New toys are great but thrifting got me a whole lot more. I spent weeks searching Facebook Marketplace to build this entire Paw Patrol haul. Instead of buying separate decorations, I made her gift part of the party table. More toys, more value, and the biggest smile on her face when she saw it

My daughter had very specific opinions about how this cake needed to look and I executed her vision with the skill level of a mom who has watched exactly 5 cake decorating tutorials. It’s a little busy. It’s not perfect. She loved it anyway and honestly that’s really all that matters. But a

Found these themed graham crackers at the store and immediately knew I wanted that classic Dunkaroos moment. Cookies and dip and pure nostalgia (especially for the parents). Enter Paw Dip. 🐾 A funfetti marshmallow fluff dip paired with Paw Patrol graham crackers for an easy and most delicio

A brand new birthday party prep series just started in this house and today we made the piñata for a very special fourth birthday. 🎉 The theme is a secret but revealed at the end. This is going to be a fun one to share with you all. #birthdaypartyfun #pinatas #craftymom

The algo and retailers are pushing spooky season hard bc they know I love it. While the weather says summer, my heart and @Bloom Nutrition crisp apple energy says, “we don’t care!” #giftedbybloom #bloomcrispapple #summerween

My kids don’t wait, so I appreciate that my routine doesn’t either. 2 minutes, 3 products, done: @DRMTLGY growth factor serum, universal tinted moisturizer SPF 46, luminous eye corrector SPF 41. Minimal effort, real results. #drmtlgypartner #drmtlgy #mornings #skincareroutine #

My daughter drew exactly what she wanted her birthday cake to look like, told me the flavor and the type, and I got to bring her vision to life. 🎂 A classic ice cream cake decorated with Cakey Cat cookies and a Gabby topper. She draws it, I make it happen. This is one of my favorite parts of bir

Well the cat is officially out of the bag…literally. This is a Gabby’s Dollhouse birthday party and these giant cat cutouts made from printed posters and foam board are giving the biggest party energy for almost no effort. #birthdaypartyprep #gabbydollhouse #craftymom

Day 2 of party prep for a very special sixth birthday and today’s craft turned ordinary gift boxes into something with a lot of personality. We filled them with yesterday’s playdough jars, themed fruit snacks, and a kaleidoscope. If you’re paying close attention, this is a major giveaway of the

Day 17 of 30 days of summer and the kids ran the show today. Recipe ⬇️ They helped gather the ingredients, dumped everything in, and made a mess but in the spirit of learning and deliciousness. Let adults handle the blender and oven, kids handle the chaos. FLOURLESS BANANA BLENDER MUFFINS:

Day 16 of 30 days of summer and we started edible crafts week today. 🐜 What we used: 🥬 Celery 🥜 Peanut butter or cream cheese 🍇 Raisins and dried cherries 🍫 Chocolate chips 🍎 Apple chips 🍓 Freeze dried strawberries No rules. Just creativity and snack time. Build it your own way. Save

My kids helped bedazzle these sunglasses for dad and the pride on their faces handing them over was everything. Maybe these are the pairs he finally doesn’t lose. Maybe it’s not. But it’s the thought that counts and the thought was very ✨sparkly✨ #fathersdaygiftideas #bedazzled #diygift

Day 15 of 30 days of easy summer ideas! Science week continues and today’s experiment is also dessert. Ice cream in a bag is perfect for a hot day. What you need: 🥛 1 cup heavy cream 🍯 1-2 tablespoon sugar 🍦 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract 🧊 Ice cubes 🧂 1 cup rock salt 👜 1 small sandwich bag

Day 14 of 30 days of summer and science week’s biggest reaction yet. What you need: 🧪 Empty plastic bottle 💧 1/2 cup hydrogen peroxide (3% or 6% solution) 🧼 1 Tbsp dish soap 🌈 Food coloring 🦠 1 packet active dry yeast mixed with 3 Tbsp warm water 🥤 Funnel 🥣 Tray or bowl Directions: 1️

Day 13 of 30 days of easy summer ideas and science week continues. Today’s experiment might be the most mesmerizing one yet…Magic Milk that swirls and dances the second a drop of soap hits it. What you need: 🥛 Whole milk poured into a shallow dish 🌈 Food coloring — a few drops of different col

Day 12 of 30 days of summer + science week day 2 and the ghosts are flying. 👻 What you need: 🤍 Tissues with ghosts drawn on ✂️ Scissors to cut out ghosts 📏 Plastic ruler 👋 Your hair or inside of a sweatshirt Rub ruler on hair. Hold above ghost. Watch it rise. Scream a little. That’s the

Day 11 of 30 days of easy summer ideas kicks off science week and we are starting with a classic that never gets old… Oobleck — the substance that is somehow both a liquid and a solid depending on how you touch it and watching my kids try to figure out why is my favorite kind of summer morning.

Nobody talks about getting dad flowers nearly enough. We fix that today and it’s just his flavor. A candy bouquet because flowers are beautiful but flowers you can eat are better and dad absolutely agrees. #fathersday #candyflower #easydiy

For the builders. The balancers. The dreamers. The kids who take one look at a toy and immediately see ten different ways to use it. The @Nuby USA StepPebbles restock is finally here and if your little one has big kid energy…these are for them. One toy. Endless adventures. Go grab yours! Us