Summer will be here before you know it… at the end of the school year, I give the kids a “summer basket/last day of school” type basket filled with goodies they can enjoy and use all summer long. I started this tradition last year and it’s been one of my favorite baskets to put together… So, I wanted to give you guys some ideas and inspiration if you’re planning to do summer baskets this season as well!
SHOP KID BASKET FINDS:
And as long as those goodie summer baskets are keeping them busy and occupied, here are some ideas, activities, and outdoor fun the whole family can enjoy this summer as well…
It’s been a long time coming, but the family is finally heading to Cabo! All 5 of us (the kids especially) have been looking forward to this vacation for so long, and I’m super excited to experience the sunshine on the beach in Mexico with my people! Since I’ve been getting tons of travel questions about packing favorites and what to pack when traveling with kids, I’m going to share all of my favorites in this post. Keep scrolling to see all of my affordable travel essentials I swear by when the family is traveling together!
Recently, we celebrated Blake’s 5th birthday with a darling tea party and some special Disney princesses, including the ultimate surprise at the end – a real-life Beast from Beauty and the Beast! As a mom, it was so much fun getting to watch her Disney dreams come to life. From teacups and princess tiaras to pearls and pink sparkles, I’m sharing all the princess tea party inspiration details below!
The holiday season is upon us and one easy way to not get too overwhelmed during this time is to stay organized… I created this Holiday Shopping List that you can download for FREE that will help you stay sane and organized by keeping a list of what gifts you’ve purchased, whether you have received them, wrapped them and are ready to gift them!
Hope you enjoy & feel free to share the listwith your friends and family!
Hi friends! This is probably my most requested post and my favorite DIY to date so far. I knew when I got my kids a playhouse, I was definitely going to “remodel” it for them and add some finishing touches to make it unique and their own.
There are so many different styles of playhouses available (even ones that are white and already painted) but at the time I was searching for ours, I didn’t have that option… I found ours from Backyard Discovery which you can purchase at various retailers online… ours specifically is called the “Timberlake Playhouse”. Another great online resource for playhouses would be Kid Kraft.
First off, the playhouse comes in a box, so I had to put it together. It took a couple hours to build and you’ll need an electric drill to complete the project.
Once the entire playhouse was built, I wanted to paint it so it matched the same colors as our main house. I had extra paint leftover in the garage and just grabbed those and used it on the playhouse. I bought some different size paint brushes and a roller brush from Lowes and started painting. FYI, I did not prime anything first.
For the tiny windows in front of the house and the small door, I used a small paintbrush and added an accent color to match the same color as the roof. Once everything was painted and dried, I started attaching some mini decor pieces to the exterior and interior. I grabbed the house number 9 sign from Lowes and just drilled it into the front door. The two little window planters were a random find from Big Lots and just so happened to be the perfect size for that window. The green wreath, side lanterns and doormat I found at Target. I used a command hook to attach the wreath- super simple.
Overall, the project was relatively easy to do and it was enjoyable getting to “design” it and decorate it with mini accent pieces. Once it was all finished, I wanted to take it a step further and add some “grass” and a white picket fence to make it look even more real. But other than that, I think it’s such a fun DIY project that you and your kids will love and enjoy for years to come!
Another cute addition is the kids picnic table which ended up fitting perfectly in that space.
Ladies, I can’t believe Mother’s Day is already upon us! Let’s not waste any time, so I am sharing my favorite Mother’s Day finds for yourself and gift ideas for all the Mother’s you are celebrating this year… from working moms, stay at home moms, work out queens, fashionista moms & more…
Can you believe it?! Easter is just around the corner, and Spring is in full bloom – one of my very favorite seasons! After months of cold, dreary weather, many of us are excited to spruce up our spaces and embrace the warmth of this new time of year. Whether you’re adding faux florals to your kitchen island, a pop of color to your front door, or pretty greenery to your mantel, I’ve got you covered. Keep scrolling to see my most-loved spring home ideas and how I’m decorating my own spaces.
It’s officially Christmas week! If you’re anything like me, you’ll be preparing all week long wrapping gifts, moving the damn Elf for the last few days, and definitely staying up late on Christmas Eve to play Santa and get those gifts laid out for Christmas morning! Who doesn’t want a little late night libation to accompany all the busy work that you’ll be doing…?
So, let’s get into the Santa Nightcap… simple and quick to make and you can serve this drink chilled or warmed. All you’ll need is Spiked Chai Tea, your preference of milk, honey, cinnamon sticks and some smooth tasting Bourbon.
Ingredients:
(Serves 8)
8 Chai Tea Bags
4 cups of milk
1/3 honey
2 Cinnamon sticks
1 1/2 Cup of Bourbon
How to Make:
Boil 6 cups of water in a large pot. Remove from heat and add in 8 chai tea bags. Cover and let steep for 15-30 minutes. Remove the tea bags and stir in the milk and honey. Put the pot back on medium heat and add in the cinnamon sticks. Keep stirring until the mixture is steaming and then add in your bourbon and stir. Garnish with some cinnamon. You can serve this drink warm or you can chill it and serve over ice.
This Christmas cocktail is simple and easy and is such a crowd pleaser. Your guests will enjoy pouring their very own ornament filled cocktail into their martini glass… and it adds a bit of extra Christmas cheer!
Not only is this drink fun to make, you can make it as festive as you want… and you will only need a few ingredients to craft this gorgeous holiday drink that everyone is sure to love!
Ingredients:
Champagne or Prosecco
Frozen Cranberries
Rosemary Sprigs
Creme de Cassis or Chambord (black current or raspberry liquor)
Aromatic Bitters – optional
How to make:
Fill your clear craft ornament with Prosecco or Champagne. In the martini glass, add frozen cranberries and 3/4 of an oz of Creme de Cassis or Chambord. You can even add a dash of bitters. Place the rosemary stig in the glass and gently place the filled ornament in the martini glass.
When it’s time to enjoy, have your guests open their ornament and pour the contents directly in the middle of the martini glass and watch the cocktail change to a beautiful deep Christmas red color! Enjoy!
This Fall Inspired Sensory activity is as easy as Apple Pie and designed to keep your kids entertained all season long.
Sensory activities are great for fine motor skills, creative play and using all five senses. It’s no secret that young children learn best when they can touch and explore things. The educational benefits from sensory play is endless. From pouring, scooping, and transferring the items, your child is developing important math skills, working small muscles in their hands, fingers and wrists.
Sensory bins can be a powerful learning tool no matter what age your child is.
For this Fall Themed Apple Picking Bin, the supplies are easy and most likely items you probably have at home:
