Pot O' Gold game (freebie)

I came up with this game last year & it was a big hit.  

Here's the original post - I hope you enjoy it!

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My game is inspired by the Turkey Feathers game by The Idea Room.  

The lizard & ladybug had such a blast
 playing the simple dice & clothespin game over Thanksgiving.  

I wanted to make a St. Patrick's Day version.

I already had the painted clothespins so a rainbow seemed like a no-brainer.

I found a free pot of gold graphic and created this fun little game.

The rules are pretty simple.  

Each player gets a card (click HERE for card & instructions) and 6 clothespins.  

Each player rolls a dice (or die, if you're proper).  

Add a clothespin to the corresponding number.

The first one with a Rainbow wins.

 

the ink in my printer is a little wonky...but you get the idea.  

I'd love to know if you like this game & if you use it, I'd love to hear how the kiddos like it!

It's almost Fall..y'all (freebie)

Football season and cooler weather always means Fall to me.  Well, we have football but I'm still waiting on cooler (or even comfortable) weather.

I made these simple little tags to help you celebrate the beginning of Fall this weekend.  Attach them to some homemade cookies, anything pumpkin or even some Fall colored M&M's and you've got a thoughtful (and simple) gift.

Enjoy!

click HERE to get yours

School snack idea & freebie lunch box note

Here's a simple snack idea I put together yesterday. 

 It's perfect to put in a lunchbox (I've included some simple lunchbox notes) 

or it's great for an after-school treat.

I already had all of the ingredients.  

fruit roll up (Target brand), mini Nilla wafers and a Hershey kiss

Doesn't is sorta look like a pencil?? 

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 add one of these simple (but sweet) lunchbox notes

and you've got a cute, simple and tasty school snack.

Click HERE for the lunchbox notes.

Have a great Tuesday!!

Brown bunny print (freebie) FLASHBACK

With Spring Break in full swing here and a play date and a trip to the beach planned for the rest of the week, I wanted to share a fun little print I did last year.  

Here's the original post...

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I am digging polka dots.  

So much so, I've finalized the theme for the lizard and ladybug's party in May.

Pirates and Polkadots!!  

After searching in stores and online for polka dot paper that was 'just right', 

I found a great digital set on Etsy.  

Great Graphics is where I got exactly what I wanted!!  

I could not wait to start playing around with the paper..

and I found a great freebie download from My Grafico 

(designed my La.La.Studio).  

Here is what I came up with - 

2 versions of the Brown Bunny

greendots

pinkdots

They are yours for the taking 

(just click on the links under each picture)

..they were designed for 3" punches.  

They would be cute at gift tags, centerpiece lollipops or

hung together as a banner.

Even tied around the neck of a big fat chocolate bunny!

 I think they are adorable, if I do say so myself.  

Polka dots make everything cuter :)

Pot O' Gold game (freebie)

My game is inspired by the Turkey Feathers game by The Idea Room.  

My kids had such a blast playing the simple dice & clothespin game over Thanksgiving.  

I wanted to make a St. Patrick's Day version.

I already had the painted clothespins so a rainbow seemed like a no-brainer.

I found a free pot of gold graphic and created this fun little game.

The rules are pretty simple.  

Each player gets a card (click HERE for card & instructions) and 6 clothespins.  

Each player rolls a dice (or die, if you're proper).  

Add a clothespin to the corresponding number.

The first one with a Rainbow wins.

 

the ink in my printer is a little wonky...but you get the idea.  

I'd love to know if you like this game & if you use it, I'd love to hear how the kiddos like it!

Happy Hump Day!

sharing here :
Be Different Act Normal

Blue Cricket Design
Night Owl Crafting 
Teagan's Travels

Fab Finds Friday (Valentine cards)

Today's finds are perfect if you're still looking for something for your kiddos to take to school..or if you're looking for something to give the kiddos..or if you're just looking for something fun!

Love Bug Valentines from dandee

 

iPad Valentine's Box from Living Locurto

Gumball Machine Valentine from living with threemoonbabies

 

Sucker for You from Shindig Parties TO GO

and here are my Robot Valentine's from last year - memory game too :)

Have a great weekend!

Happy Groundhog's Day & a little love

I slacked on sending Groundhog's Day treats 

with the lizard this year 

(here's what I sent last year) 

but I do have a few goodies for all of you!

I found this fun font (hearland regular) 

last year and whipped up a few 5x7 prints.  

This year, I added the turquoise color I can't get enough of.  

{both are available in pink and light pink also}

Click to download 

red XOXO, red LOVE, 

pink XOXO, pink LOVE, 

light pink XOXO, light pink LOVE, 

turquoise XOXO, turquoise LOVE

I'd love to hear if you like them..

and if you use them, I'd love to see a picture!! 

(post it on Facebook)

Happy Groundhog's Day!

Valentine Countdown fun (& freebies)

This is a project I used last Valentine's Day..basically a hide and seek with a Valentine's twist.  

For 14 days, I would hide a little treat for the kids to find.  

They had a good time with this last year.

It's that time again :)

This is part of my post from last February...

I've included the heart numbers for you!  

Enjoy!

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Here's what I used:

pipe cleaners (cut in half), clear treat bags and numbered heart tags

 

The idea is to hide their treat and have them find it.  

My kids love hide and seek so this is great for them.  

Plus, it may give me 5 minutes peace :)

We are starting off with lollipops (heart shaped to be exact)

 If you wanted to do something like this yourself...

but don't have the pipe cleaners and/or clear bags.  

Use some ribbon and plastic snack bags.  

Or twisty ties and saran wrap. 

 

I just think it's a fun treat for the kids 

and it gives them something to look forward to each day!

 

**Oh and if you need heart tags..here you go!**

days 1-6, days 7-12, days 13-14 & blanks

 

Happy February 1st!

Hanukkah party (flashback)

Tonight is our Hanukkah party and I'm in full prep mode!  

Don't forget my FranklinCovey weekly planner giveaway.  

Enter HERE!

Here's a look at our Hanukkah party last year!

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I wanted to share some of our Hanukkah party before next week...

Here are some highlights: 

all of the printables are from Frog Prince Paperie (love them)

 

 yes..dreidels (part tres)

chocolate chip cookies and blue candy canes = yummy menorah

jelly filled donut bites

ravioli, fried cheese and more donuts

Star of David made by the lizard (popsicle sticks and crayons)

the glass bottle (Starbucks coffee drink) filled with blue colored rice

all the kid's crafts.  

Noodle art/jewelry, coloring pages & crayons.  

White lunch sacks to make luminaries are there too.

We had a fun night. 

Ate way too many donuts :)

Next week, more holiday goodies..

I hope you all have a great weekend!!

Fab Finds (last minute holiday prep)

Today's finds are all about FUN!

The Party Animal

Leg Lamp Cupcakes  

I don't know about you, but A Christmas Story is one of my ALL TIME favorite Christmas movies!!  Right up there with Christmas Vacation.  

These cupcakes are just too funny!  

How great would these be Christmas Eve 

(during the 24 hr showing of the movie) or on Christmas Day??  

I love that Nicole is sharing the printables too.  

*I've already printed mine :)

The Celebration Shoppe

Peppermint Cookie Bark

This looks DELICIOUS!  

Chances are (if you're like me) you have the 3 ingredients to make this simple treat.  

Perfect for a Christmas Eve dinner or Christmas Day brunch..

or any time really!

Kim is offering adorable printables too.  

Just 'like' her on Facebook :)

The Paper Cupcake

Magic Reindeer Food

Make sure to get this adorable freebie bag topper!  

Charlotte is a sweetie & mad skills too.  Check out her Etsy shop :)

Here's my last giveaway this year!

2 of you will get a FranklinCovey Wire-bound Planner

price $24.95

The Simplicity for Moms Wire-bound Weekly Planner is great!  

Adding a few spaces to the Simplicity Planner Pages creates the best way to keep track of everyone's schedule.  Classes, doctor visits, games, car pools etc...  

There are also forms for kids' critical information so it's easy to grab.

Plus, they have a great look too!

To enter:

1.  tell me what you're doing to get organized in 2012

Winners will be picked Dec 30th midnight est.

US residents only.

If you want to go ahead and get your planner now, click on The Organized Parent button.

use code 21620 at checkout at get a $3.50 flat shipping rate! 

(code is good until Jan 15, 2012)

Good Luck!

Super easy last minute gift (freebies)

Are you looking for a really Really REALLY easy gift?  

Of course you are!

Do you have access to sugar and soap?

And a clear container (glass or plastic)?

Then you too can make

semi-homemade Soap Scrub!

Here's what I used:

1. extra fine sugar

2. peppermint soap (the moisturizing kind) from Bath & Body Works

3. 4oz glass jars

  *I chose these jars because the opening was the perfect size & they weren't too big.  

I would also suggest a clear container so your 'giftee' can see all your mixing :)

I filled my jar ~2/3rds full with sugar.  

Then I started pouring in the soap (no exact amount).

  

Use a knife to mix it together..trust me, it makes it easier.  

I ended up with the consistency of thick molasses.  

You can adjust the soap to sugar ratio to your liking.  

Put on the lid & your gift is done.

Add a cute tag.  

I found mine at The Celebration Shoppe 

(it's free from Kim's Facebook page..so go LIKE if you haven't already!) 

I used a 2 1/2" punch and added my own little tag to the top.

Here's the link to my tags if you'd like to use them.

I hope you all have a great Monday! 

Tardy for the Party

Yes, I realize Thanksgiving is over
but I figured before we hit December 1st, 

I'd share our Little Turkey play date 

(yes, the one that was a week ago - hee hee)

The kids thought these were really funny!

Turkey Toes (free tags from She's{kinda}Crafty)

 Super simple marshmallow pops

Turkey juice boxes turned out so cute!  

I tried to keep the treats really simple :)

One of the moms offered to bring their bouncer.  

Of course, it was a hit!

I managed to get 1 non-jumping shot!

Nothing beats good ol fashioned running around in the yard!

Cookie decorating - and eating.

All the little turkeys had fun!

Maybe I'll make this an annual play date :)

Don't forget to enter the Gloveables giveaway .HERE!