I don't know what your mom loves but I know that my mom loves candy. Not really chocolate candy but hard fruity candy. I have many memories of my mom eating candy and not being able to make it last. The loud chewing of hard candy and picking out her favorites in bags and boxes. I am positive her sweet tooth has been passed down to me. I am most likely passing it down to my daughter. [Tweet "A generational sweet tooth is a thing right? #YumEarth"] So obviously the #1 organic candy in … [Read more...]
Perfect Gift Basket for the Mom in Your Life
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #SkinnyCowMoments #CollectiveBias I've mentioned before how I like to take "me-time" in the evening after everyone goes to bed. Those 1-2 hours of time alone, are hours that I crave pretty much all day long. It is a time for me to unwind and not worry about the dishes that didn't get loaded in the dishwasher, or that load of laundry that didn't get folded. It is a time to have a yummy … [Read more...]
Easy Felt Peacock Backpack Clip
My daughter and I love easy yet beautiful crafts. Working with felt is always a fun crafting medium. We found a great DIY kit from PomTree Kids - the Pillow Puffs Felt Key Chain Kit. This Woodland Critters themed felt crafting kit has a peacock, raccoon and owl that children (and their moms!) can decorate. My daughter's first pick was the felt peacock. I guess it's a "thing" to put fun key chains on the backpacks at school. So guess who'd like this beautiful felt peacock on her back pack? Yes, … [Read more...]
Printable Coupon Book for Mom
Mother's Day is coming up pretty quickly. My daughter is seven and at the age where she wants to give me gifts - personalized special gifts. So I thought a printable coupon book for Mother's Day was a timely printable to create. She is in first grade so I made these printable coupons with a manuscript box so my Princess can write whatever she'd love to write. Great ideas for Mother's Day Coupons for Kids: Hug Kiss Wipe All Counters Uninterrupted Bath Back Rub Dishes Vacuum Hour of Quiet … [Read more...]
Watercolor Ideas for Kids!
Our flowers are blooming in our front yard and it is so beautiful. I love Spring flowers don't you? Right when they start to grow, and then bud, I cannot help but smile. Physically seeing that growth of our front yard flowers equates to warmer weather, spending time outside in the sun with my family, and more DIY outdoor projects. One DIY activity that both I and my daughter love is watercolor painting. We love to bring our watercolor paints outside and enjoy the sunshine - painting … [Read more...]
How about a fun DIY Kids Movie Night?
My kids love family movie night. We try and do one at least once every two weeks with them. But, I found a new product from Moulin Roty that allows them to put on a kids movie night! The Cinema Box contains just the right amount of fun to keep kids entertained and their imaginations flowing! This is exactly the kind of toy we love giving our kids. About the Cinema Box from Moulin Roty Storytelling and movie going are combined in this sweet kit, complete with a mini View-Master mounted on a … [Read more...]
Perler Bead Flowers are Perfect for Spring!
My Princess and I have been introduced to a new craft - Perler Beads; and we LOVE it! This last week, we've devoted quite a bit of time (it was her Spring Break) to making some fun Perler Bead Flowers and so much more. Like a mad woman, I've been searching the internet and Pinterest for Perler Bead templates and now we have grand designs to make handmade Perler Bead gifts. Isn't crafting with with girls so fun? Perler Bead Tips and Tricks Tweezers and toothpicks help to pick up these tiny … [Read more...]
