activities with kids
Christmas time Secret Pals with Young Kids
Secret pals are fun any time of the year. It was fun for Christmas, but we think Valentine’s might be a fun Holiday to celebrate in this way.
Christmas
Star Shower Laser Lights Review
You’ve probably seen these all over your town. There are a few different brands but they’re hard to find. The most popular and most available are the Star Shower Laser Lights. Here are my thoughts and an amazon link in case you want what my nephews refer as “Lazy Lights” Read more…
activities with kids
To Elf Or Not To Elf
This Thanksgiving we got out the Christmas decorations like usual but this time the kids were really eager to find our magic elf, Jimmy Jingle. A few years ago (2012) my sister-in-law gave us this magic elf that came with a poem. It wasn’t the typical “Elf On The Shelf” Read more…
Christmas
Christmas Ornament Wreath
Have you done your after-Christmas shopping yet? Most places discount their Christmas items at least 50% right after Christmas and I saw everything Christmas at hobby lobby was 80% off this week! So now is a great time to shop for next year… especially if you want to make a Read more…
Halloween
Halloween Polka Dot Cake
I can’t remember where I got this idea, but it was really easy, cute and needless to say all the kids at this early Fall get together were really impressed. This would be a great cake for any holiday or birthday using the appropriate colors! Wherever I saw this idea, Read more…
activities with kids
Fall Break Fun Crafts and Activities With Kids!
I can’t wait to have a whole week with my children! I love having them home and not being held to the normal daily school schedule! Of course our days off go much more smoothly if I have a couple of things planned each day, and it is a special Read more…
Christmas
Pinecone Wreath
One of my favorite decorations for any holiday is a wreath! I know – its really not that big of a deal, but its the entrance to your home – it kinda sets the tone for the entire house! I had to laugh though when I met one of my Read more…
activities with kids
Make your own Jack-o-lantern sugar cookies
Oh wow – this combines crafting and baking! Two of the spiffiest things to do in your spare time! AND, and…they are totally customize-able! You can make them as traditional or as wacky as you want. As soon as I saw these, I wanted to make these as a little Read more…
Breakfast
Pumpkin Waffles (aka Pumpkin Clouds)
Anyone else ready for Fall? Here in the desert of Arizona – we are READY! The mornings are starting to feel crisp and cool again and we have enjoyed several late morning walks! Aaaahhh – we made it through the relentlessly hot Summer days and nights! Well, we were feeling the Read more…
Cakes
Chocolate Wasted Cake
You know that saying, “You eat with your eyes”? Well take a look at this: I wish I could eat with my eyes because really – this tastes as good as it looks! Mr. Spiffy (aka MicahStubz) has had this cake on his wish list for almost a year. Finally, Read more…