more secrets to an awesome fairy party: flower napkin rings I promise that I’m not turning into a fairy party junkie–this is my last fairy princess spa party-related post, and it’s a …Read moremore secrets to an awesome fairy party: flower napkin rings
how to make a doll cake (& other sweet fairy party treats!) Cora’s Fairy Princess Spa Birthday Party was such a blast to plan and host–not necessarily because of the …Read morehow to make a doll cake (& other sweet fairy party treats!)
secrets to a fabulous, at-home fairy princess spa party Cora has spent literally the last six months talking about her March birthday party. She talked about the party every day. …Read moresecrets to a fabulous, at-home fairy princess spa party
how to make beautiful, no-sew fairy skirts Cora just turned five, and what better way to ring in this big and exciting year than with a Fairy Princess Spa Party? For months, my tiny one has …Read morehow to make beautiful, no-sew fairy skirts
st. patty’s day sweet rainbow kabobs It’s no secret that there are more than a few sweet-toothed people living under this roof, so this year we’ll be ringing in St. …Read morest. patty’s day sweet rainbow kabobs
beautiful butterfly tote bag We’ve had two dancers in our family this year–Cora, who has been rockin her Hip, Tap, Toe class each week, and Maddy, who started out as a …Read morebeautiful butterfly tote bag
favorite things book: an easy, little book of all things happy It has been tough go for us over here for the last few weeks. Maddy, Owen, Cora, Brady–everyone–has unfortunately felt the …Read morefavorite things book: an easy, little book of all things happy
sweet kids’ valentines: mini stained glass hearts I have always loved making Valentines with Maddy, Owen, and Cora. I love the discussion and decision-making beforehand, I love the mess, I love the …Read moresweet kids’ valentines: mini stained glass hearts
what to do with holiday cards (hint: don’t throw them away!) We’re huge fans of holiday cards around here. Actually, we’re huge fans of all types of cards. We love to use them for cutting …Read morewhat to do with holiday cards (hint: don’t throw them away!)
homemade scratch-off tickets (fun stocking stuffers!) It’s been a busy few days–weeks!–with our December birthday and work and school and holiday …Read morehomemade scratch-off tickets (fun stocking stuffers!)
halloween class party ideas: help for classroom parents It’s almost Halloween time, which means that all around the world, Classroom Parents will soon be a-scramblin’ for Halloween party …Read morehalloween class party ideas: help for classroom parents
simple, pretty, totally easy, blinged-out ballet bag My tiny Cora is all about fancy. She loves sparkles, glitter, ribbons, nail polish, and jewels. So when it came time for her to gather her …Read moresimple, pretty, totally easy, blinged-out ballet bag
hello, kindergarten: blingin’ the backpack, boy-style I’ve been waiting for two years now to bling Owen’s backpack like we did when Maddy started Kindergarten, but I knew I couldn’t make …Read morehello, kindergarten: blingin’ the backpack, boy-style
garden stepping stones and decorations Maddy, Cora, and I have always wanted to beautify our garden and flower beds with the pretty statues and mosaics we see at our local garden …Read moregarden stepping stones and decorations
outside fun: park explorer playkits Today you can find me on PBS Parents sharing an absolutely awesome, incredibly fun outdoor activity: Park Explorer Playkits. Park Explorer Playkits …Read moreoutside fun: park explorer playkits
how to teach kids where in the world they live For a long time now, I’ve realized that Maddy, Owen, and Cora have no idea where they live. Sure, they get that they live in Maryland and their …Read morehow to teach kids where in the world they live
quick trick: how to use recyclables with kids–get fun, crafty, creative With summer right around the corner and kids home a lot more than usual, many of us need to keep a few tricks in our back pocket for rainy days or …Read morequick trick: how to use recyclables with kids–get fun, crafty, creative
how to teach kids to tie their shoes This Quick Trick is admittedly a work in progress. While Owen hasn’t quite mastered tying his shoes yet, he’s getting there. Slowly. He …Read morehow to teach kids to tie their shoes
bumblebee birthday ideas: bumblebee wands, pens, games We’ve been very busy over here lately, as this week I helped organize and run our elementary school’s Kindergarten …Read morebumblebee birthday ideas: bumblebee wands, pens, games
how we make st. patrick’s day fun, festive, and family-friendly March is slipping away! St. Patrick’s Day is here!! I can’t believe it! Want some super-easy ways to make this lucky holiday even …Read morehow we make st. patrick’s day fun, festive, and family-friendly