Pencil Dispenser (from an acrylic straw dispenser)
A few weeks ago, my sister told me she saw a cute idea to use a straw dispenser to hold sharpened pencils. I thought it was such a cute and clever way to always have sharpened pencils on hand and...
View ArticleFort McHenry (Baltimore, MD)
Yesterday was a beautiful early Spring day here in Baltimore so I took my girls to spend an afternoon at Fort McHenry. If you're ever in Baltimore, Fort McHenry is just a short drive from the Inner...
View ArticleMake-Your-Own Mini Pies (for Pi Day or any day)
Yesterday was Pi Day ~ an unofficial "holiday" celebrating the mathematical expression of pi ( the ratio of a circle's circumference to its diameter and approximately equal to 3.14) Get it? March...
View ArticleGetting Organized for Spring
This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of Rubbermaid® All AccessTM Organizers for SocialSpark. All opinions are 100% mine. Every year when the seasons change, I make my...
View ArticleMiss me?
Yikes, can you believe it's been over 3 months since I last posted?! Life always gets busy once Spring rolls around, but this year seemed even busier than usual. My past few months in collage...
View ArticleColoring Hair with Chalk Pastels
I'd seen this idea for using chalk pastels to color hair several times over the past year or so, but I finally had the perfect opportunity to test it out when the kids were visiting their cousins last...
View ArticleFunny Beach Photo Idea
The kids and I just returned from a little mini vacation at the Jersey Shore with my sister and her family. The kids had a blast with their cousins and I was excited to snap this funny photo...
View ArticleKid in a Liquid Soap Bottle (funny photo idea)
I love when I can find fun ways to use photos of the kids in little projects or crafts. Last year, we made these Fun Photo Bookmarks and they were a big hit. After the kids did a super fun Mud Run...
View ArticleHUGE, Custom Photo Poster (and it's REALLY inexpensive!)
Last year, I saw this awesome Giant Picture on Sugar Bee Crafts and knew I wanted to make something similar. All I had to do was wait till I got the perfect photo that I would want to make...
View ArticleBIG Custom Sports Photo Poster Collage (super easy and Inexpensive)
Yesterday I shared the HUGE Custom Photo Poster I made for my girls' room. My son was impressed when he saw it and wanted something similar, so I used the same concept with an engineering print, but...
View ArticleDuck Tape Notebooks with Pencil Holder
This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of Walmart for SocialSpark. All opinions are 100% mine.Like thousands of kids across the counrty, my kids went back to school this week, While they're...
View ArticleFirst Day of School Memory Page
This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of BIC® for SocialSpark. All opinions are 100% mine.Most nights at the dinner table, I ask my kids about their day. Even though the questions are...
View ArticleTie Dye Birthday Party
Last week my "baby" turned 8! To celebrate, we had a small party here at the house with a tie-dye theme. My birthday girls and her friends had a fun time, had some yummy and colorful treats and left...
View ArticleTrix Krispie Treats
I made these yummy treats for my daughter's Tie-Dye themed birthday party because the colorful swirls had a tie-dye effect. However they were really yummy and super easy, so I know I'll be making them...
View ArticleHow to Tie Dye with Acrylic Paints
When we were brainstorming different ideas for my 8-year old daughter's birthday party, we quickly settled upon having a tie dye theme. In case you haven't been around 8 year olds lately, they can be...
View ArticleMake-Your-Own Lollipops
We made these yummy lollipops at my daughter's recent Tie-Dye Birthday party. They were a fun little treat for the girls, but they were so easy, they'd be a fun little treat to make anytime.Check them...
View ArticleTie Dye Cake
Lately for birthdays, I've just been making cupcakes and putting them on simple little homemade cupcake stands. I can match the stand to the party's decor and it's a lot easier to frost a cupcake than...
View ArticleEating Frozen Fruits and Veggies (and feeling good about it)
This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of Frozen Food Foundation for SocialSpark. All opinions are 100% mine. I don't know about you, but taking all three of my kids with me to the grocery...
View ArticleFun with LEGO Minifigure Families
This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of LEGO for SocialSpark. All opinions are 100% mine.Sending of lots of Happy Holiday wishes from us here at Come Together Kids! How cute is our little...
View ArticleFun Trick: Poke Pencils through a Plastic Bag of Water
We've had several snow days lately and this was the perfect quick and easy little trick to entertain the kids. You more than likely have everything you need on hand and the kids can do it multiple...
View ArticlePERK up your car with a great Giveaway
This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of PERK for SocialSpark. All opinions are 100% mine.If you're anything like me, your car can be like your second home. With three kids, I feel like I'm...
View ArticleCreamy Shrimp Alfredo
This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of Giant Eagle for SocialSpark. All opinions are 100% mine.I love seeing my kids grow and become more independent in the kitchen. It's my hope that by...
View ArticleSaltine Challenge: Can you eat 6 saltines in a minute?
Desperate times call for desperate measures. We've had an overabundance of snow days this winter and the kids are actually getting tired of all the days off school. When they don't want to play...
View ArticleMockingjay the Movie
“I participated in an Influencer Activation on behalf of Influence Central for Lions Gate. I received a book, products, and a promotional item to thank me for participating.”Is anyone else as anxiously...
View Article52-Week Money Savings Challenge (with printable)
Yay, me! I made a New Years' Resolution last year and actually stuck with it! I didn't start working out, lose weight, or finally get my whole house organized. I did, however, manage to save nearly...
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