From Little People to Thomas the Train and Barbie to Melissa and Doug, here are over a dozen fun and interactive advent calendars for kids this holiday season!Don't have time to make your own advent calendar? No worries! Here are some of our favorites from around the web, but don't shoot the messenger...Christmas is just around the corner. Since advent calendars seem to fall under the "supply & demand" category I thought I'd share these deals before they sell out! Last year we decided to get ... Read More about 12+ Interactive Advent Calendars for Kids!
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Family Activities in Portland Oregon: Easy Weekend Outings
There are so many family activities in Portland Oregon, here are our top favorites! Hikes, candy shops, donut shops, water falls and more! Last year I read something that both inspired and depressed me at the same time. "Between the day your child is born, and the time he or she turns 18, you get 940 Saturdays — and 260 of them are gone by his/her fifth birthday." 940 weekends sounds like a lot! But then think about how many blew past without even remembering what you did. Having a ... Read More about Family Activities in Portland Oregon: Easy Weekend Outings
DIY Crib Sheet Tutorial
Here is a quick and easy DIY crib sheet that only takes 30 minutes to make. Make a few to keep on hand for baby gifts! This post contains affiliate links. Crib sheets are a wonderful way to add color and style to a nursery. They are also super simple to make! To make this DIY crib sheet you only need 2 1/2 yards of fabric, so find some on sale and make a few for the nursery or as baby shower gifts! For 60 more sewing projects, check out my sewing book for kids! DIY Crib Sheet ... Read More about DIY Crib Sheet Tutorial
How Do You Celebrate A Dog’s Birthday?
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser, Mars, Incorporated. All opinions are mine alone. #PedigreeGives #YouBuyWeGive #CollectiveBias How do you celebrate a dog's birthday? A companion who would do anything for you, who longs to be in your company at all times, and who has brought so much joy into your home? Hopefully it's a day like any other day; full of belly scratches, attention, healthy food, and lots and lots of love. But if you are like us, you ... Read More about How Do You Celebrate A Dog’s Birthday?
60+ Apple Themed Recipes & Crafts
Apple season is here! We are already planning our trip to Apple Hill, a group of orchards near the Sacramento area that sell apples, baked goods, cider, and have options for U-pick apples. We live in an area that doesn't get fall colors. It is either green or looks dead, but Apple Hill gets those beautiful, rich colors. It's one of my favorite parts of fall. My mind is reeling, thinking of all the wonderful things to do with the apples that we are going to get, so I've partnered with some other ... Read More about 60+ Apple Themed Recipes & Crafts
Halloween Glitter Slime Recipe
Homemade putty is such a fun kids activity! We've been making it for years, but decided to give it a fun Halloween twist this year. This Halloween glitter slime is made from 3 ingredients and takes just minutes to make! Ingredients: 1 c. glue (glitter or white, a 6-8oz. bottle) 1 c. water 1 tsp. borax 1 c. warm water Mix glue and cold water together in a bowl. Mix borax and warm together. Add to glue/water mixture. Stir for a minute. Watch how quickly it comes ... Read More about Halloween Glitter Slime Recipe
Gift Ideas Kids Can Make Using the Pottery Cool Kit
A new spin on creativity! Here are 6 darling pottery gift ideas kids can make and everything is included in the kit! The perfect way for kids to make thoughtful gifts this holiday season. I know that teachers receive a lot of knick knacks, like probably too many, but when your little one gets a pottery kit for her birthday, and the first thing she wants to do is make a puppy picture holder for her teacher...you don't discourage her. When she opened this gift she said, "Oh! It's another ... Read More about Gift Ideas Kids Can Make Using the Pottery Cool Kit
Little Baker’s Kids Apron Sewing Tutorial
This little apron is perfect for a budding chef. Use our kids apron sewing tutorial to make a fabric apron with a scalloped edge sized 2T-10 years! This post contains an affiliate link.Ruby is my little kitchen helper. When she sees me getting bowls and ingredients out, she's right there with here apron asking to help. And for only being four years old, her egg cracking skills are top notch. Her tiny puppy apron that she's had since she was two was too small so we made her a new one. Perfect ... Read More about Little Baker’s Kids Apron Sewing Tutorial
Baked Apple Chips
A delicious and healthy treat! Baked apple chips are easy to make and perfect for an after school snack. When your aunt calls you and asks if you'd like to split a 100 lb. box of Pink Lady apples, you say, "YES!" I received 50 lbs. then split that with my friend, so in the end I had 25 lbs. of gorgeous Pink Lady apples for our family to enjoy. Besides the typical pies and applesauce that I always make when I have an abundance of apples, I decided to make baked apple chips. I realized that it ... Read More about Baked Apple Chips
