Arrrgghh mateys, today we be searchin' and pillagin' for buried treasure and coins with a pirate treasure dig for kids! Picture a kids pirate treasure hunt, but all in one place where the kids can dig through sand to feel and search for hidden coins, jewels, swords, and other pirate booty. This pirate treasure dig is the perfect activity for a pirate party, is fun to do alone or with friends, or is a great activity to do when the kids are bored on a summer day. It's very simple to set up, ... [ Read More ]
DIY Football Toss Game for Kids
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #GameDayGoldfish #CollectiveBias If you love football, then I'm sure you know that the Big Game is coming soon! If you love to throw football watch parties, but need an activity to keep those kids entertained, then this DIY football toss game is just what you need! Not only is the DIY football toss game I'm sharing with you today really fun, it's also very easy to put together, is ... [ Read More ]
Valentine’s Day Card Making Party + $200 Giveaway!
Valentine's Day is such a fun time of year for kids, and what better way to celebrate than with a Valentine's Day card making party? With a few craft supplies, a few decorations, a few snacks, and whole lot of creativity, my kids are now ready to pass out their sweet Valentines to their friends on Valentine's Day. I've also teamed up with some fabulous party blogger friends who are sharing their fabulous Valentine's Day parties too, so get ready to be inspired! PLUS, you have the chance ... [ Read More ]
Dinosaur Valentines Printable for Kids
While Valentine's Day is all about hearts and love, sometimes a kid just wants a non-mushy valentine that's not pink and red with hearts all over it. Enter these cute dinosaur valentines printable for kids! I've created these printables for boy and girl moms everywhere who either don't want store-bought Valentine's Day cards, who aren't allowed to bring candy to their kids' classrooms (or don't want to), and who want the kids to have something fun to play with long after the valentines box ... [ Read More ]
Pencil Valentines + Free Printable Tags
Today I've got some super cute pencil valentines to share with you, perfect to make with the kids to give out to their friends on Valentine's Day! These pencils aren't made out of wood, but from a plastic candy tube and yellow gumballs made to look like a pencil. Add a pink and gold eraser top and a paper lead bottom, and you've got sweet pencil valentines that any friend will love! I'm co-hosting Craft Lightning this week along with Angie from The Country Chic Cottage and Carolina from ... [ Read More ]
Fun Kids Summer Party + Ocean Sensory Bin
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #FreetoBe #CollectiveBias As summer comes to a close for my kids and they go back to school next week, I wanted to thow them one last summer party so we could just play and have fun before it's back to the busy schedules and homework. I created a really fun party and an awesome ocean sensory bin that I want to share with you! I wanted the party to be engaging and active for the kids, for ... [ Read More ]
Snowcone Syrup Recipe- Easy and Delicious!
This year I bought a new snowcone maker and have been a bit obsessed with making snowcones and trying to find the perfect snowcone syrup recipe. I can't stand the nasty store-bought snow-cone syrup... ewww! It tastes like chemicals instead of fruit, and even my kids won't eat it. Time to get creative! At first I was making syrup with the Kool Aid packets, which was okay. BUT, if you want to eat the snowcones right away you can't, because you have to boil the mixture and then put it in the ... [ Read More ]
Princess Crown Cupcake Topper + Bottle Topper DIY
Do you have a little princess in your life? Today I'm sharing how to make a sweet princess crown cupcake topper and bottle topper that are SO adorable and a cinch to make! If you've read my blog, you know I use my Sizzix Big Shot die cutting machine for creating all kinds of cute things for parties. One of my favorite dies is a cute princess crown die. It's perfect for decorating for a princess party or just for fun! Here's how to make some cute mini crowns for your little princess. ... [ Read More ]
How to Create a Homework Station for Kids
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #BTSwithHP #CollectiveBias If you've got school-aged kids, then you've probably had to deal with getting your kids to do their homework. Creating a successful homework station for kids can be a crucial part of their success at school. With four kiddos of my own going to school next year and one starting high school (eek!), it's an absolute must for me! I've got some great tips today ... [ Read More ]
Ocean Animal Craft with Fruity Pebbles
Raise your hand if you're enjoying summer and sleeping in a bit more than usual, pool and beach days, and popsicles galore? Me too! Today I've got a fun ocean animal craft for you to do with you kids and Fruity Pebbles Cereal. I've partnered with Pebbles Cereal to bring you this fun craft! This ocean animal craft is easy, fun, and takes very little prep beforehand, so it's a great way to keep those little hands busy creating this summer! Have this craft up your sleeve for the next time ... [ Read More ]