This post shares how to make a gingerbread house cake topper using Cricut. Today I'm sharing how to make a gingerbread house cake topper using Cricut that are sure to add the perfect touch of Christmas to any cake or centerpiece this holiday season. When it comes to Christmas decor for my home and parties, I always gravitate towards a traditional look and design. I love reds, green, gold, and navy. I'm a sucker for a good plaid and gingerbread houses are ALWAYS a must. There's ... Read More about DIY Gingerbread House Cake Topper using Cricut
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Printable Teacher Questionnaire and Teacher Gift Ideas
Back to school time is right around the corner. In our house, a new school year means a new beginning. Everyone gets fresh haircuts, closets, cars and the pantry get organized, new shoes, clothes and school supplies are purchased and first day of school teacher gifts are prepared. Back to school teacher gifts are definitely not required or expected at our school but gift giving is my love language and my way of showing the kids' teachers my appreciation. I don't go overboard with back ... Read More about Printable Teacher Questionnaire and Teacher Gift Ideas
DIY Crayon Names – Classroom Favor Idea
By now, most schools in our area have officially started to re-open, and we could not be more excited! Throughout the school year, we love to give class favors. I enjoy creating favors and the kids LOVE handing them out. But given all of the new rules following COVID, I've had to re-think class favors. Unfortunately, this year there will be no candy or treats to hand out. Which is a serious bummer, because I was really looking forward to passing out my Frankenstein and Emoji favors ... Read More about DIY Crayon Names – Classroom Favor Idea
DIY Moon Sand Recipe
To celebrate the 50th anniversary of the moon landing, we will be making moon sand! What is the moon's surface made of? The actual moon's surface is made up of a talcum powder-like dust and is covered with rocks, craters, dead volcanoes, and ancient lava flows. Fun fact: We are huge NASA nerds over here at the Swansen house. So much so, that one year I bought my husband property on the moon for Christmas. I even upgraded my purchase to be next to one of the craters! I'm not sure if my ... Read More about DIY Moon Sand Recipe
How to Throw the Ultimate Nerf Gun Party on a Budget
Two years ago, our son Jack received his first Nerf gun for Christmas and he's been hooked ever since. So, it was no surprise when he requested a Nerf gun party for his 5th birthday. When I first started planning, I only had a few details figured out. I knew his party would be held at a park, with a wide open field. I wanted to set up a Nerf boot camp, and we were going serve hot dogs, Jack's favorite. To fill in the rest of the details, I turned to Pinterest (as most of us moms do). I ... Read More about How to Throw the Ultimate Nerf Gun Party on a Budget