DISCLOSURE: Some of the links in this post contain affiliate links, which come at no cost to you. Know that I only promote products I personally use and stand behind. To learn more about my affiliates, please review my disclosure policy here. If your home is filled with young kids and a Netflix account, chances are you too are watching Trolls an awful lot. It’s super colorful, has familiar characters and the soundtrack is pretty great too. (Hello Justin Timberlake and Anna Kendrick!) This year’s Halloween costume is inspired by this cheery movie! Check out the DIY Poppy and Branch Trolls Halloween Costumes I made for my 5 and 3 year old! Yes, for those of you who are traditionalists, you will note that the Branch character voiced by Justin Timerberlake is, of course, a male. I took creative liberties and created a female version of this grumpy guy to create Hailey’s Trolls Halloween Costume. Here's Hailey and her attempt to look grumpy despite being a happy girl 99% of the time. Poppy Trolls Halloween Costume Supplies: Blue and green dresses (Mine is from Primary in “Pool”) Felt (light blue, teal blue, green) Pink Tulle Pink Crochet Headband Scissors (these are my favorite to cut felt) ... Continue Reading...
Trick or Tweet Halloween Favor Tags
DISCLOSURE: Some of the links in this post contain affiliate links, which come at no cost to you. Know that I only promote products I personally use and stand behind. To learn more about my affiliates, please review my disclosure policy here. Halloween season can be full of so many scary and not so kid friendly decorations and party activities. Skip the blood and gore part of Halloween and go the kid-friendly approach with these cute punny "Trick or Tweet" Halloween Favor Tags! Add these Halloween favor tags to the class party or local trunk or treat goodie bags! As a mom of 2 little ones, I want to keep the kid-friendly fun in Halloween. And while my kids do get the occasional special treat, I don't feel the need to fill this holiday with all candy all the time either. Since we signed up for snack duty at soccer the Saturday before Halloween, I wanted to put together some non-candy goodie bags for her fellow soccer player friends for after the game. Each Halloween goodie bag is filled with Halloween themed snacks (pretezels and goldfish) so the kids can still have a treat after the game, without parents getting upset about too many sweets before lunchtime! These "Trick or Tweet" themed Halloween favor ... Continue Reading...
Kids Craft | Bleeding Tissue Paper Wall Art
DISCLOSURE: Some of the links in this post contain affiliate links, which come at no cost to you. Know that I only promote products I personally use and stand behind. To learn more about my affiliates, please review my disclosure policy here. Looking for a fun way to get the kids involved in their room décor and want to try a fun new craft? Check out how to use bleeding tissue paper for a hands-on activity that’s sure to engage your little crafters. Find tips and tricks to create bleeding tissue paper process art then expand the concept for endless fun! When it came time to deciding on a room theme for each of the girls’ bedrooms in the new house, I paid attention to what I knew they already liked or what they mentioned they might want. Hailey is all into Ariel and mermaids these days so the Under the Sea theme she already had at the last house was going to transfer well to the new room. Brielle meanwhile is very indecisive if you ever ask her about a favorite anything so when I asked what colors she might want in her new room and she said “all of them” I knew rainbow was the right approach. We had a long lack of creative crafting experiences earlier this summer due to house staging, closing and ... Continue Reading...