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My daughter is obsessed with unicorns and so are my nieces. So I wanted to incorporate that into a cute Easter basket idea. They also love JoJo Siwa and since she loves all things unicorn, I thought the two could go hand in hand if you are looking for some basket filler ideas! So if you're child is like mine and a little unicorn obsessed, then you'll love this Unicorn Easter Basket Tutorial and stuffer ideas.

I originally saw the idea of creating an Easter Basket Tutu from my friend Jamie who blogs at The Denver Housewife. She has done so many cute ones including a Shopkins Easter Basket. And I am all about reusing items found around the house to create new projects. I think it is more economical to do it that way, but you could very easily buy many of the items featured in Target's Dollar Spot or on Amazon like she did. I will try and link to some similar items. My mother-in-law gave me the tulle I used and I had the unicorn topper from some old party supplies. That's why I decided to recreate this look for a Unicorn theme.

Holiday Break is here! If you are in need of activities to keep the kiddos occupied, especially since it's likely too cold to go outside, I have a great one for you! DIY Peppermint Slime!

We set out cookies and milk for Santa. But what about for his reindeer? Some set out carrots, but we like to make reindeer food! It is super easy to make and I also have a few tips and tricks to make it all that more magical.

Celebrate the Holidays with Peppa Pig! I am a Peppa Pig Parent and recently was sent a TON of goodies that my nieces and son are going to flip over. They have so many cute stocking stuffers and more just in time for the holidays. And I decided I would share some fun holiday Peppa Pig coloring sheets, activities, and more.

Peppa is a loveable, cheeky little piggy who lives with her little brother George, Mummy Pig and Daddy Pig. Peppa's favourite things include playing games, dressing up, days out and jumping in muddy puddles. Do you have a Peppa Pig fan in your house?

Check out all of the Peppa Pig Stocking Stuffers!

This time of year is fun for so many reasons. Holiday events, baking all season long, and making gifts for friends and family whether that is homemade holiday cards, ornaments, and so much more. This year we received some goodies from Crayola to make some super special holiday décor gifts for family.

Crayola Crayon Melter brings renewed life to Crayola crayon sets everywhere with melted crayon artwork that's easier than ever before to create. That's right! Now you can use up those broken crayons and make beautiful artwork to share with everyone.

The Welch’s® Fruit Snacks Valentine’s Day themed box and pouch have custom Valentine’s-themed graphics with heart-shaped pieces with fun emojis. The snacks are perfect for Valentine’s Day parties, as each pouch features a “To/From” sign-able front panel. Moms and Dads love that every pack is made with REAL Fruit, is Gluten-Free, and contains No Preservatives. Welch’s® Fruit Snacks feature fruit as the first ingredient, so they taste delicious!

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My daughter loves to craft. She has also started wanting to learn how to cook and bake in the kitchen. I think it's because it's a very creative process. I was recently introduced to a craft by Alex Brands that captures the current decorating food trends into a fun and addicting craft. So for an early birthday present, I decided to introduce her to the world of Sweetlings.

There are so many Sweetlings characters to choose from to create. The top part is made of squeezable, whipped clay and you can customize each with stickers and other accessories. Once the moldable clay becomes dry, the characters are fun toys! Each set comes with everything you need to make one of the ten different characters which names include:

Since the weather is turning colder and we are staying indoors more, I have decided to share a great rainy day activity - DIY Farm Life Sensory Bin. Sensory play enhances learning through hands-on activities that stimulate the child's senses. This is a great way for children to explore the world they live in. Sensory play supports language development, cognitive growth, fine/gross motor skills, problem solving skills, and social interaction.

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Here is what you'll need to make a DIY Farm Life Sensory Bin:

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For some reason kids just love playing with bubbles. Whatever a child likes about bubbles - the benefits speak through fine motor skills, sensory skills, oral motor skills, and the list goes on. I have a special bubble solution recipe as well as a super fun and easy bubble painting craft to celebrate Teletubbies' 20 Years of Big Hugs throughout 2017 and the release of their new TELETUBBIES: BUBBLES DVD.

What I love about this craft is that it was so easy and the kids enjoyed it. My son is three and still has a little trouble blowing bubbles, but practice makes perfect which can help him with his speech as well.

My kids love Entenmann’s® Little Bites® so I was so excited to receive the opportunity to share about a fantastic way for you to go to see the new Smurfs movie at a discounted price AND eat some very yummy blueberry muffins that my kids absolutely LOVE!


Have you heard the news? The Smurfs are back! And this time they are not alone. Entenmann’s® Little Bites® wants you to see the new movie that came out in theaters April 7th, "Smurfs: The Lost Village". Entenmann’s® Little Bites® and SMURFS: The Lost Village™ are Smiling Together. Buy (2) 5ct, (1) 10ct, or (1) 20ct specially designed boxes of Little Bites Smurf Blueberry Muffins between 4/7/17 & 4/28/17 and get $5.00 OFF a Fandango ticket to see the movie!

Happy St. Patrick's Day! The day where everyone is a little bit Irish!

And I have an awesome giveaway for you with Liquid Chalk Ink Markers by CHALKOLA.
Have you seen those super cute chalkboard signs? People use them for birthday, back to school, pregnancy announcements, you name it. I love them. I think they are a great way to mark a special occasion. I thought I would share all the ways that you could easily use these markers to celebrate a multitude of special events because these markers give you bold, smooth letters that won't get smudged once dried.

Do you have any Christmas Eve Traditions? I have put together a little basket that I have been wanting to do for years, but never seemed to get around to it. But this year I finally got it all together and you get to see what is in our Christmas Eve Basket.

Since we do my mother-in-law's side on Christmas Eve now, I'm giving my kiddos their Christmas Eve basket early.

I have been looking for ways to combat summer "brain drain" and boredom. It's funny, my daughter says she's bored until there is cleaning to be done. Anyways, my daughter LOVES making crafts. And I have found an easy way to make a ton of crafts without blowing the budget.

 

Oriental Trading has not only great summer crafts, they also have fun summer toys and inspirational party ideas for your next back yard luau. I love shopping at Oriental Trading because they have awesome prices. Here are just some of the great DIY craft kits that you can purchase for as low as $0.14 per piece!

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I have been making Sweet Pea's hair bows for a few years now. I took a break because honestly? She had almost every color and I didn't really need to make one. But I decided to pick it up again since my sister-in-law is pregnant with girl number four and as I was scouring the old links I had pinned on Pinterest, I noticed they no longer existed! How sad! So I wanted something that was easy to pin for all your bow making needs.

 

 

Okay so here is a list of what you will need to make these bows.

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I received complimentary products to provide this review. All opinions are my own.

Have you seen those super cute chalkboard signs? People use them for birthday, back to school, pregnancy announcements, you name it. I love them. I think they are a great way to mark a special occasion. Like my little man turning 18 months old! :D

 

 

I will give you a full update when he goes to the doctor (which will most likely be after vacation). But isn't the picture just too cute? And it was so easy to make thanks to a random chalk board we had lying around and the Liquid Chalk Ink Markers by CHALKOLA I was sent to review.
I thought I would share all the ways that you could easily use these markers to celebrate a multitude of special events because these markers give you bold, smooth letters that won't get smudged once dried.

This post is part of a sponsored campaign with MyPrintly and MomSelect. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

 

My daughter is ending her first year of school. She is in 3K and only goes three days a week. I love her school. I love how far she has come. Her teachers are truly amazing and since I totally flopped on a Christmas gift, I wanted to do something extra special to say thanks for a great year. So since my daughter's teachers have mentioned a time or two about their LOVE of Starbucks, I decided to give them a gift card, but that isn't enough. I wanted to make sure it was extra special.

 

 

Thanks to MyPrintly, creating DIY projects is super easy. You can share your favorite memories with friends and family through photo collages and cards that you can print at home or order with ease. No more excuses on why you don't have printed photos for the grandparents. My mother-in-law is always wanting pictures of her five beautiful grandbabies. She even has what she calls a "nana-book" full of pictures perfect for showing them off to everyone she meets. With MyPrintly you can make photo books, mugs, calendars, magnets, and so much more. Great for a last minute gift idea as well.