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Christmas Pajamas 2022 !

It's Pajama Season! Here are some of my favorite Christmas pajamas for kids this year! Kids Christmas pajamas hold a magical place in my heart. There is just something so nostalgic about thinking of the kids running down the stairs in their jammies on Christmas morning filled with such joy. We have a special Christmas Eve tradition that has been passed down from my own childhood; Rudolph makes a ...

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Elf on The Shelf Arrival

It is that magical time of the year once again, sometime around the day after Thanksgiving or first day of December: the Elf on the Shelf arrival from the North Pole! When my kids were younger, our elf always came on December 1, but now that they are in school our elf drops in over the weekend so that we can have a welcome breakfast! It gives ...

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Family Boo Basket

What is a Boo Basket? It's a collection of Halloween goodies I give to my kiddos at the beginning of spooky season. Filled with things I would typically purchase and give to them throughout the month anyways, I love putting it all together as an exciting way to welcome the upcoming holiday and enjoy all month long. This year, instead of making one for each of my kids, ...

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Super Mario Birthday Party

Ethan has been OB-SESSED with the world of Mario since we introduced him to the classic Nintendo game several months ago. If you follow me on Instagram, I'm sure you've noticed that he is in a phase of only wearing Mario shirts to school, only to change into his Mario pajamas at bedtime. So it came as absolutely no surprise that he decided he wanted to celebrate turning ...

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Back to School Party

One of my favorite traditions to start a new school year is throwing a little back to school bash for my kids. This year was extra special because Ethan is headed to Kindergarten! Take a look through all the pictures and make sure to check out my Instagram Reels page to catch up on the fun DIYs that went into making this party! Affiliate Links Back To School Party ...

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DIY Emoji Backpack: Potato Print Craft

Looking for the perfect summer accessory for any outfit or adventure? Check out this plain drawstring bag we turned into a fun, adorable, and functional tote for kids! Follow these easy step-by-step instructions below to design a DIY emoji backpack using a potato (yep, you read that right!). I bought these canvas drawstring totes for about $4 each, but you can make this DIY emoji backpack using any ...

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Easy Muffin Tin Mini Pies

Are these muffin tin mini pies the absolute cutest thing ever? Yes, yes they are! What's more, they are also arguably the perfect ratio of crust to fruit filling in every bite 👌🏻 No worries if you're a novice baker (or one that's in a hurry!), these pies can easily be made with a few rolls of premade pie dough and canned pie filling. Here's how: First, choose a ...

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4th of July Charcuterie Board: Make an American Flag Snack Board!

An American Flag snack tray is sure to be the star of your 4th of July party! Arrange an assortment of red, white, and blue foods on a large platter into the shape of a flag. Take a look below to see what foods I suggest to make your own 4th of July Charcuterie board! What are your plans this 4th of July? Our city has an annual parade ...

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Bunny Birthday Party

A bunny birthday party theme for a 2 year old girl! Keep reading to find all the details including source links, bunny birthday decorations, cake, and more party ideas. Josie turned two and the perfect theme kind of all just fell into place: a bunny birthday party! Her favorite lovey is a darling muslin rabbit; a love of which has evolved into pure joy whenever she spots ANY bunny. ...

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Summer Journal for Kids

Summer break is almost here so I want to put together this guide to one of our newer traditions: a summer journal. Throughout the next few months, their journals will become a combination of memory keeping and creative writing. Journaling an engaging way to keep writing and phonics skills sharp for the fall's inevitable return to school. It is always fun to look back on the previous year ...

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