 Last year I made Grace an adorable (but cheap and easy!) popcorn Halloween costume.  I literally threw this together spur of the moment during nap time. Supplies cardboard sissors white paper red paper glue or tape red & black marker ribbon hot glue gun popcorn needle & thread Directions First of all, there are so…
Crayola’s sidewalk chalk is the latest obsession in our house.  Note: Crayola has not sponsored me to write this.  However, if Crayola reads this, falls in love with me, and sends me a box full of goodies…  Well…  I won’t exactly turn it down.  😉  I have included Target affiliate links.  If you…
I avoid using character themed bedding for my kids, but my sister-in-law always buys themed bedding.  This post is all about the nitty-gritty of our different decisions. I avoid character themed bedding to save money. Children will outgrow their preferences before they wear out the sheets.  Kids can flip-flop between their latest obsessions constantly.  By using a generic bedding set I don’t…
Have you heard of busy bags? Â They are a simple activity meant to entertain little ones and ideally it can be re-used again and again. My mom made several busy bags for Grace last spring and she needed some small containers for a few of them. Â In a moment of inspiration my mom decided to…
This post contains affiliate links. We are in the middle of our Christmas bedtime story tradition.  Reading a Christmas themed book every night before bed is a fun and easy way to get excited about the holiday. We don’t completely avoid Santa themed books in our house, but I try my best to be sure he isn’t…
This Saturday I found myself wondering, “How can I be the cool aunt?” Â My niece and nephew were spending the day with me and I was hoping to find something fun to do with them. What did I come up with? Armed with several boxes of crayons, some canvas boards, a hot glue gun, and…