Irish Traditions attributed to Saint Patrick
March 17 is traditionally set aside as a day to celebrate the life, and after-life, of Saint Patrick. There are many Irish traditions that relate directly back to the life of Saint Patrick that we still use each St. Patrick’s Day today. Saint Patrick was captured as a teenager and forced to be a slave. […]
Fireworks Craft inspired by WONDER PARK
I’ve always been attracted to string art, it’s such a fun art form. Thanks to my partnership with WONDER WORKS (in theaters March 15,) my wheels got spinning to create this quick and easy Fireworks Craft for kids using the basics of string art. This craft is ideally for kids ages 5 and up. Basically, […]
Roller Coaster Craft inspired by WONDER PARK
How do you inspire your child’s imagination? Thanks to my partnership with WONDER PARK (in theaters March 15,) my imagination inspired me to create a fun roller coaster craft for kids. This free-form art project is easy to construct and ideal for children of all ages. Little ones may need help with cutting and pasting […]
Are you ready for a wild ride? WONDER PARK hits theaters this Friday!
Are you as excited as we are to see WONDER PARK this weekend? This post is in partnership with Paramount Pictures… read on for the full scoop on this new film! Families will experience the excitement of WONDER PARK in theaters March 15 (this Friday!) Imagination runs wild in this delightful film animated film about […]
Cute Garden Ideas
Gardening is such pure joy! Signs of Spring popping up around us and it’s nearly time to dig in and plant our lovely gardens. Thanks to my partnership with Shutterfly, I’m getting a head start on my décor efforts with some super cute garden ideas. One thing every great gardener knows, it always pays to […]
Container Gardening Tips for Planting Spring Bulbs
Spring bulbs are a great splash of color. If it’s too late to plant your bulbs in the garden or you want them in spots, like your deck where you need a planter, container gardening is a great option. Follow the container gardening tips below to coax some beautiful spring blooms. Selecting and Buying Spring […]
DreamWorks Dragons Dawn of New Riders (Giveaway!)
Have you seen How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World yet? If not, be sure to make plans to take your family to see the film this week! It’s fantastic! Thanks to our partners at Outright Games, we have a very special treat for How To Train Your Dragon fans. We’re giving away a […]
Quick and Easy Award-Worthy Egg Custard
Award season is here and it’s so fun to root for our favorite films, musicians, choreographers, animators and all the talented artists who bring us the entertainment we love. These shows pull out all the stops for a dazzling celebration. Your award season festivities deserve the royal treatment, too. Thanks to my partnership with Pete and […]
4 Easy Ways to Update Your Spring Wardrobe
If you’re like me, you don’t have an unlimited fashion budget, so keeping up with all the latest trends may not be an option. Good news – when it’s time to update your spring wardrobe, you don’t have to have to break the bank. Fortunately, there are wardrobe accessories and essentials that can quickly give […]
8 Essential Items You Won’t Want to Leave Home Without
Lately, I’ve been thinking it’s time to Marie Kondo my purse. Seriously. There’s very little I want to hug and cherish in there. And I always seem to be without the essential items I truly need on my journeys. Recently, I discovered two clever companies that both spark oodles joy: Karma and Wit. Not only […]
Homemade Valentine Cards
Homemade valentine cards are always rewarding to get and give. I love receiving them from someone because I know they used their creativity to design and make them. These ‘beary’ nice valentine cards are fourteen years old now. I designed them for my 6 year old grand son to teach him about making his own […]
Valentine’s Day Party Ideas for Galentines and Friends!
Valentine’s Day is certainly the day of love and I seizing the opportunity to enjoy celebrating all the loved ones in my life. A fun way to do this is by hosting a Valentine’s Day party. There are many great ideas from heart-shaped foods to fun photo booths that you can incorporate to create a […]