Make going to bed fun for your kids with a free Christmas door hanger. With two designs on the coloring page, your kids can each create their own unique style. As we placed the Christmas gifts under the tree, the husband and I exchange knowing glances and soft whispers. We don’t dare make […]
DIY Gift Card Holder (Plus gifts teachers actually want)
Perfect for teachers, coworkers, family members, and neighbors, a DIY gift card holder you color in is a gift they love that is also from the heart. Let’s talk teachers gifts. They’re a struggle, right? We all want to show teachers how much we appreciate them. Because, it takes a special kind of person […]
Free Printable Christmas Bingo Cards for Kids
Get ready for holiday parties and make a set of these free printable Christmas bingo cards. Kids of all ages will enjoy the fun game and colorful pictures. “Guess what, Mommy? I’m in charge of games for the Christmas party!” My nine-year-old daughter brimmed with excitement as she greeted me with this news […]
The Cutest Reindeer Food Printable with Poem
Follow this basic recipe for reindeer food and top it off with an adorable reindeer food printable and poem. It makes great party favors or preschool gifts! Sometimes it seems like Santa gets all the love. But around here, we love to take care of his reindeer as well. I mean, they work […]
Christmas Scavenger Hunt | Free Printable for Kids
Print out your copy of this Christmas scavenger hunt today and you’re minutes away from a fun family or classroom activity. What is the easiest party activity to do with kids during the holiday season? It’s definitely not minute-to-win-it games. While I admit those are a lot of fun, it takes some planning, […]
Reindeer Candy Cane Craft for Kids | Easy Preschool Gifts
This is the easiest (and cutest) reindeer candy cane craft for Christmas. Make a bunch with your kids to give out to classmates as gifts everyone will love. Oh, the things you do for your first children! When my oldest was just a toddler, she went to a fantastic daycare. We knew all […]
Advent Activity Printables | Making Elf on the Shelf Ridiculously Easy
Make these 40 free Advent activity printables cards for a season of fun family traditions. Combined with Elf on the Shelf you’ll master two traditions once! The struggle is real my friends. Every year I start Advent with the best intentions. I tell myself that we’ll keep up with the Advent calendar every […]
9 Unique Gifts for Men Who Have Everything
Yes, you can find unique gifts for men who have everything! Here’s a simple way to find thoughtful gifts for anyone, and 9 gift ideas to get you started. When you go looking to buy unique gifts for men who have everything, most websites immediately start putting them into categories Is he a tech […]
11 Stinkin’ Adorable Gender Reveal Food Ideas
From sweet to savory and everything in between, you don’t want to miss these 11 tantalizing gender reveal food ideas to serve at your party. Finding out the sex of your baby is one of the most exciting moments of pregnancy. The gender reveal trend was just starting to hit the scenes when I was […]
Breakfast Tailgate Foods | Tips & Recipes for Game Day Morning
Early games call for the best breakfast tailgate foods. Here are easy, make-ahead recipes, tips, and a downloadable checklist for a fun game day experience. What do you do when a neighbor offers to sell you lower-level tickets to a Redskins game at a discount? If you’re our family…you move heaven and earth […]
Halloween Songs for Kids | Here’s Your Halloween Playlist
Finally a list of Halloween songs for kids of all ages! From preschoolers to tweens, these are the perfect songs to fill out our Halloween party playlist. Over the years, I’ve found that there are three types of families at Halloween: The families who put up a few decorations to make it a little […]
12 Cute and Creative Gender Reveal Cake Ideas
These gender reveal cake ideas are so much fun! Keep reading to find easy desserts you can make as well as inspiring, over-the-top drool-worthy desserts. I hate to admit it…but I’m kinda jealous of you moms to be these days! When I was pregnant with my first child, the thought of hosting a gender […]
RSVP Reminder | Three Ways to Stay Better Organized
When life gets chaotic, it’s easy to forget to RSVP to kids birthday parties. Try these three tips to keep you organized so you don’t need an RSVP reminder! It happened far more often than I’d like to admit. Despite my best intentions, the deadlines would come and go without proper action on […]
How to Host a Last-minute S’mores Party
Need a last-minute party idea that is easy to pull together? Try hosting a s’mores party! This awesome theme is all about the ingredients, which makes decorating so much easier! Nearly three years ago, I spent 10 days killing myself to create a party for my oldest daughter. Our house was transformed. It […]
Hostess Tips | When Your Guest Has Severe Food Allergies
Food allergies are becoming more common with kids these days. Here are 7 tips for handling a birthday party or get together when your guest has severe food allergies. Sometimes it’s hard to remember how lucky we are. I don’t have to worry that a friend at school will share a treat from […]
9 Fantastic First Day of School Printables
These 9 first day of school printables are the perfect way to capture the excitement of the new school year. Don’t forget to watch the tips at the end for updating printables year after year! You’ve made sure that the backpacks are still in good condition, the school supply list is checked off. Lunches […]
How to Make the Most Adorable Kids Chef Hat | Easy Crafts
Find out how to make a personalized kids chef hat with a store-bought hat and fabric scraps. It’s super easy and only takes a few minutes! You want your party to be unique and coordinated, but you don’t feel like spending hours upon hours creating custom items from scratch. Same here. One of […]
Party Activities for Kids | 5 to 8 Year Olds
Once you’re beyond the toddler years, it can be difficult figuring out party activities for kids that are still too young for complete independence. Read on to find out 20 activities they’ll love and a simple system to make it easy for you, too! Congratulations! Your child is finally past the toddler parties […]
Easy Patriotic Snack Mix
Easy patriotic snack mix is filled with fun and flavor! Everyone in the family will enjoy this combination of dried blueberries, chocolate drizzled pretzels, and patriotic candies. It’s so much fun having kids, especially during holidays. Before we got married, the husband and I would enjoy watching July 4th fireworks from my studio apartment […]
This is the Most Adorable Baking Birthday Party for Kids
Come in and take a look at the cutest baking birthday party for kids of all ages! It’s filled with ideas that you can recreate, including games and decorations! I’ve taken everything from six weeks to six months to plan a party, but the most labor-intensive party I ever hosted was my oldest’s […]
How to Love Your Home Just the Way It Is
Yes, we all love magazine-worthy home decor. But it’s important to learn to love your home just the way it is. Read on for 7 tips that will help you fall in love with your home again. “I want this room!” “That kitchen is gorgeous.” “Can you imagine having a master bedroom this […]
8 Easy Cleaning Tips to Make Your House Party-Ready (Free Pre-Party Cleaning Checklist!)
Follow these 8 easy cleaning tips to make your house party-ready (with a free pre-party cleaning checklist) & you’ll be ready to host the best party of the year! Good morning friends! Today I’m excited to introduce you to my friend Maria from the blog Leisurely Does It. She is the queen of […]
Having Fun Together | Shaving Cream Crafts with the Kids
Forget spending hoards of money on craft supplies. Set up a couple of these shaving cream crafts and enjoy hours of fun together with your kids! To be honest, it was my fault. I was the one that sent my husband in search of a dozen cans of cheap shaving cream…on top of […]
How to Plan the Best Treasure Hunt for Kids
Want to host a treasure hunt for your kids’ birthday party? Read on for the best kids treasure hunt ideas, tips and tricks to make it as much fun as possible. Confession: While I love to plan parties, I do not like to plan structured activities for those parties. While the kids were young, […]
The Best Party Games for Toddlers | 20 Easy Ideas
Whether it’s for a birthday, holiday party, or a simple play date, you’ll never run out of party games for toddlers with this 3-step system. So you’ve decided to host your three-year-old’s birthday party at your house. You’ve picked out a theme, planned an amazing menu, and started crafting decorations. Then, it suddenly […]
5 Tips for Planning a Party on a Diet
If you’re trying to stay healthy on a strict eating plan, planning a party on a diet can be frustrating. Follow these 5 tips to make you and your guests happy! “Food, most definitely. Whether or not to attempt our gluten free, healthy versions of things for all guests?” A while back, I […]
Valentine’s Day Party Printables Package
This Valentine’s Day Party Printables package makes decorating for Valentine’s Day easy peasy. All you have to do is print, cut, & add a few simple treats. Valentine’s Day isn’t just for Romantics anymore. In fact, I think that my kids have more fun on Valentine’s Day than my husband and I. Between class […]
11 Craft Beer Enthusiast Gifts for Budgets Big and Small
Forget the kitschy gifts you see everywhere else. These 11 craft beer enthusiast gifts are sure to be a hit with your loved one this Valentine’s Day. I remember a time when Yuengling was considered somewhat exotic. It was before the craft brew trend was even a thought, but young adults around the […]
The Classic Champagne Cocktail Recipe
Considered one of the earliest cocktails ever made, there’s nothing quite like a classic champagne cocktail recipe when you feel like celebrating. When it comes to celebrations, I’m all about the bubbles. The Husband and I went out for a nice dinner to celebrate our anniversary this year, and I decided to finish […]
Shimmery New Year’s Eve Ball Drop Mocktail Garnish
Kids and adults will all love this fun shimmery New Year’s Eve ball drop mocktail garnish for kids. Read on for the best tips to make this delicious decoration. “But it’s fizzy!” whined my then four-year-old daughter. I had brought home a bottle of sparkling apple cider thinking that it would be a […]
Cherry Ginger Mock Margarita Recipe | Easy Holiday Mocktails for Kids
Kids young & old love this cherry ginger mock margarita recipe. From the festive color to the sherbet wreath, it’s the perfect holiday mocktail for kids! I handed the margarita glass to my 8-year-old and asked her opinion. And then I waited. And I waited, and waited. Well, she did take a quick moment to […]
Quick and Easy Mimosas Recipe
You don’t need fancy recipes for fabulous entertaining! Serve this quick and easy mimosas recipe at your holiday brunch for a fun and relaxing time. I am so happy to be over at From Play Dates to Parties as part of the 12 Days of Holiday Cocktails and Mocktails. My name is Tammy and I am […]
Free Christmas Gift Tags Printable for You (Updated with NEW Designs!)
Let’s make gift wrapping easy! This Christmas gift tags printable includes 8 colors and 6 designs to choose from. Print them all and you’ll be ready to go! It always happens. Thanksgiving comes and goes in a flash and then suddenly we are rushing towards Christmas. And between buying gifts, going to […]