These fun treat cups are not only a great way to up cycle your discarded K-cups but they are a perfect sized treat to hand out to trick or treaters, your childs classmates, or to family and neighbors. It is easy enough that the children can take part in creating it- how fun are handmade gifts? Drop in a battery operated tea light from the dollar … [Read more...]
Apple Pie Fries, Perfect Fall Treat!
Ahhh fall, I love you for so many reasons- fuzzy sweaters, crisp air, football games, pumpkin, and of course apples and spice. I should probably be a little ashamed of taking something healthy like an apple and making it fattening by deep frying it and then tossing it in powdered sugar, and spices...but I'm not. These apple pie fries are … [Read more...]
Washi Tape School Supplies, Great Back to School Teacher Gift Idea!
These fun Washi taped school and office supplies make an adorable Teacher gift for back to school. Inexpensive items paired with a pretty role of Washi tape or two go from boring to beautiful coordinated desk set in just a few minutes. They also make a nice custom accent for your home office. A nice pen for teacher and coordinating pencils to lend … [Read more...]
Peppermint Meringue Cookies
These Peppermint Meringue cookies may look a bit complicated but they are really simple to make. Just 4 ingredients, and you don't even need a fancy cake decorating bag (just a ziplock with a corner snipped off). They are light, airy, and delicious- I always include them in my Christmas baking but they are delicious year round! Be … [Read more...]
Make Your Own Chalk Paint at Home
Love the look of chalk paint but not the price tag that comes along with it? Try making your own chalk paint at home. Get the same results for a fraction of the cost, chalk paint can cost upwards of $30-$40 for a small can. This version was only about $11, and I have leftover paint after painting an entire dresser, and a lot of plaster of paris … [Read more...]
Three Little Mermaids: Snacks, Activities, and Crafts, Part 2: Crafts
Three Little Mermaids is a fun board book for toddlers through early elementary, check out my post on snacks to go along with the book here. This post is going to focus on crafts to go along with the book or any mermaid theme you want to do. Mermaid Peg Doll I bought a 5 pack of unfinished wood pegs from Hobby Lobby for about $3.50. They are a … [Read more...]
Fresh Squeezed Blueberry Lemonade
Fresh squeezed lemonade infused with delicious blueberries is the perfect way to cool down on a hot summer day. Taking two simple things like lemonade and blueberries and adding them together creates a special and refreshing drink. I see a chain of fruit-infused lemonade stands opening up across the country on every corner- ok maybe … [Read more...]
Coconut Scented Sand Play Dough
Sand Playdough Close your eyes while you are molding this play dough and you will swear you are at the beach on the sand, breezes carrying the heady scent of Hawaiian Tropic to you while you create amazing sandcastles near the ocean.... ok maybe its not that transporting but its pretty fun to play with anyway. Warning- This play dough smells so … [Read more...]
Three Little Mermaids: Snacks, Activities, and Crafts, Part 1: Snacks
With 3 months of vacation peeking over the horizon you are going to have kids looking to you for fun summer activities. If you want to keep the learning going while having a great time, book based fun is the way to go! You can create fun snacks, activities, and craft projects to support any book. If you have a little one who is mermaid crazed I … [Read more...]