I’m throwing my daughter her first “friend” birthday party this week. In the past we’ve done a family birthday party and that was it, but this year I decided to do both – a family birthday party and a friend birthday party. I’m sure I’m spoiling her and definitely out of my mind, but it’s…
Birthday Countdown
It all started last Christmas when I made a tin advent calendar to countdown to Christmas. My kids loved counting down the days and having a special activity and treat to look forward to each day. After Christmas, I made a Valentine countdown and an Easter countdown. Because the kids had so much fun with…
Pink & White Candy Buffet for Baby Shower
My BFF, Cheryl, threw a bridal shower this weekend for her sister, Alicia, who is also one of my good friends. She is having a baby girl in a few weeks. Cheryl thought it would be fun to have a pink and white candy buffet for a party favor. I have been collecting apothecary jars…
Fourth of July Printable Bag Toppers
It’s time to celebrate the big summer holiday – America’s birthday. We are experiencing record high heat and I’m finding that the best way for me to cool off is eating a bowl of ice cream. 
All I need is some cake and some cute party favors and we will have ourselves a party! Here…
4th of July Party Favor & Printables
Today I am guest posting over at Whipperberry – one of my favorite blogs! Come check out this cute 4th of July party favor made with red, white, and blue gumballs. Whoever thought of those gumball tubes is one smart cookie! Fourth of July Printable Tags Don’t miss the patriotic circle tags. Use these for…
Patriotic Printable Bingo Cards
Boy, it’s hot outside. Our A/C went out 1 week ago. Actually it was 6 days ago, but who’s counting? ME! I’m dieing. Today it reached 98 degrees outside and our house climbed up to 89 degrees inside. I’m not joking. I’m getting a little cranky. Hopefully we can get this all figured out in the next couple…
Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness
Today is Flag Day, so I thought it would be a perfect day to share a free patriotic flag printable for you to download. This printable would be great to use with your Fourth of July home decor. Life. Liberty. Happiness. I love the simple, yet profound message of this quote from our founding fathers. …
Be Happy Printable Gift Tag
I recently showed you how to make Oreo pops using my new Velata chocolate warmer. Today I have a tutorial for packaging the Oreo pops so they can be used for a birthday party favor, wedding favor, or “just because” treat. Oreo Pop Favors for Birthday or Wedding Favor Packaging Supplies Treat Bag Cellophane Bags…
Teacher Appreciation Gift Idea – Caramel Apple
Caramel Apple Thank You Gift Teacher’s love apples right? I hear that’s why they become teachers. So they can eat apples… No? Well, I love caramel apples. My favorite is a cinnamon sugar caramel apple. A delicious apple covered in white chocolate and cinnamon. Now we’re talking! Teacher Appreciation Gift Idea This is an easy…
Good Better Best – Free Printable
I was involved in several extra-curricular activities in high school and one of my good friends would repeat a quote to get us motivated on game day. “Good, better, best. Never let it rest. Until your good is better and your better best.” I have always loved this catchy and clever saying. Good, Better, Best…