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Snake Slap Bracelet Class Gift Idea

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My son is obsessed with snakes this year 🐍 so we made these fun snake slap bracelets as his class Halloween gift! I designed a “Have a ssssssssuper Halloween” tag you can print for free — just tie it on with a little ribbon and you’ve got the cutest, easiest class gift ever. They come […]

30+ Filling After School Snacks for Kids: Quick Meals for Busy Moms

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Need quick and healthy ideas? These filling after school snacks for kids are perfect for busy moms and hungry little ones. When the kids burst through the door after school, the first thing out of their mouths is always the same: “I’m hungry!” I’ve been there. Backpacks drop, shoes fly off, and suddenly it’s snack […]

Free Halloween Printables for Busy Moms

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Make Halloween magical without the stress! Grab these free Halloween printables — from cute class gift tags to fun crafts and activities your kids will love. Halloween doesn’t have to be complicated — just fun! I rounded up my favorite free Halloween printables to help you make magical memories with your kids, without spending hours […]

All of the best Amazon Prime Day Kids Deals (updated list!)

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Shopping for toys or kids gear deals this year? Here are all of the best Amazon Prime Day kids Deals! Hooray! It is Amazon Prime Day! While I try not to do too much shopping, it's hard to resist the pull of Prime Day. After all, there are so many things on sale! I like […]

Family Christmas Card Outfit Ideas

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Check out 10 beautiful family Christmas card outfit ideas — from cozy plaid and classic neutrals to elegant jewel tones and festive gold sparkle. Get easy, coordinated looks for everyone (even the dog!) with all outfits shoppable on Amazon. Planning your family Christmas card photo? The right outfits can make your pictures look polished, festive, […]

30+ Kids Halloween Crafts & Activities : Creative Ideas to Keep Kids Busy

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Looking for fun kids Halloween crafts & activities? These simple, creative ideas are perfect for all ages and require minimal setup. Halloween is one of those holidays where kids want to do everything. They want to paint pumpkins, make ghosts, and play games. Having a stash of fun crafts ready keeps the excitement going all […]

30+ Kids Halloween Party Ideas: Fun Games and Spooky Snacks

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Looking for fun kids Halloween party ideas? From spooky games to creative snacks, here’s how to throw a party your little monsters will be talking about all year. Halloween with kids is pure magic. The costumes. The giggles. The sugar rush. A party takes all that excitement up a notch and gives you a chance […]

Easy Halloween Snack Cups for Kids

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These easy DIY Halloween snack cups are the perfect low-cost idea for parties or after-school treats. Just add napkins, draw a spooky face, and fill with your favorite snacks! Looking for a cute and stress-free way to make Halloween snack time fun? These little DIY Halloween snack cups are the perfect low-effort, low-cost idea for […]

Halloween Cookie Pizza

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looking for a low effort but super fun Halloween treat to bake? Here's how to make a Halloween cookie pizza - from place and bake dough! It's no secret that I love a place and bake cookie. I'm a bit "famous" (or, infamous) around here for my place and bake cookie cakes, but this year […]

Easy Halloween Crafts for kids

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Sometimes one simple craft is all it takes to make Halloween feel magical. Let’s keep it simple, stress-free, and fun with these easy craft ideas! Simple Halloween Craft Ideas Here are the crafts for each of the simple Halloween activities I shared — quick, festive, and guaranteed to bring the magic without the overwhelm. Air […]

Family Halloween Costumes on Amazon

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Looking for the perfect family Halloween costume in 2025? From K-Pop Demon Hunters and Jurassic Park to Beauty and the Beast, Star Wars, and even funny food outfits, these ideas make dressing up with the kids easy and fun. Moana Family Costumes K-Pop Demon Hunters Costumes Jurassic Park Family Costumes Wicked Family Costumes Monsters Inc […]

Toilet Paper Roll Spider Painting

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Looking for a spooky-cute Halloween craft? This toilet paper roll spider painting is an easy and creative activity your kids will love. With just a few supplies, you can turn recycled toilet paper rolls into creepy crawly spider stamps! My kids love crafting all year long. Recently, my daughter asked if they could do our […]

Easy Mini Donut Ghosts

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Looking for a quick and spooky treat your kids will love? These mini donut ghosts are simple, silly, and so much fun for Halloween! Halloween is all about turning ordinary snacks into something festive—and these ghost donuts are the perfect example. With just a few ingredients, you can whip up a whole tray of cute […]

How to Make Halloween Trail Mix

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This Halloween trail mix recipe is the ultimate spooky snack! With cereal, pretzels, candy corn, and chocolate all coated in white chocolate, it’s an easy Halloween treat kids and adults will love. My kids absolutely love this trail mix—we make a version for just about every holiday! You might have already seen our red, white […]

How to Make Lollipop Spiders – An Easy Halloween Gift Idea

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How to make lollipop spiders — a quick, easy Halloween gift idea for kids, classrooms, or trick-or-treating! Fun, cute, and budget-friendly. If you’re looking for a Halloween treat that’s equal parts spooky and sweet, these lollipop spiders are a must-make. They’re simple enough for kids to help with, cute enough to hand out at school, […]

Easy Halloween Sidewalk Chalk Obstacle Course

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Looking for a free, outdoor Halloween activity you can do with your kids this weekend? Here's how to set up an easy Halloween sidewalk chalk obstacle course! I love being over the top for Halloween. I buy tons of things, I set up elaborate crafts, I build big DIY's for my yard and home. But […]

Take the Stress Out of Halloween Planning

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Tired of panic-scrolling Pinterest every October? 👻The Halloween Magic Binder is your free printable planner packed with simple ideas, stress-free checklists, and easy holiday activities for kids. Instead of feeling overwhelmed, you’ll have everything you need in one place to create magical memories—without the chaos. ✨ Inside the Halloween Magic Binder You’ll Find: Why You’ll […]

Simple Thumbprint Pumpkins

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Thumbprint Pumpkins are a fun Halloween craft that kids can make and parents will treasure. Create a festive keepsake pumpkin decorated with thumbprints and silly faces! Looking for a Halloween craft that’s equal parts fun and sentimental? Thumbprint Pumpkins are where it’s at. Your kids get the joy of painting, and you get an adorable […]

Simple Halloween Treats

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Sometimes one simple snack is all it takes to make Halloween feel magical. Let’s keep it simple, stress-free, and fun with these easy treat ideas! Simple Halloween Treat Ideas Here are the recipes for each of the simple Halloween snacks I shared — quick, festive, and guaranteed to bring the magic without the overwhelm. Monster […]

Disney Princess Birthday Party Ideas

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If you’re looking for disney princess birthday party ideas, here’s how we turned our living room into a magical celebration for my daughter's 5th birthday — without the stress. These ideas are fun for kids, easy for you, and full of picture-perfect moments. When our daughter asked for a princess birthday party after visiting the […]

Pretzel Fishing Snack – Fun & Easy After School Idea for Kids

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This pretzel fishing snack is a fun and easy after school idea for kids that’s both tasty and filling. This cute snack only takes seconds to make and is a big hit with kids of all ages! After school snacks don’t have to be complicated to be a hit with kids. This pretzel fishing snack […]

Super Easy Rapunzel Hair Centerpiece

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This super easy Rapunzel hair centerpiece is the perfect touch for a princess birthday party. It’s quick, inexpensive, and so much fun to make! For my daughter’s 5th birthday, we went all in on a Disney princess theme. Rapunzel is her absolute favorite, so I knew we needed something “Tangled”-inspired for the party. I kept […]

Decorating Just One Spot for Halloween: Maximum Magic, Minimal Stress

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Halloween decorating have you feeling overwhelmed? These three easy spots deliver maximum festive magic with minimal effort. When Halloween hits, it’s easy to feel like you need to decorate everything to make it special. But here’s a secret: focusing on just one spot can give you all the Halloween vibes—without the overwhelm. Whether you're short […]

How to Make a DIY Pencil Vase

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Make a fun and easy DIY pencil vase using a mason jar and pencils! This craft is perfect for back-to-school classroom decor, a thoughtful teacher gift, or a cute home accent. This adorable pencil vase is a simple and creative DIY that’s perfect for back-to-school season. Whether you’re making a sweet teacher gift, decorating a […]

DIY Back to School Wreath Using Pool Noodles

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Create a colorful DIY back to school wreath using pool noodles and duct tape! This pencil-themed wreath is perfect for decorating your front door or classroom. If you loved my pool noodle pencil and pencil garland crafts, you're going to love this new twist—a pool noodle pencil wreath! This fun DIY is perfect for adding […]

Giant DIY Cardboard Pencils

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Make this giant DIY cardboard pencil from a concrete tube! Perfect for decorating schools, classrooms, or back-to-school photo shoots. My pool noodle pencils were such a hit last year (see the original tutorial here) that I decided to go bigger this year... literally! This giant cardboard pencil is perfect for decorating a school, church, or […]

Pool Noodle Pencil Garland

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Make this fun and easy Pool Noodle Pencil Garland for back to school! A perfect DIY decoration for classrooms, playrooms, or your home to celebrate the new school year. Last year, our Pool Noodle Pencil craft was a huge hit, so I decided to turn it into a garland version this year, perfect for decorating […]

Easy American Flag Breakfast Tray for Kids

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This easy American Flag Breakfast Tray for kids is the perfect 4th of July breakfast or snack! Made with strawberries, powdered donuts, and blueberries—festive, fun, and kid-approved. If you're looking for a super simple (but still super cute!) way to make the 4th of July feel special, this American Flag Breakfast Tray is such a […]

Super Easy American Flag Cake

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This easy American Flag Cake is the perfect 4th of July dessert! Made with cake, Cool Whip, and fresh berries—it's festive, kid-friendly, and totally unforgettable. Looking for the perfect easy and festive dessert for your 4th of July celebration? This American Flag Cake is a total classic—and such a core memory from my own childhood. […]

4th of July Pennants and Banner (Printable Decor!)

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Decorate fast with these easy 4th of July pennants and banner! Just download, print, and cut from our Patriotic Printables Bundle—festive and fun decor made simple. If you’re looking for a fun, low-effort way to make the 4th of July feel festive—without spending a ton of time or money—these printable patriotic pennants and banner are […]

Red, White, and Blue Trail Mix

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This easy patriotic snack mix is perfect for your Fourth of July celebrations—sweet, salty, and totally kid-approved! Whether you’re packing snacks for a parade, heading to a fireworks show, or just looking for a fun and festive treat to share with your kids, this red, white, and blue trail mix is the answer. It’s a […]

Disney Treasure 7 day Western Caribbean cruise review

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Considering a Disney cruise? Here is our complete Disney Treasure 7 day Western Caribbean cruise review! We recently spent a wonderful week cruising on the Disney Treasure on their Western Caribbean route. This was our second Disney cruise - 2 years ago we cruised the Eastern Caribbean route on the Fantasy. Spoiler alert: we had […]

Fish Extender Ideas for Kids

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Want to participate in a Disney Cruise gift exchange but not sure what to get? Here's a peek at my selection and lots of fish extender ideas for kids! We recently went on a Disney cruise - on the Treasure ship - and participated in a kids-only Fish Extender gift exchange. I went way over […]

How to make door magnets for a Disney cruise

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Planning a cruise? Decorating your door is such a fun tradition! Here is an easy tutorial for how to make door magnets for a Disney cruise! My family loves going on cruises, and while the cruise itself is obviously amazing, we really enjoy some of the extra, "unnecessary" fun things. One of those things is […]

Super Easy Beach Cookie Decorating for Kids

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Make summer sweeter with this easy Beach Cookie Decorating activity for kids! Use simple store-bought ingredients for a fun, low-prep treat everyone will love. We kicked off summer with a beach cookie decorating afternoon, and it was such a hit with my kids! My son got very serious about his designs — carefully placing each […]

How to Turn Your Backyard into a Waterpark (Without Leaving Home!)

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Wondering how to turn your backyard into a waterpark? Here’s how busy moms can create summer magic at home with fun, low-effort Amazon finds your kids will love. Busy moms know that summer flies by—and finding ways to keep the kids entertained without leaving the house is key to saving your sanity. The good news? […]

How to make super easy pirate night goodie bags for a Disney cruise

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Want to make a special goodie for your Disney Cruise? Here is how to make super easy pirate night goodie bags! One of the super fun things that they do on a Disney cruise in the Caribbean is Pirate Night! This is a pirate-themed party that lasts all night long. There is a deck show […]

Free Last Day of School Printables!

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Download all of my free Last Day of School printables! Click each image to open the download page. Sign up and they will send to your email! My XL pool noodle pencils make great last day of school photo props! Click here for the pool noodle pencil tutorial! Get my premium Graduation printables bundle!

How to Make the Best S’mores Trail Mix

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This easy S’mores Trail Mix is the perfect kid-friendly snack for summer road trips, sleepovers, and parties—sweet, crunchy, and ready in minutes! If your kids loved our Leprechaun Bait, they are going to devour this s’mores trail mix. I made it as a summer-friendly spin-off of that viral favorite — and it was such a […]

Kiawah Island with Kids

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Looking for the perfect Carolinas family beach vacation? Here's what you need to know about visiting Kiawah Island with kids! One of our very very favorite places to go for a staycation here in Charleston South Carolina is Kiawah Island. It is about 30 minutes from our house but it feels like a whole different […]

Party Food on a Budget: 30+ Tasty Ideas That Won't Break the Bank

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Throwing a party doesn't mean breaking the bank! These party food on a budget ideas are tasty and wallet-friendly. With a little creativity, you can serve up delicious, wallet-friendly bites everyone will love. From cheesy pizza roll-ups to spicy popcorn, there are tons of easy, crowd-pleasing options that won’t drain your budget. Your guests aren’t […]