Mega Bloks Barbie Party

I was given the great opportunity to host a Mega Bloks party 

featuring Mega Bloks Barbie Luxury Mansion!  

You know the ladybug was excited :)

Here is just a sampling of the toys I was given:

*this is my dream pool, btw*

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Build 'n Style Ice Cream Cart & Build 'n Style Fashion Stand

The ladybug and her friends had a great time playing with all of the Mega Bloks Barbie swag.

Mega Bloks was so generous..

they even sent enough sets for everyone to take home!!

Not only does the ladybug love playing with Mega Bloks because they are just her size..

they give her the chance to use her imagination!  

She's becoming quite the fashionista :)

Do you have Mega Bloks Barbie toys in your house??  What do you think of them?

*Mommy Parties & Mega Bloks sponsored this post.

Kool Valentine drinks (plus LOTS of freebies)

Today, I thought I'd share some fun Robot Valentines I made a few years back.
They were a big hit at the time & I'm thinking they would be a big HIT this year!!
Lots of freebies too :)

Here's the original post:
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You know when you see an idea and think 'THAT IS BRILLIANT'??  

Well, that's the idea I saw last week.  

Kalleen from At Second Street was guest posting at Tatertots and Jello.  

She posted this totally adorable idea for "LOVE juice" 

along with a great tutorial (and freebies). 

I couldn't stop thinking about it the whole day.

I'm all for sweets for just about any occasion - especially Valentine's Day 

BUT I liked Kalleen's idea so much, I decided to make it my own.

Remember the robot Valentine's I made a while back?

I decided to use the images to make "KOOL" drinks for the lizard's class.

(not the best picture)

Pretty simple.

Water, Kool Aid singles (or any similar brand), straws, pipe cleaners & labels
(avery file folder labels #48366).

If you can't find the labels, you could print on regular paper and use double-stick tape.


Here are the Kool Aid labels
(there are 30 on a sheet)

I also made some 'sweet' ones

There are also coordinating tags
designed for use with a 2" punch (there are 12 on a page)

I would love to know if you use these...

And just because....

Here is Valentine's Day tic tac toe

(perfect size for m&ms, conversation hearts, kisses etc...)

There are 4 games to a sheet.

These would make great classroom treats too.

Valentine countdown activity (plus freebie)

Happy February 1st!!  

A few years ago, I made a fun scavenger-hunt type of countdown for the lizard & ladybug.  I thought I'd share it again with all of you.

I hope you try it :)  

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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!

Have a great day (freebie)

I'm a BIG fan of Random Acts of Kindness.  

Something as simple as bringing a neighbor's newspaper to their door 

(we have our delivered at the end of the driveways)

 or paying for a stranger's coffee at your local coffee shop.  

If you're inspired to spread some kindness with small gifts, 

I have some cute tags for you to use.

They are sweet in their simplicity. 

 Plus, I'm a sucker for any & all things chalkboard.

These are perfect little lunchbox notes for the kids too :)

Click HERE for a sheet of 8 tags.

Enjoy!

NYE inspiration (circa 2010)

New Year's is right around the corner. 

 I'm working on a New Year's Day lunch for the family.  

I wanted to share our NYE, during the day, party from a few years back.  

Enjoy!

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Here are some of the highlights.

The table before the 'real' food.  

I had a branch (already painted from Halloween) that I added black and white poms to (thanks to Kristy - The Purple Pug for that idea).  I used a cake stand to hold the paper fortune cookies we made (got that idea from Home Confetti).

Oreos baked inside brownies = Black and White brownies

My 'countdown' cupcakes.  I used black card stock and metallic pen.  

Dipped a marshmallow in clear sprinkles (for the sparkly effect) 

and added it all to a lollipop stick.  

The cupcakes are Funfetti (of course)!

Champagne 'bubbles' (donut holes) - thanks to Kim - Party Frosting!

I used my New Year's printable (attached to card stock & a dowel) as centerpieces.  

They are standing in jars of black eyed peas:)

A can of Rotel and black eyed peas became our 'lucky' salsa.

The pasta was festive because I used bowties and curly noodles.  haha

A little bubbly.  I punched 2" circles of silver card stock then used a 1" punch.  

The glasses cheapo plastic came apart so I could add the 'bling'.

 I can't have people leave without something.  

Some reNEWing hand scrub for the girls, chocolate bars for the guys 

and some snazzy sunglasses (since we were whooping it up during the day)

The kids LOVED counting down and yelling 'HAPPY NEW YEAR'.  

They loved it even more when the saw their bubbly :) 

Kiddie Cocktails (cherry Caprisuns with a few cherries)
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What are your plans for New Year's Eve?
Are you a big party person 
OR 
a stay at home in your pjs person?

a little gift for you

Do your little ones get lots of books this time of year?  

Mine do!

I love how much they enjoy reading!

The ladybug likes to take her books to school for show and tell.  

She tends to take several each week.

Instead of scribbling her name on the inside cover with a Sharpie, 

I made these simple & cute book plates.

(there are six different colors/patterns)

To make it really simple, print them on sticker paper or full sheet label paper :)

if you'd like the bookplates - click HERE

Enjoy!

I wish you all a very Merry Christmas!!!

super quick last minute (non-candy) Christmas treats + freebie

Don't ask me why but this silly little idea has been in my head the last few days.  

With all the terribly sad news this last week, I thought something light-hearted is just what I needed.  

I hope it will give you a chuckle too.

Also, let me make it clear...candy is usually my first choice for treats, of any kind.

I wanted to come up with something fun for people who, for whatever reason, don't do sweets.

 1.Grab a bag

2.Grab some goldfish*

{or Swedish fish if you do want candy}

3.Grab a tag here.

Enjoy!