Somewhere around Christmas time I saw these adorable gifts being handed out using EOS lip care as a Rudolph nose. Adorable. Just freaking adorable. And it got me thinking…what could I create for Valentines! Now we do not lack EOS containers around here. I was first introduced to them years and years ago when I … Read more
The other day Phoenyx came home from church with this adorable Handprint Lion Mane. Its been on my counter for a week now because it was so cute I could not file it in the trash (oh, come on, you know we have to throw the art away at some point). I wanted to recreate … Read more
For the past week I have been really focused on creating a printable…any printable really. I have researched, looked for templates, software, you name it. Turns out pretty much all you can do is hand create one, so that is what I did. I am very excited to offer you my VERY FIRST Free Envelope … Read more
This week I have been racking my brain for cute pencil topper ideas. I sorta love the idea of passing out valentines pencils instead of just cards and letting my daughter make something makes her happy, so its win/win. Originally I really wanted these Pinwheels to actually turn when you blew on them but that … Read more
The past few years projects that include broken crayon pieces have been winding up everywhere- and why not? If you have kids that are hard on your crayons as much as mine are, you can go through a box of these every few weeks. Our arts and crafts projects are already on the high end … Read more
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