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Snack Pack Pudding Sundaes

Filed Under: Dessert Recipes, Free Printables, Holidays, Kids Crafts, Kids in the Kitchen, Parties, Recipes, Valentine's Day Tagged With: , , , ,

Looking for a sweet treat to make for Valentine's Day? This would be such a fun activity for kids to make and just think of all the fun ways to customize them! My kids love snacks that they can make on their own. Today I'm sharing how we made our quick and easy Snack Pack Pudding Cups! We love chocolate pudding and thought it would be a fun (and non traditional) base for our sundaes. I like the crunch that the chocolate chips and sprinkles add to the pudding. Sprinkles, chocolate chips, ... Read More about Snack Pack Pudding Sundaes

Printable Animal Emotions Game for Kids

Filed Under: Free Printables, Kids Crafts

Have you ever wondered what a sneaky bunny looks like? How about a crazy elephant? Maybe a curious koala? This animal emotions game for kids is hilarious and a great way to get kids up and moving during these winter months! We had so much fun playing this animal emotions game. Will it cure boredom completely for kids? No, not completely, but it will help them learn to use their imagination for some creative unplugged playtime which is what every child needs more of. This game is also a great ... Read More about Printable Animal Emotions Game for Kids

Great Places to Eat In Sacramento

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Ready to go on a restaurant tour of the US? I am! Today I am sharing some great places to eat in Sacramento, California. Be sure to stop by next week for the complete Valentine's Day Restaurants tour from bloggers all over the country! We live in a small town in between Sacramento and Yuba City. The only store here in town is Walgreens so when we go out to eat we have to drive a little ways! But it is always worth it. Living in a metropolitan area like Sacramento means that there are countless ... Read More about Great Places to Eat In Sacramento

Zesty Goldfish Crackers Mix

Filed Under: Appetizer Recipes, Kids in the Kitchen, Recipes, Sides & Salad Recipes

        #GoldfishMix #CollectiveBias I can remember being in the first grade and getting a small handful of Goldfish crackers for good behavior. My teacher kept a giant box behind her desk and they were the best treat ever! It was always a happy day when I earned a handful of crackers. It's funny what memories we hold on to, even after 25 years. Goldfish crackers are a classic treat and one that my children enjoy as well. Our favorites are the cheddar and pretzel Goldfish crackers. For ... Read More about Zesty Goldfish Crackers Mix

Game Day Round Up From Evite.com

Filed Under: Appetizer Recipes, Parties

Looking for fun and easy ways to decorate for the big game? How about crowd pleasing appetizers and desserts? Today I'm sharing a quick round up from Coca-Cola and Evite!  Create a fun concession stand (above) with simple brown bags filled with salty snacks! You can find this (including a free printable banner!) and more party decor ideas here!  How fun is this football cake? Chocolate, pecans, marshmallows, yum! You can find the details here! Looking for a crowd pleasing appetizer? How ... Read More about Game Day Round Up From Evite.com

Make a Quilted Sweetheart Pillow Using Heart Quilt Squares

Filed Under: Sewing, slider, Valentine's Day Tagged With:

How to make quick and easy heart quilt squares! Stitch 4 together to make darling Valentine's day throw pillows! These heart quilt blocks were so much fun to make! When I caught a glimpse of these quilt blocks from Cluck Cluck Sew I knew that I needed to make some, but I didn't want to commit to another quilt right now so I made pillows for the girls. Sweetheart pillows for my little sweethearts. Each block came together in about 5 minutes. So quick and easy! I created 8 (7") blocks, ... Read More about Make a Quilted Sweetheart Pillow Using Heart Quilt Squares

DIY Earring Storage Box

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Would you believe it if I told you this DIY earring storage box was made from pencils and felt? Crazy I know but read on to see how! This post contains affiliate links. My girls took the plunge and got their ears pierced in December. Together! It was something that we had talked about for quite a while. Santa brought them each a few pairs of earrings and we decided that we needed to make an earring box to store them in. I wanted an earring storage box that would be easy for them to keep ... Read More about DIY Earring Storage Box

Homemade Raspberry Soap in 3 Simple Steps

Filed Under: Craft Tutorials, Gift Ideas, Kids Crafts, Teacher Gifts Tagged With: ,

Homemade raspberry soap in 3 steps using the melt and pour method! This raspberry soap is perfect for gift giving or displaying in a guest bath! Today I am sharing another simple soap combination for making homemade raspberry soap. 3 simple steps and you have a wonderfully scented homemade gift. I made these bars for the kids to give to their teachers for Valentine's day last year. I will be using the same method I've shared with you in the past. The melt & pour method. It is so fun to ... Read More about Homemade Raspberry Soap in 3 Simple Steps

Peppermint Hot Chocolate Recipe: Rich and Creamy!

Filed Under: Dessert Recipes, Recipes

This rich and creamy peppermint hot chocolate recipe is made with Ghirardelli chocolates and topped with whipping cream. This post is sponsored by Collective Bias and its advertiser, Reddi-Whip. All opinions are my own. My kids are Californians through and through. When it drops to 50 degrees they think that the only way they can warm up is with hot chocolate. This, to me, is hilarious because we used to live in Alaska and anything above 32 degrees felt like park weather! But I like hot ... Read More about Peppermint Hot Chocolate Recipe: Rich and Creamy!