This is my daughter, and her trusty side-kick Julie. And when she asked for a “Pink Camouflage Adventure Birthday Party” (a serious mouthful of a theme) I whipped up the best one of those that I could!
Category: Kids Party Crafts
martha stewart’s favorite crafts for kids
Martha Stewart just rolled out an amazing new book with 175 different kid friendly crafts! If anybody knows anything about crafting, its Martha. They’ve even made a collection of video tutorials available to help (a mom) out. Many of these projects are great little “boredom busters” especially for the summertime – you know what I’m...
P&C Real Life Party: Modern Spa Birthday Party
My niece Lily turned 7 last week, and her only request was that we have a “spa” party. Well, when it comes to parties around here, ask and you shall receive. We wanted to take a different route and shy away from the iconic nail polish bottle graphics and that you normally see in a...
autumn’s annual holiday craft bazaar
My daughter, the crafter… I don’t know where she gets it from! Last year my daughter, Autumn, came up with this idea to throw her very own Holiday Craft Bazaar. She handmade ornaments and holiday adornments and sold them to the neighborhood just as if she was running a lemonade stand. This year, we cranked...
How to: Sugar Cookie Garland
I love sugar cookies. I love pretty garland. Do you get where I’m going with this? Whether you have your own tried and true homemade recipe, or some sugar cookie mix in a box, just follow along how we made our own shaped cookies into a beautiful and tasty Sugar Cookie Garland.
Cricut Craft: advent calendar
Advent Calendars. You HAVE to have them during the Holiday season. But, instead of loading the kids up with candy, candy, CANDY… I decided to use this calendar as a way of loading them up with Holiday activities! We partnered up with Cricut to create this quick and easy advent calendar craft with our Cricut...
free download! – Wicked Halloween Paper Lantern
It’s that spooky time of year, and we’ve got a free download for you to help in your creepy celebration!
P&C real life party: Jack’s Firetruck Birthday!
When I first heard about Company 77 Mobile Pizza Unit, I knew I had to have it for my son, Jack’s 7th birthday… I mean HE knew he had to have it. Company 77 is a real fire engine that serves as a mobile catering unit. They offer unbelievable gourmet pizzas and tons of fun...
freebie!!! – giant summer calendar download
We are always looking for new and exciting summertime activities for the kids. However, it can get a little crazy trying to keep track of the pool days, camping trips, art classes, and piano lessons on top of work schedules. So, we created a little thing we like to call the Giant Summer Calendar! This...
p&c Real LIfe Party: It’s a Pirate’s Life for Me
Well. I did it. After all the research, cleaning, shopping, borrowing, building and baking, it’s finally over. What’s over, you ask? The big 0h – four. Captain Jack’s Pirate themed 4th birthday party. It was SO much fun. I am still recovering. For this party especially, you’ll probably notice a reoccurring theme: as much as...