Easy and fun is my favorite way to celebrate. This year we opted to make Rice Krispies gingerbread houses. There was less breakage (and stress) involved because it’s a more giving building material. I also took the super easy route and used store bought Rice Krispies treats. It really doesn’t get any more easy and semi-homemade read more »
Holiday Fruit Trays | Holiday Veggie Trays
Today’s collection of holiday fruit trays and holiday veggie trays is sponsored by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona. All opinions are my own. It can be difficult to eat fresh and healthy during the holidays. The colder weather and festive parties always seem to encourage more decadent dishes. If you start each meal or read more »
Christmas Tree Brownie Pops
Aren’t these Christmas Tree brownie pops cute? I am such a fan of decorating fun, festive desserts during the holidays, especially if they involve chocolate! Pretty much chocolate anything. Just like most of my projects, these are so easy to make. Easy enough that the boys can help which they LOVE to do! Sticking to the read more »
Tucson Toy Drives 2017
Help spread a little joy this holiday season by donating a new toy to a child in need. There are lots of organizations hosting holiday toy drives with donation locations around Tucson. I want it easy to find the Tucson Toy Drives, so check out my list below! Fill The Streetcar New, unwrapped toys to read more »
Vampire Donuts
Halloween is coming and along with it all the fun Halloween decorations, costumes, and treats. I recently started watching Van Helsing on the Syfy channel. Vampires aren’t as cool as zombies but the show is fun (and a bit intense). It’s definitely not a show I can let my boys watch though. We can, however, read more »
BB-8 Pumpkin
Where are my Star Wars and Disney fans? I’ve seen some adorable pumpkin ideas out there and I couldn’t help but brainstorm a fun BB-8 pumpkin idea. He is my favorite Star Wars droid! Plus BB-8’s round shape was just screaming to be made into a fun Halloween Jack-O-Lantern. When I found a couple of white read more »
Guardians of the Galaxy Costume Ideas
Where are my Guardians of the Galaxy fans? Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 is available today on Blu-ray and DVD so I thought I’d share some fun Guardians of the Galaxy Costume ideas! I think a Guardians of the Galaxy costume theme is perfect for a large group or family Halloween costume theme because there are read more »
Pokemon Bouncy Ball Valentines
The boys always want to include something extra with their valentines and while candy can be easy, I really try hard to encourage other ideas. In fact, I usually pick up a few options after Valentine’s Day to save for the next year. It helps keep the costs down. This year, Elliot dug into my read more »
LEGO Movie Valentines
Everything is awesome for Valentine’s Day with these adorable LEGO Movie Valentines. With LEGO Batman arriving in theaters next week, I bet the LEGO Batman card will be the most popular this year but I know Emmet, Wyldstyle and Unikitty are also fan favorites! These printable LEGO movie valentines are awesome all by themselves or read more »
Cowboy Valentines
Valentine’s Day is less than a month away and around here, it’s quickly followed rodeo break. Rodeo break is a lovely extra two days kids get out of school in Tucson. Well, lovely for kids who always want extra days off and lovely for me because we typically turn it into an excuse for a read more »
Holiday Fun with Orange Craft Ideas
Looking for a little holiday crafting for your kiddos over winter break? Break out your glue gun and check out these adorable elf and reindeer crafts made with the mandarin oranges and simple craft supplies. Reindeer Orange Craft Supplies Small mandarin orange Cellophane bag (4”X 6”) Brown pipe cleaner Google eyes Red sparkle pom-poms I read more »
Marana Christmas On The Farm
We had a really fun evening last weekend at the new Marana Christmas On The Farm. The Marana Pumpkin Patch and Farm Festival is hosting their brand of holiday fun in December now. It’s their first year offering this event and while I think there is some room for improvement, we had a great time and read more »
How Santa Can Bring A Puppy
Last year we pulled off a Christmas miracle. Santa Claus brought us a new dog. Sort of. The boys had asked Santa for a dog and we were finally ready to love a dog again. The tricky part of Santa gifting a dog or any live animal is the logistics of it. I always remember a read more »
Easy Elf Gift Ideas
Our elf, Honey Pickle doesn’t get too elaborate with messy antics and surprises every morning. Every once in awhile, he does kick it up a notch and reenacts a Disney ride or wear a costume. Typically he just moves from one silly place to another. He does bring gifts on a few special mornings. Check out these elf read more »
Over 35 Peppermint Treats
Tis’ the season for all things peppermint! Nowadays it’s possible to get peppermint in everything from face masks to coffee. If you are thinking of whipping up some tasty peppermint treats for yourself or your family, you are in luck! I’ve rounded up the best and most delicious peppermint treats around. They’re all here for read more »
Giving Back During the Holidays
This post was sponsored by Johnson & Johnson as part of an Influencer Activation for Influence Central and all opinions expressed in my post are my own. I love finding that perfect gift for someone during the holidays. But my favorite kind of presents to buy are those for the kids because Christmas for me read more »
Peppermint Texas Sheet Cake Cookies
It’s the time of year when I attempt to add peppermint to EVERY dessert recipe I can. I’ve seen a few people share chocolatey delicious sheet cake cookies and knew I could modify them to include a fair dose of peppermint. I love milk chocolate combined with peppermint! The best part of these cookies is that read more »
Star Wars BB-8 Wreath
I know, I know. I already made a BB-8 Christmas wreath last year but I really wanted to make an easier version this year. When I found a set of Halloween ornaments on clearance, complete with orange and black bulbs, I decided it was destiny. I had to make another Star Wars BB-8 Wreath. I read more »
Peppermint Popcorn Balls
I’ve partnered with Gaslamp Popcorn today to share a super yummy and festive holiday treat, Peppermint Popcorn Balls! I am a huge fan of both peppermint anything and easy recipes, this no-bake dessert checks both boxes for me and Quinn loved helping me make them! From peppermint ice cream cake to peppermint cookies, I just can’t read more »
Apple & Pomegranate Mocktail
Having a festive themed drink on hand for parties is always fun. One of my grandmas made a special citrus punch for every holiday meal. I have fond memories of helping her make it and drink it! I think this apple & pomegranate mocktail would be a fun drink for special holiday meals too. Apples read more »
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