Great Girl Scout Projects with Fairfield World

This post is sponsored by Fairfield World but the thoughts and ideas are my own. Fairfield World makes great products to use with girls when making projects in Girl Scouts (as well as for teachers to use in classroom settings).  I am sharing a few of my favorite projects from my blog here along with an AWESOME giveaway. If you want to reinforce friendship and the Girl Scout law/promise with …

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Ten Global Room Decor Ideas for Kids from World Market

his post is sponsored by Cost Plus World Market, my favorite store.  I am proud to be an ambassador and a part of the tribe that shares and spreads the works about all of the amazing things you can find in the store to turn your everyday life into a global journey of the imagination. We love decorating the kids’ rooms with things from around the globe to help them …

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Girl Scouts Creating Winter Homes for Birds

It is cold here in Colorado in the winter so our troop created some darling winter homes for birds from pre-built wooden bird houses.  They were super fun for the girls to paint and coat so they can be used outdoors this winter to make a safe place for birds and bats to nest.  This post is sponsored by Consumer Crafts but the ideas and opinions are my own. These …

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Patchwork Pumpkin Interactive Pillow

Making things from fabric scraps is just the best.  This patchwork pumpkin interactive pillow turned out so darling that I simply must share it as part of the 2017 Halloween series.  I save my fabric scraps and group them by color just for times like this when I want to make something festive and fun.  This post was sponsored.  I received products form Velcro™ Brand and Fairfield World.  The ideas …

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Pom- Pom Trimmed Scrap Halloween Garland

Yesterday I went to lunch in Castle Rock at The Emporium and found this amazing old old old travel trunk for a deal.  I have been wanting one for such a long time.  I simply had to buy it and bring it home.  I decided that it needed a pom-pom trimmed scrap Halloween garland to welcome it into our home.   I whipped the garland up with some fabric scraps, …

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Halloween String Art with Craft Thread

String art is so much fun and such a great way to create holiday decor.  This Halloween string art with craft thread is a super simple and fabulous first-timer string art project.  This is the third day of my Halloween series for 2017 sharing ideas and ways to DIY, cook and craft up some festive fun in your home or your classroom.  String art is a fantastic way to get …

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Pumpkin Mouth Lollipop Halloween Wands

I am having such a fun week sharing all of the Halloween DIY ideas, crafts and recipes in the year’s series.  The pumpkin mouth lollipop Halloween wands are super cute and festive for this frightfully fun season.  Whether you choose to make them as party favors, lunch box surprises or goodies for trick-or-treaters; they are sure to be a hit.  This post is sponsored by Oriental Trading but the ideas …

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Halloween Monster Toss Game with a Printable Score Card

Halloween Monster Toss Game with a Printable Score Card I LOVE sharing Halloween ideas. Creating a Halloween series is just my favorite.  This is the fourth project this week on the blog and I hope you think it rocks as much as I do.  This Halloween monster toss game with a printable score card creates a way for kids (of all ages) to bond and grow over their favorite spooky …

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Layered Cherry Bloody Eyeball Drink

Layered Cherry Bloody Eyeball Drink It is the second post in my 2017 Halloween series sharing ways to DIY, cook and craft your own festive ways to celebrate.  This layered cherry bloody eyeball drink is a sure hit for a Halloween party.  It is strategically made to layer the colors as well as the liquid, ice and cherries.  This recipe can be made with alcohol (just add vodka) or served …

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Girl Scout Law Game

We say the Girl Scout law at every gathering but finding time to let the girls talk about what it means somehow gets overlooked in the busy flow of our meetings and outings.  This game is a great way to get them using the words in conversation through the activity of playing a game.  The game board can be made out of paper or fabric, felt or painted on wood. …

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