Being a "Boy Mom" I know quite a bit about Star Wars and Legos and I'm a big fan of both! Of course my love for Legos and Star Wars doesn't compare for the passion my three boys have for them. They all have grown up watching the movies and of course building Legos sets of varying degrees of complexity. In the spirit of all things Lego and Star Wars, I'm excited to share a fun little Star Wars Lego Party!Disclosure: I received compensation and/or product from Lego, Cricut and Oriental Trading Company to bring you fun ideas and crafts for your next Star Wars Lego party. All opinions are my own. This post contains affiliate links.Star Wars Lego Party Ideas My boys range from ages 7 to 17 and I love how they still will sit down together and play Legos. My friends over at Lego sent a ... [Read More]
Camping Tips and Tricks for Fun Family Camping
I love camping. I have loved it ever since I was a little girl and I'd spend at least one week every summer camping with my Aunties at Shaver Lake. I love the forest, I love the smell of the campfire and the sounds of wild life. Of course, I also love the conveniences of running water, hot showers and flushing toilets. So when I "rough it" I make sure we find a camp ground that has all the necessary amenities.Camping Tips We recently spent a week up in South Lake Tahoe and I'm excited to share some tips and tricks for "not so roughing it" for a fun family experience. Reserving Your Campsite Whether you're looking for a place to camp for your vacation, or you already know where you'd like to go. Look up the campsite online at ReserveAmerica.com. Many State Parks and Campsites are ... [Read More]
Mexican Sangria Recipe | Whip It Up Wednesday
Summer is the perfect season to whip up a batch of delicious fruity Mexican Sangria! It's Whip It Up Wednesday and I'm sharing my recipe for this refreshing beverage over at the Oriental Trading Blog!Disclosure: As an OTC Blogger, I receive compensation and free product to create fun ideas and recipes for you! All opinions are my own.This drink made with fresh fruit can also be made non-alcoholic. Simply replace the red wine with Cranberry Juice and use the prepared Margarita Mix without alcohol and you have a refreshing summer cooler for the whole family!Head on over to the Oriental Trading Blog and check out the full recipe!See you there!PIN FOR LATER!Check out my other Summer Recipes too!Strawberry Lemonade PaletasPasta Fruit Salad ... [Read More]
It’s an Emoji Summer! Celebrate with an Emoji Pool Party!
Do you love emojis? I sure do! Emoji parties are always fun and the bright colors are perfect for summer birthdays! Disclosure: As an OTC Blogger, I receive compensation and free product to provide fun ideas and crafts with you! All opinions are my own.Summer is in full swing over here and we celebrated summer with an Emoji Pool Party. I'm excited to share all the details!Emoji Pool Party Pool parties are my favorite summer past time. Combine the love of summer with emojis and you have a fun Emoji Pool Party! Head on over to the OTC blog where I'm sharing all the details in depth.Party Highlights:Emoji Lemonade BarSummer Fruit SaladEmoji Activity Station Give the kiddos a place to cool off and rehydrate with a fun Emoji Lemonade ... [Read More]
How To Make A Travel Car Caddy For F8 Toy Vehicles
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #RevUpF8 #CollectiveBiasDo you have a Fast & Furious™ fan at home? I have four of them! Being the only girl in a family of five, I'm no stranger to the Fast & Furious™ franchise. In fact, I'm a huge fan too! I mean really, who isn't? The Fast & Furious™ franchise is Universal Picture's most profitable and longest running franchise! My youngest is too young to have seen all of the movies but he absolutely loves cars and his favorite ride during the Universal Studios Studio Tour is Fast & Furious™ Supercharged. It's just so exciting! So naturally, when I saw the new F8 toys at Walmart, I knew my little guy would love them.I don't have to tell you that ... [Read More]
Nautical Party Treat Boxes | Whip It Up Wednesday
Summer is the time for lots of outdoor parties including fun Crab Bakes or Shrimp Boils! And you can't have a Nautical themed celebration without some proper Nautical Party Treat Boxes. I'm excited to share a simple Sizzix tutorial for fun treat boxes using the Flower Pocket die by Eileen Hull.Disclosure: As a Sizzix Design Team member, I received products included in this post. All opinions are my own. Affiliate links included in this post.If a Nautical Party or Clam Bake is in your near future, you'll definitely want to see how easy these Nautical Party Treat Boxes are to craft! ... [Read More]
