Snacking Better on the Go!
In the last few years, I think I’ve mentioned a time or two I am fairly active and like marathons and triathlons and those …
Backyard Movie Party Ideas
In the cooler nights of late summer, there is nothing better than rounding up a few friends, tossing a screen up in the backyard and …
Easy Pokemon Party Games and Pokemon Party Activities
Having one or two Pokemon party games planned to go along with a Pokemon birthday party is almost a requirement! Games for a game-themed party, …
First Day of School Free Printable
Some will boo-boo, some will yahoo (like me) that the first day of school has rolled around again. We document every single first day of …
Pretty DIY Outdoor Drink Pitcher Protector
It is such a nice, relaxing thing to do…entertain outdoors. Sadly, most of us without screened in areas get more guests than we bargained for …
DIY Teepee for Reading and Other Ideas for Getting Your Kids to Read in the Summer
I thank my lucky stars every day that my kids are voracious readers. Seriously, a couple dozen books gifted to my daughter at Christmas are …
Crabby Scout Craft Project
Whether you’re looking for a boy scout craft or girl scout craft project or a project to work into an educational seashore session, this inexpensive …
Emoji Party Lanterns Tutorial and Free Printables
This post is sponsored by the lovely people at Elmer’s Products. Their glue and X-acto knives live in my daily craft stash! Even though they’re …
Emoji Party Ideas to DIY
Welcome! Glad you could pop in for a happy party pick-me-up full of great tween emoji party ideas! If you need a hands-down winning party …
10 Minute DIY Father’s Day Gift – A 6-Pack of Love!
This post is sponsored by OnlineLabels.com. All thoughts and ideas are my own! It’s about that time where we remember dear old dad and celebrate …
Left Shark Pool Party Ideas on a Budget
The minute I saw Katy Perry’s halftime show last year…I knew I had to throw a Left Shark Pool Party. The cartoony take on a …
College Survival Kit DIY Graduation Gift
Every year, you seem to end up with a graduate or two in your life. The gift giving at graduation is SO HARD – straight …
How to Age Unfinished Wood for a Father’s Day Gift Fishing Frame
My dad loves to fish. I think he’d rather sit in a boat with a line in the water rather than do anything else …
5 Minute Pool Party Cupcakes and the Last Minute Pool Party
, This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and The Coca-Cola Company. All opinions are mine alone. #FamilyPizzaCombo #CollectiveBias Spontaneous entertaining. It’s those …
Supermom Mother’s Day Brunch: A Party Guide for Dads and Kids
This post is sponsored by Hallmark and Walgreens. All thoughts, opinions and ideas are my own. #HallmarkAtWalgreens #CareWithACard One of the great Mother’s Day traditions …
Graduation Party Free Printables 2019
Last year, I offered up a pretty complete set of party printables for graduation. Apparently you guys really loved them, as I get a few …
Baby Shower Mocktails to Die for: Pineapple Raspberry Wine Slushies
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #MomsSipSmart #CollectiveBias. You should consult your physician before consuming …
5 Steps to an Organized Office OR Office Organizing Tips for Dummies
I am the reluctant owner of three glue guns, seven pairs of scissors, three bone folders and more tissue paper than one person should be …
How to Make Your Party Printables Look Professionally Made
Has this happened to you? You purchased a printable file or picked up a free download that looked fantastic on the screen…but just looks ho-hum …
DIY Fairy Princess Headband Kid Craft
Busy hands go a long way to keeping happy kids! In this month’s Craft Lightning series, we’re all about kid craft projects to keep …
Confetti Paper Mache Easter Eggs Kid Craft
Looking for a family Easter craft project to get involved in that is inexpensive to do? And that you probably have all the parts for …
Best Banana Bread Recipe Ever
There is nothing like the smell of baking banana bread! Especially when then end result is as delicious as this recipe. Banana bread was something …
The Perfect Pecan Praline Recipe
The best pralines I’ve ever had came straight out of New Orleans, and with Mardi Gras going on this week, I was inspired to make …
The Craziest Way to Serve Nachos to a Crowd
If there is one total truth when it comes to party food, it is that presentation is everything. Nachos on a platter? Meh. A gargantuan …
Ways to Show Your Family You Love Them
Wisdom, unfortunately, takes time and retrospect. For all the big things I feel I do for my family, it seems few of those actions get …
Valentines DIY Heart Shaped Wreath
The kids just love to have a few seasonal decorations up in the house each holiday, and whipping up this Valentines DIY heart shaped wreath …
75 Valentine’s Day Free Printable Ideas for the Best V-day Ever!
The internet is a treasure trove of Valentine’s Day free printable things. I guess I knew that, but I didn’t realize the quantity and the …
Valentines Day Treat Box Free Printable – Bird House Box Style
A Valentines Day treat box that you can whip up in minutes is likely about three to four weeks out of site and out of …
Waking Up LATE for the New Year
About midway through the year I wanted to wave my white flag and stick my head in the ground until 2016 rolled around. Seriously, though. …
Family New Years Eve Party: Pajama Party Down!
Every year we try to come up with a new and creative way to have a family New Years Eve party that is kid-friendly but …
Christmas Cookies: Peanut Butter Buckeyes
Half of my family is gluten-free, which takes a little fun out of exploring cookie recipes at Christmas…that no flour thing can be hard. When …
Christmas Gift Wrapping Ideas
Yesterday I got a cute little box of goodies in the mail from Darby Smart. It was good timing, too, as I had just finished …