Last Valentine's season we brought you some unique Valentines such as the Valentine Fortune Teller (which my oldest daughter gave to her friends), Birch Bark Valentines, and Surprise Valentines. This season we'll be bringing you a few more unique Valentines. Today it's scratch off Valentines! These scratch off Valentines are super fun to make and to give! To make them yourself you'll need: The scratch off Valentine template below card stock paper dish soap metallic acrylic paint (silver, pink, or red) clear contact paper paint brush scissors large circle or heart punch 1) Start by clicking on the image above to download it and print it. You'll see a ton of download buttons on the webpage. Click on this download button and this one only!!It is small and below the photo. 2) Cut apart each Valentine. 3) Next make the scratch off paint by mixing two parts of paint with one part dish soap. Don't mix too much or you'll get a bunch of … [Read more...]
Easy 3D Paper Snowflakes
Just because Christmas is over doesn't mean you can't keep decorating for winter. Today we're making easy 3D paper snowflakes that you can hang anywhere in your house to keep winter decorating fun. I know they look difficult, but I guarantee they are so easy even my 5 year old made one without help. I tried to explain how to make these snowflakes with photos but found it was easier for me (and probably for you) to do a video tutorial. We don't vlog often, but look for more videos from us in 2014! Here we go--easy 3D paper snowflakes: Where would you hang these snowflakes if you made them? … [Read more...]
7 Last Minute Holiday Cleaning Tips #SteamBoost #ad
This holiday cleaning tips post is brought to you by Swiffer® as part of a Type-A Parent Community Sponsored Post. We've made it no secret that we are a fan of Swiffer® products on our blog. Both of us swear by them for quick and easy clean ups and holiday cleaning is no exception. Today we're bringing you 7 last minute holiday cleaning tips using Swiffer® products including the SteamBoost Steam Mop. 1) Hidden room of clutter Don't stress about organizing all your clutter right now. You've got other things to worry about. Simply put all your mess in one room and keep the door closed until you have time to actually sort and put away your piles of stuff. 2) Use disposable plates and silverware I'm not saying to use them for entertaining, but if you can get away with it, good for you! Use disposable products the evening before and the morning of your entertaining. That way you don't have to worry about doing so many dishes. 3) Santa's (I mean Mommy's) little Elves Get … [Read more...]
Christmas Pajama Tradition
Do you have any traditions that came out of nowhere? We do! We have an annual Christmas Pajama photo tradition. It was a tradition that I started in 2006 and I had no idea it would become a yearly thing. In 2006 our first child was born and I thought it would be cute to take a photo of him under the tree in some Christmas PJs. I love that photo! The next year my son was busy climbing into things. I caught him climbing into a box that I had wrapped to store some fun presents for our families. He had taken all the gifts out of the box and I caught a photo of him inside the box. Not realizing he had on some cute Christmas PJs again the tradition was born. Each year we added more photos.....and more kids....he he he! This year I went all out and got hats to match the PJs. Yep, I'm THAT mom! Christmas PJs AND Santa Slippers! Come on....the cuteness is overwhelming! This was the year we had just moved into our new home. I was about 33 weeks pregnant with my youngest...we had been in … [Read more...]
9 Easy, Last-Minute Christmas Cookies
The count down to Christmas continues. Have you made Christmas cookies with your children yet? If not, don't stress, we've got 9 super easy Christmas cookie recipes that are sure to please and make it look like you've been baking for weeks! 1) Candy Cane Meringues--Don't these look delicious?! I can't believe they are super easy to make too! 2) Coconut Macaroons--Yumm for those of us who love coconut. 3) Oreo Truffles--One of Hubby's new found favorite cookies! 4) Santa Nutter Butters--How cute are these? Sure to make it look like you spent a ton of time too. 5) Vanilla Almond Snowballs--Vanilla and almond together? A great combo. 6) Boiled Cookies--A Christmas family tradition growing up. 7) Cookie Sandwhiches--Another cookie that will make it look like you've been baking for weeks. 8) … [Read more...]
9 Last Minute DIY Christmas Gifts
Christmas is just over one week away. Have you finished your shopping? If not, we've got nine last minute DIY Christmas gifts that you and your children can make! 1) Minion Shirts With all the hype about Despicable Me 2, why not give the gift of a Minion shirt. 2) Love Photos These are super cute for any family member. 3) Custom Lift-The-Flap Books Got a little one in your life? They will love these interactive custom books! 4) Sun Catchers A beautiful way to brighten up anyone's yard. 5) Custom Bleach Dyed T-shirts Perfect for the hard-to-buy for teenager. 6) Easy Personalized Mugs A coffee lover's dream. Put on any message you want! 7) Personalized Water Bottles Great for a fitness guru or even a school aged child. 8) Marshmallow Shooters Kids (and adults) will love these! 9) Personalized Games The perfect family gift. What types of gifts have you made for people? … [Read more...]
