Valentine's Day {Printable}

I love when my kids are decisive, except when it goes against a decision I've made...this year, I was 100% certain I was NOT going to be hand making ANY class Valentine's, but then my son wanted a very specific idea...with GUM. I couldn't say no to a good gum pun! {When it gums to Valentine's, I chews you every time!!}

Today, we had a snow day, so it ended up being a perfect day to put together his Valentine's for his class of 51 (I originally thought I'd send in small packs of gum from the Dollar Tree, but for 51 kids it would've been expensive...so instead we went with the single piece of gum route!)

This is what it looks like when you have 51 children in your class! {woah!}

I printed this on cardstock (8 per page) and used glue dots to adhere the bubble gum to the card. The fonts I used are Monserrat and Wisdom Script

Get the printable version here.

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Summer Time Management {Chore List}

In an attempt at self preservation, I decided this summer I didn't want to be harassed within an inch of my life over SCREENS. I'm not sure if your family is like mine, but somehow every second of every free minute seems to revolve about using a screen of some sort (tv, iPad, iPhone, PlayStation.) 

I'm happy to report that 4 weekdays into summer vacation and it's nearly 2pm: my children haven't asked to go on a screen ONCE! {I'll be honest, I'm shocked!}

I would like to believe that making them accountable and needing to earn it, has really seemed to make our lives just a little less stressful. I am no longer the deciding factor if they can use a screen. They know not to ask...because my answer is "have you finished your list?" {And honestly, consistency is key: every time they ask, I repeat that question...}

I'm also subtly forcing them to PLAY, CREATE, LEARN, and HELP...and honestly, while I hear a gripe here and there about needing to finish and activity (reading) they really don't seem to mind. 

**It is 2pm and my son JUST said "It's 2 o'clock and I still haven't gotten to go on screens!" 

If you'd like to use my version of the list, click on the image below. I print it on both sides, cut it in half, hole punch, and put it into a small binder (a small clipboard would work too!)

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Car Seat Child Information {Printable}

I've been meaning to create a printable information card to place on my children's car seats for...oh, the last 4 years. Today I finally decided to go ahead and make it happen. {This is really easy, and definitely a worst-case-scenario, hopefully it's never needed type deal...}

I decided to keep it simple...with basic information about my children in case we are in a car accident where {God forbid} they may end up seperated from us or in another hospital....my brother is a doctor has I recall him mentioning having a mother being sent to a different hospital than her children accidentally. {Horrible!!}

This should help avoid anyone from being forced into detective mode...

To personalize this for your children: 

1. Click on the above image

2. Download this document from Google Drive

3. Update the information for each child/car seat. Delete the unused/extra "cards." 

4. Print on (bright) paper or cardstock 

5. Use the dashed lines along the edges to trim the page (each card is business card sized) *You can also print onto Avery 5371 Business Cards, but it is not necessary if you don't have them on hand!

6. Affix to the carseat using packing tape {I have a laminator, so I will probably laminate + tape.}

7. Be sure to change the information if you move or update phone numbers, etc. 

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Bubble Valentine {DIY + Printable}

We have another snow day today. I hope that Groundhog is right!

I figured it was the perfect chance to prepare Valentine's...

My little guy is obsessed with Bubbles. He actually was pointing to the snowflakes and saying "bubble, bubble...bubble" {that cracks me up!}

I purchased bubbles from Walmart on a recent visit, you can find the bubble wands like this (6 per pack) in the party section.

Using the business card template on my computer, I created a little print out to attach to each bubble wand. Pretty easy. I decided to use "Just Popping in to say: Happy Valentine's Day" because these are for little kiddies. In perusing Pinterest, I wanted a "clean" saying, not involving love or anything too mushy. I just printed this on cardstock and trimmed each tag down, made a hole punch in the corner, and tied onto the lid of the bubbles.

Click here to download your own Valentine Bubble Printables (10 tags per page):

Linked at {wow me} wednesday @ gingersnap crafts

whimsy wednesday @ the NY Melrose Family

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Vehicle Records {Printable}

A long, long time ago, I purchased my first car. My dad's mechanic made a recommendation, and ultimately we got a decent deal...but really, the best part of this car was the previous owner's meticulous records. As in, every last detail of this vehicle, in a folder so I knew everything...it was great!

I like to keep some version of my own records, but the ones I found I never loved...not cute enough. So I created this one:

{Click Here to Download}

Cute, but not terribly embarrassing for my husband to ever have to reference this...right?!

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We're Going on a Bear Hunt

{who knows that song/book?}

So, it appears life with two mobile children makes things busier and a little more challenging. As much as I'd love to do a craft a day, it seems like days pass before I have the urge to craft. Boo hoo! How does one little boy {plus three others} create so much laundry?! Lately, I feel like I'm barely staying afloat keeping on top of the day to day tasks around the house.

Pretty soon, my family will be going on a vacation...and I'm a "lister." I always feel much better to know I've got everything out of my head and on paper {hello, visual learner!} before I pack. Soooo, I went to Pinterest to see if I could find any great premade packing lists, but really had no luck. I took 30 minutes and made my own.

And here it is for you to use too:

{download here}

I think it's pretty darn cute, and maybe will help make the packing process a little less painful!

Hopefully I'll be back soon, to show you some of the crafts I've made recently...I am in the process of making both boys a quilt...and it's a slooooow process. I hope to be back soon!

And for full disclosure: I used the {emily font} and {gingham paper} from the Jones Design Company--my  favorite! 

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Family Rules {Printable}

This is my first printable, just to be upfront.

I hope it works. I'm not sure if it will. Please let me know if it doesn't!

In my previous post I shared my recent organization binge.

I figured it's only fair to share the Family Rules I made.

I cannot thank Viv from the blog: Viv-Spot enough. Her Family Rules are much nicer than mine. Go check them out!

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