Dec 302012
 

If you’re looking for an easy treat to make for the kiddos (and big kiddos) for your New Year’s Eve celebration then I think you’ll love this.  These little s’mores kits are fast and easy to put together and are really quite adorable.  Make up a bunch, hand them out, and when they’re ready to eat them an adult can pop them into the microwave for a few seconds.

New Year's Eve DIY S'mores Kits

DIY New Year’s Eve S’Mores

2 pkgs (9 per pack) snowman-shaped Peeps
3 pkgs (6 bars each) mini Hershey bars
1 box graham crackers
Treat bags with ties or food-safe plastic baggies

Place two graham crackers inside a treat bag, resting them against the back of the bag.  In front of the crackers place one snowman-shaped marshmallow on the left and one mini chocolate bar on the right.  Tie the bags closed and you’re done!

These can be customized for any holiday or special occasion.  I had wanted to make some for Christmas with the reindeer Peeps I bought but I ran out of time.  They have tons of shapes now or you could make homemade marshmallows and use cookie cutters to get the perfect shape for your event.

 New Year's Eve DIY S'Mores Kits

For which other event would you make s’mores kits?

Dec 242012
 

Stocking Stuffers For Teens

Stocking Stuffer Ideas for Teenagers

Earlier I shared some last-minute toddler stocking stuffers.  But what about the rest of the family?  Here are some stocking stuffer ideas for teenagers – some would say, the hardest group for which to buy!

  1. Gas gift cards
  2. Car fresheners
  3. Car care wipes
  4. Jewelry
  5. Makeup
  6. Nail Polish
  7. Lotion
  8. Candy
  9. Protein bars
  10. DVDs or Blu-ray movies
  11. Video Games
  12. Key chain
  13. Desktop calendar
  14. School supplies
  15. Lip balm
  16. Deodorant
  17. Toothbrush
  18. Toothpaste
  19. Perfume/cologne
  20. Face wash
  21. Fast food gift cards
  22. Floss/floss pics
  23. Music CDs
  24. Hobby supplies (guitar pics, scrapbook stickers, etc.)
  25. Socks
  26. Bath poof/scrub
  27. Snacks
  28. Cell phone case
  29. iTunes gift card
  30. App Store/Google Play gift cards

What are your stocking stuffer ideas for teenagers?

Dec 232012
 

Toddler Stocking Stuffer Ideas

Ideas for Toddler Stocking Stuffers in Christmas Stockings

Getting ready to fill the little ones’ stockings and out of ideas?  I have some last-minute inspiration for you!  Here are 21 suggestions for toddler stocking stuffers.

  1. Character Toothpaste
  2. Character Toothbrush
  3. Squeezable Fruit & Vegetable Pouches
  4. Crayons
  5. Coloring Books
  6. Socks
  7. Hair accessories
  8. Music CDs
  9. Cartoon DVDs
  10. Small toys
  11. Books
  12. Bubble Bath
  13. Fruit Snacks
  14. Stickers
  15. Small Stuffed Animals
  16. Bath Toys
  17. Feeding Sets
  18. Washable Markers
  19. Bath Foam
  20. Play-Doh
  21. Finger Paints

What suggestions do you have for toddler stocking stuffers?

Dec 172012
 

Gift Wrapping Ideas For The Holidays

Magical Wrapping Ideas For Disney Princess Items #DisneyPrincessWMT

This weekend I picked up a few Disney Princess gifts to go under the tree for Bubbles.  They’re going to be really fun to play with but the boxes they come in are a bit oddly-shaped which can make it a challenge to wrap them.  Additionally as this is really the first Christmas that Bubbles has shown any interest in the holiday festivities I wanted to make the presentation of them as fun for her as possible.  As they are Disney gifts I thought it was appropriate to add a little Disney magic!

One of my favorite Disney experiences is the Beauty and the Beast stage show.  I love how the curtains draw back on the stage and the excitement begins.  That inspired me to create my own “reveal” packaging for the Fisher-Price Disney Princess Songs Palace. Continue reading »

Dec 092012
 

All of the items on my shopping list are slowly getting crossed off.  I’m not as done today as I was at this same time last year, but I’m not worried.  I know what I need, I just need to get out there and get it.  I don’t really know why I’m behind, though; our list only grew by one name.  That name is Gus, my father-in-law’s dog that was his Christmas present last year.

Stocking Stuffers, Pet Gifts, and Gift Ideas

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