Accio, adorable Hedwig baby owl costume! My dream of having the family dress up as Harry Potter characters is finally coming true this year! Well, at least my younger kiddos anyway. My daughter begged me to be Hermione this year, which led my son to want to dress up as Harry, which led me to the question- what about the baby? While there are lots of Harry Potter costume ideas for adults, there weren't a whole lot of Harry Potter baby costume ideas. Then it hit me- what about a Hedwig ... [ Read More ]
The Foolproof Way to Make DIY Wood Signs with Cricut
I still remember the first time I made DIY wood signs with a stencil and paint. I was SO excited to see my creation as I eagerly lifted my stencil, only to reveal a blurry image where my paint had bled. I was devastated! Luckily since then I've learned some tricks to help prevent paint bleed when making painted wood signs. I'm excited to share the secret with you, along with the cut file for a fun Halloween wood sign you'll love! I'll be showing you how to make your own diy wood signs, ... [ Read More ]
How to Make an Intoxicating Fall Stove Top Potpourri
An all-natural fall stove top potpourri recipe that evokes all the favorite scents of fall and can be easily made in just a few minutes. Cooler temperatures, crunchy leaves in deep, rich earthy colors, thick sweaters, pumpkin everything, daily boot-wearing, and the warm, spicy scents of fall are some of the biggst reasons I eagerly await fall each year. If you're crazy for fall too, then you will be just as excited about this fall potpourri as I am. It's a wonderful, all-natural way to bring ... [ Read More ]
Pumpkin Diorama Halloween Craft
I'm convinced that everything is cuter in miniature form. Give me all the mini crumb donuts and no one gets hurt. But seriously, today's Halloween craft that I'm sharing with you is just so darn cute that you'll want to make one for yourself (or two or three...) immediately. A pumpkin diorama is also one of the most easy Halloween crafts. Be sure and grab an extra craft pumpkin for the kiddos too! While a pumpkin diorama is one of the most fun Halloween crafts for kids, make sure an adult ... [ Read More ]
3 Irresistable DIY Halloween Decorations with Cricut
I've always been a sucker for a good holiday craft. Give me a few basic supplies and a few hours and I can whip you up a Halloween decoration that would make Jack Skellington himself jealous. The problem is, I don't have a few extra hours these days. Five kids at three different schools learning three different languages and playing sports means that I'm in the car more than I'd care to admit. Enter these three simple DIY Halloween decorations! These Halloween crafts I'm sharing today ... [ Read More ]
Cupcake Wars Birthday Party + FREE Party Printables!
My daughter has been obsessed with Cupcake Wars for a while now, so when it came time for her birthday this year, of course she wanted a Cupcake Wars Birthday party! If you've seen Cupcake Wars, you know that it's a fast-paced cupcake baking competition. Four teams compete in three challenges and one team is the ultimate Cupcake Wars champion. I'm thrilled to share with you our Cupcake Wars birthday party. The girls all had SO much fun, and my daughter said it was her favorite birthday party ... [ Read More ]