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Great Scott! How to Build a Child’s DeLorean

Written by Mandy

How to Build a Child's DeLorean, step-by-step tutorial

For Halloween, my husband made our 3-year-old son’s wish come true..Our youngest wanted to be “Marty” from the 80s classic, Back to the Future. And, what would Marty be without his own Back to the Future car? Well, that’s where my husband’s work began! My husband built our youngest, his very own Back to the Future […]

Summer Daily Schedule, Printables and Activities for Kids

Written by Mandy

Summer Daily Schedule Printables and Activities for Kids

School is out for summer! Are you looking for frugal, simple ways to keep your kids entertained this summer and ALSO get some academics in their day in a fun way? I’m going to share my secrets with you for our Summer Daily Schedule, Printables and Activities for Kids! Summer Daily Schedule, Printables and Activities […]

Handprint Mother’s Day Card

Written by Mandy

Hand Print Bouquet Mother's Day Card, Easy, DIY

Mother’s Day is the perfect opportunity to celebrate the amazing women in your life.  What I love about celebrating Mother’s Day in my family is the chance to make meaningful, home-made gifts!  I know how precious it is to receive a gift from a loved one that was personally made by them. I’m excited to […]

Thumbprint Flower Pots

Written by Mandy

I have a confession to make…I don’t have a “green thumb” but I LOVE to be out in a garden.  We planted a garden in our backyard a few years ago and had a blast doing it…and then we moved 2 months later! Since then we have adopted the gardening tactic where you make your […]

Pumpkin Addition Math Game

Written by Mandy

Pumpkin Addition Math Game

Teaching addition can be the most fun, I promise! With just a few supplies and some DIY ability, you can keep the little mathematicians in your life busy and learning! I’m excited to share with you a fun way to practice addition with this Pumpkin Addition Math Game! Pumpkin Addition Math Game This math game […]

4 Dollar Store Literacy Activities

Written by Mandy

Dollar Store Literacy Activities

It’s no secret that the Dollar Store is every educator’s “go to” for all things cheap and practical when it comes to planning meaningful activities for their students. Today, I’m excited to share with you 4 Dollar Store Literacy Activities that you can easily put together for small groups or centers! 4 Dollar Store Literacy […]

Hollywood Themed “Golden” Birthday Party

Written by Mandy

Celebrate Your "Golden" Birthday in Style with a Hollywood Theme

“What is a “Golden Birthday?”  This is what I asked a dear friend of mine when she asked me if I’d like to help her with planning her daughter’s “Golden Birthday.” To be honest…I thought she was talking about the color gold! This is the story of how a Hollywood Themed Golden Birthday Party was born… […]

Fine Motor Sight Word Activity

Written by Mandy

Fine Motor Sight Word Literacy Activity

If you are pressed for time and looking for a new sight word literacy activity that also practices fine motor skills then this is the perfect activity for you! I think my favorite thing about this Fine Motor Sight Word Activity is you can use materials that you already have on hand! You’re going to […]

DIY Indoor S’mores

Written by Mandy

DIY Indoor S'mores with 4 simple supplies

We have had an unusually cold and wet winter for the desert. I mean, it has literally been cold and raining on and off for about a month now. Cold for us desert folk is 50’s during the day and 30-40 degrees at night.  That’s cold! Okay, so maybe not cold for the rest of […]

Easy Alphabet Heart Activity

Written by Mandy

Easy Valentine Alphabet Heart Activity made with supplies you already have, construction paper and stickers

How many times has this scenario happened to you? You’ve prepped for the next school day. You have your classroom ready, the correspondence sent that needed to be sent, and you’ve updated all of your centers…or so you thought. The following morning you enter your classroom (or home school room) ready for the new day and […]

How to Plan a New Year’s Eve Party with Kids

Written by Mandy

There once was this dashing gentleman and his red-headed bride that enjoyed New Year’s Eve under the stars, sipping champagne and ringing in the new year with a midnight kiss…who am I kidding, that was never us, but at least we used to get out for New Year’s Eve.  Now we ring in the new year with […]

DIY Dollar Store Balloon Drop

Written by Mandy

DIY Dollar Store Balloon Drop in 5 easy steps

There was a time when my husband and I used to go out like adults do and enjoy the typical New Year’s Eve celebration, you know, prior to having children.  Now, we stay inside and make some noise with out little ones.  To be honest, neither of us can say we miss the old way […]

Snowflake Race Poster Board Game

Written by Mandy

Alphabet Snowflake Race Poster Board Game, DIY and frugal

While my family back east is enjoying the snow falling down and snow play time…we are making games with winter themes as the Arizona sun continues to shine! At some point this winter, we will load up in our van and head a couple hours north to try to grab some of that magical, white snow, […]

DIY Noise Maker Shaker

Written by Mandy

DIY Noise Maker Shaker, kid fun for New Year's Eve, birthday parties, and celebrations

I hide toys.  Not like when you need to hide Christmas gifts from children…but more like I hide the noisy toys in my house when the kids aren’t looking.  Some might call me the Grinch. Some might say that I’m a little sensitive to noise.  It’s true.  I have a low threshold for excessive noise.  Please […]

40+ Kid-Made Christmas Ornaments

Written by Mandy

10 Days of a Kid-Made Christmas 2016

I’ve always enjoyed receiving kid-made gifts.  I can still remember when I was a teacher and the children would bring me gifts and trinkets that they put their heart and soul into.  It was just precious!  I still have a box of the little gifts of love that they gave to me all those years […]

Cinnamon Stick Ribbon Christmas Tree Ornament

Written by Mandy

Cinnamon Stick Ribbon Christmas Tree Kid-Made Ornament, 10 Days of a Kid-Made Christmas

I fell in love with Mary Engelbreit’s unique colorful style when I first saw her stationary at my mother-in-law’s house and I just couldn’t take my eyes off it.  The illustrations are so full of life and dynamic colors…it’s almost mesmerizing. When I sat down with my children to choose a book for our 10 […]

Goldfish® Crackers DIY Christmas Tree Poster Board Game

Written by Mandy

Goldfish® Crackers DIY Christmas Tree Poster Board Game

It’s no secret that children {and adults} are obsessed with Goldfish® Crackers!  They’re delicious, adorable and so easy to toss in a baggie for snacks.  Today, I’d like to share with you one of my obsessions…DIY poster board games and how easy it is to create a holiday game board to be played with everybody’s […]

Upcycled Plastic Bottle Pumpkin Craft for Kids

Written by Mandy

Upcycled Plastic Bottle Craft for Kids, pumpkin, fall

We are often looking for opportunities to recycle and repurpose our consumable products.  My oldest son is brilliant at reusing toilet paper rolls, cardboard boxes, and plastic bottles to create things with.  He will make the most fascinating, creative art projects out of the consumable products that we normally throw away.  It isn’t unusual in […]

Princess 1st Birthday Party

Written by Mandy

Princess 1st Birthday Party, dollar store decor hacks and tips, FREE printables

Once there was a mom who decided she wouldn’t do anything “special” for her 1-year-old daughter’s upcoming birthday.  After all, she was the 4th child and it was unnecessary.  Then she had a conversation with her thoughtful, talented mother-in-law who encouraged her saying, “She needs a pink princess party.  I’ll help!”  And so this Princess […]

DIY Counting Activity

Written by Mandy

DIY Counting Activity with just 3 frugal supplies

Practice hands-on counting for preschool and kindergarten. Try this easy, low-cost DIY Counting Activity, with little prep required. Let’s Get Started I am super excited to share this DIY Counting Activity with you today because it literally took me less than 10 minutes to make!  Not only did I create it in very little time, it […]

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Faith-based, Fun-filled, Adventure for Young Readers

Catholic Puppies, chapter book for young readers

Catholic Puppies is the perfect chapter book for young readers looking for an adventure that is also rooted in our Catholic faith. In Lucy's Big Adventure you'll journey with three friends through sacrament preparation, growing in virtue and trusting in Jesus.

Dollar Store Garden Party

Create memories this spring with a simple DIY Garden Party for your daughter's birthday, a playdate, Mother's Day or Easter! Find my easy to follow tips for shopping the dollar store and no-fuss tutorials for creating a beautiful garden party tablescape!

Baby Shower on a Budget. dollar store shopping with tips, tutorials, and recipes

Baby Shower on a Budget, dollar store shopping, tips, tutorials and FREE Resource Pack

Plan an Unforgettable Baby Shower on a Dollar Store Budget! Get shopping tips, favor tutorials and recipes! No crafting experience necessary!

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“Princess” 1st Birthday Party!

Princess 1st Birthday Party, DIY dollar store decorations, frugal, backdrop

Celebrate your little Princess with this DIY, frugal dollar store Princess Birthday Party! Find out how we created the most adorable decorations, photo booth backdrop and more!

How to Plan an Adorable Baby Sprinkle

Looking for ideas for a mom-to-be who's having another child? Celebrate with a Baby Sprinkle! Find our tips and tutorials for creating an unforgettable baby shower.

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Baby Shower Jeopardy Game

Baby Shower Jeopardy Game

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Catholic Puppies, Lucy's Big Adventure, chapter book for children

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