I am super dee duper excited to share with you these adorable color-blocked painted utensils! I made them for my "mommy friends" (as Sadie calls them....we usually exchange Valentines along side the kiddos at my annual Valentine party-if you are a friend of mine-LOOK AWAY. Or at least act surprised....), and I'm smitten. I grabbed some nice bamboo … [Read more...]
Robot Valentine-FREE printable
January 9, 2014 By 41 Comments
Sadie and I spent some time deciding on a fun toy she could give as her Valentine at school this year, and I was super excited that she picked these CUTE wind up robots. Cause, robots are awesome. Also, a great gender neutral Valentine! While we might add some candy in the bags, they are great as-is for schools or parties with a no-candy … [Read more...]
“berry sweet” Valentine FREE printable!
January 8, 2014 By 11 Comments
I love love LOVE creating Valentines. Seriously, it makes me giddy with excitement. I know, I AM A GROWN WOMAN....but it's ok...the blog gives me the excuse to go overboard with corny, punny ideas and share them with you. right?.....I do it all in the name of blogging, guys. Really. ha ha.....anyways. Let's ignore my issues and move on to the … [Read more...]
chocolate covered snowballs (free printable)
December 24, 2013 By 3 Comments
A quick and fun printable for your kids or fun stocking stuffer! It might be a little late for this year, but pin and it keep it around for next year? Our elf brought us these the other day...yum! Just download and print on sticker paper, and slap them on a box of junior mints. Our elf used wrapping paper to cover the edges with the JM logo on it. … [Read more...]
fudge recipes and free printables!
December 19, 2013 By 8 Comments
We just got back from a lovely trip along the Milky Way to Disneyland, and wow we had fun, but I did not factor in all the Christmas prep time I would lose! I usually do a treat box full of different delectable delights (the DDD box, if you will), but I knew it was pushing it to try that this year with all the other stuff I had to get … [Read more...]
glowstick valentines and more!
January 23, 2013 By 73 Comments
Valentines Day is on it's way, so I've got a plethora of Valentine ideas for you today! First off are these super quick, super easy glowstick Valentines. I saw them floating around Pinterest and thought they were three things: 1. Fun!...who doesn't love a glowstick? (present company included) 2. Easy-all you have to do is print and cut. 3. … [Read more...]
"mistletoes" nail polish gift idea
December 21, 2012 By 6 Comments
If you're looking for a fun last minute gift idea for your girlfriends, sisters, moms, etc...try this idea! (almost everyone likes nail polish, right?) I bought a variety of nice nail polish colors then made these tags and tied them on. I of course let them choose which one they wanted...well, until there was only one left and then she was stuck … [Read more...]
St Patty’s day cookies and free printable
March 14, 2012 By 5 Comments
My good friend Kim invited me and the girls up yesterday to make cookies-she wanted some royal icing/sugar cookie tips, and well, I always love frosting cookies so I was totally game! We made shamrocks of course, but I didn't have a pot of gold cookie cutter or anything, so I got creative (yeah super duper creative lol) with a circle and … [Read more...]
Superhero party treats and a free printable
March 7, 2012 By 16 Comments
My good friend Aimee was planning her son's (coincidentally, Sadie's future husband, or so she says) birthday party and I volunteered to make some superhero cookies and cupcakes, because if you know me at all, you know I love to bake...and a good theme! Her husband cut out that awesome skyline, and the POW sign from poster board. (plus a … [Read more...]
puzzle valentines
February 9, 2012 By 13 Comments
I spotted these adorable Valentine puzzles at Wally World aka Walmart ($2 for 6) and decided to grab some and make some last minute additions to pass out at our exchange party! After all, both girls need to hand out different valentines, right? (you all say: "right, Jess! More is always better!") So I made some (very rudimentary) labels … [Read more...]