Since we live in Phoenix, we have to make our own snow fun (see what we’ve done in the past here and here). So you can imagine our excitement when we learned a trick for making a fluffy pile of snowflakes with nothing more than a bar of Ivory soap and a microwave.
Can’t believe Christmas is tomorrow — time sure flies when you’re a Mom!! Click here to watch a beautiful Christmas video. We’ll be taking the week between Christmas and New Years off from blogging to be with our families. We wish you and your family a joyful and relaxing Holiday.
Need a last-minute gift? This lovely printable from Caravan Shoppe is just $5, and you can print as many as you need! Frame, wrap and you’re all set. The best part — from now until the end of January, all proceeds from sales of this print will be donated to the Sandy Hook School Support…
We recently shared ideas for a delicious Tuscan Holiday Party over at One Charming Party. I love how this spread feels so colorful, bounteous and inviting; yet the Italian-inspired menu is surprisingly easy to pull off, which is just what you need this crazy holiday time of year. We filled a tray with an array…
My kids cannot get enough ornaments. Whether it’s staring at them, adding them to our Christmas trees or taking them down, ornaments just don’t seem to loose their appeal. With that in mind, this week’s Vowel Ornaments Worksheet is a quick review on vowels and consonants for your kindergarten age kiddos. If you’re looking for…
So friends, I have some exciting news to share! I’ve been holding out on you for a few months… perhaps you’ve been wondering why our posts have been a bit thin? The explanation is quite simple: I just can’t stay awake past 9 o’clock, which for a girl who’s usual bedtime is sometime after midnight,…
Maybe it’s because of my paper addiction, but I find vast amounts of satisfaction in making something super cool out of nothing more than paper. These Twirly Top ornaments are a great example. Every month we create a project for local parenting magazine Raising Arizona Kids using supplies that are readily available or found around…
Need something quick and cute to deck your halls? We’ve got you covered!
Imagine how exciting it would be for your little ones to get a a real reply from Santa postmarked from the North Pole. We did this a few years ago, and my girls insisted on saving their letters. It’s actually very easy to get a Santa letter with a real, North Pole postmark. First you…
I’m pleased to report that my house has officially begun our Christmas season! Oh yes — our trees are up, the outside lights are hung and every December weekend is now booked with a Christmas party of sorts. Oh, and the best part: my online shopping spree is providing lots of gifts being delivered daily–I…
