Our brown paper packages advent is simple, inexpensive, and so fun! Wrap small gifts in brown paper and hang with string. You probably already have these supplies in your home! This post contains affiliate links.I had a lot of fun creating this fun advent/countdown for my kids! I wanted something simple, cute, and made using items that I already had. This brown paper packages advent fit the bill and the kids loved it! Inside each brown paper package is a piece of candy or nuts, and a small card ... Read More about Brown Paper Packages Advent Calendar Idea
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Santa Christmas Countdown: Trim Santa’s Beard Each Day!
This darling Santa Christmas Countdown is the perfect activity for kids! Trim Santa's beard a little bit every day until Christmas Day! Simple truly is best. If you like the simplicity of this Santa Christmas countdown you will love our paper plate snowman Christmas countdown or footprint reindeer craft, too! Today I am sharing a fun advent that my children made last week! It was so fun to make and SIMPLE! Christmas countdown and advents can get complicated and ... Read More about Santa Christmas Countdown: Trim Santa’s Beard Each Day!
Soft Soled Baby Shoes Pattern
This darling baby shoes pattern takes just minutes to master. With step by step photos and a printable pdf pattern you'll find yourself making a pair to match every outfit! So soft and sweet and the perfect baby shower gift. I've made dozens and dozens of pairs using this baby shoes pattern both for my own babies and for gifts. A friend of mine just had a baby so it seemed like the perfect time to update this post with some new photos! My babies are all out of the soft soled baby ... Read More about Soft Soled Baby Shoes Pattern
Thrifted Hair Bow Holder
I don't usually have the best of luck at thrift shops. I am always envious of posts on other blogs about all of the fun finds that they picked up! But I have one that I scored over the weekend that I am pretty excited about so I thought I'd share. Here is my $3 Hair Bow Holder! As you can see below, the previous one I made clearly wasn't working anymore. I made it when Kaylee was just starting to wear little bows and it was great, but now with two little gals, we need more space. I saw this ... Read More about Thrifted Hair Bow Holder
Thanksgiving Turkey Cheese Ball: A Crowd Pleasing Appetizer
A darling thanksgiving turkey cheese ball that is sure to be a crowd pleaser this year! Serve with crackers and pretzels!Here is a fun appetizer that I've made a few times and it has always been a hit, especially with the younger crowd! I used felt to create a turkey head. I used 2 pieces, sewed all the way around with a small hole in the bottom, then slid a skewer in the bottom to attach the turkey to the ball. You could make a head out of cardstock as ... Read More about Thanksgiving Turkey Cheese Ball: A Crowd Pleasing Appetizer
Glow Stick Lanterns
Ever wonder what would happen if your poured glow stick into a jar of water? Wonder no more! It GLOWS! These glow stick lanterns are fun to make and will last at least a day! DO NOT let children use the lanterns unsupervised. Do NOT let children open glow sticks. DIY Glow Stick LanternsMy kids were excited to have these in their rooms the other night when they went to bed. Simply fill a small jar with water and then cut open a full size glow stick and pour it in! Don't waste ... Read More about Glow Stick Lanterns
General Conference Activity Kits for Kids
These General Conference activity kits are perfect for keeping children entertained! Filled with activity and snacks that can be rotated between each session.In April I posted my ideas for our General Conference activity kits that I put together for the kids. I am happy to report that they were a SUCCESS! We used them at home as well as the church since we alternate locations to watch the conference sessions.The little totes were purchased at Hobby Lobby for around $1.99 each. I filled them with ... Read More about General Conference Activity Kits for Kids
Tinkerbell Tea Party
We recently celebrated Kaylee's birthday by having a Tinkerbell Tea Party/Luncheon with 7 of her closest little girlfriends. It was SO MUCH FUN! I think every little girl has to have a doll cake at least once and this was her year. It was my first time making one and I think it turned out pretty good. I used the same ruffle technique that I did on this cake to frost it quickly. I also added edible shimmery powder to the entire thing which made her sparkle. I couldn't believe how hard it was ... Read More about Tinkerbell Tea Party
Halloween Canvas Subway Art
I finally jumped on the trendy subway art bandwagon and had fun creating this canvas for our Halloween decor this year! It will look great in our entryway once I finish up a few other projects that I have been working on! ---First I painted a blank canvas with acrylic paint and let it dry. ---Then, using the Lyrical Letters & Paper Doll cricut cartridges, I created stencils with contact paper and applied them to the canvas. ---Then the fun began! I picked out some coordinating ... Read More about Halloween Canvas Subway Art
