halloween

No Carve Pumpkin Idea: BAND-AIDs

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No Carve Pumpkin with BAND-AID Have a ton of boxes of BAND-AIDs like we do? Use them! MomDot has been focusing on a ton of pumpkin ideas all October long and I wanted to share another fun idea with you. This no carve pumpkin idea is great for kids of all ages, even my 3 year … Read more

Ricky Ricotta, Mighty Robot No Carve Pumpkin DIY

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If you follow me at all, you know I am a big reader. I consistently share books on social media- ones that I am reading, going to read, random covers that catch my eyes, but when it comes to my kids, I have two kinds: My daughter the ‘non reader’ and my son, the ‘can’t … Read more

Silly Spooky DIY Bobby Pin EyeBalls

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This weekend Charlotte, P and I spent a lot of time getting our Halloween crafts ready. I know it’s not October yet, but as the holiday season is upon us, how could I resist! I have created a new Halloween Crafting category so you can easily find all the goodies from now through the season. … Read more

DIY Colored Soap Foam for Foam Party with Bubbles

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Today I wanted to bring you a really fun and easy parenting project that keeps kids busy for hours and can be used in a variety of ways: Rainbow Soap Foam. This project takes only 3 ingredients and you can customize to fit your particular needs. Whether you are picking rainbow colored foam or getting … Read more

Ghost Footprints : Halloween Fun

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If you have a toddler like I do, quiet footprints generally mean they are doing something wrong. But in this fun and easy craft, they are doing something right and getting messy WITH you! I am a firm believer in messy play when supervised and today P and I decided to take some time and … Read more

Graveyard cupcakes! Halloween inspiration

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Cupcake decorating, ooh fun! Now that Halloween is here there are an abundance of very fun “treat” ideas around and when I saw this Wilton Graveyard kit I totally had to get it! I made a: Graveyard of Parenting     I got this Graveyard set at Party City but I am sure they sell … Read more

How to make a Ribbon Tutu

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This how to make a ribbon tutu tutorial is perfect for Halloween or costuming crafts. This no sew ribbon tutu DIY is perfect to use up any extra crafting ribbons you may have laying around or to quickly customize a skirt. Its also fun for play dress up for little girls!  I have created a … Read more

Discover Phoenyx’s costume for Halloween!

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Last year I thought I had outdid myself with the cutest costume ever for Phoenyx.

flight suit costume for kids

This year when it came to planning, I had to pause. Reuse last years costume (which fits better this year) or something buy something complete new? In the end I went for a new costume as by this time next year I am sure he will be picking out his own stuff.

Introducing Phoenyx’s costume for 2013!

Bad boys, Bad boys, whatcha gonna do…………..

toddler police halloween costume

 

toddler police costume toddler police

Because its Halloween time, we have been spending a lot of time shopping for decor, holiday treats, and of course costumes lately. Phoenyx especially loves the Halloween store with the large scary decorations that jump out at you, although Charlotte’s not really much of a fan. We use going to the Halloween stores as a bonding experience for the whole family and generally take several trips during the month of October.

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Flight of the Navigator and Princess Bride

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Just wanted to share a few photos (that you may have already seen on my facebook!) from Halloween last night. We had a great time and our neighborhood was so considerate with all the kids. They handed out chips, pretzels, candy, sports balls for the boys, trinkets, tiaras, stickers, fruit chews, full sized candy bars…..it … Read more

How to make a Fairy Wand

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How to Make a Fairy Wand (DIY) Tutorial I have always wanted to Make a Fairy Wand (and you can now check out my how to make a tulle wand tutorial), but not the usual kind of puff ball fairy wand, something different, more creative. Today I decided to get my craft on and started … Read more