Are you hosting a Christmas cookie exchange this holiday season? For the third year, I am on our church's women's ministry team and we love to host a Christmas cookie swap with the other ladies at church. It's a fun excuse to get together for brunch. Plus, we get to bring home 1-2 dozen cookies to our family for the holiday season. Yes, I know we don't "need" dozens of cookies in our homes, but we've also given them as gifts to the neighbors or brought them to the local fire … [Read more...]
5 Affordable Birthday Party Ideas with Groupon
This is a sponsored post with Groupon. All opinions are mine alone. My daughter's 9th birthday is coming up and we're still deciding what we'd like to do. We need to hurry and reserve something before it's too late! One place I love to look for birthday party ideas and even birthday gifts is Groupon. Do you check out Groupon before birthdays and holidays? There are so many fun options on Groupon! 5 Affordable Birthday Party Ideas from Groupon Movie Theater My kids both love the movie … [Read more...]
Little Monster Birthday Party for Nathanael
This month my little monster, who I love with all my heart, Nate, celebrated his fourth birthday. We had a pool party for him and invited the cousins over for a fun Little Monster Birthday Party at our community pool. Since his big sister, Isabella, had a pool party, he wanted one too. We planned the pool party for 12 pm - 3 pm, but everyone ended up staying longer. It was a record breaking hot day in Western Washington and the pool was the perfect place to be. I found great Little … [Read more...]
It’s the 15th Anniversary of Shrek! Here’s a Shrek Party Kit
Can you believe that Shrek came out 15 years ago?! My goodness, I am getting old. I remember my husband and I going to the theater to see this. We didn't even have kids and we wanted to see it. Shrek wasn't just a kids movie but one that adults could certainly enjoy too. So to celebrate they'll be a Anniversary Edition and I have some great party ideas: Shrek Party Kit - you'll find Shrek invitations, name tags, place cards, party hats, masks, and more! Shrek Paper Plane Shrek Cootie … [Read more...]
Easy Last Minute Cinco de Mayo Party
It's still very hard to believe that it is May. This year is flying by and with May comes sunshine, flowers, outdoor fun, Mother's Day, and of course Cinco de Mayo. I love any excuse to eat great Mexican food. Since our family is mainly vegetarian, Mexican food is always a big hit in our home. Any special Cinco de Mayo party plans? Cinco de Mayo, May 5, is a time to celebrate, and Qdoba knows how to kick off the celebration in style. With Cinco de Mayo around the corner, putting together a … [Read more...]
Disney Preschool Party: Mickey Mouse Party
This last weekend we had a family party for Easter. I love getting together each Easter to celebrate the resurrection of Jesus and also to visit with family we don't see often. My Little Man wanted to wear his new superhero costume that day which was fine by me. He was a super Easter egg hunter indeed! The entire family, young and old, loved the Mickey Mouse preschool party idea. Who doesn't love Mickey? My preschooler loves Mickey Mouse and Disney Jr. and since Disney sent some great … [Read more...]
Disney The Lion Guard Party Ideas
Do your kids love The Lion Guard as much as my kids do? We recently were sent The Lion Guard: Return of the Roar on DVD and my kids were very happy. My Little Man is turning four this summer, and I am thinking about preschool party ideas. Don't you think a Lion Guard party is a fabulous idea? I like the idea of a Family Pride Party since at this age, we'd be inviting more family members than school friends. A cute Lion-themed Party could include brown and yellow decorations with green … [Read more...]
