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29 Mar

Mom Talk: It’s Game Time!

9:12:41 by Jessy | No Comments

Little League season is in full swing and my son’s team is practicing and playing (whenever the fields are dry enough, that is). They have already won their first game and it looks like a lot of spring fun is lined up.

Our family will be adding to the fun in a big way this year due to the fact that we still owe our little minor leaguer a birthday party this year. Yikes, I know! His birthday was over three months ago and the guilt is really getting to me. This is why I am spending big money on a party at our local trampoline park and inviting the whole baseball team.

And here is the perfect party invite. Hat’s off to Tiny Prints and GO TEAM!

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8 Mar

DIY: Don’t Get Pinched on St. Patrick’s Day!

10:00:57 by Jessy | 1 Comment

St. Patrick’s Day is just around the way and if you’re looking for a fun way to celebrate with the kids, behold our anti-pinch plan. Folklore has it that wearing green makes you invisible to leprechauns—little creatures who delight in pinching anyone they can see. So, getting pinched by others is a friendly reminder that if you don’t don the green, the leprechauns will come to get you. Here are a few cute ways to prevent the pinch…

String Bracelet

  • Green and gold beads
  • Jewelry string

While a little time consuming, this project is fairly easy. String the beads to your desired length and knot at each end. Make sure to leave space at one end for the “clasp” bead.

At the other end, create a loop for the single bead to fit through and knot again. Now it’s ready to wear!

Hair Accessories

Get your glue gun out. These two gems can be created in a snap.

  • Festive ribbon
  • Craft pom poms
  • Alligator clips and jewelry pins
  • Glue gun

Glue green pom poms onto a alligator clip. Once it’s dry, it’s ready to scare off those little leprechauns.

The kids might need some help tying a ribbon bow. Once you’ve got it the way you like it, glue it to your pin or clip and it’ll be good to go.

Nails

Last but not least, we have two cute nail projects that are sure to delight the ladies in the family.

  • Green nail polish
  • Top coat
  • Gold glitter
  • Craft glue and a toothpick
  • Nail polish remover and cotton ball

Pot o’ Gold: Paint every nail but one your favorite shade of green. Use top coat on the sole nail as a base, and then sprinkle with gold glitter. Let all nails dry thoroughly, then put a layer of top coat over them all.

Lucky Charm: Paint all of your nails your favorite shade of green. Once dry, use craft glue and a toothpick to make a small four-leaf clover on a single nail. Let it dry completely again. Then, use nail polish remover on a cotton ball to take off the nail polish on the clover nail—don’t worry about maneuvering around the clover, the glue will stay-put… like magic!

However you decide to ward off the leprechauns this March 17th, we hope these fun ideas will help you paint the town green.

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27 Jun

Our Top Ideas for Banishing Summer Break Boredom

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It’s officially summer! The heat is on. The kids are out of school. And the parents? Well, some are full of ideas on how to keep their kids busy. Others have already gone through their list and could use a little spark of imagination. Well, we asked some of the parents from our marketing and creative teams how they plan to keep their kids entertained (and happy) during the warm months ahead. Feel free to borrow plenty of ideas!

The Little Chef

“I love to get my daughter involved with cooking and grilling. Recently we used star-shaped cookie cutters to pop out pretty pieces of watermelon and cantaloupe!” —Susan

The Mini Movie Buff

“We try to have one day a week where we pay special attention to the things Noah would have fun doing. On nice nights, we take him to a Drive-In movie. It’s such a fun experience for the whole family.” —Terry

The Tiny Jet-Setter

“Since summer often involves lots of travel plans, my wife and I have come up with a fool-proof plan to keep our daughter content on planes and longer road trips. We bring snacks… make that lots of snacks. We also always pack activity books, stickers, new toys, favorite music CDS and books. We bring along new music and books for her to explore too.” —Manus

The Cutest Camper

“I’ve been building tents out of blankets and furniture since I was a child. I started doing it with Cameron and she loves building a tent and just playing inside. We definitely try to top ourselves each time by making the tent bigger.” —Daniel

The Highest Kite Flyer

“People don’t really appreciate flying kites anymore. We just took Blair to a wind festival and bought him a kite. When we got home, we took the kite out and I couldn’t believe how much fun he had playing with it. On that note, I couldn’t believe how much fun I had either!” —Jessie

What are you doing to keep your little ones busy this summer? Leave us a comment below!

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