DISCLOSURE: I was compensated with a product sample by NameBubbles.com for this post, but the opinions are all mine and not that of the company! I LOVE their labels and have been using them on many of our products for years. In addition links shown may include affiliate links. Know that Spotofteadesigns.com only promotes products which have been personally tested and ones I’d stand behind. To learn more, please review my disclosure policy here. Long time readers know that while my girls do get to enjoy the occasional special treat, I’m not a big “candy for the kids” kind of person. With the Easter season upon us, I’ve been keeping my eye out for goodies to fill their Easater baskets that don’t involve chocolate bunnies or sugary marshmallows. Take a peek what I’m including in my 3.5 year old’s and 1.5 year old’s Easter baskets this year! I shared what I put in Brielle’s basket last year when she was 2.5 and it seemed to resonate with readers. Another year, another basket! Maybe I'm a traditionalist but I like when the items given FIT inside the basket. I see so many images where they're giving full on boxed items that surround the basket but that's just not for me. Chapstick - Hailey doesn't say chapstick but will smack ... Continue Reading...
Easter Kids Craft: Contact Paper Resist
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. Goodby St. Patrick's Day, hello Easter! It's time to dig into some cute Easter themed kids crafts and yummy Easter desserts! Even young toddlers can create a cute Easter Kids Craft when trying out this contact paper resist technique with finger paint! I'm done with all things and green and ready for fun Easter pastels, aren't you? Well this craft unfortunately didn't turn out as expected because I forgot how much toddlers love to mix colors. It's ok! The girls had fun and both turned out a cute Easter themed craft. Supplies: Large paper roll Contact paper roll Finger paint Scissors First, draw a paint outline of an egg shape on a piece of paper. Next, cut strips and zig zag shapes or punch circle shapes from the Contact paper. Peel and apply to the egg shape to create a contact paper resist. Then... let them paint! Brielle likes to use her paintbrush and cover EVERY inch of her paper. She also did her fair share of mixing the colors on her plate so ... Continue Reading...
No Bake Easter Dirt Cup Place Card
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 you’re hosting a fun Easter egg hunt, consider a cute and tasty treat for guests to enjoy after their pursuit for these treasure filled eggs! Get your kids involved in this no bake Easter dirt cup. They’ll enjoy helping to crush the OREO cookies and will love being your taste tester! Add a paper straw flower inside your Easter dirt cup and use this yummy dessert as a place card at the Easter dessert table! Supplies: OREO cookies Jello chocolate pudding Milk (to make the pudding) Cool Whip topping Green sprinkles or candy shred toppings Decoration items (I used Peeps bunnies, Cadbury mini eggs but you could also use jelly beans) Paper straw Cardstock Flower punch Plastic cups First, mix and refrigerate the Jello chocolate pudding according to the directions on the box. Fold in Cool Whip topping. Next, arm your toddler with kitchen weapons. I mean meat mallets. Place OREO cookies in Ziploc bag and crunch with meat mallet. ... Continue Reading...