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Easy Elf on the Shelf Ideas: Block Party

Today’s idea in my Easy Elf of the Shelf Ideas follows along the same lines as yesterday’s toddler gift idea of the Princess Dreams Book. W and C both love building with blocks. W loves tiny blocks but they are both happy to play with the larger blocks together. So having our elf throw a block […]

Elf on the Shelf Ideas: Princess Dreams (Gifts for Toddlers)

Holidays

When it comes to Elf on the Shelf ideas, I’m not one for having a naughty elf. Sometimes our elf, Chippy (so creative, I know), gets into some trouble but not every single day. I like to mix up the ideas and one of my favorite things to do in December is have our Elf […]

12 Homemade Christmas Ornament Ideas

Crafts & DIY

With the holidays right around the corner, I’m looking for easy ways to keep the kids busy and to add some festive decor to our home! These twelve homemade christmas ornaments all start with the same clear ornament but give you a bunch of options to match all of your other holiday decorations! 12 Homemade Christmas Ornament […]

12 Days of DIY Christmas Ornaments: Melted Snowman Ornament

Crafts & DIY

Yesterday’s Frosty Pine Ornament is one of my favorite DIY Christmas Ornaments to make but today’s Melted Snowman ornament is definitely another favorite. There is just something magic about the last ornament in this year’s 12 Days of Homemade Christmas Ornaments series! And I love a good snowman around the holidays! 12 Days of DIY Christmas Ornaments: […]