Non Candy Valentine Ideas with Free Printables!

Non-Candy Valentines – Free Printables!

Whether it’s part of your school’s Valentine’s party policy or just a fun alternative, check out these creative ideas for non-candy Valentine’s. All of them have free printables! I’m not sure how we’re turning the corner to February already! My…

Nerf Battle Blinds: How to Paint Camouflage

These camouflage blinds were perfect for my son’s Nerf Battle birthday party. Use the easy spray painting technique to create camouflage designs on almost any surface.  It’s hard to believe it’s already been almost a year ago that we had…

Plan the Ultimate Nerf Battles Birthday Party - ideas for invitations, DIY activities, a Nerf wars, and camouflage cupcakes.

The Ultimate Nerf Battle Birthday Party

A Nerf battle birthday party is the ultimate party theme for any Nerf gun loving kid. Get ideas for invitations, DIY activities, a Nerf war, and camouflage cupcakes. Last week we celebrated Carter’s 8th birthday. It’s so hard to believe…

Mad First Day of School Picture

When First Day of School Pictures Don’t Go as Planned!

First day of school pictures are a rite of passage. It’s an exciting time, but it can also be filled with anxiety, running late, sibling rivalry, and teenage angst. Of course, we as parents are required to capture these moments…

My Friday Five – Spring Break Fun at Home

Oh, hello Friday… I couldn’t be happier to see you! It was hard to get back into our routine after Carter’s spring break last week. We didn’t jet off anywhere exotic, but made some good memories right here in Des Moines.…

Homemade Bubble Solution

Homemade Bubble Solution

Make a homemade bubble solution with common household ingredients you already have on hand. We had a great end to Carter’s spring break from school last week. I took Friday off from work and we went to the Science Center…

LEGO Crayon Valentines

LEGO Crayon Valentines

Make your own LEGO crayons perfect for a non-candy valentine or LEGO birthday party favor. It’s no surprise that my LEGO fanatic 6 year old wanted LEGO Valentines this year.  I ran across some LEGO molds earlier this year and…