You've probably heard about families and church congregations packing shoe boxes for Christmas. Have you ever wondered what that meant? Ever wondered what goes inside an Operation Christmas Child shoebox? Eight years ago my husband came home from work and was really excited about a program that his co-worker had shared with him. Operation Christmas Child. He said that families pack shoe boxes to send to children all over the world with not only basic necessities, but fun items too. We decided ... Read More about The Anatomy of an Operation Christmas Child Shoebox
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2 Ingredient Fruit Punch Lip Gloss
Homemade lip gloss with only 2 ingredients! This fruit punch lip gloss smells delicious and is such an easy project to make with kids. You can make any flavor you'd like by switching up the flavor of drink packets. ,Ruby recently had a birthday! Space is limited in her bedroom, but she has been wanting a little vanity of her own. What girlie girl wouldn't want a special place to primp every morning? This one was a perfect fit! I may have even blindfolded her the day it arrived and had her ... Read More about 2 Ingredient Fruit Punch Lip Gloss
A Year of Printable Lunch Box Notes & Jokes
Printable lunch box notes for every season! Print and keep in a drawer to easily tuck inside lunches this school year. Thank you, Snyder's-Lance Snack Packs for sponsoring this post. I've been leaving notes in my kids' lunches before printables even existed, haha! Just a quick post-it note or something that I doodled on an index card. My mom did it when I was little and I loved it. I remember Kaylee (who is now in the 4th grade) coming home after her first day of kindergarten holding the ... Read More about A Year of Printable Lunch Box Notes & Jokes
Peel & Stick Pumpkin Accessory Kits
Don't wait until the week of Halloween to decorate your pumpkins! This peel and stick pumpkin decorating kit is so fun and peels right off when you are ready to carve! Great for parties and playdates too! Oriental Trading sent me my supplies in exchange for sharing a fun holiday craft with you. You can't help buy want to buy a cartload of pumpkins as soon as October 1st arrives. They are so bright and colorful and really make it feel like fall! I'm happy to just leave them on the porch, ... Read More about Peel & Stick Pumpkin Accessory Kits
Bathroom Wall Art Printables
Free printables for the bathroom. 2 to choose from and ready to download and frame, to add a bit of character to any bathroom! Our half bath is built under the stairs so it has a sloped ceiling and is very small. I decided to add a bit of character to the walls with a couple of frames that I already had, and two printables that I made. I've seen these sayings before, but I wanted to customize the font so I created my own on PicMonkey. It was so easy! In less than 15 minutes this ... Read More about Bathroom Wall Art Printables
Slow Cooker Sausage Turkey Chili Recipe
This delicious sausage and turkey chili recipe comes together quickly and simmers in the slow cooker until dinnertime! Tons of flavor without a lot of heat so it's kid-friendly too! You might also like our lasagna soup or EASY taco soup recipe! It is fall and fall means soup season. And chili, and stew, and anything warm and filling. Especially when it is made in the crockpot and fills your home with wonderful smells all day long! I pulled out my favorite turkey chili recipe right after ... Read More about Slow Cooker Sausage Turkey Chili Recipe
Emergency Diaper Changing Kit: Every Mom Needs One
Every mom needs an emergency diaper changing kit to keep in the car. A friend gave one to me, and now I'm giving one to you. You'll thank me someday! This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #MoreHuggiesMoreSavings #CollectiveBias One thing that having 5 kids does is make you a bit cocky when it comes to taking care of a baby. Having a 5 year age gap between the baby and the previous sibling does something to you too. It makes ... Read More about Emergency Diaper Changing Kit: Every Mom Needs One
Baby Bedtime Bath Kit
A soothing baby bedtime bath kit with everything needed to wind down at the end of the day. A cozy towel, pajamas, a bedtime story, favorite toy, and a variety of soothing baby bath products all tucked inside a nursery basket for easy gift giving and future storage. This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #GiftingForBaby #CollectiveBias Everyone knows that the most delicious thing on the face of the earth is a cozy ... Read More about Baby Bedtime Bath Kit
How to Make a Bib and Placemat for a Toddler in 30 Minutes
Make a bib out of a washcloth and a placemat in 30 minutes to catch spills from the messy little ones in your home! Two easy sewing projects for beginners! This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. This post contains an affiliate link. Today we're talking about the two members of our family who provide us with the BEST entertainment. They are always making us laugh. One chases flies, drools for food, and loves a good belly rub. The other babbles, is ... Read More about How to Make a Bib and Placemat for a Toddler in 30 Minutes
