Ok, I admit it, I found these cute airplane valentines on Pinterest. The site, however, was not in English. I had every intention of copying the Valentines into an English tutorial using Life Savers candy instead of the candy this person used. Of course I would credit the original site. But then I went to the store to find Life Savers...Instead I found bubbles and Bubble Airplane Valentines were born... My bubble airplane valentines are similar to the valentines I found on Pinterest but in my opinion, these are a little more versatile. Why? Because you can print the writing on either side of patterned paper or on plain paper. You can also use blue toned bubbles and paper to make them more boy-ish. Bubbles are better than candy because you don't have to worry about allergies! 1) Click on the photos below to download them. 2) Print the wings on whatever paper you want, on the patterned side or plain side. 3) Print the banners on paper. 4) Cut the slits on the wing so … [Read more...]
Archives for January 2015
Disney on Ice Presents Frozen #DisneyOnIceInsider
I received something of value from Feld Entertainment as part of their Insider Program. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. My girls LOVE the movie Frozen. They also love Disney On Ice (we've been to see Worlds of Fantasy and Disney Celebrates 100 Years). So I know that they are going to flip out when I tell them that we are going to see Disney On Ice Presents Frozen. I haven't told them yet because it doesn't start until April 8th in Minnesota and I don't want them to hound me about it for the next couple of months. However, Frozen is showing in other locations around the US right now, and despite it being a few months away in Minnesota, tickets are already starting to sell out! Here's a summary of the show according to Disney: Enter a fantastical winter wonderland beyond all imagination at Disney On Ice presents Frozen! The heartwarming, Academy Award-winning tale you love is now LIVE and skating into your town. … [Read more...]
GE Lighting Home Makeover Giveaway
I was compensated for this post however all thoughts and opinions are my own. A few years ago when I was blogging as Mommy's Camera (my no longer active blog), I won a trip to the GE Appliance headquarters in Louisville, Kentucky. It was an AWESOME trip and I learned a ton! Included in learning about GE's appliances was also learning about their lighting. I'm telling you, I have never looked at lighting the same since then! Lighting can change the look and feel of an entire room, can change your attitude, and can have an effect your finances. Speaking of finances... To celebrate the New Year, GE Lighting is offering a giveaway for a home lighting makeover experience! This is a great opportunity to switch out your old dingy lighting with beautiful lighting options from GE Lighting’s soft white, LED, or reveal® bulb line. If you win, you'll save money by not having to buy light bulbs PLUS you save money on your electric bills because GE light bulbs are energy efficient. You can … [Read more...]
The Minnesota Ice Castles
The Ice Castles return to Minnesota this year at Eden Prairie's Miller Park and thanks to USFamilyGuide.com my family and I are getting a chance to see them. Stay tuned because after we visit I'll be posting a review! I can't wait! Photo courtesy of US Family Guide In the mean time, here's the info for your family to go too: WHAT: An acre-sized, all-ice castle that is made by hand from thousands of icicles sculpted together. One of four Ice Castles in America (the others are in Utah, Vermont and New Hampshire). WHERE: 17970 East Miller Parkway Eden Prairie, MN 55347 USA WHEN: Now through March 7 Sunday-Thursday: 2-9 p.m. Friday-Saturday: 2-10 p.m. WHAT YOU'LL SEE: Amazing ice features including archways, tunnels, slot canyons, ice slide, caverns, glacial waterfalls and a frozen throne. Natural frozen ice tones during the day; colorful LED-lit ice set to music at night. COST: Monday-Thursday Free (under 3) $6.95 (ages 4-11) $9.95 (ages 12+) Friday-Sunday Free … [Read more...]
aMAZEing Valentines
If you've been reading this blog for a while, you know that I love homemade Valentines. My girls have done Fortune Teller Valentines and Kool-Aid Valentines among others. This year we're doing Slap Bracelet Valentines and these Maze Valentines. Maze Valentines are nothing new. In searching the internet, we've never found one we really like though. Most we found, you need to attach an actual, small plastic maze to or, if the maze is printed on, it is cheesy. I decided to make my own for the girls. These took a lot longer to make than expected but we think they are well worth it. There are three different Maze Valentines and each one has a different maze. Just because your friend with the pink Valentine solved their maze, doesn't mean your friend with the purple one can copy it and solve their maze! Fun huh? Click on the photo above to download and print these aMAZEing Valentines for your kids. They won't be disappointed! … [Read more...]
Landmark Center’s Urban Expedition: Austria
Landmark Center's popular Urban Expedition program, which provides families with an opportunity to learn about the world right here in Saint Paul’s backyard, returns for the 11th year. The five individual programs provide authentic cultural experiences that include music, dance, crafts and traditions from different destination countries. Featured countries for the 2015 season are: Urban Expedition: Austria – Sunday, January 18 Urban Expedition: Lebanon – Sunday, February 1 Urban Expedition: Kenya – Sunday, February 22 Urban Expedition: Indonesia – Sunday, March 8 Urban Expedition: Peru – Sunday, April 19 All programs are from 1 to 3 pm and are FREE and open to the public. Children and adults alike receive a travel “passport” that will be stamped for each country in the series. Along with music and dance, each Urban Expedition features live animals native to the featured country, and co-sponsor Concordia Language Villages will be present to provide language lessons … [Read more...]
