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National donut day + a way to surprise your neighbors!

Friday is National Donut day (TOMORRROOOWWW!!!) Are you excited?! And are you just eager to dunk those donuts into a hot, yummy cup of coffee?!? The glaze and the sprinkles and the flavors and the toppings and ALL THE THINGS! This is one heck of a holiday to be celebrating, amiright?! :) SOOOOOO, today I am sharing my *FAVORITE* idea for national donut day.....one to surprise your friends and neighbors and share some amazing donut joy with the people you love!! ANDDDD I'm also sharing one ... continue reading...

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How to make a pizza piñata + punny pizza buttons!

My niece turned three last weekend and my Sister-in-law threw one of the cutest, easiest toddler parties ever.....she ordered a bunch of pizzas, had everyone come in their cozies to hang out and enjoy one another. She made simple cupcakes and we ate pizza and opened presents....it was everything a party for a toddler should be. Full of color, good food, lots of laughing, LOADS of presents and a simple concept that won't break the bank OR leave you exhausted afterwards! :) So, HIGH FIVES Lanae, ... continue reading...

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How to make a number piñata! :) And the best birthday gift for a two year old!

SO! I am one of those parents that are in the "we have enough toys, please bring books or give experiences" type of  stages for birthdays or Christmas or any gift-giving holiday. I mean, I want my kids to feel spoiled and ULTRA loved by Grandma and Aunties and everyone, but we have SO MUCH STUFF around our house that gets accumulated over days and weeks. And yes, I do try and declutter as much as possible, but still. It PILES UP! :) Amiright?!?!? Any Mom's relate?! SO! When Esther's 2nd ... continue reading...

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DIY swirly letter crayons | national children’s craft day PT 1

I remember growing up and just watching my Mom create...on her sewing machine, or drawings of paper crafts, or embossing or (my fave) her costumes (and if you knew my mom, you KNEW this was her forte). I SO SO SO believe (like 410%) that her willingness to get messy and be creative is what gave me a passion for making myself. I already hope that I am encouraging the same kind of creativity and exploration in my kids. I know they may not have the exact same passions or experiences or interests as ... continue reading...

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  • Because learning a new friendship bracelet pattern will be a highlight to your weekend! Promise!!?!? 🧶🌈 1️⃣Separate your 5 colors into blocks (A, A, B, B, C, C, D, D, E, E which is10 strands of 5 colors) 2️⃣ Begin with color A and tie 2 forward knots onto each strand working from left to right. After you tie the last strand, set it aside to the right 3️⃣Grab the 2nd color A and tie 2 forward knots onto each strand working from left to right, but only knot through the 2nd strand of color E (ie, don’t knot onto the first strand of color A that you just finished ). After you tie the last strand, set it aside to the right 4️⃣Grab the 1st color B and tie 2 forward knots onto each strand working from left to right, but only knot through the 2nd strand of color E (ie, don’t knot onto the 2nd strand of color A that you just finished). After you tie the last strand, set it aside to the right. 5️⃣Continue working left to right with each strand as steps 1-3 indicate. With each left to right row, you won’t knot the previous strand just completed, set each strand aside to the right as you complete them. When you get to color E, tie 2 forward knots with the first strand E. You will then be completed with the forward knots. 6️⃣Begin with color A, and tie 2 backwards knots onto each strand working from right to left. After you tie the last strand, set it aside to the left. 7️⃣Grab the 2nd color A, and tie 2 backwards knots onto each strand working from right to left, but only knot through the 2nd strand of color E (ie, don’t knot onto the first strand of color A that you just finished). After you tie the last strand, set it aside to the left. 8️⃣Continue working backwards knots with colors B, C, D, and E right to left as steps 5-6 indicate. With each right to left row, you don’t knot the previous strand just completed, set each strand aside to the left as you complete them. When you get to color E, tie 2 backwards knots with the first strand E. Now you will be completed with the backwards knots. 9️⃣Continue working forward again as in steps 1-4.
  • If you've been following along in my stories, then you know that we're knee deep in MAKERS CAMP right now! It's always been a dream of mine to have a space to let kids (and adults) explore creativity and find passions and try new things and play with color and learn new skills and simply MAKE! I believe, with 90000% of myself, that creativity makes us better. And this little "makers camp" is a test run of sorts for dreams that will someday come to life as a regular occurrence in an inspiring space. I just KNOW IT! :) So far, we've learned to sew PJ summer pants, how to make the perfect pom and tassels for a garland, and have started a fimo clay project (FIMO CLAY, remember that?!?!) Also, I'm pretty sure that I've been having just as much fun as the kids are.......and we've already begun day TWO!
  • Because every backpack needs some colorful flair for the first day of school, complete with puffy, pom pom clouds, duh!!! :) 🌈🧶✂️
  • In case you’re wondering what my Saturday plans are! ✂ 🧶
  • The good news is that it’s Friday and I’ve already started on some bracelet projects. And the double good news is that this weekend, for the first time in forever, we have almost no plans. 🎉🙌🏻 So more friendship bracelets and needle punching are in my Saturday crafting plans and I’m *TICKLED PINK* about it. Also, swipe to see the progress of this bracelet! 🌈✂️I
  • Did you know that every month I doodle out some happy coloring sheets??!?! Doodling for me isn't just fun, it's therapy! A time to sit down and think. I watch the lines and the way my hand moves and the way the pen marks and the thoughts in my brain become shapes and lines and contour come to life in my hand. I think about my week or my feelings or my moments. And I love it! JUST LOVE IT! :) ⁣ ⁣ Every month, new coloring sheets are available for you to download AND August coloring sheets are here (better late than never, right....that's my motto these days?!?!). There is a link in my profile or hop on over to stories to save the PDF's and take some time for your creative self today! :) Weeeeee!
  • Doesn’t it look like she’s about to break into the best dance moves that a sloth has ever danced?!?! I’m already brainstorming other cute, plush bookends that we can make for winter (ya know, gotta have some good Christmas themed things in our rooms around the house, right??!) ⁣ But for now, have you snagged with super fun and playful PDF pattern for Sylvie the sloth? (It’s available on my blog with full easy-to-sew instructions) ANNND she doubles as a door stop if needed! She’s not only a party animal, she’s resourceful! :)