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24 Jan

Valentine’s Day Gnome

Create this adorable Valentine’s Day gnome for your sweetie. . .it’s perfect for kiddos, hubby or your wife! Supplies: Cozy socks with a Valentine theme (hearts, cupid’s arrow, etc) Glass jar Your sweetie’s favorite candy (stick with red or pink to keep it extra festive) Beard material Wooden bead for the nose Glue gun You […]

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29 Nov

Gnome Christmas Ornaments

If you love gnomes then this adorable little Christmas gnome is for you! They are easy to make with just a few simple supplies: Red yard White yarn Toilet paper or paper towel roll Scissors wooden beads or wooden spheres Begin by cutting 8 inch strips of red string. You’ll need a lot of strips […]

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29 Nov

Gnome Christmas Gift

Do you loves gnomes? They are everywhere this Christmas season and I’m loving it. They are so cute- a fun combination of festive and grumpy. If you are looking for a unique gift idea this holiday season, this gnome bottle is adorable and perfect to gift to friends or family this Christmas. Supplies: Bottle of […]

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22 Nov

Thanksgiving Keepsake

These sweet little Turkeys are made even sweeter with the keepsake handprints of your little one! Celebrate Thanksgiving this year by making a keepsake turkey with your kiddos. You only need a few simple supplies… Supplies: Felt: brown, orange, red and colored for the feathers (we used red, yellow and orange) A Large pinecone Small […]

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19 Nov

10 Fun Thanksgiving Crafts & Activities

Keep your little ones busy this Thanksgiving season with tons of super cute crafts. There are also a few fun activities with a great lesson for an attitude of gratitude in our families! Pinecone Turkeys are easy to make and a sweet keepsake made with your kiddos little handprints! You only need a few simple […]

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4 Nov

How to Make a Candy Cake

If you’ve got an important birthday coming up, try this fun and unique idea for the birthday boy or girl! You can use it as a gift for the birthday boy or girl, or you can do like we did, and use the candy cake as a party favor! As the end of the party, […]

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4 Nov

Monsters Inc Pumpkin

It’s pumpkin season! If you’re not a huge fan of carving pumpkins, try this easy idea with your kiddos this year! Begin by spray painting your pumpkin with a clear sealing spray. It will help the acrylic paint stick better and keep the pumpkin fresh longer. Next paint your pumpkin. We did ours half Sully […]

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17 Jan

White Chocolate Rice Krispie Treats

Create these Valentine lollipops as a special treat for your kiddos on Valentine’s day or for a class party! Ingredients: 5 cups Kelloggs White Chocolate Rice Krispies 50 grams White Chocolate and pink or red melting chocolates 200 grams mini marshmallows 3 tablespoons butter A handful of extra marshmallows to add to the prepared rice […]

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17 Jan

Ruby Chocolate Valentine Popcorn

This pretty popcorn is as easy as it is festive! You will need three simple ingredients: Popcorn Ruby Chocolate Heart Sprinkles Have you ever tried Ruby chocolate? It is made with ruby cocoa beans and has a very unique flavor! It is truly delicious and perfect for making festive treats for Valentine’s day. Buy a […]

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23 Dec

Gingerbread Cookie Party

Supplies: Sugar cookies or Gingerbread cookies in the shape of houses (I created all different sizes and shapes of houses by hand in order to have a fun variety for the kids). Royal icing (I piped the borders on ahead of time and then supplied sac a poche with more royal icing to attach their […]

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