Category Archives: Holidays

How to Surprise Your Kids With a Cruise

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This year for Christmas I wanted to gift my kids an experience. I know that’s like the trendy thing right now. And for good reason. But also, trends aside, we’re just getting to that point in life where the playroom is full, the closets are jam packed, and I do not want any more stuff in my house. With the kids getting a bit older as well I can’t get away with a lego set for most of them anymore. And heaven knows we don’t need any more legos anyway.… Read the rest

Nativity Hot Cocoa Bar

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For our church Christmas party I was asked to be in charge of the Hot Chocolate bar. We were having more of spiritual and reverent agenda where we focused on the story of Christ’s birth, so I wanted the refreshments to reflect that. At first it seemed like a challenging task, how do I make Hot Chocolate reverent? But I will share what I came up with, I hope it is helpful to you! If you are looking for a more fun and cheery feel check out my Whoville Hot Cocoa Bar here.… Read the rest

Free Rustic Christmas Party Invitation

Hello friends! I’m adding to the collection of Christmas invitations available on the blog today with this fun rustic design. As with all my designs I can personalize it for you or you can download this free version, add text in canva and you are good to go!

Free 5X7 rustic Christmas party invitation

How to edit this Christmas invitation template

  • First you’ll want to download this free template. You can do that with the form at the bottom of this post. You’ll be sent the google drive download link in an email. Pick the template you want and download it to your computer (or phone).
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Last Minute Halloween Ideas

Are you looking to create a little Halloween magic with your kiddos, but you’re short on time? Then you are in the right spot! I’ve got some ideas, printables and activities that will be sure to get your wheels turning. You can click through each heading to see the full post for each idea. Let’s do it!

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Play Bingo Boo

This is a fun Halloween bingo spin off, perfect for kids working on their letters or handwriting. This printable game can be played with candy corn as markers. Or you can slip the cards into page protectors and use dry erase markers to mark each square they’ve gotten by writing the letter.… Read the rest

Free Printable Boo Tags

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I’ve got some fun and free Boo tags for you today! All you need to do is gather a few fun items (I got mine at the dollar store and Walmart), attach this printable, and ding dong ditch somebody! It makes a really fun family night sneaking around your neighborhood. And I bet you can think of a family that could use a little extra love right now. What better way to let them know someone is thinking about them while simultaneously having fun with your kids?

Free printable boo tags to start some Halloween fun in your neighborhood!
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