Who doesn't enjoy receiving money as a gift, but handing someone a card with a $20 dollar bill inside seems so... boring. Not to mention, it's way more fun to watch someone unwrap a real gift. With a little extra effort and a dose of creativity you can make giving cash … [Read more...]
70+ Stocking Stuffers for Kids
As a kid, stockings were a big deal in our house. Santa did an awesome job stuffing them with a combination of fun and functional items. Below is a list of 70+ of the best stocking stuffers for kids that won't break the bank. Best part? All of the items are fun, useful and … [Read more...]
Hot Toys for Toddlers
I'm scared of toys! That's right, I said it. I'm scared of clutter and ridiculous amounts of plastic piling up in our home. Because of that I'm very picky about the toys that come into our home. I like toys that keep kids entertained for more than 30 seconds, are educational in … [Read more...]
Free Printable Father’s Day Cards
Father' Day is Sunday, June 16th! Have you sent Pop a card yet? Don't worry, I haven't either. This is our official reminder. Print out one of these 5 free printable Father's Day cards and stick in the mail today! I've been known to make my dad all kinds of silly Father's … [Read more...]
Handmade Mothers Day Gifts
Mother's Day is Sunday, May 14th! All mom's love handmade gifts from their kiddos, but we also love spas and sleep. So, consider pairing a sweet DIY gift, like one of the 13 handmade Mother's Day gifts below with a 1 hour massage or breakfast in bed. I've also shared 2 free … [Read more...]
My Favorite DIY Gifts to Give
Note: This blog post is sponsored by Snapfish. I have been using and loving Snapfish for 10 years. As always, all opinions are my own. I have given my mom the same gift 10 years in a row. Seriously! I make her a Snapfish calendar and she claims it his her favorite Christmas … [Read more...]
Teacher Appreciation Week Ideas
Once upon a time, before this whole crazy blog thing, I was a teacher. A high school special education inclusion teacher to be exact. Showing teachers how much we love them is important to me. And now that Maxwell and Mila are in preschool a few days a week, I want to make sure … [Read more...]
44 Father’s Day Sayings
Father's day here in the United States is always the 3rd Sunday in June. Just for fun, check out this list to see when Father's Day is around the world. Dads are awesome, but they are super hard to buy gifts for which is why I love our Father's Day Tradition. I always pair the … [Read more...]
Group Gift Ideas
We all have that one person on our list that is impossible to shop for, right? For me, it is my best friend, Tina. She lives in New York City and loves fancy things I can't afford, like Chanel bags. What’s a friend to do for her 30th birthday? Get creative! For Tina's … [Read more...]
How to Make Snowman Slime
This post was sponsored by Elmer’s. All opinions are my own. Max and I make slime on the regular so when Elmer's asked me to share a seasonal slime recipe, fluffy white snowman slime was a no brainer! We made extra fluffy, "sprinkle" slime, as Maxwell calls it, and packaged it … [Read more...]
Reindeer Nose Gift Jars
I teamed up with Newell Brands, makers of Ball® Fresh Preserving Products to share 3 DIY gift ideas using jars. The holidays are sneaking up on us fast! Thanksgiving is days away, and Christmas will be here in less than a month! I teamed up with Ball® Home Canning Products to … [Read more...]
3 Creative Ways to Give Cash
For the past few years instead of buying so many presents, my family has opted to do a white elephant extravaganza. It's such a fun, simple way to exchange gifts with lots of people. We usually have at least 10 people playing and we set the gift limit at $40. We try to make it … [Read more...]
