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Top Things to Do in Your Christmas Jammies

December 9, 2020

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…

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DIY Halloween Mask Ideas for Cricut

August 14, 2020

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…

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Easy Valentine Craft – Paper Heart Garland with Cricut

January 26, 2020

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…

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Baby Yoda Classroom Valentine – Pencil Toppers

January 23, 2020

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…

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Baby Yoda Valentines Ideas with Cricut

January 22, 2020

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…

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DIY Upcycled Serving Trays

December 8, 2019

upcycled serveware for Christmas

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…

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Holiday Cheer Christmas Dinner Party Inspiration

December 7, 2019

Holiday 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…

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Personalized Christmas Gift Ideas for with the Cricut Explore Air 2

November 20, 2019

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…

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funny diy thanksgiving napkins

November 12, 2019

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…

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DIY Friendsgiving Ideas

November 7, 2019

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…

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Personalized Christmas Pajamas with Cricut Explore Air 2

October 30, 2019

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…

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Spartan Warrior DIY Halloween Costume

October 27, 2019

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…

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Halloween Table Setting Quickie

October 18, 2019

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,…

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Top Halloween Ideas for Kids

October 2, 2019

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…

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How to make an Iron Throne from Game of Thrones

September 18, 2019

How to make and 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…

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DIY Pokemon Costumes for a Group

September 16, 2019

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…

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DIY Bulbasaur Pokemon Costume

September 15, 2019

Our cute little trio is rounded out by this last DIY Pokemon Costume – that cute little plant guy, Bulbasaur. Once again, we’re using t-shirts and headbands to get our costume theme complete to make it easy on mom and dad when making a DIY Bulbasaur costume for the kids. Or themselves–no judgement here!  …

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DIY Jigglypuff Pokemon Halloween Costume

September 14, 2019

Halloween and birthday parties are way more fun when there is a DIY Pokemon costume or two in attendance. In the last post, I showed you how to make a Pikachu costume and today we’re giving you an easy to make DIY Jigglypuff costume. This is a super quick project with the help of your…

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DIY Pikachu Costume for a Pokemon Halloween with Cricut

September 12, 2019

The happiest kid on the block this Halloween? It’s going to be the one standing in his DIY Pikachu Costume at the neighbor’s door with his arms outstretched holding a matching Pikachu trick-or-treat bag asking for candy. I want to pinch his cheeks already! You can be the one to put the smile on your…

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15 First Day of School Free Printable Signs

August 18, 2019

Picture perfect free printable first day of school signs for first day photo opps.

The first day of school isn’t the first day of school without a photo op! Start this yearly tradition with your younglings–it’s totally fun to see the pictures pop up year to year. If you need a first day of school free printable sign, I’ve rounded up a few I think are totally photo-worthy! Click…

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Easy DIY Sombrero Chip Platter for a Cinco de Mayo Party

May 2, 2019

Having a Cinco de Mayo party? This sombrero chip hat is an easy DIY to make the party a little more fun. The materials are super simple, and you can find most of them at the dollar store. This Cinco de Mayo sombrero chip platter originally came from my kids’ DIY Cinco de Mayo party….

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Older Kid Easter Egg Hunt Ideas at Home

April 18, 2019

Every Easter my family has a tradition of hunting Easter eggs through the house immediately when they get up. I can remember watching excited little faces grabbing a basket at the threshold to their doorway just waiting for mom and dad to say “go!” then watching them scramble through the house in search of all…

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DIY Easter Decoration: Bunny Pull Toy

March 28, 2019

Easter decorations around the house can really make everything bright and cheery as spring starts to unfold. After a long cold winter, the pastel colors are so good at lifting spirits! If you have a Cricut machine, making a few DIY Easter decorations of your own is super simple. These old-fashioned bunny pull toys are…

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St. Patrick’s Day Cocktail Ideas

March 15, 2019

Here is one last St. Patrick’s Day idea for you and what you may want to do with a giant bag of Lucky Charms marshmallows. We are getting into the spirit of the party with two St. Patrick’s Day cocktail ideas – one for you guys that don’t drink beer but want the green drinks,…

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Lucky Charms Marshmallow Muddy Buddies Recipe

March 11, 2019

After I purchased a pound of Lucky charms marshmallows on a whim, I had to figure out something to do with them. A Lucky Charms Marshmallow muddy buddies recipe seemed like a natural fit and are great for St. Patricks Day treats or Unicorn Party snacks!   The ingredients are pretty simple, and made just…

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Lucky Charm St. Patrick’s Day Favors for the Classroom

March 7, 2019

It’s a good thing my son likes to take St. Patrick’s Day favors to share with his class. Because I randomly ordered a pound of Lucky Charm’s marshmallows ONLY on Amazon without any thought about what to do with them. (You can do the same random sort of shopping for freeze dried marshmallows here.) Some…

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How to Iron Vinyl onto Burlap – a Mother’s Day Gift Idea

February 28, 2019

It looks like it might be a little difficult to iron vinyl onto burlap, but it’s really not if you know a few tricks! This Mother’s Day gift idea is good way to give vinyl and burlap a chance. It’s a Craft Lightning idea made with my favorite crafting tool, my Cricut machine, so it…

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Unicorn Free Printable Classroom Valentines

February 10, 2019

Tween age girls love unicorns. Little girls love unicorns. Heck, I even know adults that love unicorns! It totally makes sense to bring a little magic to the classroom with unicorn free printable classroom Valentines. We came up with these after a trip to Target. I let my son rifle around in the dollar bins…

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Scrabble Wall Art for National Scrabble Day

January 28, 2019

National Scrabble Day does not occur until April 13, but I thought I’d give everybody a jump on starting their Scrabble craft project to celebrate the day. And seeing how it’s February, you can also use the “Love” Scrabble wall art as a pretty little piece of Valentine’s decoration. Bonus? This is a Craft Lightning…

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Free Pokemon Printable Valentines Cards

January 23, 2019

Pokemon seems to be a favorite that is going to stick around – and there are no shortage of kids that LOVE the imaginative critters in this game. When Valentines Day comes around this year, you can let your favorite Pokemon trainer hand out Pikachus with these free printable Pokemon Valentine cards! Aren’t these the…

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Monster Valentine Card Box and Monster Valentine Card with Cricut Maker

January 16, 2019

This monster valentine card box post was sponsored by Cricut. All thoughts, feelings and ideas are my own. Affiliate links ahead–they cost you nothing, but help keep my content free! One of my more popular post this time of year is for a Valentine’s Day card box to use for valentines in the classroom. I…

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Reusable Gingerbread House Centerpiece with Cricut

December 24, 2018

Not going to lie. This reusable gingerbread house centerpiece is one time-consuming project, but it’s pretty cool to have in your house for a gingerbread party like this one or just for the holidays. You’ll need a Cricut Maker machine (buy it here) with the knife blade attachment to cut all the pieces out. There…

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My father came home from a trip for work when I was a little girl toting a huge (to me) book of fairy tales. I was instantly smitten with the beautiful illustrations and the stories that came alive from those worn pages. My favorite was always the frog prince…my mother read it to me over and over (and over.) Read More…

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