This is a sponsored post with Dollar Tree. All opinions are my own. Affiliate links are included in this post, I'll be compensated if someone clicks on an affiliate link and makes a purchase. This past week, we hosted my in-laws from San Diego. Can you believe we got very early snow in Western Washington? We were visiting Vancouver, a fun suspension bridge in fact, and it began snowing. I was shocked because this is pretty early for us to get snow. Of course, my nephews thought that … [Read more...]
Want Creativity in Play Time? Buy Shopkins Toys!
We celebrated Isabella's 9th birthday this week. I looked at her Christmas wish list (for Santa) and saw that 4 of the 10 items on the list were Shopkins sets. So I decided to buy Shopkins for her birthday -- it was an easy choice. Not only did she get the Chef Club set but her friends also gave her some fashion sets too. [Tweet "Is she turning 9? Buy her Shopkins! #MooseHolidays16"] Buy Shopkins Chef Club Chef Club is the sixth season of Shopkins, and it lets you collect your Shopkins … [Read more...]
The Elf on the Shelf Cereal Angel Idea with Honey Bunches of Oats
Who does the Elf on the Shelf for their kids? In some ways I love it and many days I hate it. But my kids love it. And I love them. Boy, they're sure lucky, aren't they? LOL! So see that guy above. That's Brandon. He's my son's Elf on the Shelf. Nate, my son, LOVES Brandon. He carries him around all day. Literally. Brandon gets into a lot of mischief, all in good fun, each night. This year, to make life easier for my husband and I, I've created a calendar of places that Brandon and Allison (my … [Read more...]
Easy Ideas for a Bright and Festive Christmas Mantel
Each year we put our tree up on the day after Thanksgiving, in the evening, together as a family. I countdown those days in November. I love decorating the Christmas tree and listening to Christmas music together as a family. I decided to decorate our mantel this year but wanted to stick with a "merry and bright" theme. Best place to find great priced Christmas decor? Oriental Trading, hands down! I love how Oriental Trading has a blog -- there are so many great ideas there. Honestly, I was … [Read more...]
Snowflake Muddy Buddies Recipe
Muddy Buddies are a delicious and simply snack idea to make during the Christmas season. You can put them in treat bags for your kid's classroom, bring them to the neighbors in a mason jar, or put them out on the table for a sweet snack. Adding snowflake sprinkles and Christmas sprinkles to the muddy buddies recipe gives it a fun Christmas twist! Ingredients: 9 cups Chex cereal 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips 1/2 cup peanut butter 1/4 cup butter or margarine 1 teaspoon … [Read more...]
7 Low Energy Activities For Your Kids When You are Tired
The moment you're blessed with a child is a special occasion. You're suddenly aware that your beautiful bundle of joy is the most special person in the world. You want nothing more than to spend all your time with them. As the months pass and your baby grows, you will find new reasons to be happy every day. However, this will also demand a lot of energy from you. And, when they are running around at the end of the day, you will need something to keep them occupied. That's where this article will … [Read more...]
Toilet Paper Roll Gift Box DIY
I've been shopping used this year for Christmas gifts for my kids. Our local thrift store always has bags of Hot Wheels cars for only $2.99. Our local consignment sale had books and collectible figures for sale this year too! I bought up some fun toys I knew my kids would love for their stocking stuffers. As I thought about how I'd like to wrap these little toys, I searched online, and found a great idea: toilet paper roll gift box. This gift box DIY is so easy. And I LOVE upcycled craft … [Read more...]
