I was in charge of the Trunk or Treat for our church community this year and I wanted to share what I learned from putting that event together. The beauty of these events is that they are pretty easy to pull together and such a blast for the kiddos. Even though it started pouring rain in the middle of ours, I think the kiddos all had a good time. And what’s a little sacrifice to make the candy taste that much sweeter 🙂 ?
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The “quest” for our Minecraft party took a great deal of research, planning, crafting and creating all in an effort to make our guests feel like they were thrust into the very video game itself. I started out knowing next to nothing about Minecraft and thus found myself down a rabbit hole of discovery in preparation for this event. But good news my friends, my over-exuberance is to your benefit as I am here to share it all with you- including all the directions and printables so that you can pull off an epic Minecraft themed celebration!… Read the rest
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When my son told me he wanted a Minecraft-themed party for his 9th birthday, I have to admit I was not thrilled. I knew (notice the past tense here) nothing about Minecraft and really had no interest in learning about it either. And to throw a properly-themed birthday party without blindly copying other people, I’ve learned you really need to know about the theme. Don’t worry, there is tremendously good news here. You are here because you also have a child that wants a Minecraft themed party. And I have, in fact, done all the leg work learning much more than I ever wanted to know about the Minecraft world so that you don’t have to!… Read the rest
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My husband and I had the opportunity to celebrate 20 years of marriage in Costa Rica this past January, and it was so dreamy. I had had it on my bucket list for awhile and somehow it kept getting shoved down the list, but I’m so glad we finally made it happen! After researching a bit I came to the conclusion that 4-5 days was not enough time to hit multiple destinations (without running ourselves ragged), so we opted to just focus on the La Fortuna area and explore all it had to offer!… Read the rest
Looking for a fun and easy activity to celebrate Easter with your littles? I’ve got you covered! This free printable Easter Color by Number is perfect for keeping kids entertained while sneaking in a little number recognition and fine motor practice. Whether you’re a parent, teacher, or just love a good festive activity, this printable is a great way to add a touch of holiday fun!
Benefits of color by number worksheets:
• Helps kids practice number recognition
• Encourages focus and attention to detail
• Builds fine motor skills through coloring
• Provides a screen-free activity
• Great for both independent play and group settings
Plus, the surprise of seeing the hidden Easter picture appear makes the activity even more exciting.… Read the rest