Wednesday, August 14, 2013

Back to School Teacher Gift

Start off the school year with a thoughtful teachers gift! Last year we put this little goodie bag together to show my daughters new teacher how important we think she is. It was such a huge hit, we'll definitely be doing it again this year!

 We filled a reusable bag with items that teachers could use in their classrooms, especially on those long days during parent-teacher conferences. Trial size products are great.

We included the following items:
Spiral notebooks
Ballpoint pens
Sharpies
Pencils
Advil
First aid kit
Air freshner
Tissue
Nail files
Wet toilettes
Mouth wash
Deodorant
Tums
Hair spray
Hand cream
Listerine breath strips
Gum
Hand sanitizer
Nivea lip balm
Granola Bar

For the perfect finishing touch, we added the adorable teacher appreciate printable from Balancing Home.


Be creative and surprise your teacher with a back to school gift!

I hope your children have an amazing school year!
And a BIG thank you to all the teachers!

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Wednesday, August 7, 2013

Lunch Box Notes {Free Printables}

Back-to-school is around the corner and what better way to add some fun to your child's lunch than a sweet little note! I've gathered a few of my favorites to share with you!

Just download, print & cut out. Now you have some special lunch notes handy to stuff in backpacks, lunch boxes or a pocket for a fun surprise & make someone's day a little brighter!








Sunday, July 28, 2013

DIY Fiesta Cascarones (Confetti Eggs)

Every year I look forward to a huge five day Fiesta celebration called Old Spanish Days! Aside from all the delicious food, the next best treat are the confetti eggs (aka Cascarones). They are egg shells filled with confetti that you crack over someone's head and shower them with the confetti inside.

Want to whip some up with the kids? Let's get started!

What you'll need:
  • Uncooked Eggs
  • Confetti
  • Tissue paper
  • Glue
  • Scissors
  • Egg dying kit
  • Pens, crayons, glitter, spray paint, etc...
 1. Tap a small piece of the top of the egg off.
2. Empty out the contents of the egg.
3. Wash the inside of the shell with water. Let dry.
4. Dye the eggs per egg dying kit instructions.
5. Set them to dry again with the hole facing down. I used stick pins on egg cartons to allow the dye to drip off.

6. Fill the eggs with the confetti.
7. Apply glue around the top perimeter of the egg.
8. Secure a square of tissue paper on top.
9. For an extra touch paint designs or add glitter for some sparkle.
10. Let the smashing begin :)

Be warned! Confetti will be everywhere... For days.

 Viva La Fiesta!

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Sunday, July 21, 2013

Doc McStuffins Lambie Tails {Free Printable}

 These Lambie Tail treats make the perfection addition to a 
Doc McStuffins party! I used marshmallows but you could also use white M&M's or tic tacs.

What you'll need:
3" bags (purchased from Michaels)
Marshmallows
Stapler
Bag Toppers
(For Personal Use Only. Thanks!)

 I've made the printable available just for you! Just download, print & add your treats!

Check out more details {& Free Printables) from 
our Doc McStuffins Party:


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Sunday, July 14, 2013

Doc McStuffins Big Book of Boo Boos {Free Printable}

 Let your little ones fix up all their toys with this DIY Doc McStuffins Big Book of Boo Boos!

When their toys are in trouble, they can take out the notebook and write down their diagnoses as they perform checks-up on their plush friends. Their toys will be feeling better in no time!

What you'll need:
Small spiral notebook
(For Personal Use Only. Thanks!)
Heart sticker
Scissors
Glue stick
Crayons 
Rubber band

1. Download, print & cut out the printable graphic
2. Cover one side the spiral notebook with glue & attach printable
3. Add foam heart stick
4. Wrap rubber band around notebook & add crayons

(*For Personal Use Only. Thanks!)

I made these to go along with my little gals Doc McStuffins party & they were a huge hit!

To continue with the fun, get my DIY Doc McStuffins Boo Boo printable stickers here!

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Sunday, June 30, 2013

Doc McStuffins Boo Boo Stickers {Free Printable}

 
 The doctor is always in with these adorable band-aid stickers. I designed these for my little gals Doc McStuffins party and they were a huge hit! Perfect for any pretend boo boo and no waste of actual band-aids. Download the file HERE (I used Avery 5160 labels for a perfect fit), print and let the fun begin.

For Personal Use Only. Thanks!

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Friday, June 21, 2013

Itty Bitty Ice Cream Treat


We go crazy for ice cream during the warm summer months and make it a date to have a "sweet treat" at least once a week! Now you can treat yourself without any of the guilt with these teeny-tiny ice cream cones!

Want to know our secret to these little guys?
They are chocolate peanut butter Bugles!
Just grab a bag along with your favorite ice cream & enjoy!


Kids love them!
Adults love them!
Just one itty bitty serving (we won't tell if you have 2 or 3 or 6)!
Less mess and less waste!

Sounds like a winner to me :)

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