It’s almost Valentine’s Day and my 4-year-old son is SO excited to hand out valentines at school for the first time. He is currently in to super heroes, dinosaurs and race cars and I wanted to be sure to incorporate those interests into his valentines. I found this super cheap box of tiny race cars… Continue reading Race Car Valentine
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DIY Pink Christmas Advent Calendar
One of my favorite holiday activities is the Advent calendar. I love them so much that we actually have several in my house and I'm fairly certain they drive my husband nuts. For the past couple of years I have made and Advent calendar for my kids. I always try to make something cute but… Continue reading DIY Pink Christmas Advent Calendar
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Advent Calendar Ideas
Every darn year I wrack my brain for Advent calendar stuffer ideas. And each year I end up without just about the same thing as the year before. So this year I decided to work smarter and not harder and actually WRITE THEM DOWN. The resulting product is the list you see below. I hope… Continue reading Advent Calendar Ideas
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Drink Dispenser Teacher Appreciation Gift
Teachers are some of the most important and influential people that will ever walk into our childrens’ lives. They serve as educator, counselor, caregiver, confident, friend, role model, discipliner, sounding board, advocate, so very much more. And for all of that, I can’t for the life of me understand why they are so underpaid, under… Continue reading Drink Dispenser Teacher Appreciation Gift
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Gingerbread House Advent Calendar DIY
This mom is obsessed with Advent calendars or really any sort of Christmas countdown. Every year my kids mark the days until Christmas by adding fluff to Santa's beard, moving a magnet on a metal countdown calendar, unwrapping one book each day (thanks, grandma) or by opening an Advent calendar. In the past I have… Continue reading Gingerbread House Advent Calendar DIY
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What Moms Really Want for Mother’s Day
Oh, Mother’s Day. A day to celebrate moms, moms-to-be, mother figures, etc. A special day all about us. So why does it always seem like I never get to relax that one day a year?! I’m always rushing from house to house to celebrate, organizing gifts and cards and flowers for the moms in our… Continue reading What Moms Really Want for Mother’s Day
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Easter Basket Ideas (2-year-old boy)
I have just as much fun putting together Hank’s Easter basket as I do for the twins. The majority of the items in them are the same, or very similar, and I have a blast trying to coordinate them. Here is a quick look at what my little boy is getting in his basket this… Continue reading Easter Basket Ideas (2-year-old boy)
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Easter Basket Ideas (4-year-old girl)
I love any excuse to put together a gift basket, so obviously I love Easter! Each year I have so much fun shopping for cute gifts from the Easter Bunny. There are a couple of items I include each year, and the rest are pretty much random finds. Below is a list of what my… Continue reading Easter Basket Ideas (4-year-old girl)
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Toddler Boy Valentine Basket
Boys get pink and heart-filled Valentine baskets at our house, too! Hank’s was slightly different than my daughters’ basket. Check out what’s inside below (two-year-old boy). The Basket I purchased these pink baskets at Target. I made a cardboard yarn heart and letters and added a couple of yarn pompom a to personalize them. I… Continue reading Toddler Boy Valentine Basket
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Toddler Girl Valentine Basket
This is my first year doing Valentine baskets for my kids and it certainly will not be my last! I had so much fun crafting, making treats and gathering fun little surprises. Here is a closer look at Lennon and Rowe’s (4 years old) baskets. The Basket I purchased these pink baskets at Target. I… Continue reading Toddler Girl Valentine Basket
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