Among Us Valentines are going to be the “it” cards kids are handing out this year. To help YOU be the coolest mom or dad on the block, I whipped up a few Among Us free printable Valentines that you can use as the base for classroom Valentine handouts this year. This online game has…
Shadow Puppet Theater Indoor Activity for Kids
This post is sponsored by Cricut. All thoughts and opinions are my own. Looking for an indoor activity for kids that doesn’t involve an electronic screen? Build a shadow puppet theater with Cricut clip art and your Cricut Maker – set up a theater in your home for kids to imaginatively play, or act out…
DIY Valentines for Grandparents
This year, seeing the grandparents in person on Valentines Day may not be a thing, so have the kids DIY Valentines for grandparents in your life. Some time spent on creativity and a stamp or two to send in the mail are all that’s needed for these easy to make and simple material projects. Any…
Send a Hug In the Mail DIY
Over the last year, we’ve had the chance to send a hug in the mail to quite a few of our loved ones. Aunts, uncles, grandparents and other people who just may need a lift. This is an amazing craft project for kids at home that ends in a true act of kindness, and becomes…
Top Things to Do in Your Christmas Jammies
Shinesty sent me a set of their Christmas jammies to try out. All thoughts, opinions and hijinx are my own. Life is more fun in your Christmas jammies!! We did a little experiment where we wore our brand spankin’ new Christmas pajamas from Shinesty (maker of super soft pjs and hilarious holiday wear) and some…
DIY Halloween Mask Ideas for Cricut
This October is going to be a little different and having a DIY Halloween Face mask (made with your Cricut or Silhouette) is going to be a must for showing a little, ahem, spirit. I look at it as a great opportunity to be a little creative and way make my face coverings make people…
Must-See 80s Movies for Kids
There are so so many old movies that we grew up with that are on our “must see” lists, and I’ve gotten some crowd sourced suggestions as well to add to our must-see 80s movie list for kids…and teenagers. All our favorites are not appropriate for everyone, but there is something for everyone. We believe…
Bourbon Banana Bread Recipe
Banana bread is one of those comfort foods that always brings a smile or makes you feel cozy inside. Bourbon banana bread? It really kicks the whole comfort food thing up a notch! Boozy baking makes this feel like a much more grown up banana bread recipe. For about 20 years, I make my tried…
Crafts for Kids to do at Home
Crafts for kids to do at home are a real sanity saver. Things can get a little chaotic without a few things for kids to do at home, so I’ve rounded up all my favorite kid craft projects that I’ve created over the years. Hopefully, this list of easy kid crafts will fill some time…
Three Little Things to do with your Cricut Joy
This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Cricut. All opinions are 100% mine. The tiny little cutting dynamo, the Cricut Joy, is going to be one of your crafting BFFs. I am so in love with this little machine, and so are my kids! If you’re short on space and short…
Cricut Projects to Make at Home to Make your Home Brighter
This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Cricut. All opinions are 100% mine. If you are stuck at home, chances are you’ve got some time on your hands! Finding some Cricut Projects to make at home that will brighten up your life might be just what you need to make the…
Transformers Party Game – Making Headbands
If you’re throwing a Transformers birthday party, you’re probably going to want a Transformers party game or two! This headband craft will keep the kids busy for a bit, and they’ll love wearing the Transformer headbands around the party. If you have a Cricut machine, it’ll make creating them all the easier! The kids can…
Easy Valentine Craft – Paper Heart Garland with Cricut
This post contains affiliate links. That means if you click on my link and buy something, I will earn a small commission from the advertiser at no additional cost to you. This helps keep the servers running and my content free to you! An easy Valentine craft is an ideal way to spruce up your…
Baby Yoda Classroom Valentine – Pencil Toppers
This post contains affiliate links. That means if you click on my link and buy something, I will earn a small commission from the advertiser at no additional cost to you. This helps keep the servers running and my content free to you! A Baby Yoda classroom Valentine is sure to be the hit of…
Baby Yoda Valentines Ideas with Cricut
This post contains affiliate links. That means if you click on my link and buy something, I will earn a small commission from the advertiser at no additional cost to you. Baby Yoda and The Mandalorian are super popular with all ages right now, so it was no wonder when I asked my son what I…
Christmas Cocktail Recipe – A Christmas Kiss
Having a signature Christmas cocktail recipe on hand for seasonal parties is always a great idea! This cocktail gets a unique twist of flavor from the peach schnapps and cranberry juice—it’s an unexpected but yummy combination. If you’re serving a big party with your Christmas cocktail selection, you can make pitchers ahead of time so…
DIY Upcycled Serving Trays
Upcycled items are very trendy right now, and it’s always a fun creative challenge to find new ways to use old things. After a trip to the thrift store, a number of used frames were rescued to start new lives as upcycled serving trays in the Holiday Cheer Christmas Dinner Party. There are a fair…
Holiday Cheer Christmas Dinner Party Inspiration
If you’re like most of us across the country, you’re deep into decking the halls or prepping for a Christmas dinner party or two. Once the Christmas decorating done, the entertaining needs to be easy! A Christmas dinner party should always be full of wassil and cheer, not worry and stress, and here are…
Personalized Christmas Gift Ideas for with the Cricut Explore Air 2
This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of Cricut. The opinions and text are all mine. This post contains affiliate links. That means if you click on my link and buy something, I will earn a small commission from the advertiser at no additional cost to you. This helps keep the servers…
funny diy thanksgiving napkins
Funny DIY Thanksgiving napkins were a must when I made my Thanksgiving Friendsgiving party this year. I made these turkey napkins that look like the butcher pictures for cows! At a glance, they look like regular turkeys until you see the detail. It’s good for a giggle especially on a Thanksgiving table. How to make…
DIY Friendsgiving Ideas
This Friendsgiving ideas post had products supplied by Oriental Trading. Affiliate links ahead. Need a few Friendsgiving ideas? Or just Thanksgiving ideas in general? I’ve got a few for you! In partnership with Oriental Trading, I did some one stop shopping and then added a few DIY touches to make our Friendsgiving spread a memorable…
Hasbro TRANSFORMERS Party Ideas – Celebrating 35 Years of Fun
Thank you TRANSFORMERS for sponsoring this post. Join us in celebrating their 35th anniversary! It’s hard to believe, but TRANSFORMERS is celebrating its 35th anniversary this year! Things have changed in the world of the Autobots and Decepticons since I was a kid, but it’s really cool that they are still around and still have…
Savings Alert: Cricut Maker and Tote Bundle Deal!
This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of Cricut. The opinions and text are all mine. Christmas is coming, and there are lots of gifts to make for friends and family! If you are the kind of crafter that makes gifts or projects out of just about any craft material, you…
5 Things to Love about owning the Cricut Explore Air 2
This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of Cricut. The opinions and text are all mine. Affiliate links ahead. Back when I received my Cricut Explore Air 2 to create the decor for a bachelor party (!) I instantly fell in love. I’d mistakenly spent years forcing friends and family to (gasp!)…
Personalized Christmas Pajamas with Cricut Explore Air 2
This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of Cricut. The opinions and text are all mine. Affiliate links included in this post. Every year my son and daughter ask for personalized Christmas pajamas that match. For the whole family. I know the desire to dress like their mom and dad even if…
Spartan Warrior DIY Halloween Costume
After taking a class on Greek history, my son came to me and asked to be a Spartan Warrior for Halloween this year. I figured it was better than the other black robed creepy things he was thinking of dressing up as, so we started on this DIY Halloween costume! I used hot glue for…
Halloween Table Setting Quickie
he dragon skeleton we got from Oriental Trading received much love from the kids this Halloween season. They weren’t quite ready to move on to Thanksgiving, so in one last hurrah, I put together this Halloween Table Setting Quickie to take advantage of our beloved dragon for just a few minutes longer. As I said,…
Top Halloween Ideas for Kids
After blogging for ten years, I’ve accumulated more than a few Halloween ideas for kids (and adults!) Take a jog through some of the most popular and top Halloween ideas I’ve had below. Remember one you loved that isn’t on here? Let me know! Ten Minute Boo Banner This is a Cricut Maker…
Taco Party Ideas with Family Style Steak Street Taco Recipe
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #collectivebias #PaceTacoNight Taco Tuesday and taco parties show no sign of losing popularity any time soon. Especially when you have a favorite super yummy family style steak street taco recipe and a bit of Pace® Chunky Salsa for…
Art Deco Table Numbers Using the Cricut Maker Engraving Tool
Cricut just came out with FOUR new and amazing tools to go with it can do everything crafty for you Cricut Maker. While they are all seriously cool, I was most in awe of the engraving tool. It feels a little like “is there anything this machine CAN’T do??” when you watch it starting to…
How to make an Iron Throne from Game of Thrones
That one “WOW” piece of decor can totally make your party, especially at Halloween. In this post, we’re going to learn how to make an iron throne from the Game of Thrones. I promise, it’s far easier to make than you think, and far less dangerous to sit in. Plus, you’re going to be so…
DIY Pokemon Costumes for a Group
Need a costume for a bunch of people for Halloween? A DIY Pokemon costume for a group might be just the answer. It’s always a trial to figure out what to wear, then actually getting everyone in line to get the pre-agreed costumes can be HARD! But the group Pokemon costumes are super easy to…