Category Archives: Holidays & Occasions

Party on a budget – Graduation Party & Decorations

We had a small party with family for graduation for my kidlets.ย  I made a pendant banner with the penguins I used in my smartie pants post — see here It says congrats. Printed them out, cut out and taped them on to a long piece of curling ribbon. All the tables had black table…

Graduation Cap Cupcakes

Another yummy we made for our graduation party were toppers for our cupcakes. ๐Ÿ™‚ They were so delish too! We simply made our own cupcakes and butter cream frosting on the top. Then made these cute toppers. Wilton Icing Mates in tubes…. Airhead extreme candy (we found this in the 1.00 area of Target store)…

Graduation Cap Brownie Bites

My 2 kidlets graduated this year with fun ages. At the same time so that was exciting. Kindergarten and 5th Grade. ๐Ÿ™‚ Over the weekend we threw them a quick impromptu party with family. One of the yummies at the party was graduation cap brownie bites. ๐Ÿ™‚ Family LOVED THEM. They are super rich so…

Father’s Day – Fishing Cupcakes – Guest Blogging over at TidyMom

We are GUEST BLOGGING over at TIDYMOM today!! I am so excited that Cheryl invited us to post one of our Father’s day ideas on her amazing website. If you haven’t been to TIDYMOM website yet, then you have been missing out. One of the 1st blogs I ever started following. So we are OVER…

Thanks A Latte – take 2

The year is wrapping up. Only a few more days. I wanted to redo the “Thanks A Latte” gift. Since my kidlets are with new teachers and I haven’t given this gift to them yet. Starbucks cup, $5.00 gift card, filled it also with kisses and added cute stickers on the bottom of the kisses…

DIY – Kids Art Display Gallery

This is one of my favorite pieces Chad has put together for our family. We have a stainless steel fridge and only 1 side that a magnet will stick to.ย  Limited on space for showing off the kids achievements and special papers.ย  I am not sure where I saw this idea. Been about 9 months…

Magic Show Party { Cub Scouts } – Part 2

Part 2 of our Magic Show Party. We did this party for our Blue and Gold banquet for Cub Scouts. We called the night “The Magic of Cub Scouting” Ignore what Chad is doing. Good Grief!! He acts like a 8 yr old cub scout himself. HAHA We wanted to have a nice magic background….

Magic Show Party { Cub Scouts } – Part 1

My husband and I are big time into Cub Scouts. I am sad that my little man is too old for cub scouts. He is now in boy scouts. But through our church callings we are still involved in cub scouts.ย  Between the 2 of us- we are the main folks in charge when it…

Penguin Smartie Pants Treat (printable)

I just want to state right away this idea is a direct borrow from the blog – it is what it is The idea is SO AMAZINGLY cute I fell in love with it the minute a girlfriend of mine pointed meย  to their blog. I knew I had to do this for my kiddlets…

Easy 4th of July kids shirt (Memorial Day too!)

Found some white shirts at Target on clearance. Thought we would make a quick craft this weekend. 4th of July is not too far off. I used wax paper, and placed it inside of the shirt before painting. So thatย  it will prevent any paint bleeding through to the other side while it dried. I…

My Graduate- DIY Graduation Hat

I can’t believe he is going to be graduating 5th grade and moving up to middle school in just a few weeks. It was like yesterday he went to kindergarten. ๐Ÿ™‚ He has done so well this year. Straight A’s. Super proud. He is a great friend, hes gotten numerous awards and recognitions. The next…

You’re an AWesome Dad!

Working on my father’s day basket still. Adding some of his favorite root beer. ๐Ÿ™‚ But to keep the tradition going for all the items in his basket having something clever and corny on it. Made a tag for his drinks. I love it so much, I think I am going to make some for…

DIY- Inexpensive Dad Frame with Quote

I wanted to have a nice framed piece for the special dad in my kids life. ๐Ÿ™‚ I plan to give one to my father in law as well.ย  Sad my dad isn’t here to get one too. But it’s the thought that counts he knows I would make him one in a heart beat….

Yummy Blueberry Cupcakes

Feels like summer time here in Central Florida. One of the many favorite flavors of summer is the blueberry. At leas it is for me ๐Ÿ™‚ I love blueberries and every year I get a huge 5 lb bag ordered from the farmer. YUM! Since Chad and I have been in cupcake mode lately we…

Father’s Day – iDad Chocolate Candy

What dad doesn’t want a sweet gift? I know a bunch of dad’s would LOVE an iPad for Father’s day.. but I think this is the 2nd best thing to get. Get a big DADDY size chocolate bar. We used this one (will fit the freebie wrapper we are offering) Printed off the wrapper and…

Both deaf since the age of 3, Chad and Mary Beth enjoy not only raising their little family but photographing together, cooking & crafting as well. Living in Central Florida with their ... Read More About Us ยป