characters including Steve (voiced by John Oliver), Wonder Park’s trusty chief safety officer....
Supplies for Woodland Art Project: white card stock or textured drawing paper vine charcoal masking tape (we used 3/4″ wide masking tape) sticky labels or nametags newspaper or something to protect table or desks paper towels, dry eraser or kneaded eraser orange soft pastel, oil pastel, or colored pencil At my kids’ school we have a fantastic art teacher. I volunteer as an art parent to help her in lessons which are always fun and informative....
Today we are decorating our own “Mirror Mirror”. Our mirrors are hand held, not on a wall, but all the more fun to hold and play with anywhere! With the amazing costumes and design elements in the new movie, just as magical as the story, it was fun to come up with the colors for decorating our mirrors. My older daughter chose blue and yellow, themed after Snow White’s dress in the movie pictured here:...
Draw shapes outside with sidewalk chalk. Give your child shape challenges, like “march around the square,” “jump in and out of the circle,” or “count the sides on the triangle.” This is a great way to burn-off some of that endless energy our kiddos have! Go on a shape hunt. Give your child a clipboard and paper with two or more shapes to find. Hunt inside and outside. Or, play shape I-Spy in the car....
I’m sure you’re out and about shopping for supplies and maybe a new shoes for the kiddos! But how about getting creative and crafting up a few back to school projects to celebrate the new school year?! Here are 15 Back to School Crafts for Kids. Let’s get crafty! 15 Back to School Crafts for Kids Teacher Crayon Printable – print out this free printable for making a fun and creative sign for teacher....
Playdough is one of my favorite homemade crafts to make with my kids. Especially since it’s so easy to whip up and brings instant fun for hours. There are a few recipes I’ve shared here before, but this recipe for 3 ingredient play dough using baking soda and cornstarch is the best! Read on for more details. Here’s the quick and easy recipe for homemade playdough, you’ll have it ready in 5 minutes!...
1 – Good shoes. Bring a good pair of walking shoes as your feet will be stomping all over the place, even running to each ride if you’re like us! Flip Flops might seem easy, but after a whole day walking in them, you’ll be wanting something more supportive. So make sure to bring a good pair of shoes, complete with comfy socks. 2 – Matching shirts. Disneyland tends to be a crowded place....
Garlic Butter Roasted Carrots: I love an easy and quick side dish idea. This carrot recipe is delicious AND easy. Definitely saving this one for later! (via The Busy Baker) The BEST Sweet Potato Casserole: Sweet, savory, and undeniably tasty- you can’t go wrong with sweet potato casserole. It’s one of my all time favorite Thanksgiving dishes. Extra marshmallows please! (via I Heart Naptime) Creamy Mashed Potatoes: Who doesn’t love creamy and dreamy mashed potatoes?...
Supplies: Everything is available at your local craft or fabric store. Punching Awl Cork board: For punching holes in card – found at kitchen or office store (try a cork hot plate) Thread: I usually use DMC floss, with all six strands Needle: Cross-stitch needle #26 for 18-22 count fabric Cardstock: white piece, accent color piece, folded card piece Envelope: white envelope that measures, 4 ½ “ x 5 ¾ “ Glue: Glue stick, glue dots, spray glue is recommended...
They would make great appliqués for t-shirts, totes, or even set in a frame for a child’s bedroom display! We’re partnering with Darice.com for today’s featured crochet projects. Head over to check out yarn supplies for our Crochet-A-Day projects. They have loads of yarn and supplies. Crochet Owl Pattern: I can’t get over how darling this sweet owl is from Love the Blue Bird. I think this will be my first attempt at an animal and I’ll let my girls have a little fun playing with it!...
DIY New Years hat These fun party hats are perfect for the whole family. They are inspired by the White Rabbit in Alice in Wonderland who carries a pocket watch and is always in a hurry for fear of being late. Not only do they make perfect New Year’s Eve hats, but they are also great for an Alice in Wonderland party too. Supplies: Scrapbook paper and card stock Plain party hat/s (optional) – instead of making your own or to use as a template Hot glue gun and glue stick Scissors Hole punch or stapler String, ribbon, or elastic Clock printable Pencil (optional) Decorations for your party hat – for example, feathers, beads, sequins, fur, pom poms, or ribbons...
Dress Up Wedding Veils Supplies for Dress Up Wedding Veil: white headband 2×3 feet white tulle white ribbon scissors needle and 2 feet of white thread hot glue Instructions: Find a white head band. If you don’t have one, wrap any color headband up in white ribbon before you begin. Thread your needle with your 2 feet of thread. No need to knot it yet. Take the top of your tulle, thread your thread through it once and then tie a knot to secure it....
Easy Homemade Microwave Popcorn Lisa, from Snack Girl, is sharing her how-to for Homemade Microwave Popcorn with us, lucky! Homemade Microwave Popcorn Recipe (SCROLL DOWN TO PRINT RECIPE) Supplies: popcorn kernels paper bag tape microwave flavorings – butter, sugar, spices, etc Method: Put 1/4 cup popcorn in a brown paper bag. Fold top over a few times and tape it. Place in microwave folded side up for 2 to 3 minutes or until there is 5 seconds between pops....
Supplies for Sponge Boats: scrub sponges – I got these at the dollar store or you can use the cell-o brand as well straws – any shape or kind craft foam sheets scissors Cut a small hole towards the top of your sponge. It doesn’t need to be a circle, just a slit. Cut a triangle shape for a mast out of your craft foam sheet. I cut two slits into the foam so that the straw can be hooked, one at the top and one at the bottom....
Supplies for M&M Graphing: graph paper – download this printable graph: Easter Candy Taste Testing pencil Easter colored M&Ms, all flavors bowl Pour all of your M&Ms in a bowl. I only used half a bag of each kind. We have Almond, Peanut, Peanut Butter, and Plain. And get your graph paper ready, download and print here: Easter Candy Taste Testing Have the kids wash their hands first or they can each have their own individual bowls....
Milk, it does a body good When it comes to eating, there’s not much up for debate: Breast is Best. How can you beat zero packaging and the ultimate in “all natural” and organic ingredients? If you are not already familiar with the health benefits for baby, try here or here or here. Plus, as a new mom you get the all the benefits from oxytocin AND a reduced chance of breast and other types of cancer....
Plastic Bottle Planters: Can you believe these planters are made from plastic bottles? They turn out so gorgeous! Refresh your space with one of these cute succulents planted in a painted plastic bottle planter. Place them on a windowsill to take in all that sunlight. (via One Little Project) DIY Magazine Bracelets: This is the perfect craft to help recycle all of your old magazines. I know you have a ton lying around your house- I sure do!...
Once again I asked the amazing illustrator Juliann Law to whip up this fabulous Road Trip Scavenger Hunt printable for kids to mark off as we travel. The kids will be on the hunt for all kinds of items on our travels, checking them off as we go. From cars and trucks to horses and cows. Supplies for Road Trip Scavenger Hunt: road trip printable in color or black and white contact paper or plastic sheet protector dry erase marker or sticky note crayons – optional for the black and white version...
