June 15, 2018

FREE Incredibles 2 Lunch Notes Printable + Bento Box Ideas

Written by christie 3 Comments
Crafts & Entertainment

Get ready for Disney Pixar’s Incredibles 2 movie with these FREE Incredibles 2 Lunch Notes + Incredible Bento Box Ideas. This post is sponsored by Pixar. All yummy opinions are my own.

FREE Incredibles 2 Lunch Notes Printable + Bento Box Ideas

It’s an INCREDIBLE day for a movie! Incredibles 2 is open in theaters starting today, June 15th! (See my full Incredibles 2 movie review here.) To celebrate, I’m “super” excited to share the super hero love with these FREE Incredibles 2 Lunch Notes. Perfect for summer camp reminders, back-to-school notes or just some extra encouragement, I adore how these comic book inspired lunch notes show your incredible kids how much they are loved! Grab your free printable now to get a head start on those back-to-school lunches plus grab an adorable Incredibles 2 Bento Box lunch ideas!

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May 16, 2018

Pool Noodle Unicorn DIY to Celebrate Nella the Princess Knight #NellaThePrincessKnight

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Crafts & Entertainment

Celebrate the new preschool show Nella the Princess Knight with this easy Pool Noodle Unicorn DIY. This post is sponsored by Nickelodeon. All royally awesome opinions are my own.

Pool Noodle Unicorn DIY to Celebrate Nella the Princess Knight #NellaThePrincessKnight

I’ve got a preschooler ready to ride off into the sunset – literally. As we begin to wind down our last few days of Pre-K, my daughter is already dreaming up summer adventures with her new favorite show, Nella the Princess Knight! Since she already had the sword, crown and necklace, I knew the next logical step was to get her noble steed to ride. So we made Nella’s trusty friend Trinket in this Pool Noodle Unicorn DIY. Come celebrate the newest princess in the hood with this adorable DIY unicorn idea, and watch Nella the Princess Knight weekdays on Nickelodeon.

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May 10, 2018

DIY Back Scratcher Dinosaur Craft + The Itchy Book Giveaway

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Crafts & Giveaways

Celebrate the newest Disney Books release, The Itchy Book, with this easy DIY Back Scratcher Dinosaur Craft your kids will love! Post sponsored by Disney Books. All dinosaur-iffic opinions are my own.

DIY Back Scratcher Dinosaur Craft + The Itchy Book Giveaway

Itching to get your little ones to read more? Me too! With Kindergarten on the horizon, I’m collecting all of the books I can for my littlest reader. She absolutely LOVES reading books right now – and I love that she loves learning to read. Disney Books always has really fun and engaging titles for my kids. It’s not too surprising that the latest new book already has my girl giggling with just the title name. Check out why we love The Itchy Book and make this easy DIY Back Scratcher Dinosaur Craft too.

About The Itchy Book

From Disney Books and the Elephant & Piggie Like Reading! series, this hilarious new book dives into what happens when you combine dinosaurs and that nagging little itch! Perfect for young readers age 6-8 years old, my daughter loves laughing along as dinosaurs resist the urge to scratch in The Itchy Book. Using easy-to-repeat word phrases, an engaging comic book like read and brightly colored illustrations, my daughter is picking up new words and reading them with ease!

Itchy dinosaurs try to follow a very important, very prehistoric rule. A rule so important and so prehistoric, it’s written in stone. DINOSAURS DO NOT SCRATCH!

Triceratops has an itch. . . so does Pterodactyl. . . and Brontosaurus. . . and T-Rex! But Dino-Mo reminds them all of the BIG rule: Dinosaurs do not scratch! What’s an itchy dinosaur to do? Find out in this hilariously charming beginning reader by author/illustrator LeUyen Pham.

DIY Back Scratcher Dinosaur Craft

I couldn’t resist the itch (see what I did there) to make a fun little craft to go along with this adorable new book. This DIY Back Scratcher Dinosaur Craft is the perfect activity to pair with The Itchy Book! Read together then craft together, WINNING! So easy and fun too.

What you will need:

Wood paint stirrer (Hello, FREE craft supply!)
2-5 Wood clothespins
Favorite dinosaur colored paint
2-5 Bobby pins
Glue
Optional: favorite dinosaur inspired “accessories” like pom poms, glitter, etc.

Directions:

Paint the stir stick and clothespins in your child’s favorite dinosaur color. Allow to dry. If desired, let them glue on dinosaur accessories (like pom poms, glitter, construction paper) to bring out their dino’s personality.
Bend bobby pins at one end to curl like a dinosaur claw. Place claw inside of clothespin and glue in place.
On one end of the paint stick, arrange and attach your clothespins at the non-opening ends (3-5 dependent on how many claws your child would like). Glue in place.
If desired, embellish your DIY Back Scratcher with crafty accessories.
DONE! Allow your child scratch all of their itches with their own dino themed DIY back scratcher, perfect for reading along with The Itchy Book!

To scratch or not to scratch, we are loving our new book – definitely on rotation through the summer as we get ready for kindergarten! Learn more about The Itchy Book and the Elephant & Piggie Like Reading! series from Disney Books. We absolutely love the titles that come out – so fun for my *almost* kindergartner!

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The Itchy Book Prize Pack Giveaway

Itching to get your hands on a copy of the newest kids book from Disney Books plus a collection of books for summer reading? YES! Enter now to win The Itchy Book Prize Pack including:

Copy of The Itchy Book
2 more Elephant & Piggie Like Reading! titles: We Are Growing! and The Cookie Fiasco
The final Elephant & Piggie title: The Thank You Book
Branded back scratcher
Custom THANK-O-RAMA “Thank You” notes!

Open to U.S. residents only. Ends 5/18. Here’s how to enter:

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April 16, 2018

Incredibles 2 Kids Craft | DIY Pixar Concept Art Super Hero

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Crafts & Entertainment

Our #Incredibles2Event visit to Pixar Animation Studios inspired this Incredibles 2 Kids Craft. Make your own DIY PIxar Concept Art Super Hero, just like the Pixar animators do! This post is sponsored by Disney. All “incredible” opinions are my own.

Incredibles 2 Kids Craft | DIY Pixar Concept Art Super Hero

I have a whole new respect for anyone who is a concept artist. After sitting down with Pixar artist Alonso Martinez, I realized just how many important steps go into the making of a Pixar film. And one of my favorite Incredibles 2 sessions at Pixar Animation Studios was learning to create our own concept art super hero, just like the ones we love today. So that inspired this Incredibles 2 Kids Craft. Grab the kids, paper, scissors, glue and their Pixar animator creativity as we make our own DIY Pixar Concept Art Super Hero, just like the pros.

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March 13, 2018

FREE License Plate Game Printable for Kids

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Crafts & Family

Taking the family on a road trip? Don’t forget to print this FREE License Plate Game Printable for Kids before you get into the car! This post is sponsored by G.H. Cretors. All delicious opinions are my own.

FREE License Plate Game Printable for Kids

Would you take your family on the ultimate road trip? We recently visited friends who made me take a different look at our family life. In a few months they had bought an RV, sold their possessions, and packed up their family. Now, they are beginning a beautiful journey to travel the country as a family over the next few years. Needless to say, we were shocked, excited and hopeful for this amazing road trip adventure ahead.

“Is this your house?” “Does your bed go with you?” “Can you go potty in here?”

Visiting their home-on-wheels got us dreaming of our own family adventures. Where will the road take us this year? I honestly don’t know. But one thing is for sure, our kids will definitely be along for the ride. Road trips with kids in tow can be challenging. That’s why we will be road tripping with this FREE License Plate Game Printable for Kids – and lots of road trip snacks, of course.

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March 5, 2018

Sherlock Gnomes Ice Cream Party Ideas

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Crafts

Celebrate the new Sherlock Gnomes movie in theaters March 23rd with these Easy Sherlock Gnomes Ice Cream Party Ideas! This post is sponsored by Paramount Pictures. All delicious opinions are my own.

Sherlock Gnomes Ice Cream Party Ideas

Who can say “gnome” to ice cream? I certainly can’t. With the new movie Sherlock Gnomes hitting theaters on March 23rd, I knew that ice cream sundaes were close on the horizon. Something about those adorable hats and ice cream cones, am I right? Grab your spoon and your love of everything gnome-y as we dive into these tasty Sherlock Gnomes Ice Cream Party Ideas to celebrate this lovable family-friendly film!

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February 26, 2018

Lady and the Tramp Kids Craft for New Blu-Ray Release + Giveaway

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Crafts & Entertainment & Family Entertainment

Get excited for the latest Disney classic Blu-Ray release with this easy Lady and the Tramp Kids Craft, perfect for family movie night! This post is sponsored by Disney. All magical opinions are my own. May contain commissioned links.

Lady and the Tramp Kids Craft for New Blu-Ray Release + Giveaway

Are you craving spaghetti and meatballs yet? One of my favorite Disney classics is returning to Blu-Ray on February 27th, and is sure to be a hit for family movie night. Now with 3 film versions, classic bonus extras and 3 new features, don’t miss your opportunity to own Lady and the Tramp from The Signature Walt Disney Collection. To celebrate the new release, check out this easy Lady and the Tramp Kids Craft idea and be sure to scroll down for a FUN giveaway!

Lady and The Tramp on Blu-Ray = Family Movie Night GOALS!

There’s nothing that compares to a classic Disney animated film. The music (who can forget Bella Notte), the story, the villains (oh those Siamese cats!), the classic animation techniques – everything about Lady and the Tramp reminds me of happy childhood memories. Introducing my kids to a piece of my childhood – they instantly fell in love too. With Lady and the Tramp from The Signature Walt Disney Collection on Blu-Ray combo pack starting February 27th, your family is sure to fall in love with all of those classic dog characters and Disney movie history. Check out the special features included with your copy of this film.

3 film versions: Original Theatrical version, Sing-Alone Mode, Inside Walt’s Story Meetings (as you view the film, hear reenactments of Walt’s story sessions with animators and see how their ideas were realized on-screen)
3 New Signature Bonus Features: “Walt & His Dogs,” “Stories from Walt’s Office,” “How to Make a Meatball and Other Fun Facts about Lady and the Tramp”
2 Classic Bonus Features: “Diane Disney Miller: Remembering Dad,” Never recorded song “I’m Free as the Breeze”
4 Deleted Scenes
and more!

Lady and the Tramp Kids Craft | Spaghetti & Meatballs Necklace

I love a good family movie night theme. And this time we’re busting out all of the craft supplies for a take on a pasta necklace. Because Lady and the Tramp wouldn’t be the same without that perfect spaghetti and meatballs scene, am I right? Make this easy Lady and the Tramp Kids Craft Necklace just in time to watch the movie!

What You Will Need:

Your kids favorite tube shaped pasta – ziti, etc.
Brown Pom Poms (I used 1/2 inch. I would recommend up to 1 inch)
Red Paint
String
Yarn Needle (adult supervision!)

Directions:

Get out the red paint and allow your kids to paint their noodles however they choose (the messier the better!). Allow to dry.
Grab your string and thread noodles and brown pom poms. Encourage your kids to create their own fun pattern.
Tie the ends of the string together. Show off your adorable new spaghetti and meatballs necklace as your family watches the new Lady and the Tramp from The Signature Walt Disney Collection, now on Blu-Ray!

It’s not Lady and the Tramp without the classic Bella Notte scene! We loved recreating a little love of the classic film with this Easy Lady and the Tramp Kids Craft.

How cute is our Spaghetti & Meatballs necklace?

Lady and the Tramp Blu-Ray Giveaway

Excited to get the family together for a Disney movie night? Then be sure to enter and win the new Lady and the Tramp Blu-Ray Combo Pack before it comes out on February 27th! One lucky Raising Whasians will win their own copy. Just enter via the Rafflecopter form below. Open to U.S. residents only. Ends 3/9. Here’s how to enter:
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February 12, 2018

Easy Toy Story Movie Night Ideas + FREE Printable Popcorn Box

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Crafts & Entertainment

Grab your rowdy Disney bunch for these Easy Toy Story Movie Night Ideas + FREE Printable Popcorn Box for family movie night! This post is sponsored by G.H. Cretors as a Flavor Obsessed Five Ambassador. All delicious opinions are my own.

Easy Toy Story Movie Night Ideas + FREE Printable Popcorn Box

Who loves family movie night? *Raises hand.* There’s nothing that brings our family together quicker than a good movie, snugly blankets and our all-time favorite movie time snack, popcorn. So curl up on the couch with these Easy Toy Story Movie Night Ideas, an adorable FREE Printable Popcorn Box featuring our favorite cowboy, and of course lots of delicious G.H. Cretors popcorn.

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January 29, 2018

Tangled Party Ideas for My Rapunzel’s 5th Birthday

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Crafts & DIY & Recipes

Ready for the Best Day Ever? Grab these Tangled Party Ideas for My Rapunzel’s 5th Birthday; DIY, food, decor, free printables & lots of Disney party inspiration, all on a budget under $150! May contain commissioned links.

Tangled Party Ideas for My Rapunzel’s 5th Birthday

The challenge: a Tangled Party for my Disney Princess for under $150. Tangled is one of my favorite Disney movies of all time. The music, the punchlines, the happily ever after – the perfect theme for my Rapunzel’s 5th Birthday party.

But here’s the thing, January birthdays are ROUGH. Right after the holidays, I had to immediately get into birthday party mode. I only had a few weeks to pull together the ultimate Tangled party ideas into a fun party. With her bedroom already mid-Rapunzel transformation, I knew that a Tangled party would not only highlight her love for Disney princesses, but also motivate me to get some bedroom decor ideas done. So here’s how we made my favorite party to date with TONS of amazing Tangled Party Ideas including food, decor, and more. Scroll down to up close tutorials, party pictures and even video of my girl’s big day.

“Best Day Ever?” Absolutely.

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December 5, 2017

Festive DIY Minions Garland for a (NON) Despicable Christmas Card Display

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Crafts & Entertainment

Celebrate the release of Despicable Me 3 Special Edition on Blu-Ray and DVD for the holidays with this Festive DIY Minions Garland & Christmas Card Display! This post is in partnership with Universal Pictures Home Entertainment. All festive opinions are my own.

Festive DIY Minions Garland for a (NON) Despicable Christmas Card Display

You know the holidays are here when a festive garland craft has landed on the blog! You guys know how much I can’t resist a fun garland. With Despicable Me 3 Special Edition here for the holidays, I was definitely feeling the Minions + holidays + garland craft challenge. Twinkling Christmas lights were the inspiration for this Festive DIY Minions Garland. A fun kids craft AND a creative Christmas card display in one, your family will love how those yellow lights twinkle with a little extra special holiday cheer.

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