Happy Palm Sunday! So you want an easy way to make a Palm Sunday cross out of your Palms you received at Mass today? Check out this quick and easy tutorial that my son put together that shows you just how to do that. I hope you've enjoyed this fun how-to. How are you preparing for the upcoming Easter holiday? Read more →
craft + diy
5 Frugal Father's Day DIY Gifts
So, if you're like me, you're probably anxiously scrambling for a fun and frugal gift idea (or ideas) that your kids can give dad this Father's Day weekend. My hubs is SO hard to buy for. Not because he is hard to please, necessarily, but because he's just a low-key kinda guy. So, in addition to taking him out to... Read more →
Free Printable Back to School Coupon Book for Kids
If I had to pick, summer would last FOREVER! But, since I have no choice in the matter, I try and play along while having as much fun as possible during the back to school season. My favorite thing about back to school time is hands-down, the fun back to school traditions and memories that I make with my kids.... Read more →
LEGO Movie Valentine’s Day Printable Cards
How many of you were as excited as we were to see the Emmet in the new LEGO movie this past weekend? We had grand plans to see it all as a family but had a sick kiddo so only my hubs and two of my boys were able to go. I'm excited to take my other two as soon... Read more →
Magnetic Clothespin Ornament Christmas Card Display Craft
My kids crafted beautiful magnetic clothespin ornaments to display our Christmas cards. It was fun, easy, and turned out beautiful! Read more →
New! Disney's FROZEN Free Printable Activity and Coloring Sheets
This year, my kids are SUPER excited about the new Disney Frozen movie which is out November 27th -- just in time for turkey day. And to keep your little ones busy {and full of anticipation!} until the movie's debut, I'm excited to share these fun Disney Frozen printable activity and coloring sheets. Read more →
Thirst-Quenching Teacher Appreciation Gift
It's Teacher Appreciation Week! One of the things I love about my kids' school is that the PTO puts together a list every year of each teacher's "favorites" list. Teachers are asked to indicate what their favorites are in several categories: soft drink, flowers, candy, team to root for, restaurant, etc. So, this week the kids and I have been... Read more →
12 fun ways to celebrate 12-12-12 with your kids!
It's something that will happen this Wednesday and then won't again in our lifetime. 12-12-12 {a.k.a., Day of the Dozen}, or December 12, 2012 will be here this week and because I'm a mom who thinks any occasion is a great occasion to have treats and celebrate with the kids, this date will be no different. I am sure there... Read more →
Halloween Wreath with Orange LED Pumpkin Lights
This DIY Halloween Wreath with Orange LED Pumpkin Lights is a fun, inexpensive, and easy way to decorate for the Halloween season. Read more →
{DIY} Make a pen loop for your paper planner
I am SO totally one of those old-school peeps who still uses a paper planner/calendar to keep my family's busy schedule on pace and running smoothly. I know, I know, I'm a dinosaur! As much as I love my tech and what a fan of it I am, I just cannot relinquish control of my appointments and schedules over to... Read more →
