Family Fun

If you're new here, you may want to subscribe to my RSS feed. Thanks for visiting!

Here are the winners of this week’s giveaways:

#6 - BabyBorn Original Carrier Spirit: Linda Geertsen, who said, “I like the Active in brown/beige.”

#7 - Buzz About Baby: Virginia G, who said, “I am having baby #2 in December and left my last nursing cover on an airplane - this would be great! Thanks!”

#8 - Nowali Moccasins: Andrea Burt, who said, “This seem like they might actually stay on my baby’s feet. I think the confetti ones are really cute. These are great!”

#9 - Redmon Pacifier Sanitizer: Katie, who said, “I would love to win this because I’ve always been very wary about the sanitation of pacifiers. They are constantly dropped, thrown, or lost. I’ve never heard of this product, but I think it’s something every parent should have!”

#10 - Packin’ Smart: Juliet, who said, “I love the idea of using these for scrapbooking embellishments and of course for kids snacks. Each section is like a little bowl, which would be great for portioning things out for my kids.”

Thanks to all our sponsors this week! And congratulations to the winners. Come back next week for a fun summer giveaway. Happy 4th!

Filed under: Blog Giveaways | No Comments »

I love summer desserts, and berries are the perfect colors for patriotic treats! I found lots of fantastic 4th of July treat recipes and ideas from Better Homes & Gardens that are simple and refreshing - perfect for this 4th of July!

1. Red, White, and Blueberry Ice Cream Dessert
2. Out-and-About Cheesecake
3. Berry-Lemon Napoleon
4. Red, White, and Blueberry Shortcake
5. Red, White, and Blue Parfaits
6. Chocolate Berry Meringue

I’ll take one of each, please…HAPPY INDEPENDENCE DAY!

Filed under: Family, Food | 2 Comments »

Want to get a free Shade cami? Sign up for the Shade weekly email through July 9 and you  can get one for free! (You do have to pay shipping, but $5.95 for a cami isn’t bad.) You can also get $10 off your next purchase if you get 5 friends to sign up. Good deal, huh?

Filed under: Uncategorized | No Comments »

We get into the fridge a lot. If you do too, you might enjoy some patriotic/ festive magnets this 4th of July!

SUPPLIES

• clear glass rocks (round on top, flat on bottom)
• 3/4″ disc magnets
• pretty paper
• glue gun
• craft glue

1. Put a large dollop of craft glue on the flat side of the glass rock. Place the rock glue side down on some pretty paper and rub in a circle to spread the glue out so there’s only a thin layer between the rock and the paper. You don’t want the glue to be too thick.

2. Let dry for several hours.

3. Cut the excess paper off so you can’t see any paper sticking out from the front side.

4. Using a hot glue gun, glue the magnet to the back of the rock.

5. Let dry several hours before using.

My 2 year old helped me with this little project, so you can definitely include your children. I put the glue on and let him stick it to the page - he loved it!

I love seeing my pretty magnets every time I open the fridge! Happy 4th!

{photo taken with a Canon Rebel XSi}

Filed under: Crafts | 4 Comments »

To get ready for the 4th of July this year, we made pipe cleaner stars! This was a fun and very simple kids craft that my toddler and I did together. You’ll need pipe cleaners (we didn’t have red or white ones, so they’re not exactly patriotic colors, but that’s okay!) and string/twine.

When you’re finished, make a banner to hang from your window, or hang them separately from the bedroom ceiling or on the front door. Happy 4th!

{photo taken with a Canon Rebel XSi}

Filed under: Crafts, Kids | 3 Comments »

THE PRIZE

Giveaway #10 is for a set of 3 Packin’ Smart storage containers:

• 4 Tier Stack-N-Seal
• 5 Tier White Essentials
• 5 Tier Green Butterfly Essentials

Read more »

Filed under: Blog Giveaways | 115 Comments »

THE PRIZE

One reader will win this Pacifier Sanitizer from Redmon USA!

Read more »