I find it difficult to believe that Thanksgiving is almost here and 2015 is quickly coming to an end. Time seems to escape and fly by so quickly in our busy life with two kids. I'm not the only one who is shocked that it's almost Thanksgiving right? This year, we are spending Thanksgiving in Florida. We will be staying in a condo near the beach, and it will have a fully stocked kitchen. Wouldn't it be nice to bring some cute napkin rings for the Thanksgiving dinner table? The kids and I love … [Read more...]
15+ DIY Thanksgiving Placemats for Kids
This Thanksgiving why don't you let the kids make their own placemats for the Thanksgiving dinner table? It's a fun DIY craft idea and the kids will LOVE it! Here are 15 DIY Thanksgiving placemats: Printable Thanksgiving Placemats Thanksgiving Placemat Coloring Page Placemat DIY Placemat Craft Turkey Placemat Give Thanks Placemat Draw your favorite food placemat Color Page Placemat I am thankful for...placemat Activity Placemat Kid made placemat Printable Kids … [Read more...]
Grandparents Quotes, Crafts, and Gift Ideas
I am blessed to have one grandparent alive still - my grandpa. He's 82 and very active and still spoils me and my kids both. They call him Grandpa Greats. We see him numerous times per week because he only lives a mile and a half from our house. I never want to lose my grandpa. We've been close my entire life. Last year for Grandparent's Day, I got my grandpa his favorite gift - chocolate. This year, I want to have the kids make him something too. Grandparents Day is coming up soon. Have you … [Read more...]
Patriot Day: Preschool Flag Crafts
Patriot Day is coming up quickly. Which to me means fun and exciting preschool flag crafts with my Little Man. Did you know that Patriot Day is this month? What is Patriot Day? In the United States, Patriot Day observed as the National Day of Service and Remembrance, occurs on September 11 of each year in memory of the 2,977 killed in the 2001 September 11 attacks. In the immediate aftermath of the attacks, President George W. Bush, proclaimed Friday September 14, 2001, as a National Day of … [Read more...]
DIY Greeting Card Box
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #SendSmiles #CollectiveBias. We have several family and friend birthdays during the summer months. I like to give unique gifts that are fun and practical. I know a standard gift card is so much easier, but putting some thought into a gift is so much more fun. Don't you think? I don't know about you, but I love when someone puts thought into my own card and gifts. Getting personal … [Read more...]
Patriotic Eagle Foam Handprint Craft
Summer break has been fun and fairly busy so far. In our down time, both of my kids love making crafts. I featured a patriotic beading craft that my daughter loved making together. My son and I made a foam craft that is perfect for preschool age children - Handprint Patriotic Eagle Craft Kit. Don't you love a great handprint craft? I sure do! [Tweet "If a glue stick is involved my #preschooler is happy! @OrientalTrading #crafts"] Let your creativity soar with this Handprint … [Read more...]
DIY 4th of July Accessories (for Kids to make!)
This week, to keep my Princess busy, we've been doing some patriotic crafts. We started with a DIY 4th of July bracelet and key chain. She loves beading, so these are the perfect craft ideas for her. Plus, I like helping with these too. [Tweet "You never get too old to enjoy crafts with kids!"] The Patriotic Lampwork Bracelet Kit from Oriental Trading makes two patriotic bracelets. My daughter wants to keep one and make the other for her favoite cousin who'll be at our family 4th of … [Read more...]