March 14, 2018

6 Easy Natural Easter Egg Dyes for the Most Vibrant Colors

Bye-bye chemical dyes! Make your holiday fun safe for kids with these 6 Easy Natural Easter Egg Dyes for the Most Vibrant Colors. This post is sponsored by GOJO, the makers of PURELL® Multi Surface Disinfectant. All festive holiday opinions are my own.

6 Easy Natural Easter Egg Dyes for the Most Vibrant Colors

I love that my 5-year old has no concept of time, but she knows that Easter is coming. “Are we coloring eggs today?” “Is it time to dye eggs yet?” “When are we doing the Easter egggggggs?” It’s our favorite family Easter tradition – but this year, I’ve become a little “mother bear-ish” in the harsh chemicals department. With sensitive skin and allergies on the rise for my littles, I’m looking for alternative ways to dye our Easter eggs. So after much research (thanks, Google) and experimenting (sorry for the mess, husband), I’ve gathered up 6 Easy Natural Easter Egg Dyes for the Most Vibrant Colors.

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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 22, 2017

4 Easy Winter Shaving Hacks for Busy Moms Using JOHNSON’S® Baby Products

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DIY

Don’t let winter ruin your shaving! Grab these 4 Easy Winter Shaving Hacks for Busy Moms Using JOHNSON’S® Baby Products. I’ve partnered with JOHNSON’S® for this post. All savvy shaving hack opinions are my own.

4 Easy Winter Shaving Hacks for Busy Moms Using JOHNSON’S® Baby Products

Silky hair, boots and scarves on repeat and sandpaper skin…must be winter in Florida. While it certainly is beginning to feel like “the most wonderful time of the year,” it’s also the one time of year when I miss Florida’s humidity. My skin is crying in pain – especially when it’s time to shave. And guess who’s out of shaving supplies…again. *SIGH.* But this busy mom has some skills when it comes to avoiding my 10th grocery store run this week. I have a stash of baby products to the rescue. Don’t let dry legs and lack of pampering supplies stop you from getting the best shave this winter. Today I’m using my daughter’s JOHNSON’S® baby products to share 4 Easy Winter Shaving Hacks for Busy Moms.

Because walking into the Christmas party with unshaven legs is not an option.

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December 1, 2017

DIY Popcorn Snowman Jar | Easy Holiday Gift Idea

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Crafts & DIY

Looking for an easy DIY gift idea for the holidays? Try this DIY Popcorn Snowman Jar – a yummy holiday snack & Christmas decor in one! This post is sponsored by G.H. Cretors. All delicious opinions are my own.

DIY Popcorn Snowman Jar | Easy Holiday Gift Idea

It’s the most favorite time of the year – the season of giving. We absolutely LOVE giving Christmas gifts to say thank you to our family, friends, teachers and all of the wonderful people in our lives. But finding the perfect gift for everyone on our family’s list – that’s the challenge. Striving to make sure that every gift is unique, special and made with love doesn’t have to be complicated. It can be simply adorable with this DIY Popcorn Snowman Jar. See how this easy 5-minute DIY can really step up your holiday gift giving this year, filled with delicious limited edition G.H. Cretors Popcorn.

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October 20, 2017

DIY Trick-or-Treat Wagon + Affordable Kids’ Costumes at Family Dollar

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DIY & Family

Take the stress out of Halloween with this DIY Trick-or-Treat Wagon + Affordable Kids’ Costumes at Family Dollar. This post is sponsored by Family Dollar. All festive opinions are my own.

DIY Trick-or-Treat Wagon + Affordable Kids’ Costumes at Family Dollar

Is your family ready for trick-or-treat season? I admit that trick-or-treating with two kids can be challenging, especially with so much Halloween excitement! But one of the ways that we stay prepared is making sure we have all of our Halloween essentials in tow. This year we packed up our trick-or-treat survival kit in this festive DIY Trick-or-Treat Wagon! Find out how to stock your own as well as how we found adorable and affordable kids costumes at our Family Dollar!

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October 17, 2017

EASY Harry Potter Wands DIY for Under $2

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Crafts & DIY

Hosting your own Harry Potter birthday party? Don’t forget to make your own Easy Harry Potter Wands DIY for Under $2 each, the perfect party favor! May contain commissioned links.

EASY Harry Potter Wands DIY for Under $2

My son wanted a Harry Potter birthday party for his 9th birthday. I know, I couldn’t be more proud. But creating a birthday party based on one of the most epic book and movie series EV-AH…not an easy feat, especially when you’re a crafty Type-A perfectionist with about 1 million amazing ideas. But travel and a crunched time frame forced me to focus on the absolute Harry Potter birthday party must haves. Case in point – wands. You cannot have a party without the wands.

But have you been to Universal’s Wizarding World of Harry Potter lately? I keep seeing the prices climb – last time I checked over $45 per interactive wand. Did you have a slight heart attack? Yeah, me too. Not being able to afford such an amazing party favor for our guests, I did the next best thing, make my own Harry Potter wands. These Easy Harry Potter Wands DIY for under $2 a pop will have your guests thinking you really brought the magic to the birthday party, with a slight Asian flair 🙂

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August 18, 2017

9 Family Dollar Store Back-to-School Hacks for Busy Parents

Written by christie 31 Comments
DIY & Reviews

Parents, grab your tips to head into the school season with these 9 Family Dollar Store Back-to-School Hacks for Busy Parents. This post is sponsored by Family Dollar. All inventive & thrifty opinions are my own.

9 Family Dollar Store Back-to-School Hacks for Busy Parents

Parents, it’s that time again. It’s time to stretch out those budgeting muscles and loosen up that savvy creativity. With back-to-school upon us, I’m staying organized and on-budget with these 9 Family Dollar store back-to-school hacks for busy parents. Ready to make the school year just a little easier? Grab the “school supplies” you didn’t know that you needed this school season, all with items from your local Family Dollar!

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July 31, 2017

Wicked Apple Gift Box DIY (And Purse!)

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Crafts & DIY & Reviews

Celebrate that special kid birthday with this Wicked Apple Gift Box DIY (and purse!). I was asked to participate in the #HallmarkAtWalgreens campaign, sponsored by Walgreens. Although I have been compensated, all opinions are my own.

Wicked Apple Gift Box DIY (And Purse!)

I’ve never seen my son so excited. This summer he met a girl (yes, a girl!) that he became instant best friends with. It’s been magical to watch their kindred friendship bloom. Constant chatter, bursts of laughter, and in “cahoots” about everything – these two are inseparable. So you can imagine the screaming that occurred when he heard that his friend’s birthday was coming up. He got downright serious when he told me, “We have to make her birthday a good one, Mom.”

How can I let that kid down with a request like that? I can’t! Kids birthdays are so special, especially at this age when those birthday memories last a lifetime. That’s why we go all out for the special family and friends in our lives. Knowing that his friend is a big Disney Descendants 2 fan, we knew that a DIY Descendants 2-inspired gift box would be a fun way to celebrate. Find out how to make your child’s next birthday wickedly fun with this Wicked Apple Gift Box DIY (that doubles as a purse!) and how we made this little girl’s birthday extra special with the perfect Hallmark card at Walgreens.

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May 15, 2017

Disney Up Party Ideas + FREE Printable #DisneyKids

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Crafts & DIY

Things are looking UP with these Disney Up Party Ideas – grab your FREE party food, decor, kids activities & free printable to host your next Disney themed party! This post is sponsored by Disney as a part of the #DisneyKids Play Date campaign. All Disney loving opinions are my own. May contain commissioned links.

Disney Up Party Ideas + FREE Printable #DisneyKids

Disney lovers, this is the party for you! I’m so excited to reveal our Disney Up Party Ideas – from decor to food to drinks to free printable crafts and more! Perfect for a Disney themed party or playdate, I am just in LOVE with all of the fun we had with our kids at this Disney party. So grab your sense of adventure and come see all of the adorableness!

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May 15, 2017

FREE Disney Up Printable + Kids Craft Idea

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Crafts & DIY

Love the Disney Pixar movie Up? Grab your FREE Disney Up Printable + Kids Craft Idea for fun fingerpaint memories! May contain commissioned links.

FREE Disney Up Printable + Kids Craft Idea

Love the Disney Pixar Up movie? Me too! One of my recent favorites (I know that I’m slow – this movie was on my huge never-seen-before movie bucket list), Disney Up was calling for me to host yet another fun Disney themed playdate/party on the blog. So as a sneak peek of what’s to come, I have this FREE Disney Up Printable Kids Craft Idea that I recently added to the blog so you can host your next Disney Up Party – with a fun Disney kids fingerpaint craft! Grab your free printable and start creating fun Disney memories with your kids. Crafting adventure is out there!

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