For the last few months, Nathanael has been asking for a Nintendo Switch. He saw a YouTube Kids video about Mario Kart 8 Deluxe and he wanted it. That particular game is for the newest Nintendo console -- the Switch. We asked Nate if he'd like a large party with his classmates or if he'd like a very small party with family and a larger gift. He easily and quickly answered that he wanted a large present. (We asked that same question to our 9 year old and she asked for a large party.) So at … [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...]
Easily Host a Pink Party for Breast Cancer Awareness!
At the beginning of the month, the Women's Ministry team from church hosted a Pink Party. We had so much fun planning for and hosting this party as our first big social event of the year. Of course, I turned to Oriental Trading for great pink party supplies. I asked our Pastor's wife and her mother to help us decorate because they just do a beautiful job. They were happy to work with the great supplies I found at Oriental Trading. I picked out hot pink and light pink party Party supplies … [Read more...]
Shop Online for Back to School Supplies (It’s So Easy!)
It's really back to school time! Isabella loves this time of year. She cannot wait to get new markers, colored pencils and a new backpack. I can't wait to have both kids back in school. It's hard to be a work at home mom when the kids are home all summer and we are traveling to and fro. We got our back to school shopping list for third grade and there really wasn't much on it that we didn't have. Besides the standard items you'd associate with third grade, we just need to shop for Lysol Wipes … [Read more...]
Little Monster Birthday Party for Nathanael
This month my little monster, who I love with all my heart, Nate, celebrated his fourth birthday. We had a pool party for him and invited the cousins over for a fun Little Monster Birthday Party at our community pool. Since his big sister, Isabella, had a pool party, he wanted one too. We planned the pool party for 12 pm - 3 pm, but everyone ended up staying longer. It was a record breaking hot day in Western Washington and the pool was the perfect place to be. I found great Little … [Read more...]
8th Birthday Pool Party (in the winter!)
Last month my Princess turned 8! We gave her a choice of party ideas and she chose to have a birthday pool party. We have a local pool that you can rent, before it is open to the public. They have a warmer kiddie pool with a beach style entrance and a water slide. They also have the main pool with lap lanes. There is also a very deep pool with a diving board. We had the pool for 2 hours and invited her classmates and their families. We had a lot of fun. The kids were happy as well as the … [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...]
