Valentine’s Day is not always just for us adults and parents. One of the most fun things we can do this, and every, Valentine’s Day is to do some crafts with our children…as well as for our loved ones. When it comes to Valentine’s Day, it is so true that it means so much more … Read more
Paper Fortune cookies are a ton of fun! They are easy, can be adjusted for any holiday or topic and are great to give! Plus, they are pretty much craft novice proof. I created a super simple Valentines Day Fortune Cookie printable, complete with 14 circles in varying “love” patterns with 6 fortunes and 6 … Read more
I started doing Valentines in early January and wanted to have 30 different Valentines Day Crafts or cooking articles done and this is number 21. I suppose when I accounted for “30 days of love” I forgot that no one wants to work weekends – including me. Unfortunately I won’t quite make all 30 this … Read more
Ah, Valentine’s Day. The most romantic day of the year. For parents, “the most romantic day of the year” means helping your child fill out Valentine’s Day cards for every single kid in their class. It isn’t the date night good old days, but I love doing it. A major part of who I am … Read more
I have been sitting on this idea for the past week because I was pretty sure it was so simple that no one would really care….but here it goes. Maybe someone out there, some foodie, someone doing a Valentines Day party…someone….may find it helpful. Simple Food (Cupcake!) Toppers The past two weeks Phoenyx and I … Read more
I was provided with a promotional item by Coupons.com There are many things in life that one can consider true love – children, spouses, pets, even food or hobbies. For me? All of the above. I love my kids more than I could eloquently describe, I adore my spouse and everything about him, I could … Read more
It’s amazing how quick kids can create crafts. Earlier this week I had all these crafting supplies dumped on my table and Charlotte walks over, grabs a few things and proceeds to put together this. I’m all like…touche. Maybe you should be running this blog. So yesterday my daughter and I got together after school … Read more
Earlier this week I saw this adorable pin for pillow boxes made of toilet paper rolls…and I was like um, yes! SO cute, so perfect and so….unrealistic for my house. Do you know how LONG it would take me to get enough toilet paper rolls to have more than like 2? Atleast a month. Instead … Read more
Glitter and Modge Podge: I see it in crafty craft sites everywhere. It seems like everyone has figured out how to make these two melt into some sort of amazing greatness. Me? I am just happy to find a reason to USE the gallons of glitter that are sticking all over this house. Originally I … Read more
Looking for an easy craft to do with all that extra construction paper lying around? I have you covered. The biggest surprise here was that I figured this out right out the gate…which means you can too. Valentines Day “Cupids Arrow” Pencil Toppers First, let me explain that Charlotte is on the school archery … Read more
This year to add to my (hopefully) 30 days of Valentines Day crafts I have been trying to come up with easy ideas that you can do at home are very cost effective. I, of all people, know that one craft can eat up $100 and leave you asking yourself why you didn’t just buy … Read more
Every year, I try to make a new Valentine’s Day Craft or two that will stand the test of time, decorating styles, as well as my patience and space for storing it. I’ve been lacking in the wreath department for our February holiday. While wandering through the store aisles of everything Christmas back in early … Read more
Every time I get a craft project in my head and head to the craft store I know that it’s going to cost me like $90. On one project. That is why lately I am hitting you with the SIMPLE stuff. The stuff that only requires mere scraps of paper (or printer paper- you have … Read more
When it comes to Valentines Day cards there really are some great options out there. From this “I Like you Berry much” creative idea to this Homemade Valentines Crayon Art, if you are willing to invest the time, you can send a super special extra treat your kids can be proud of. But in our … Read more
Now that Christmas is over we can start focusing on the next fun holiday…Charlotte’s birthday. Ok, maybe not. I mean Valentines day! You know, the Hallmark holiday that convinces the men in our lives to purchase us chocolate and flowers? Valentines Day is also a fun time to do kids crafting and brings back nostalgia … Read more