Hot Cocoa Sprinkle Straws with Printable

Hot Cocoa Sprinkle Straws with Printable ‘Tis the season for all things sweet and festive.  These hot cocoa sprinkle straws are a delightful sweet treat for a party favor or a darling little gift.  The thing I love most, they are easy peasy to make.  Hot cocoa sprinkles straws are a great addition to a place setting, added to a stocking or simply used as an after school surprise. DIRECTIONS …

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Family Travel Printables for Visiting the Aquarium

Grab these free ocean life aquarium printables for kids. Fall break is right around the corner and we cannot wait to our friends in Cedar Rapids, Iowa and then spend a few days in Omaha, Nebraska.  We are heading on the road trip next week and you know what that means….family FUN time in the car.  On top of packing stellar snacks, drinks and pillows; I always print out games for …

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Beer Cheese Sliders Recipe

Sometimes the magic of the football game starts hour before kick-off.  We love to create a game day celebration when the Broncos play; right in our own backyard.  It’s like tailgating at home really, with a big grill.  I am excited to share homegating with beer cheese sliders and game day punch as part of the #GameDayGreats campaign with King Soopers.  I love shopping my King Soopers because they have …

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Friendship Bingo

Summer can be challenging on adult friendships if you are used to spending your adult social time during the days.  I created a little friendship bingo board to keep those friendships alive and healthy and IN PERSON.  I do love social media but I much prefer BEING with my friends, hearing them laugh and creating adventures.  Okay, let’s be real here.  I am talking about my bestie, Laura (Housewife Hellraiser). …

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S’Mores Hot Cocoa Recipe

S’Mores Hot Cocoa Recipe Hello!  First let me first say, I LOVE S’MORES!  This recipe is the perfect one for chilly summer evening around the campfire while roasting marshmallows and singing songs.  It is fun to make the mix ahead of time.  My kids LOVE sifting which come in super handy.   This S’mores hot cocoa with Torani Syrup is delicious!  I know you are probably thinking that summertime and …

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Cinco De Mayo Printables for Parties and Celebrations

Super fun printables for Cinco de Mayo to do with Kids at School and in the Classroom. Here you go…a couple of Cinco De Mayo Free Party Printables to create some fun for your family and friends.  After all, it’s a holiday and it is celebrated much bigger in the USA then anywhere else in the world.  I create these for creating a gathering that not only make some fun …

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Woodland Party Fun

Woodland creatures, nature and the outdoors are so fun to use as a theme.  Whether the theme is for education, a party or a celebration…it offers so much opportunity.  Here is a little woodland party fun that I created with the newest die in my collection available from Sizzix (and Ellison Education). The acorn, flower and leaves are all little parts of the die.  The largest part is a mask! …

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Me and My Thoughts on Harriet Tubman

Harriet Tubman Printable Activities I created these Harriet Tubman Printable Activities because she is on my list of top then heroes of all times. So many of her lessons should be a lesson to all of us. While I don’t think black history should ever be limited to teaching and learning about in February (Black History Month) – I know that this is a time that gets that focus. I …

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Mother’s Day Travel Bag Gift

It’s true.  I am THAT mom.  I can usually be found with sprinkles, cherries and art supplies in my purse.  There are times that they are considered necessary in my life.  Like the time we went for ice cream to celebrate good choices and they had NO sprinkles.  Mommy to the rescue.  This Mother’s Day Travel Bag Gift is a great way to cheer up a mom friend or two …

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Donut Valentine Printable

This Donut Valentine Printable is perfect for creating sweet treats for your valentine.  Simply download, print and package with your favorite donut! This all happened today because my bestie locked her keys in her car in Downtown Denver…which meant that I got to take her the spare.  On the way out of the city…right before my eyes was a very happy sight…DUNKIN, DONUTS!  I pulled right in and was happy …

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