Make your slime birthday party the most fun with these 7 slime party games ideas. Don’t forget to grab your free slime making party station printables too! When it comes to slime themed birthday parties, you can either stress, or embrace the mess. With three kids ages 10 and under, I’ve stressed about enough spills […]
July 4th Printables | 35+ Easy Ways to Show Your Spirit
With party printables, downloadable cards, word search pages, and scavenger hunts, these free July 4th printables are going to make this Independence Day awesome! Father’s Day is over and it’s time to get ready for Independence Day! Or maybe you started getting your decorations ready on Memorial Day and just left them up. Either […]
25 Luau Party Ideas to Steal from a Professional Event Planner
Grab some tips from a professional event planner and copy these amazing luau party ideas, including Dollar Tree party decorations, kids food, and free printables. What do you do when you’ve got the sweetest little girl turning seven years old and you’re too busy with work and your younger child to do much about it? […]
6 Free Father’s Day Gift Tags Dads are Going to Love
You’re going to love these free printable Father’s Day gift tags. They’re the perfect easy finishing touch for homemade gifts or even a 6-pack of beer. RELATED >>>> 11 Perfect Gifts for Dads who Love Beer Have I ever told you about the time we got a Thank You card to give my Father-in-law […]
13 Can’t Miss LOL Surprise Birthday Party Ideas
You don’t want to miss any of these awesome LOL Surprise birthday party ideas, including decorations, games and activities, and even a free printable! If you’ve got a daughter between the ages of 5 and 8, then you’ve most likely heard about LOL Surprise dolls. You may even have a bunch of the toys strewn […]
30+ Free and Totally Awesome Mother’s Day Printables
Take a look at the best free Mother’s Day Printables out there, including tons of gift tags, coloring pages, worksheets, crafts, and even some party printables! You know what’s saved my bacon more than a couple times? Printables. I often get so involved in springtime projects (hello backyard) and just plain enjoying the sunshine that […]
Mother’s Day Games to Play with the Whole Family
Make Mother’s Day fun for everyone and play these hilarious Mother’s Day games and activities together. These printables and activities are the best way to show mom how much you appreciate all she does. Confession: Mother’s Day can be a bit of a bummer. Once breakfast in bed is served, and gifts are given, kids […]
America the Beautiful Independence Day Printables
With stars and an “America the Beautiful” theme, these free Independence Day printables are just awesome for getting your party decorated for July 4th. Independence Day is one of our favorite summer holidays. I’m not sure if it’s because I grew up living less than an hour away from Colonial Williamsburg, or if it’s because […]
Free Teacher Appreciation Printables (+ Supplies Teachers Need)
Give a gift that keeps on giving with these free teacher appreciation printables and a printable shopping list of teacher supplies that are always needed! I have good news and I have bad news. The bad news is that I completely lost track of time and missed the deadline to purchase our kids school sponsored […]
50+ Totally Awesome (and Free) Easter Printables
From party printables and decorations, to coloring pages, and even kids’ crafts and games, this is the ultimate collection of free Easter printables! I spent the entire weekend getting our house decorated for Easter…it’s so nice. …Okay, you got me. That’s a complete lie. With three kids running around, I barely have time to take […]
The Best Choice for Making Waterproof Water Bottle Labels
Want the best way to make waterproof water bottle labels? We tested all the papers and DIY techniques to find the right choice for your budget and schedule. I love it when readers ask questions. I especially love it when readers ask questions that need a little bit of digging and experimenting. Why? Because […]
The Best Gender Reveal Party Games to Keep Them Guessing
Your guests are going to LOVE playing these fun and unique gender reveal party games. Don’t forget your free printables to make planning even easier! RELATED>>>>11 Amazing Gender Reveal Party Food Ideas (Sweet AND Savory!) Typically I’m all about the food and decorations for parties. But I have to admit, gender reveal parties are less […]
Dog Themed Party Games | The Best Ideas for Kids of All Ages
Are you ready to have lots of fun? Here are 18 hilarious dog themed party games ideas that are fun for all kids, from toddlers to tweens. Every few years, the TV show of the moment changes. And right now, my 3-year-old is 100% on board with the current Paw Patrol trend. I can’t tell […]
Super Bowl Printables to Make your Game Day Party Awesome!
Getting ready for your Super Bowl party is so easy with these free super bowl party printables. Plus, get tips for making them look fantastic with hardly any effort. (Updated for 2019!) If you actually like to watch the Super Bowl, you probably fall into one of two camps: You probably go all […]
Glittery Happy New Year Banner Printable and Wine Bottle Label
Ring in the new year with sparkly fun by printing out your free glittery Happy New Year banner printable and matching wine bottle label. (updated for 2019!) How do you celebrate your New Year’s Eve? There was a time when the Husband and I would purchase tickets to an event at a downtown bar, […]
Free Printable Mask Template for Kids
Great for both superhero and masquerade masks, all you have to do is grab this free printable mask template for kids, cut it out and let your kids do the rest. “Masquerade! Paper faces on parade Masquerade! Hide your face so the world will never find you Masquerade! Every face a different shade […]
Christmas Door Hanger Coloring Page (Free Printable)
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 so […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 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 […]
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 […]
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 school activities, […]
10 Stress-Free Tips for Hosting Thanksgiving Dinner
Follow these 10 stress-free tips for hosting Thanksgiving dinner so you can enjoy spending time with family and those who matter most! I am always fascinated when people say Thanksgiving is their favorite holiday. While I enjoy Thanksgiving, something about it just feels so stressful. You work the first day or two in the […]
Your All-in-One Printable Thanksgiving Dinner Planner
Stress be gone! This printable Thanksgiving dinner planner keeps your checklist, menu, & notes all in one convenient place with a bonus day-of planner too! October has barely started yet here I am with Thanksgiving on the brain. For some reason I find Thanksgiving to be more difficult to plan than my kids parties or […]
Free Printable Halloween Take One Sign (and why you need it)
Find out why you should love to go trick-or-treating as a family, & grab a free printable Halloween take one sign & candy message while you’re at it! But who’s going to hand out the candy? My husband and I were in a heated discussion about whether not we should all go out […]
Halloween Monster Munch Goodie Bags with Printable Toppers
School treats are a cinch this year! Just whip up a batch of these Halloween monster munch Goodie Bags with printable toppers and the kids will love you! “I’m watching you Wazowski, Always watching” Can you believe that summer is coming to an end? We’re already discussing Halloween costumes here, and I’m longing for […]
Back-to-School Signs Made Easy with Free Grade Printables
This easy printable back-to-school sign is an adorable prop for your kids first day of school. Just print, cut, and you’re ready to go! Did you catch that cute little chalkboard back to school sign that we shared on the spectacular summer blog hop last week? If not you might want to go take a […]