“What are we going to do today, Mom?” It is an all-too familiar question in our house. With K in pre-K three days a week, that leaves four days a week for me to fill her time with things that are fun and educational. On days that I have planned ahead, I …
Spread a rainbow full of colorful cheer with this Rainbow-inspired birthday party. Hosted by a good friend for her daughter’s 5th birthday, every last detail came in a full array of colors. Perfect party ideas for the Rainbow Loom craze Rainbow Birthday Party Even the food was rainbow! Everything was …
It’s been a very craft Christmas break. Each morning I wake up to these words, “Let’s do a project today Mom.” So to oblige my crafty kid, and my own fondness for making something. We’ve been a bit crafty. I didn’t get around to everything I had planned, but here …
Each year a friend hosts a cookie exchange party of epic proportions. (One year she had us all bake 13 dozen cookies.) Her party is epic, and my status is legendary. The first year, I made Christmas Tree Sprits cookies. They were great, but so did someone else. Boo. Year two I …
When a box full of Christmas themed Duck Tape® arrived, I couldn’t wait to create something. I had more ideas than rolls of Duck Tape® — wreaths, ornaments, trees, decor… Seriously, you can make anything with Duck Tape®. But inspiration struck when I poured over my gift giving list. This is …
The holiday menu is more about tradition than anything else. Whether you enjoy a meal that is culturally traditional or just traditional to your family, chances are your Christmas menu looks pretty similar year after year. In our family, we enjoy a combination of classics like ham and stuffing, but we also have …