As a mom of a two-year-old and a six-year-old, one of my main parenting goals is to encourage independence in my little ones. I try to set up our routines and surroundings so that my kids can have a hand in making choices, which helps instill confidence and strengthen their ability to make decisions. I do …
Looking for some fun and easy pom pom crafts? This post shares some of our very favorites! There are so many inexpensive craft items out there, and pom poms are some of the very best. Pom poms are so versatile. You can make everything from home decor items to gifts, add some color and texture …
As the principal shopper in our household, I am always looking to purchase products and support companies whose values align with mine. As a mom and former teacher, supporting and encouraging reading, especially in the classroom, is definitely at the top of my values list. My children both enjoy drinking SunnyD, and when I heard …
A s’mores bar is the perfect entertaining idea! Sharing lots of s’mores bar ideas plus a free printable for you to print out and use for your own s’mores bar! This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #GladeForFall #CollectiveBias Fall, for some reason, is always …
Crepe paper and I are becoming fast friends. From my crepe paper backdrop to my post on 25 crepe paper crafts, I’m realizing how versatile and fun crepe paper can be. And, of course, the addition of fringe is just icing on the cake. Materials: -Crepe Paper Roll (isn’t this polka dot one I found …
These hot air balloon printables are perfect for a baby gift or nursery wall art! Featuring a gorgeous hot air balloon background and faux gold foil, these free printables are perfect for your little one’s space. You guys, I’m kind of in love with this free adventure printable. The bold gold lettering, the hot air …
A couple of years ago, I shared a recipe for easy cake mix cookies. I created a classic peanut butter and chocolate combo, and, just recently, wanted to make cookies for a friend who just moved, I decided to try these again with a different flavor combination…red velvet and white chocolate! The beauty of cake mix …
Whether you’re an aspiring Gordon Ramsey or just learning how to cook, meal prep can be a boring task. Unless you have a gifted prep chef hanging around your kitchen you will likely be prepping all the food for your creative recipes. Whilst the task is necessary, it can be super boring and time-consuming. Fear …
Over 5 years ago (five!), I shared some of my favorite plate walls. I ran across the post the other day, and immediately knew I wanted to do a follow-up. I love the variety, interesting layouts and creative freedom of plate walls, and today, I’m sharing 10 that I especially love… Adore this combination of blue …
Every parent has one (or more!), and today’s free printable is a frills-free, goes-with-everything way to remind your kid that he/she IS the best ever. Click here for your own “best kid ever” printable file. Just print (the file is sized at 8×10), frame, and hang! Love free printables? There are over 50 in our archives…perfect for …
When schedules get busy, it’s always nice to have a few fool-proof, easy-to-throw-together meals that we can turn to. And when that meal includes these easy garlic cheddar biscuits, it’s even nicer. Before we get to the biscuit recipe, though, let’s talk about the salad that inspired them. It’s no secret that I’m a fan …
These kraft paper straw flags were a quick craft fix that I came up with right before hosting a small get together the other month. They added a fun and personalized touch that everyone loved! And they were so, so simple to put together! Let me walk you through the how-to… Materials: Kraft Paper Flags …