Who chooses an elf’s name? Santa? The elf? Or perhaps your child? If you are about to name a new elf that just showed up at your house, check out this huge list of 100 elf on the shelf names. I’ve included a printable of 120 elf names below, free to download. What are good read more »
Celebrate Valentine’s Day With Oreo
This post is sponsored by BabbleBoxx.com on behalf of OREO. It’s not really surprising that OREO is the number one cookie brand. Who doesn’t love the classic chocolate cookies filled with creme? They are perfect for just about every holiday or occasion. So I’m excited to be partnering with OREO today to share fun ways read more »
Printable Frozen Valentines
I designed these printable Frozen valentines 5 years ago after the original movie came out. Frozen 2 opens in theaters later this year, so I am guessing Frozen fever might pick up a bit of steam again! A lot of the free printable valentines I share are more boy-friendly, you know Star Wars, cowboys, frogs, superheroes, etc. read more »
Easy New Year’s Eve Cookies
This recipe was originally posted 12/30/15. I can’t believe it’ almost 2016!! I swear 2015 has gone by so fast. We are getting ready for our traditional low-key New Year’s Eve celebration with family, so I decided to whip up some fun and easy New Year’s Eve cookies. < These New Year’s Eve cookies read more »
Totally Awesome Experience Gifts for Kids in Tucson
The best kind of Christmas gifts are experiences and not things, with a few exceptions of course. Maybe your kid needs a new pair of shoes but they likely don’t need a new wardrobe or box full of toys. If you need some fun ideas, check out these awesome experience gifts for kids in Tucson. read more »
The Easiest Rice Krispies Gingerbread House
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
