My youngest brother (I come from a LARGE family, guys) is graduating from college this year, and I am in charge of planning the meals, treats, and snacks for his graduation party. Planning a party menu is difficult, especially when there are different palettes to please. Here are a few of mine (and my […]
Holidays
10 Decoration Ideas for a Spring Baby Shower
Planning a Spring baby shower for one of your friends? You HAVE to check out one of these incredible ideas… Happy Trails to you…and your new baby! This Happy Trails themed baby shower is just the thing for a Spring celebration. Adorable sugar cookies and treats of all varities steal the spotlight of […]
10 Easter Themed Crafts for Young Toddlers
Easter is my youngest girlie’s favorite holiday. And who can blame her? Easter is great because it happens within the season of new beginnings. Naturally, your kiddos would want in on all the Springtime fun! Spend an afternoon (or two) on these fun Springtime crafts for the under five crowd. Hopefully there are no […]
Shaving Cream Easter Eggs (How To Dye Them)
Shaving cream Easter eggs are the latest in designer looks. Easter is early this year, and my kids are already dreaming up their own Easter egg designs. For years, we’ve used a homemade dye recipe, but I think we are going to change things up with a little method I learned in my childhood. […]
How to Dye Easter Eggs With All Natural Dyes
Dyeing Easter eggs has been a family tradition for years! We all look forward to that one Saturday before Easter when we all gather around the dinner table. Often times family members will see who can come up with the prettiest (sometimes even ugliest) Easter eggs. Like many a Mama out there, I have […]
Dollar Store Easter Decor
I love the Dollar Store, and who doesn’t? I can walk in with only a $10 bill and leave with enough holiday decor to cover a majority of the first floor of my house. Not without some DIYing, though! Scroll to the end of the post for tutorials and links to create these darling […]
Room Mom Ideas for Valentines Day
We can all relate to one thing when planning a Valentines Day class party: it’s a little more than stressful. It can be hard to please your own kids, but pleasing a whole classroom of them? That’s a task in a league of it’s own. If you’re the room parent for this holiday party, […]
Fun Valentines Day Games for Class Parties
Planning a classroom party for Valentines Day? Candy and treats are great….but your child’s teacher may hate you for it later. With these Valentines Day themed crafts you’ll become the best room mom. EVER. Challenge the kids to “punch out” part of a heart. Store prizes in red solo cups covered in a few sheets […]
10 Ways to Decorate Your Mantel AFTER Christmas
Decorating after Christmas is always tricky for me. I want to decorate for the season, but having red and green up past New Years is kind of “frowned upon” in my neck of the woods. I spent a weekend last year rebuilding my mantelpiece, and it has easily become the favorite area of my […]
Must-Have Invites for New Years Eve Festivities
Planning a New Years Eve party? NYE is one of my favorite holidays, and I look forward to attending my friends holiday party every year. Because she is a party planning genius, she has the PERFECT invitations to send out every December. You too can compete with her after you’ve read this article! Champagne, […]