Sustainable & Creative Living
With the fourth of July just around the corner, I know a lot of us will be visiting family and friends for pool parties, cook-outs, camping, and probably fireworks. Ahh fireworks!! As a kid, I loved them and always looked forward to the family outing at the local mall where our town gathered to watch the beautiful display of what we, as Americans, associate our Independence Day with. But as an adult and new mom, I’ve come to [Read more…]
Since my son was born almost 2 years ago, I’ve made handprint or footprint cards for loved ones on every holiday. My sister makes jokes that I don’t have to buy a greeting card ever again.
Of course that’s not entirely true; I’ve yet to make a Mother’s Day card for my mom with my own footprint. For babies and toddlers [Read more…]
Happy Mother’s Day to all the mom’s out there. To the single moms, the single dads, the birth mothers, and the adoptive mothers – you are miracle workers. You raise children, shape their minds, wipe their butts, and hold their hands.
Whether you are a mother to an infant, a teenager, a 45-year-old adult – this day is for you. To appreciate you and all the hard work you do make sure your children don’t turn into swamp people (obviously, there’s only so much you can do).
Sometimes it’s hard though, year after year, to find something that will capture this appreciation we feel for our mothers. After a while it might feel like – what do I get the woman who has
everything? But sometimes all a mom really wants is to spend time with her children. Whether it’s a day at the beach or just playing a game at the kitchen table, time is what’s important.
So if you’re having a hard time capturing the spirit of appreciation, I have compiled a list of activities (most that I have experienced with my own mother) that should do it. (Bonus, if you can split the cost with your siblings.)
Happy Mother’s Day to all the tired, hardworking moms out there. As I’ve gotten older and have since had a child of my own, I’ve come to appreciate my mom in a way only a fellow mom can. I never really understood the magnitude of being a mom until my son was born. The act alone of carrying a child is a feat in and of itself. And everything after birth, well it’s [Read more…]
I am so excited for this year’s Easter egg hunt! My son, who is 20 months old, is at the age where is he loves opening and closing doors, containers with lids, toilet seats, cabinets, bottles with caps, etc. Just about anything with a hinge or a lid is like the coolest thing in the world to him. If only his standards weren’t inevitably going to change J
I know the egg hunt is going to be a hit, and he’s going to have a blast picking up the eggs and throwing them in his duck basket. Yes, throwing them…because anything round shaped is a ball.
Raising a toddler, I knew that I didn’t want to put any candy or chocolate in his eggs, the kid only just had chocolate for the first time about a month ago. I’d like to hold off on candy and chocolate treats as long as possible. So, I started brainstorming and finally decided on a few different Candy-Free Easter Egg Stuffers.
-Annie’s Cheddar Bunnies
-Annie’s Bunny Grahams
-Animal Crackers
-Annie’s Animal Cookies
-Goldfish (try different flavors other than cheddar)
-Yogurt Covered Raisins
-Dried Fruit
-Blue Diamond Nuts in Toasted Coconut or Blueberry
-Stickers
-Dollar bills or coins (for older kids)
-Easter erasers (bunnies, carrots, eggs, chicks, etc.)
These Candy-Free Egg Stuffers don’t just have to be for toddlers. If you have older kids who enjoy egg hunts, try mixing in a few of the candy-free alternatives along with chocolates.
In my family, my parents have done Easter egg hunts for my sisters and I every year since I can remember. Even as a 33-year-old adult! And, over the years, boyfriends and husbands have joined in the fun as well. My parents have stuffed candy, chocolates, bills, and coins in the eggs every year, and as I’ve aged, the eggs with coins and bills are, hands down, my favorite to find!
I hope your kids enjoy these Candy-Free Easter Egg Stuffers. Happy Easter!
What kinds of Candy-Free Easter Egg Stuffers have you used? I’d love to get some more ideas for next year. Share in the comments below.
Last week I shared a post on making Easter Egg Bunnies for kids’ Easter baskets or egg hunts. If you’re looking for a fun Easter craft to do with your kids or just something to put a smile on their faces as they dig through their basket, then you have to check out my post.
Also, check out my post on Dollar Spot Easter Finds and my DIY Easter Centerpiece.
Spring is here! The birds are chirping, snow is melting, and the days are feeling longer. This is a true sign that Easter is just around the corner. If you’ve got kids, then you’re probably already shopping for Easter basket stuffers, planning the great Easter egg hunt, and stashing away your pennies for the post Easter dental visit.
These Easter Egg Bunnies are a great spring project that can be [Read more…]
After a long and treacherous winter (just kidding), Spring is finally here and that means it’s time to start planting flowers and veggies, cleaning the house, and decorating for the new season. Which means my weekends are filled with [Read more…]
Spring is here and Easter is just around the corner. That means it’s not only time to break out the Claritin, but also get out your plastic eggs and ceramic bunnies. Pastel is in full bloom and I love it!
I always look forward to decorating my house for every holiday, but Easter is one of my favorite. I love the soft undertones that Easter colors bring, the look of chabby-chic fabric bunnies, and warmth of Spring in the air. Decorating my large dining room table is my most favorite. It’s one of the focal points when you walk into my home and though it doesn’t get much use on a daily basis, I know it gets its much-needed attention during the holidays. So, it’s gotta be all dressed to impress! If you’re looking for a Pottery Barn “esk” table centerpiece, but not looking to spend the Pottery Barn bucks, [Read more…]
Love is in the air as Valentine’s Day quickly approaches. This fun and flirty holiday is the perfect time to hone your inner creative skills with an easy DIY project. These Chocolate Covered Pretzels are a perfect Valentine’s Day treat for anyone who loves the sweet and saltiness of Chocolate Covered Pretzels. It’s as easy as melt, dip, and bag! They can be gifted to your husband, wife, nieces, nephews, or even your favorite neighbor!
These Chocolate Covered Pretzels also make a festive work place treat to leave in the break room. This is also a fun treat to make with your kids. They can hand them out to friends in place of those old traditional Valentine’s Day cards that just end up in the trash! No matter whose hands or mouths they end up in [Read more…]
Valentine’s Day is just a few weeks away, and I’ve come up with a cute way to decorate and give someone special a gift. Valentine’s Day isn’t just for couples – it’s about friends and family too. So if you’re thinking of giving your best friend, daughter, sister, or significant other something special, I’ve got the perfect thing. [Read more…]