Special events and planning for seasonal events – Christmas, easter, birthdays and more celebration ideas.
This year for Halloween I was determined to do a family costume for the four of us and Toy Story seemed like a perfect choice! We grew up loving the Toy Story films ourselves and our girls both enjoy the films as well. So it only seemed natural that a DIY Jessie Toy Story costume …
White chocolate always seems that little bit more festive and these cranberry and white chocolate Christmas tree rice krispie treats are a fun treat for entertaining in December. Cranberry & White Chocolate Christmas Tree Rice Krispie Treats Inspired by one of our favourites – my white chocolate crackle recipe and a simple Christmas treat to …
For Halloween, we went for a Toy Story family theme and knowing my eldest daughter, something girly was always going to be her style! This is where our DIY Toy Story Barbie costume was perfect! Styled on the sassy Disney film Barbie, we loved how this easy costume came together. DIY GIRLS BARBIE COSTUME Barbie …
Create your own pom pom Christmas Decorations in under 2 minutes! This simple DIY Christmas bauble ornament is a great craft project for kids over the festive season. They also make fantastic gifts too! DIY POM POM CHRISTMAS BAUBLE ORNAMENTS There are not a lot of Christmas decorations you can make in just a couple …
The Toy Story 4 film propelled Bo Peep into popularity with her feisty girl-power role and that made it the perfect choice for our Halloween family costume this year. I am sharing how we put together our super cute DIY Toy Story Bo Peep costume for my youngest daughter. This inexpensive and simple to create …
Secret Santa is not a new concept. It’s a popular option for workplace or friend gift-giving, creating a fun way for everyone to receive something, while only having to purchase a single gift. With the rising costs of living and how easy it is to blow your Christmas budget quickly, family Secret Santa is a …
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The end of the school year comes with both joy and sadness, as the students are moving towards another year of learning and opportunity. It is also a time for goodbyes and the end of a journey. With so much time spent together over the school year, it can be fun to make a little …
Christmas is coming, and if you jumped on the Elf on the Shelf craze at any point, you are likely already feeling the pressure of planning a whole month worth of Elf scenarios in your home. But what happens when you forget to move the Elf? Suddenly you are on the spot trying to come …
While toys make wonderful gifts for kids and are usually high on their wishlist, there are so many great non-toy gifts for kids that they will love just as much! And there’s a good chance you will too! This collection of more than 100 non-toy gift ideas will help you find the perfect practical gifts …
There is something so special about receiving a handmade gift and even more so when it is a gift made by a child who is special to you. The best part is, there are plenty of easy Christmas gifts for kids to make, with a little help from you! So I’ve put together some creative …
DIY Halloween costumes for kids can be a lot of fun to create, often influenced by what your kids are loving at the time! Sometimes those requests have us in a mild panic as we contemplate how we will make their dream happen! These kids Halloween costumes to make are sure to give you plenty …
Want to know the gifts teachers really want? These gift ideas come from actual teachers (and a few parents) from my community! Teaching is a profession I have huge respect for. Teachers help shape the minds of our children and that’s a lot of responsibility! While it’s near impossible to show your true appreciation in …
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This DIY teacher gift was a bit of a last-minute project. In fact, it was the second last day of school last year that we pulled it together. We had a few little bits and pieces to gift her and the teaching assistants in the class but wanted to do something extra special. Thankfully it …
Halloween is fun for all ages. Although it can be an expensive event if you are buying a new costume every year! These DIY Halloween costumes for adults, couples & groups are sure to reduce the costs while still having an attention-grabbing costume! Find adult Halloween costumes for men, women, couples and families, with simple …
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Alice in Wonderland costumes are a classic choice for any fancy dress occasion. You can stick with a traditional style, or go for something unique by adding a fun twist. This is what we did with our Alice In Wonderland White Rabbit house costume. A simple DIY costume idea for any age or fancy dress …
