We love the sentimentality and simplicity of this beautiful Printable Quote for Grandma. And we're positive she's going to love it, too! They say you don't truly understand all your parents went through to raise you until you're raising children of your own. I know when this hit me, I wanted to "give back" somehow... Let my parents know I realized all they sacrificed! Say thank you somehow. And then a lot of understanding came when I saw my children get older and get so excited about visits to see their grandparents. So when I saw this quote a few years ago, I knew I had to make something for my mom! "Grandchildren are gifts from children to their parents." I may not be able to ever thank my parents for all they've done--and continue to do--for me... but I can certainly make sure they have time with my own children making special memories for us all. Printable Quote for Grandma If ... [Read More]
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Love Bugs Valentines Day Craft for Kids
These little love bugs are a super cute Valentines Day Craft to make with the kids! Kids can really use their imagination when it comes to these fun, little love bugs! They can make butterflies, spiders or invent their own species! There is very little prep besides gathering the supplies and collecting empty toilet paper rolls. You can even use empty paper towel rolls and cut them down to size. And depending on the age (and cutting skills) of the kiddos making this project, you might want to provide some hearts that have already been cut out, or maybe a few heart shaped templates for them to trace. They can cut out heart shapes for wings or feet or even attach a few to the end of the antennas. Wrap the love bugs with some washi tape to create stripes or add some polka dots by gluing on some sequins to the butterfly wings. And to finish it off, the kids can add a little pom pom for ... [Read More]
Cupid Floats – A Valentine’s Day Drink
Here is a super simple Valentine's Day drink everyone is sure to LOVE- Cupid Floats!!! I know Valentine's Day is typically thought of to be a day of love for you and your sweetheart, but that doesn't mean the kids can't get in on the fun! My kids and I made these cupid floats several years ago and they have become a Valentines Day tradition in our home. Just like the classic Root Beer Float, this drink is made with soda and ice cream and the result is a creamy, fizzy, FUN thirst quencher! Cupid Floats are a perfect Valentine's Day drink you can serve with your Valentine dinner, or you can make them as a special after-school treat for the kids. When I was the room mom for my daughter's class last year, we made these floats at their Valentine's Day party and all the kids LOVED drinking from the licorice straw. Here is the simple tutorial: Cupid Floats And here is the step by ... [Read More]
Heart Shaped Dinner Rolls – Valentine Bread Tutorial
Follow these step-by-step instructions for easy heart shaped dinner rolls - perfect for Valentine's Day! Every year for Valentine's day we do a heart themed meal for our family dinner. These Valentine's dinner rolls have become my new go-to because they are so easy and my girls think they are just about the best things ever. Because what little girl doesn't love heart shaped food?? Am I right?! Let's get started! Valentine Heart Shaped Dinner Rolls Begin by preparing your favorite dinner roll bread dough. (Our favorite recipe is HERE.) When you are ready to shape your rolls pull off about 2 ounces of dough. On a floured surface, roll the dough out with the tips of your fingers until it is 4 inches long. You may need to use both hands. With a sharp knife, cut down the center of the dough, leaving 1/2 inch at the end still attached. This will create a V shape. Fold one ... [Read More]
Fun Family Valentines Activity Dice + Printable
Not sure how to celebrate Valentine's Day as a family? Have some fun with our Valentines Activity Dice! If you're looking for an easy way to celebrate Valentine's Day as a family, look no further! Our fun Valentines Activity Dice is a super-fun way to get excited about the holiday. The ideas are designed to be simple and open to interpretation - so you can make the activity as simple or extravagant as you'd like! So if you roll Family Date you might decide to on a family movie at home followed by ice-cream sundaes, or a trip to the park after school. Similarly, Make a Heart-Shaped Meal might be a sandwich, cut out with heart-shaped cookie cutters, or pizza dough shaped into hearts for dinner. Perhaps, Hiding 5 love notes around the house will be just a quick exercise where you place post its (or go fancier with cards!), in unexpected places ... or ... maybe you turn it into ... [Read More]
