Easy DIY Flamingo Costume

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Easy DIY Flamingo Costume Every year our oldest daughter makes an animal inspired costume and my favorite so far has been her easy DIY flamingo costume. She made this costume with just a little help from me a couple of years ago to wear to the Halloween Spooktacular at SeaWorld San Diego. The costume tutorial was originally shared on the SeaWorld San Diego blog written from my daughter's perspective at just seven years old. You can easily make this costume with a pink feather boa and supplies Read More... {Read More...}

I Spy with my Little Eye Father’s Day Printable Card

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I Spy with My Little Eye Father's Day Printable Card Both our daughters love to play the "I spy with my little eye..." game in the car with their dad so although this gift was from a few years ago, it's still one of our favorites. A printed "I Spy the World's Best Dad" Father's Day card, some favorite movie night treats and a spy themed DVD is easy to put together. Or you can simply print the cute card and frame for an excellent gift dad can hang in his office or place on a desk. My husband Read More... {Read More...}

Hockey Easter Basket

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Hockey Easter Basket Our oldest daughter has so many unique interests and hobbies. Before she fell in love with youth competitive rock climbing, she played hockey and really enjoyed the sport. She was introduced to the game early because her dad is a huge New York Rangers fan and taught her how to skate shortly after learning to walk. Although she's no longer playing on a team, she does still enjoy going to the rink with her dad in their favorite jerseys. A hockey Easter basket with a pink Read More... {Read More...}

Preschool Classroom St. Patrick’s Day Week Ideas

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Preschool Classroom St. Patrick's Day Week Ideas My preschool classroom for St. Patrick's Day week was always a class favorite. These easy preschool classroom St. Patrick Day week ideas are inexpensive and add to the festive fun this month. The green and gold sensory bin and a few themed activities are a great beginning to St. Patrick's Day week. St. Patrick's Day Sensory Bin My St. Patrick's Day sensory bin is a leprechaun's paradise. Green oats and gold kernels are easy to Read More... {Read More...}

Craft Party | Arizona Birthday Party at Marketplace 42

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Birthday party planning begins early for us because my oldest daughter usually has something very specific in mind. Her birthday is close to Christmas and we always try to work around her school breaks and holiday travel. Celebrating turning nine last year was something she anticipated for months. She was so excited to host a craft party at Marketplace 42, a favorite local boutique featuring handmade furniture, jewelry, crafts, art and so much more. Marketplace 42 also has a schedule Read More... {Read More...}

Big Game Snack Bags | Homegating Snack Ideas

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This post is sponsored by BabbleBoxx.com on behalf of popchips®. The Big Game is a favorite time for hosting a viewing party or bringing snacks to share with friends while homegating. This weekend we are stepping up our homegating snack ideas with easy big game snack bags and favorite popchips®. The chips are never fried and only contain real ingredients making them a perfect Big Game snack for the entire family. Popchips® Buffalo Ranch Ridges and Zesty Jalapeno Cheddar served in fun and Read More... {Read More...}

Valentines Cookie Dough Dip Recipe

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This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser, Mars Wrigley Confectionery US, LLC. All opinions are mine alone. #SendSweetness #CollectiveBias Making someone's day extra special is something we can do everyday but Valentine's Day is an opportunity to let your giving spirit shine. M&M’S® Milk Chocolate Valentine’s Day edition from Walmart are your favorite candy lentils in colors perfect to celebrate a holiday bringing friends together. With so many Read More... {Read More...}

Arizona Polar Express | Holiday Road Trip Tips

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This post is sponsored by Toyota. All opinions are my own.   #LetsGoPlaces #AZAutoShow #Highlander  The Arizona Polar Express is an excellent holiday experience and because we have attended several times, I have a short list of holiday road trip tips to make it even more enjoyable. Driving from the Phoenix area to Williams to board the Polar Express on the Grand Canyon Railway takes about two and a half hours but we always turn it into a full day trip because of Read More... {Read More...}

SeaWorld Holiday | 10 Things to do at SeaWorld San Diego

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We've been visiting SeaWorld® San Diego for many years and the holiday season is always a favorite time in the park. This year we visited during the media preview and would love to go again before Christmas at SeaWorld is over this holiday season. The festive seasonal fun continues through January 6th with lights and decorations, performances, characters, snow, reindeer and so much more. This year Christmas at SeaWorld in San Diego added an all new live nativity musical, O Wondrous Read More... {Read More...}

Oonies Holiday Crafts | Kids Ornament Ideas

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Thank you Moose Toys for sponsoring this post. Get crafty with your kiddo and make “ooniements” with Oonies by Moose Toys this holiday season! Holiday crafts were always my very favorite as a child and are a part of so many of my best memories. The Christmas tree at my parents' home is decorated with the ornaments my brothers and I made in elementary school and crafting at home. This holiday season has felt so busy but I did make sure my daughters had time to craft with their friends. Last Read More... {Read More...}