Glow Stick Bath Tub Party

Oh Pinterest you've done it again! If you have not tried this yet ~ it is awesome (and your kids will actually beg you to take a bath *gasp*)

Who knew something so simple as turning off the lights & throwing in some glow sticks in to the tub would be so much fun!

Container of glow sticks at Michael's - $1.00

The look on her face when she saw her bath - Priceless!

What are some things your kids enjoy that are fun & inexpensive?

St. Patrick's Day Craft: Bell Pepper Shamrocks

For our weekend painting project, my lil gal & I decided to get a head start on St. Patrick's Day decorations! Rather than use stamps or stencils, we cut up a bell pepper.

What you'll need:

• Green Paint
• Paper
• Bell pepper (green would have been an obvious choice, but all we had were orange & yellow peppers)

Slice a bell pepper widthwise and it will reveal a shamrock or if you are extra lucky a four-leaf clover shape. Dip your peppers in the green paint and stamp away!

Fun & educational!

DIY Designer Fabric Band-Aids

With a toddler in the house, we always have an available stash of band-aids. Various sizes, colors and prints (Princesses & Hello Kitty are a must)! Lately my lil gal has been obsessed with them. OBSESSED! Which sort of goes hand-in-hand with her sticker fascination.

Since the fun printed band-aids aren't cheap, I decided to kick up the basic version with some fun & vibrant fabrics!

What you'll need:

Fabric

Adhesive band-aids (I used the fabric version)

Double sided tape

Scissors

Unwrap the band-aid & place two strips of double sided adhesive tape on the top (fabric side)

Lay out the fabric, reverse side facing you & press the band-aid on to it. Cut around the edges.

That's it! Momma-made band-aids!

Easy peasy & super cute!

Since the adhesive tape probably won't let the band-aid breathe, these might be best for small owies or faux scraps & bumps!

What Happens When You Give Kids Thousands of Stickers

I love this!

Artist Yayoi Kusama created an inter-active installation entitled The Obliteration Room for the Gallery of Modern Art in Brisbane. Starting with a domestic environment every wall, chair, piano, table, and accessory was painted a brilliant white. Then over the course of two weeks, children who visited were given thousands of colored dot stickers and were invited to collaborate in the transformation of the space by placing stickers any and everywhere they wanted.

What a fun explosion of color!

Valentine Lollipops

I love Valentine's Day! A day filled with hearts, mushiness & the best part... lots of chocolate - Yes Please! This year my lil gal & I decided to create some fun & one of a kind Valentine cards for her class.

Supplies:

Chocolate candy melts (we used chocolate & white)

Lollipop sticks

Candy canes

Sprinkles

Lollipop bags

Assemble the candy canes & lollipop sticks on a parchment paper lined cooke sheet.

Melt chocolate over a double boiler.

Carefully spoon chocolate into hearts. I twirled the lollipop sticks to make sure they were evenly coated & added some sprinkles. We also made some treats without the sticks.

Yummy!

Add a bag to protect the treats!

For the card I took a picture of her, added a fun Valentine message & printed them on 4x6 photo paper. Using an e-xacto knife, slice above & below the hand, then insert the lollipop stick. Instant cuteness! (The final lollipop version will be in a treat bag)

Happy Valentine's Day!

XOXO

DIY Chalkboard Picture Frame

Looking for a unique and homemade Valentine's Day gift?

How about a chalkboard picture frame? Now you can leave love notes for your sweetie all year long!

First you'll need a cute assistant and a wooden picture frame. We picked this one up at Michael's for just $1. I like that it has a large area to write your message!

You'll also need a can of chalkboard spray paint (available at Michael's)

Now get spraying! I applied three coats (allow for drying in between coats)

A few rhinestone added for a sparkling finish touch and that's it!

Quick, easy & your Valentine is sure to love it!

These would also make amazing wedding favors. Attach a piece of chalk with coordinating ribbon and you've got a one-a-kind favor for your guests.

Hot Chocolate Dippers

Stir up something special on a cold winter day with these
DIY hot chocolate dippers!

What you'll need:
Marshmallows
Peppermint sticks
Chocolate candy melts
Assortment of sprinkles

Take peppermint sticks & push in to marshmallows.

Using a double boiler, melt the chocolates & dip each marshmallow stick in to the chocolate. Be sure to coat entire marshmallow. Tap off excess chocolate & add sprinkles. Place on wax paper to cool.

My adorable assistant!

Add one dipper to a cup of hot chocolate.
Minty ~ Chocolatey ~ Goodness!