{Happy 4th Birthday, Lily!} Tips and Ideas for a Pony Party

On a warm and sunny September day last fall, we woke up bright and early.  There was a BIG mission for our day – to throw the best pony party ever, ending in a super special surprise for our little equestrian birthday girl.  We told Lily at the end of the day that there was … Read more

{Pony Party} How to Make a Wooden Stick Horse

If you are planning a pony themed party, stick horses are that final touch that can have the kids ooo’ing and the parents ahhh’ing. Depending on your taste and the depth of your wallet, this can be an expensive touch. You can get blow up vinyl stick horses for about $4 each. These are very … Read more

{Party Tip} DIY Mason Jar No-Mess Straw Toppers

Nothing is better in the summer heat than a cool glass of lemonade, or pink lemonade in our case. But the only downfall, especially for parties, is that bees are as attracted to this sweet drink as we are. Not only did we come up with a solution that is functional, it is also very … Read more

Make It – Alphabet Vase Teacher Gift

I made this for Lily’s teacher for the first day of school.  It was fairly simple – I took a glass container and laid plastic letters (the magnets!) down one side at a time.  I taped a piece of card stock behind each side and then stuck a half pint ball jar inside the vase … Read more

Starbucks Coffee Teacher Gift Ideas

If a Starbucks gift card is your teacher gift of choice, be sure to check out these super cute ideas  – most come with FREE printable templates making it easier than ever to create a homemade gift card holder! First up – from my own site – Thanks a Latte gift card holders.  Choose from … Read more