How to throw an Emoji party: The ultimate roundup of seriously awesome snacks, invitations, activities + other ideas.
It’s unmistakable, emoji are everywhere! So of course my kids are begging for an emoji party. They are like the new My Little Pony. The new Cabbage Patch Kids. The new Pet Rocks. (Ha.) I am waiting for Time Magazine to give their 2015 Person of the Year cover to...
The end-of-summer bucket list: 9 fun, easy ways to get in some last-minute fun in August
Hey, wait a minute. Is that you, August? How did you get here so fast? I know I’m not the only one who feels like this. Wasn’t it April just yesterday? Instead of trying to wrap our collective heads around the theory of relativity, let’s focus on how...
Print your own Monopoly money. Then say, wouldn’t it be great if this were real?
Yes, wishing Monopoly money were real may be the biggest cliché, but close behind it is wishing you had more of the fake kind. At least if you’re like us and somehow manage to lose it over the years. So I’m not sure why I never considered this before, but...
Free printable kids stationery. Since you’re already spending enough on camp as it is.
I’m all for splurging a bit on special camp stationery as my kids head off later this week (sniff), especially since it seems to compel them to use it more. But after about 25 cards or so — wishful thinking, I know — the costs add up. So I like the...
Free Fourth of July temporary tattoos! Because you may not want those stars and stripes forever.
Before you go to the Fourth of July parade, fire up the grill, or lay out the blanket to watch the fireworks fall from the sky, I like the idea of getting inked up with some beautifully designed DIY Fourth of July tattoos. Just like fireworks, these tattoos are...
Tons of beautifully designed, free printable bookmarks to get kids just a little more excited about cracking a book.
We’re always looking for ways to keep kids reading, especially once the school year ends and those 20 or 30 or 45 minutes a day aren’t exactly “required” any more. (Well, depending on your house rules.) Plus, that lure of all that extra...
20 fantastic ideas for DIY Father’s Day gifts, cards, and printables from the kids: Father’s Day Gift Guide 2015
For those of us with young kids, we know that one of the best parts about Father’s Day is letting the kids participate in making DIY Father’s Day gifts for their dads and grandpas. And because we don’t expect them to be hand-stitching an eyeglass...
What’s better than custom portraits of your kids? Free custom portraits of your kids.
I always feel so grateful to those amazingly talented illustrators and graphic designers who create free printables that we get to share with you. We’ve found so many cool ones over the years. But the one I’m really excited to have discovered are...
We’re Pregnant by Todd Parr: A funny, free ebook for new moms that gives back to kids in need
If you’ve parented toddlers, you’re probably familiar with Todd Parr’s children’s books, and his distinctively child-like illustrations. Well, my interest was piqued when I found out about his free new ebook that happens to be for parents this...Hi! We’re Kristen + Liz!
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