Moon & Stars Watermelon

Don't these watermelons look dreamy & delicious?

They are not painted, they are actually real. This unique variety of extra sweet melon is covered with bright yellow stars and most usually one large moon. Imagine serving one of these bad boys at your next party (July 4th would be perfect). Food & decoration all-in-one. Woohoo!

(Photo via Black Eiffel)

Free 4th of July Party Printables

Last minute party planning?
Head over to Tweedle Dee Designs for an adorable (and FREE!) 4th of July party collection. Invites, party toppers, banners, straw flags, party labels, mini notecards, treat bag toppers and water bottle labels. WOW! Just add some food & fireworks and your all set for a fabulous day! Get all the goodies here!

Phone Book Ballet Flats

Take some mod podge, a phone book & inexpensive pair of ballet shoes for a one-of-a-kind super cute pair of shoes! Imagine using a map or the Sunday comics?! FUN! Get all the details from Shannon Makes Stuff

Up-Cycled Drink Caddy

We eat take-out often. You too?
Don't throw away those drink holders just yet!
(all you Top Chef masters just please play along)
Check out this fantastic up-cycle project from Dandee. A great alternate to giving a flower bouquet to a friend, or use them as centerpieces at your next party (at the end of the event, give each guest a plant to take home). And that fun "HELLO!" banner... You can download it for free! Get all the details here!

DIY Playdate Card Printables

Get these adorable playdate cards from Busy Bees. Simply fill in your personal info, print and start planning a fun day with your little one & their friend(s)!

Get the ballerina girl card here

Get the robot boy card here

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Kids Butterfly Punch Art

Right now I'm lovin' my Martha Stewart butterfly punch. It's been put to use A LOT lately and now my daughter is hooked.
She recently asked to create a new piece of art for her room.

So we grabbed an extra frame we had laying around and carefully discarded the glass.

Using some wrapping paper, we wrapped a piece of foam core.

Now it's time to get punching...

We grabbed some scrapbook paper & I let her punch away...

Next we glued down the butterflies onto the wrapping paper (bending the wings to give them some dimension)...

My tired little assistant.

Tah-dah! Not too shabby for a 3 year old!
The whole project took us about 30 minutes and the little one loves it! She's so proud of her new piece of art and I loved the fun time we had creating it together!

Happy Father's Day

Cupcake Buns + Brownie Burgers + Cookie Fries = One Happy Meal!

Get the details & free printables to make this awesome sweet treat for Father's Day from Bakerella. So. Much. Fun.

And a very special Father's Day wish to my hubby!

Thank you for being such a wonderful daddy!

We love you so much!