October 20, 2017

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

Written by christie 22 Comments
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!)

Written by christie 20 Comments
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

Written by christie 26 Comments
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

Written by christie 15 Comments
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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February 13, 2017

Disney Beauty & the Beast Enchanted Mirror Craft + Sweepstakes

Written by christie 22 Comments
Crafts & DIY

Disney Beauty & the Beast Enchanted Mirror Craft + Sweepstakes

It’s a “Tale as Old as Time,” now brought to life. It’s no secret that my family is anxiously awaiting the release of the new Beauty & the Beast live action film from Disney. It’s one of my favorites! We couldn’t wait to bring the Disney magic into our own home with a fun Beauty & the Beast inspired kids craft. Grab your child and make this Easy Disney Beauty & the Beast Enchanted Mirror Craft, inspired by the newest live action Disney film. Plus, grab details on the newly released toys and exclusive sweepstakes for the whole family.
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February 6, 2017

Valentine’s Day Heart Wands Snack Idea for Your Princess

Written by christie 23 Comments
DIY & Recipes

Spoil your little one with a little extra love and these Valentine’s Day Heart Wands Snack Idea for Your Princess. This post is sponsored by Frigo® Cheese Heads® String Cheese. All delicious opinions are my own.

Valentine’s Day Heart Wands Snack Idea for Your Princess

Everyday is a good day to be a fairy princess. Just ask my 4-year old! If there’s ever an excuse to get dressed up and carry a wand, she’ll be there. Valentine’s Day is no exception. Now that I have a little girl that has a deep passion for hearts, frills and everything girly, I needed a Valentine’s Day snack fit for a princess. These Valentine’s Day Heart Wands make the perfect snack for your little ones, with a touch of extra special LOVE! Ready to spoil your little princess?

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February 1, 2017

String Cheese Cupid Arrows + Printable Bullseye Valentine

Written by christie 5 Comments
Crafts & DIY

Aiming to send a unique non-candy valentine this Valentine’s Day? Make these String Cheese Cupid Arrows + Printable Bullseye Valentine for a fun DIY gift and snack idea in one! Perfect for kids! May contain commissioned links

String Cheese Cupid Arrows + Printable Bullseye Valentine

I’m aiming for you, Valentine! Valentine’s Day is just around the corner – do you have your Valentine ideas ready for your kids? Well, if you’re looking for that creative DIY gift and snack idea that kids love, I have the perfect Valentine’s Day treat for you! We made these adorable String Cheese Cupid Arrows as fun way to have your snack and eat it too for the holiday. Find out how easy they are to make with Frigo® Cheese Heads® + grab an adorable Printable Bullseye Valentine to add to your Cupid Arrow!

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December 14, 2016

Ombre Christmas Tree Garland

Written by christie 16 Comments
Crafts & DIY

No Christmas season is complete without this easy Christmas tree kids craft. Make this Ombre Christmas Tree Garland, toddler approved! May contain commissioned links

Ombre Christmas Tree Garland

My name is Christie and I’m addicted to anything that starts with “GAR” and ends in “LAND.” I can’t believe that I’ve gone through almost half of December already without doing a Christmas craft. There must be something wrong with me. Oh, I’m sick. Being sick today meant we were pulling out the craft supplies to occupy a 3-year old. I came across felt and clothespins – BINGO. Christmas trees. And a few minutes later, we created this adorable Ombre Christmas Tree Garland. You know you want to make this cuteness to hang from your mantel, your child’s room, or anywhere where you could use some Christmas cheer. Ready to make this toddler approved craft? Turn up the Christmas tunes.

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