Easy Recipes, Fun Crafts, Mommy Advice, & Family Life
I can't believe Christmas is this week! Enjoy some more Christmas games with your kids with the stocking memory match game.- PRINT -- PRINT -Free Christmas Coloring PagesFree Printable Christmas - Memory Match GameDIY Santa Beard with FREE PrintablePom-Pom Christmas Tree PaintingFacebook // Pinterest // Twitter // Instagram // Google+{ All link-ups posted on my "party" page! Go check … [Read more...]
I love using different items to paint with. In the fall we learned about different textures like the bumpy gourds that we used for painting. Max enjoyed that craft so much we decided to change it up a little and use fluffy soft pom-poms to paint or Christmas tree with. I decided to use cordinating colored paints and pom-poms so we can practice matching colors while we painted.What you need: - Paper cut into a tree, we used construction … [Read more...]
This was the first year that Max was in school, and needed gifts for teachers. Since Max goes to special needs school he doesn't just have one teacher he has six. We have his teacher, the helpers, and all his therapist that see him during the day. I decided to make these for all his teachers this year for Christmas. I filled the bag and let him pass them out during the day. These snowmen pops are so easy to make and everyone who got one ooo'd and … [Read more...]
Our first Christmas craft of the year is complete! Max made a fuzzy cute Santa beard and even tried to say "ho, ho, ho". Even though we have gotten pictures with Santa every year I don't think Max really understands who Santa is. Never the less he had fun playing pretend and being Santa for the day.What you need: - Printout below - Cotton Balls - Glue - Popsicle SticksThe how too: - Cut out or asisst your child with … [Read more...]
Dinner isn't always about the turkey! You have to have some good side dishes, I'm sharing over 101 perfect side dish recipes!I love cooking for the holidays. It would be my dream to have a home with a dining room big enough to fit my entire extended family! When cooking for the holidays thought you can't forget about the side dishes. I think the bread is my oldest son favorite part! Last year he ate 8 rolls! Every year on Thanksgiving we … [Read more...]
Dinner isn’t always about the turkey! You have to have some good side dishes, I’m sharing over 101 perfect side dish recipes! Stuffing or dressing as my Granny would call it is must on the Thanksgiving table. I love to try new recipes so I can;t stick to the same old dressing recipe every year. I love to change it up and today I am bringing you over 15 great stuffing recipes to choice from for this years Thanksgiving … [Read more...]
During the holidays the side dishes are just as important as the turkey or ham! You have to have some good side dishes, I’m sharing over 101 perfect side dish recipes!I think the potatoes are my favorite part of the holiday menu! Growing up we always made potato casserole (also know as crack potatoes or funeral potatoes) and it was my all time favorite side! We save that recipe and it was special just for the holidays. I still make it … [Read more...]
During the holidays the side dishes are just as important as the turkey or ham! You have to have some good side dishes, I’m sharing over 101 perfect side dish recipes! I love cooking for the holidays and trying out new things! I always have my staple go to recipes but when it comes to my side dishes but trying out new things are so exciting! Everyday you will find a new side dish category and tons of ideas! Over 101 Side Dish Recipes … [Read more...]
Perfect Holiday Side Dishes 20+ Bread Recipes40+ Vegetable Side Dishes 40+ Potato Side Dish Recipes15+ Stuffing RecipesServe the side dishes up in something pretty:Save these recipes! Pin it! Facebook // Pinterest // Twitter // Instagram // Google+{ All link-ups posted on my "party" page! Go check it out and join in the fun!} … [Read more...]
A fun craft for you the the kids! Make these along with your DIY Pilgrim hats, and have fun learning about Thanksgiving. Below I have the printable version for a colored or black and white hat. Since my boy is a fan of coloring I printed out the hat and let him color and design his own!I love how happy he is when doing crafts! He has such a sense of pride and wore and showed off his hat he made the rest of the day! We played pretend and … [Read more...]
Max is all ready for some Thanksgiving fun with his DIY pilgrim hat! He wore this hat the rest of the day and had fun learning and playing pretend. You can really tell this kids doesn't like to get his picture taken at all... sense the sarcasm? He posed and laughed and ask for more and more pictures! Eli even got in on the fun and played pilgrim with us!You will need: - Scissors - Construction paper or crayons - Ribbon - … [Read more...]
The great pie round-up is here! I'm a pie lover, I love all the classics, apple pie, pumpkin pie, pecan pie! I've been on the hunt for some fun new recipes a long with the best classic ones. Today I am sharing with you 100 pie recipes from the perfect crust, to the best apple pie, to chocolate fudge pie, and even icebox pies. Every Christmas I make an apple and cherry pie, but I think I will be adding some of these great recipes to my … [Read more...]
Last week we celebrated our sweet little man turning one! We went with the little man theme with bow ties and mustaches and our color scheme was black and baby blue. I love planning parties and making all the decor DIY. Not only does it look great and personally it's actually cheaper! I wanted to share our pictures from the day to inspire anyone else who wanted to do this theme birthday party! First the most important part, the CAKE! Even … [Read more...]
Our big boy is now the big three and we got to celebrate this past weekend with a Hulk Smash Bash! I love a good theme and planning a fun party and thought I would share some ideas for you boy moms who have hulk fans! This was Max's first big party with more friends then family. He had such a fun time. We had a great turn out, had lots of fun and of course lots of yummy food! When I plan a party I usually get a color scheme to work with. … [Read more...]
I know there are a lot of you ladies who love football and really get into the game. I am not one of you. I like a good game, I have a pretty good understanding of football (because my husband talks about it so much), but I would much rather plan a football party then actually watch the game. I did a round-up of some mouth-watering football party recipes! No party? No problem! You can still whip these up for your family on Sunday afternoon and … [Read more...]
I found some pretty awesome Father's day gift ideas I wanted to share with you! Hope these helps you with making fathers day extra special!ViaViaViaViaViaViaViaViaViaViaViaViaViaViaViaViaViaViaViaViaViaViaViaViaViaViaViaViaVia … [Read more...]
We all know that a mom really wants for mother's day is to sleep in! Let's make that happen this year, and instead of an early breakfast how about a delicious brunch! Here are some of my favorite recipe ideas for you to make for brunch (or have someone else make for you!)An InLinkz Link-upMore great round-ups for YOU: 30 Healthy Breakfast Recipes Facebook // Pinterest // Twitter // … [Read more...]
Homemade gifts from your little ones are the best gifts on Mothers Day! I found some adorable homemade gifts that would be perfect for you to make for your mother this year!10 Things I Love About YouFlower PotsEasy Homemade NecklaceButton BookmarksMason Jar CoziesDIY Sewing Kit in a JarMani Pedi in a JarPolka Dot Burlap FrameTiny Polaroid MagnetsSharpie Art Gift MugClothespin … [Read more...]
I have some more free downloadable wallpapers for your iPhoneFacebook // Pinterest // Twitter // Instagram // Google+{ All link-ups posted on my "party" page! Go check it out and join in the fun!} … [Read more...]
Sharing some great free printable coloring pages for your little one. Makes a fun Easter craft!Click on the link below the picture you would like to print!ViaViaViaViaViaViaViaViaViaViaViaVia Facebook // Pinterest // Twitter // Instagram // Google+{ All link-ups posted on my "party" page! Go check it out and join in the fun!} … [Read more...]
