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How to Make Sugar Cubes from Scratch

How to Make Sugar Cubes from Scratch

February 14, 2019 By Leslie Leave a Comment

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Learn how to make sugar cubes from scratch and you’ll never buy store bought again. Plus, get the best tips and ideas for using them. Don’t forget to check out more fantastic party recipes here, too!      It all started when I wanted to make champagne cocktails. Of course, it’s easy enough to go […]

Number One Fan Finger Football Craft for Kids

Number One Fan Finger Football Craft for Kids

January 24, 2019 By Leslie 3 Comments

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Learn how to make your own number one fan finger football craft for kids with a Cricut. It’s the perfect easy project for a football party! The husband must have gotten tired of me complaining about my various hole punches, scissors, and paper trimmers. They are useful, but sometimes it still felt like it was […]

Clear Slime Recipe (No Borax) for New Year’s Eve

Clear Slime Recipe (No Borax) for New Year’s Eve

December 17, 2018 By Leslie Leave a Comment

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This clear slime recipe (no borax) is oh so satisfying. And since it’s perfectly clear, it’s the best choice for all the fun mix-ins you can think of!     I finally gave in. It was against my better judgement, but I gave in.  I’m talking about slime…homemade slime. My perception of slime was always […]

Free Printable Mask Template for Kids

Free Printable Mask Template for Kids

December 13, 2018 By Leslie 3 Comments

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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 […]

Free Printable Christmas Bingo Cards for Kids

Free Printable Christmas Bingo Cards for Kids

December 5, 2018 By Leslie 5 Comments

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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 […]

Reindeer Candy Cane Craft for Kids | Easy Preschool Gifts

Reindeer Candy Cane Craft for Kids | Easy Preschool Gifts

November 26, 2018 By Leslie 5 Comments

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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 […]

How to Make the Most Adorable Kids Chef Hat | Easy Crafts

How to Make the Most Adorable Kids Chef Hat | Easy Crafts

July 26, 2018 By Leslie 5 Comments

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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 […]

7 Adorable Ways to Make Fabric Flowers for Clips

7 Adorable Ways to Make Fabric Flowers for Clips

July 12, 2018 By Leslie 2 Comments

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Learn how to make fabric flowers clips that can be used for anything from party decorating activities to hair clips and more!     You’re standing at the front door greeting a guest for your child’s birthday party. The main activity hasn’t started yet, so what do you do with the kids in the meantime? […]

5-Minute DIY Interchangeable Serving Tray Decoration

5-Minute DIY Interchangeable Serving Tray Decoration

May 31, 2018 By Leslie 13 Comments

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Forget finding new platters for every party and holiday celebration. Find out how to make a cute interchangeable serving tray decoration in just five minutes!   Not long after realizing we were going to be going through a kitchen renovation last fall I also realized that I had to start getting rid of all my […]

Having Fun Together | Shaving Cream Crafts with the Kids

Having Fun Together | Shaving Cream Crafts with the Kids

April 12, 2018 By Leslie 11 Comments

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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 […]

13 Adorable Easter Crafts to Make with Your Kids

13 Adorable Easter Crafts to Make with Your Kids

March 8, 2018 By Leslie 19 Comments

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Spend some quality time together, get your house decorated and have fun at the same time with these cute and easy Easter crafts for kids.     “Mommy, what can I do?” My daughter is asking me this for the fourth time in the last 30 minutes, and it’s getting old. Honestly, my first instinct […]

How to Make Adorable Easter Egg Mason Jars (Fun for Kids too!)

How to Make Adorable Easter Egg Mason Jars (Fun for Kids too!)

February 19, 2018 By Leslie 27 Comments

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These Easter egg mason jars are super cute…and a fun craft to make with your kids. Find out how to make them, and all the different ways they can be used!     Aren’t these Easter Egg Mason Jars adorable?! Originally posted by Mason Jar Crafts Love, it’s no wonder that they’re one of the […]

How to Make a Colorful Easter Grass Garland

How to Make a Colorful Easter Grass Garland

February 15, 2018 By Leslie 19 Comments

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Easter garland doesn’t have to be limited to Easter eggs. Add color and texture to your Easter decorations with this wild and crazy crafty Easter grass garland.     When I was a kid it was always unnaturally green, semi-transparent plastic, and stuck to everything. Easter grass has come a long way since then. These […]

How to Make Colored Margarita Salt | Ways to Garnish Mixed Drinks

How to Make Colored Margarita Salt | Ways to Garnish Mixed Drinks

December 18, 2017 By Leslie 4 Comments

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There are so many ways to garnish mixed drinks, but drinks with salted rims often end up looking bland. Why not learn how to make colored margarita salt?     You know it makes mixed drinks more fun? Awesome garnishes. From citrus twists to salted rims, it’s the garnish that takes any drink from ‘good’ […]

7 Stunning Ways to Decorate with Pine Cones this Year

7 Stunning Ways to Decorate with Pine Cones this Year

September 14, 2017 By Leslie 19 Comments

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Whether you like natural and classic or bright and modern, these 7 stunning ways to decorate with pine cones are perfect for fall and winter decor.   So you want to create beautiful seasonal decor, but have no room to store gobs of decorations for each holiday or season? Same here. We barely have room […]

Stash-Busting Paper Straw Garland

Stash-Busting Paper Straw Garland

September 11, 2017 By Leslie 14 Comments

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This stash-busting paper straw garland is the perfect way to use up leftover party supplies, and will keep you celebrating long after the party is over!   So, what do you do when you’re finished with the party, but you still have extra supplies left over? For years, I’ve built up a stash of leftover […]

How to Build the Most Versatile DIY Backdrop Frame

How to Build the Most Versatile DIY Backdrop Frame

September 7, 2017 By Leslie 25 Comments

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The right backdrop frame is an essential part of a well-designed party. This DIY backdrop frame is so easy to build and store, why would you make any other?     From across the room, I see the other moms pawing at it. They inspect the layers of tape, ribbon, and/or twine. They peel the […]

Halloween Monster Munch Goodie Bags with Printable Toppers

Halloween Monster Munch Goodie Bags with Printable Toppers

August 31, 2017 By Leslie 23 Comments

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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 […]

How to Fake Beautiful Chalkboard Lettering on Any Sign

How to Fake Beautiful Chalkboard Lettering on Any Sign

August 3, 2017 By Leslie 35 Comments

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You don’t need gorgeous handwriting to make pretty chalkboard lettering. With this easy DIY, learn how to create pretty chalkboard signs for any reason.     Do you love chalkboard lettering, with it’s gorgeous mix of swirly script and block fonts? It’s all over the place right now, and that’s no surprise. Signs with chalkboard […]

How to Make Custom Party Printables with Free Art Prints

How to Make Custom Party Printables with Free Art Prints

July 13, 2017 By Leslie 15 Comments

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Gorgeous art prints are available for free all over the internet. But did you know you can quickly and easily turn them into custom party printables? “I could never stay long enough on the shore; the tang of the untainted, fresh, and free sea air was like a cool, quieting thought.” – Hellen Keller Summer […]

Easy Maple Leaf String Art Takes You from Summer to Fall

Easy Maple Leaf String Art Takes You from Summer to Fall

June 29, 2017 By Leslie Leave a Comment

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Sarah from Flourish and Knot shares how to make maple leaf string art. Put it up for Canada Day in July and then bring it back out as a fun decoration perfect for a fall mantel display! I know it’s all Independence Day all the time in the U.S right now, but did you know […]

How to Make a Frozen Inspired Ice Cream Cake

How to Make a Frozen Inspired Ice Cream Cake

June 1, 2017 By Leslie 20 Comments

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Summer birthdays are made for ice cream cakes. Find out how even you can make this amazing Frozen inspired ice cream cake. A Frozen themed birthday party held during the summer NEEDS an ice cream cake. It’s just the perfect marriage. Summers in the mid-Atlantic are hot and sweaty. So ice cream is the perfect […]

How to Make Adorable Party Favors with Glassine Bags

How to Make Adorable Party Favors with Glassine Bags

March 23, 2017 By Leslie 11 Comments

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Find out how purchasing glassine party favor bags in bulk saved time and money, and how to make unique and adorable favors every time you use them. Financial gurus say that to save money, you should buy in bulk. While that advice makes sense if you have the space, I hesitate to follow it when […]

How to Make an Olaf Snow Flurry

How to Make an Olaf Snow Flurry

March 15, 2017 By Leslie 6 Comments

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Learn how to make your very own Frozen-Inspired Olaf Snow Flurry, including what worked, what didn’t, and ideas for making it even better! Elsa is everybody’s favorite Frozen character. It’s no surprise. She has magical powers, can change the weather on a whim, and has an awesome sister. But, as always, our middle child surprised […]

The Easy Way to Make a Cheese Stick Snowman

The Easy Way to Make a Cheese Stick Snowman

March 1, 2017 By Leslie 10 Comments

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It doesn’t matter if it’s warm or cold outside, your kids will love eating these cheese stick snowman snacks. And they only take a few minutes to make! I know that there have been some terrible storms out west and in the Northeast this winter, but for those of us in the mid Atlantic, it […]

The 15 Greatest Washi Tape Crafts for an Amazing Party

The 15 Greatest Washi Tape Crafts for an Amazing Party

February 13, 2017 By Leslie 23 Comments

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Take a look at these 15 washi tape party crafts to get started creating an amazing party with one of the most economical and versatile supplies available.   It all started in 2006, when a few artists approached Japanese company Kamoi Kakoshi and ended up developing a colorful and ultra-versatile masking tape. Not long after, Japanese […]

3-Minute Paper Doily Flowers: Fast, Frugal, and Fabulous

3-Minute Paper Doily Flowers: Fast, Frugal, and Fabulous

February 9, 2017 By Leslie 25 Comments

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These 3-minute paper doily flowers are incredibly easy and make a beautiful impact when put together as a single flower or as a table-length centerpiece. I always know it’s a bad idea, but I always do it. I just can’t resist browsing that tiny section overflowing with inexpensive and adorable goods. You know you’ve done […]

Valentine’s Day Home Decorations You Can Make With Your Kids

Valentine’s Day Home Decorations You Can Make With Your Kids

January 16, 2017 By Leslie 54 Comments

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Fill your home with love this year with Valentine’s Day home decorations you can make with your kids. It’s the perfect way to turn bonding into home decor! (Don’t forget to come back and click here to see more fantastic Valentine’s Day posts!)     Do you decorate your home for Valentine’s Day? I asked […]

11 Adorable Valentine’s Day Crafts for Kids

11 Adorable Valentine’s Day Crafts for Kids

January 12, 2017 By Leslie 33 Comments

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These 11 adorable Valentine’s Day Crafts for kids are fun for many age ranges, and are the perfect way to cheer up a cold winter weekend! Don’t forget to check out more Valentine’s Day ideas here, too.   Both my two older girls attended some form of early learning program from the time they were […]

An Elegant Woodland Holiday Tablescape (You Can Actually Afford!)

An Elegant Woodland Holiday Tablescape (You Can Actually Afford!)

December 5, 2016 By Leslie 15 Comments

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Disclosure: I received free products in exchange for providing my unbiased review of Oriental Trading Company products. All opinions expressed are my own. Even though Christmas is my favorite holiday, we’ve only hosted one Christmas dinner. We have no plans to host dinner this year, yet I stll got an itch to pull together winter […]

How to Preserve Pine Cones and Acorns for Decorating

How to Preserve Pine Cones and Acorns for Decorating

September 19, 2016 By Leslie 20 Comments

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Find out how to preserve pine cones and acorns that you find in your back yard so your fall decor stays bug and mold free for months.       Imagine creating a beautiful centerpiece by putting pine cones from your yard into a glass apothecary jar. You’re thrilled that you pulled together seasonal decor […]

How to Use Chalk Paint in 4 Fun and Easy Ways

How to Use Chalk Paint in 4 Fun and Easy Ways

May 9, 2016 By Leslie 40 Comments

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Have you heard of the chalk paint trend? Here we discuss what chalk paint is, how to make your own homemade version, and how to use chalk paint in 4 fun and easy ways.     How was your Mother’s Day? We were blessed with lots of beautiful weather, and plenty of last-minute preparations to […]

How to Make a Sprinkle Swirl in a Cup Top

How to Make a Sprinkle Swirl in a Cup Top

April 4, 2016 By Leslie 15 Comments

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Sprinkles make everything better, don’t they? Find out how to make a sprinkle swirl in a cup lid to wow your guests at your next party. I’m always looking for fun ways to serve healthier foods at our kids birthday parties. Fresh fruit and veggies are a staple in our party menus, but since our […]

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