5 life lessons from Disney's Zootopia plus FREE printable party labels! Now that school is out for the summer, sports are over for the season, and we are in relax mode we get around to doing those things that have been on our list for months now! On top of the list was watch Zootopia! We missed seeing it in the theater and we heard rave reviews about the movie! Like almost all Disney … [Read more...]
Father’s Day Printable
The word 'father' is an acronym in this printable for your kids to create words that best describe their Dad! Recently, my kids and I were brainstorming some ideas for Father's Day. They create gifts, memories, and cards for both my hubby and my Dad. Each year we like to do a combination of something purchased and something made. As we were thinking of ideas we began to talk … [Read more...]
Father’s Day Printable
"Dad, you are one of a kind" Father's Day Printable makes one sweet gift! I remember the exact moment in time each of my kids was born. What they smelled like, the sound of their cry, and the first time I held them close. I also vividly remember watching my hubby as he too held our newborns close. There is nothing quite like being a parent and it's been an amazing journey watching my hubby … [Read more...]
Memorial Day Entertaining Tips & Chobani Mezé Dips
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #DipintoMeze #CollectiveBias We are getting ready to host our first barbecue this weekend, and we are excited!! Wipe down the lawn chairs, uncover the fire pit, and bring on good food! We live for making great memories with family and friends at a great barbecue. We grill … [Read more...]
Red, White and Blue Holidays Crossword Puzzle
We celebrate each of the summer red, white and blue holidays with parades, barbecues, and pool parties! My kids asked me recently to tell them the history behind each holiday. I am embarrassed to admit that I didn't know as much about them as I should. So I did a little history digging, and I learned so much about the red, white, and blue holidays. To make it fun for my kids … [Read more...]
Mother’s Day Activities
A list of Mother's Day Activities plus 2 DIY gift ideas! Mother's Day is around the corner and we are busy creating gifts, baking sweet treats, and getting ready for a day of relaxation and family! There are so many great ways to spend Mother's Day! In the past we have done everything from going out to brunch, traveling to see family, barbecue, plant flowers, watch movies, and … [Read more...]
Jam Tartlets & Mothers Day Tea Printables
Easy Jam Tartlets & Mother's Day Tea Printables are a great way to spend some time together! When my kids were in preschool they would have a Mother's Day Tea. Each year we would enjoy a beautiful tablescape, yummy treats, an art project together, and a little program they would perform for all the Moms. I miss those times and thinking of them brings a smile to my … [Read more...]
Teacher Appreciation Gift Ideas
Great gift ideas for teacher appreciation week! April has flown by with Spring weather, sports, school field trips and more. In May, we join many other schools as we celebrate our teachers. Our school goes all out with serving breakfast, lunch, and giving gifts to the teachers. We pamper them for one week as a way to say "thank you" for all that they have done to invest in the lives of our … [Read more...]
Picking The Perfect #Hallmark Sound Card
Spring is birthday season in our home! All three of our kids were born in the Spring. March, April and May to be exact! We celebrate and sing happy birthday for three months straight! We host friend and family parties and by the time the middle of May rolls around we have blown up hundreds of balloons, hung up countless decorations, and have baked dozens of cupcakes! Picking the perfect card … [Read more...]
DIY Painted Mason Jars
Easy DIY Painted Mason Jars in just 5 steps! I love mason jars in any color, shape or size. I love finding things to put in them and the possibilities are endless! In the past several weeks I have been going around the house collecting all my mason jars and changing up their look a bit! In just 5 easy steps I am taking a regular glass mason jar and jazzing it up with a bit of … [Read more...]
Valentine Pencil Topper
Print out this FREE Valentine Pencil Topper Printable to jazz up a pencil and give away to your Valentine! I'll never forget the first year my oldest went to Kindergarten. We were both learning about how things at the school worked and there were a lot of ins and outs that you needed to know about! Not all of them were communicated, some of them you needed to figure out on your own. One of … [Read more...]
Salt Dough Ornaments with Printable
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #HolidayMoments #CollectiveBias You've come to the right place for an easy recipe that creates these salt dough ornaments, a gift tag printable, and all the household products that helped keep us clean along the way! For a long time, I have had several friends share their … [Read more...]
Pumpkin Cheesecake Parfait
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #ShareTheJoyOfPie #CollectiveBias The counter is lined with ingredients to create our holiday desserts! We are baking and creating to have sweet desserts to serve and to share! This year we are creating mason jar desserts for the perfect individual dessert to share with our family, … [Read more...]
Pumpkin OREO Cookie Balls
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #OREOCookieBalls #CollectiveBias These Pumpkin OREO cookie balls make the perfect centerpiece and a sweet part of the table setting as place card holders! The smells of Thanksgiving dinner waft through the air, the clank of silverware being set, the little laughter and pitter patters … [Read more...]
Painted Mason Jars with Washi Tape Flower Pencils
These colorful, painted Mason Jars make a vase to hold Washi Tape Flower Pencils! Have you ever needed to write something down and you can't find something to write with? Do you need a creative gift idea for a teacher or co-worker? Do you want to send a little gift someone's way to let them know you are thinking of them? These Painted Mason … [Read more...]
Happy Girls
My little love comes bouncing across the floor singing and giggling at the same time at the top of her lungs while my blonde sweet girl comes twirling behind her. They are carrying purses, holding babies, and I detect a little eye shadow and lipstick sparkling up their faces. In the game they play they stop over to my coffee shop for some coffee and a bagel, meaning I have called them for … [Read more...]
Tips On How To Stay Hydrated
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #PureLifeRippleEffect #CollectiveBias Beach towels, chairs, toys, a umbrella and food were carried across the hot summer sand. The feeling of sand between our toes and the water splashing around as we staked our claim on a prime spot was one of the best summer feelings. Our area was set and … [Read more...]
DIY Happy Fall Banner
This DIY Happy Fall Banner is inspired by the colors of fall with the banner template and letters created for you to use! Happy first day of fall! I was sad to leave summer behind but I have starting embracing all things fall! One of those things is packing away my summer decorations and bringing out the fall ones! Back in the Spring I … [Read more...]
Back To School Snack Mix & Printables
We are gearing up for back to school and packing some essentials to get us through the day! We created a crunchy, sweet and salty snack mix that is a flavorful combination that is fun to eat! Joining this snack mix are 3 great printables that will come in handy this school year! Graham cracker fish and pretzel sticks join together with yogurt covered craisins and … [Read more...]
Thanks You Rule Candy Bar Printable
Camp is over, days at the lake are coming to an end, the barbecues are going out with a bang, and school is around the corner! We are always looking for ways to show our coaches, camp counselors, and teachers that we appreciate all that they do! These thanks you rule candy bars are an inexpensive, meaningful way to say "thanks"! My sweet boy handed these to each of his … [Read more...]