My favorite Christmas memories revolve around family traditions from my childhood, and it brings me so much joy to watch my own children make sweet memories with the same traditions! I've simplified the methods and materials a bit to make them easier and faster for myself ...
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Thankful for Family Turkey Craft!
"I am thankful for my family; I am thankful for my children (although they're little turkeys); I am thankful!" Do you ever have moments like this, where you have to say it until you believe it? When I sat down to write this post, my daughter was watching a show, and my son ...
How to Make Magic Wands the Easy Way!
How important is Friendship Day? For me, most years, it’s been one of those "non-traditional holidays" that tend to sneak up on me! Appropriately, then, if you're wondering, YES, this year's Friendship Day is actually behind us already - it was August 5th! The honest truth ...
How To Make Inexpensive Hello Kitty Balloons
These cute Hello Kitty Balloons are easy to make and are sure to please any cat lover or kiddo! Cat stuff seems to be in vogue lately, and my little lady is no exception to the cat-loving rule! She adores cats, so "Hello Kitty" was the perfect fit for her birthday party ...
How To Make A Hello Kitty Cake The Easy Way!
Imagine, if you will, that you can make a sweet Hello Kitty cake like this one without the use of a fancy pan. Now, stop imagining, and do it! My little lady loves kitties (you might remember this post), and this treat was the "icing on the cake" for her third birthday ...
Make Your Party Soar with Ladybug Balloons!
Have you noticed that I am a bit obsessed with ladybugs?! March marks Celebrating With The Bug's first birthday, and is also home to the first day of spring! This makes it a perfect month to celebrate - ladybug style! I originally came up with the idea for ladybug balloons ...
Celebrate Christmas in July with Frozen Hot Chocolate
If you’re yearning for some yuletide cheer in the middle of your hot summer, check out this frozen hot chocolate! It’s over a hundred degrees here, which is HOT for us, and although we love our hot chocolate, we can’t quite justify adding to the heat with warm drinks, which ...
Chill With These Frozen Banana Minion Pops
These frozen banana minion pops are the perfect no-bake treat for summer, and sure to thrill the little minions in your life! My kids have a blast using their minion pops as puppets before chowing down on them, so I am really excited to share them with you! Besides being fun ...
Minnie’s “Bow-tique,” Part Four: Minnie Mouse Balloons!
These Minnie Mouse Balloons are quick, easy, and inexpensive to make and -most importantly- really cute! When planning a party, I try to come up with fabulous-yet-inexpensive decorations. That way, I can spend my money on other things -like party favors and delicious food- ...
Enchanted Beauty and THE BEAST Cupcakes
There are a few different iterations of Beauty and the Beast cupcakes out there, but I haven't seen too many that highlight the second title character. I really wanted to come up with something unique and special to enjoy with my son, and from that desire these fun and furry ...