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Are you as excited as my family is for the total solar eclipse? We’re over the moon excited. {{bwahaha}} To commemorate this event I’ve found some solar eclipse crafts and activities that you can make with your kids! They’re super inexpensive, creative, and can lead to hours of fun. Plus, it’s a great way to teach your child about space. How to make …

In my house summer and play doh were a match made in heaven.  My boys were huge playdough fans! They loved the texture, smell, and all the fun things they could make… especially very long snakes.  {giggle}  Sadly, those days are over for me as my youngest is 11 years old.  However, I couldn’t help but enjoy the nostalgia and share …

If you love the color PINK, you HAVE to celebrate National Pink Day with us! Do you like celebrating year round? If you don’t like to wait for major national holidays to roll around, then start celebrating the lesser known holidays. Did you know that just about every day of the year has been designated as a “holiday”? Celebrating the wacky and …

Pottery Barn Kids has some amazing eye candy in the store that always lures me in. It’s time well spent too because I get some of the best style, decor, and designers ideas to knock off! {snicker}  Transform your kids’ bedroom with the best DIY ideas to make your own Pottery Barn Kids inspired beds, wall art, costume, pretend play, furniture …

Harry Potter is loved by children and adults alike. If you’’re looking to make a magical memory for a wizard lover, here you go! You’ll love all of these amazing ideas, and I guarantee you’ll be inspired to do something fun with your wizard. {{giggle}} How to make Harry Potter activities and party ideas with these fun ideas which include party games, …

With the release of Disney Cars 3 in June we couldn’t resist making some inspired crafts. Here’s an excellent way to plan games and activities in a Disney Cars theme. Ka-pow! How to make Disney Cars activities and party ideas with these fun ideas which include party games, party food ideas, activities, costumes and so much more! Here is the trailer for the highly anticipated newest …

I volunteered at Drake’s 11 Year Old Scout Camp today and boy was it so much fun.  I was only there a few hours but my favorite part of Scout Camp was a game they called the “water bottle game”.  It was hysterical! Water Bottle Relay Race It’s a relay race where the boys line up in two teams, and …

If you have a son in the Boy Scouts of America, chances are you’ll have to plan a Court of Honor for him at some point. A court of honor is an activity where the BSA scouts and their families come together to get their awards.  The boy scouts receive their rank advancement, merit badges, and other awards like their eagle scout award. …

With the release of Despicable Me 3 in June we couldn’t resist throwing a party. Here’s an excellent way to plan games and activities in a Despicable Me party theme! You’ll love all of these amazing ideas, and I guarantee you’ll be inspired to do something fun with your minions. {{giggle}} How to throw a Despicable Me Party with these ideas which include party …

When it comes to planning a Boy Scouts of America Eagle Scout Court of Honor, there are lots of little details that need addressing! I just planned my sons and since I’m a list maker, I decided to make a binder so that my t’s were crossed and i’s dotted! Since I love to share, I’m offering the BSA Eagle …

Fidget spinners are all the craze right now! They’re a great activity for keeping fidgety hands busy. Learn how to make a fidget spinner with one of these step by step tutorials. Why spend the money on purchasing one if you can easily make your own? How to make a fidget spinner with these tutorials which include bearing fidget spinners, no-bearing fidget spinners, …

Countdown calendars are my absolute favorite way to get ready for vacations and holidays! Here are some of the best printable calendars, blank calendar, and countdown clocks for May that I could find.  I absolutely love having the tradition of a countdown calendar with my family and it’s got to be easy!  Which is why I’ve also included free printable calendars, mobile apps, …

Easy summer chore charts are mandatory in my home.  I’m not going to sugar coat it… herding cats is easier than parenting most days.  In our home, we have one child with high functioning autism who’s very active, and another child with ADHD who loves to day dream. It’s common to hear, “Huh? What?” when trying to get his attention. …

How to plan and execute a Star Wars theme party with games, activities, party food, and photo props has never been so easy. If you or your child loves Star Wars, you are going to love all of these amazing ideas, and I guarantee you’ll be inspired to do something fun with your Jedi’s. May the Four-ce be with you! {{giggle}} How to …

If you are looking for a fun theme for a birthday party, a service activity for a large or small group, or a church activity, you’ll love this “Kindness is My Jam” theme. I helped my dear friend Melissa to decorate our church gym in the coolest theme for a group of girls aged 8-11 for an activity that included …