The end of the year is always the time to reflect on what happened, as well as, look ahead. 2018 was a good one for my family and me, with lots of big changes, including a new house, move from preschool to kindergarten and a first family of 4 trip to Disney World! I had lots of opportunities to stage some fun party themes which were apparently a hit with some of you too! Let's take a stroll back through 2018 and see the top 10 posts! My Elf on the Shelf Secret Message Printable went live in November but surprisingly was the number one new post I launched in 2018! This was one of the Elf on the Shelf Ideas for a 5 year old which was also a top post of the year! I hope lots of kids had fun filling it out to discover this message from their elf! (and PS I already have more free printables planned out for next Christmas!) In January we shared our Disney World trip plans to my girls and this photo of them and the letterboard became my number one photo ever on my instagram account! While the reaction wasn't what we expected (the activity of the reveal seemed more exciting than the prize) I can tell you the girls both had a great time in February! You guys were as crazy about dinosaurs and free printables as I ... Continue Reading...
Spot of Tea Design’s 2018 Reader’s Feature
This is one of my favorite posts of the year as its filled with things that made me smile! It seriously makes my day to be tagged on social or receive an email from a follower who is enjoying something seen on my blog's page. Whether it's a kids craft they're trying out, a free printable they used as a gift or they made something for their child's party, I can't get enough! This year was a bit different as some of the submissions in this Reader's Feature are from people who purchased items from my Etsy shop! I can tell you from personal experience that you make small business owners happy every time you leave a review, give a follow up message on the reaction of a gift you custom created or tag them in a photo of custom art hung in their home. I encourage everyone to go ahead and follow up with all those small shops you purchased from this holiday season and make their day as well! Now without further ado, check out the 2018 Reader's Feature Submissions as shared by you! Reader's Submissions: In January I showed off my Christmas card flip books on Instagram stories and polled my followers if they'd want the tutorial as a blog post and got an overwhelming "yes." A few weeks later it went live then I got emails from Sara (a loyal ... Continue Reading...
12+ Favorite Card and Board Games for Kids (ages 2 – 5)
DISCLOSURE: Some of the links in this post contain affiliate links. Know that I only promote products I personally use and stand behind. Additionally it should be noted that I freelance for one of the companies, Alex Brands, which is mentioned in this post. Any opinions expressed on these items are solely my own and not that of my employer. To learn more about my affiliates, please review my disclosure policy here. Kids as young as 2 can start to understand the basics of game play, strategy and rules through card and board games! Our family has been enjoying game play with our girls for a few years now and are slowing building our collection of classics and new favorites. Keep reading to check out our list of 12+ favorite card games and board games for 2 - 5 years old. Every parents should already realize this but I want to reiterate that the age listed on these games is always just a guide. Some kids need more time to be ready for a certain game while others can play them at a much younger age! Each child is different in their ability, attention span and comprehension so do what's best for your child! Candyland – This classic board game is the first one our list as it was the first we owned and loved by both girls ... Continue Reading...