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After-School Snack “Dot” Cakes: Apple Carrot Zucchini Spice Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting

After-School Snack “Dot” Cakes: Apple Carrot Zucchini Spice Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting

Screenshot Apple Carrot Zucchini Snack Cake This soft and cozy apple carrot zucchini spice cake is packed with fruit and veggies, then topped with cream cheese frosting and plenty of sprinkles. Make it as a simple sheet cake (my pan was 11x14.5x2) or use a round container to turn it into fun little “dot cakes” for an after-school treat. You can also scroll down the page to see the scaled ...

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Side Quest – Free Printable!

Side Quest – Free Printable!

Directions to Print: On mobile: Press and hold the image → Save to Photos. Open the image in your Photos app → Share → Print.On desktop: Right-click the image → Save Image As. Open the saved image → File → Print. OR Use it digitally: Save the checklist to your device and use your photo app’s editing or markup tools to check off each Side Quest as you go! ☑️

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Back to School Party!

Back to School Party!

Back-to-school season is here, and that means it's time for one of my favorite traditions: our annual back-to-school party! This year I went all in on classic school supplies with giant pencils, erasers, crayons, composition notebooks, apples, and glue bottles. I mixed a few easy DIYs into the back-to-school party decorations, plus a couple of my own new printables to pull everything together. Keep scrolling for all of ...

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DIY Party Favor Wall Tutorial

DIY Party Favor Wall Tutorial

If there’s one thing about me, it’s that once I get an idea in my head… I have to figure out how to make it happen 🤪 And for this Toy Story birthday party, I could not stop thinking about creating a giant party favor wall inspired by The Claw from Pizza Planet! So naturally, I headed to the hardware store, grabbed foam insulation boards, and somehow convinced myself I could build a ...

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Life of a Showgirl Birthday Party

Life of a Showgirl Birthday Party

As soon as we heard that Taylor Swift’s Life of a Showgirl album (TS12) was dropping the day before my tween daughter’s birthday, I’m pretty sure we both had the same reaction: “SHOWGIRL BIRTHDAY PARTY!” We had the best time putting together the dreamiest, sparkliest Life of a Showgirl-inspired birthday party for a tween girl filled with glam details that made the whole place shimmer. Some of our décor was DIY (like the “The Life of a ...

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MOM Charcuterie Letters

MOM Charcuterie Letters

These letters are the most similar in size to the ones I used (and no DIY required!) : Here are a few more options- some of these sets are SO cute! Just a heads up: be sure to check the measurements as a few of them are a bit smaller than the letters I used, but they'd still make for a great addition to a Mother's Day brunch ...

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Spiderman Birthday Party

Spiderman Birthday Party

I had so much fun planning this Spider-Man party—from the skyline-inspired tablescape to the upside-down Spidey balloon swinging into the festivities. The whole setup was filled with bold colors, interactive elements, and superhero vibes that made the kids feel like they stepped right into their favorite comic book. Like most of my parties, this one came together with a mix of simple DIY projects and easy store-bought finds. ...

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Party Backdrop Essentials & Step-by-Step Balloon Garland Tutorial

Party Backdrop Essentials & Step-by-Step Balloon Garland Tutorial

How to Make a DIY Balloon Garland: A Simple Step-by-Step Tutorial Balloon garlands are one of my favorite ways to make any celebration feel extra special. Whether it’s a birthday party, baby shower, holiday gathering, or just a fun family moment, a balloon garland just instantly creates that wow factor- and it’s surprisingly easy to do at home! I'm sharing exactly how I put one together, step-by-step, using some of my ...

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Easy DIY Easter Bunny Basket Glow-Up

Easy DIY Easter Bunny Basket Glow-Up

I may receive a small commission (at no extra cost to you!); as always, I appreciate you shopping my links! These are the exact items I used (tap image to shop): And here are some similar options to make a more colorful variation! You know when you see something cute in the store, and then you think, "but it would be even better if..." - welcome to my brain 😅. ...

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Easter: Decor & Tablescape

Easter: Decor & Tablescape

Here are all the links to shop my bright pastel Easter brunch decor and spring tablescape! My flocked bunnies are a mix of Walmart and Michaels over the last few years. I tried to link as similar as I could find online currently! My larger bunnies are 16" and smaller bunnies are 9" Here is how the tablescape looked all put together! Flowers are from Trader Joe's and included: ...

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DIY Window Clings

DIY Window Clings

Anyone else feeling totally over winter? I know I am! With cold temperatures, gray skies, and snow sticking around, I decided it was time to add a little springtime cheer to our home in the simplest, most colorful way possible: DIY window clings! This fun, hands-on activity only requires three ingredients you probably already have at home. My kids loved it, and our windows have never looked so cheerful! ...

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You Are a Gem- Valentines Printable

You Are a Gem- Valentines Printable

It's almost Valentine's Day and I’ve got the perfect way to add a little extra sparkle to the celebration—a free "You are a Gem" valentines printable (For personal use only)! Pair these colorful cards with Ring Pops or costume jewelry rings for a Valentine’s gift for classroom exchanges or parties! window.fd('form', { formId: '678ffd190f43d634851d8ae9', containerEl: '#fd-form-678ffd190f43d634851d8ae9' }); Supplies You'll Need I’ve rounded ...

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