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July 4th Ideas for Kids

July 1, 2013 · Comments { 1 }

Wow. July 4th is just days away. If you’ve been caught you off guard too, here’s a few last minute ideas for your Independence Day block party, family picnic or annual gathering at the lake house to watch the fireworks. Many are craft and food ideas with kids in mind, but I’m sure there are a few adults who would appreciate the deliciousness and patriotic details too!

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For more July 4th ideas, visit the Simplified Bee pinterest board. It’s loaded with tons of red, white and blue inspiration!

Happy, safe July 4th!

Cristin

* first image – Wick Design via

Read full story By Cristin on July 1, 2013 in baby and children, DIY, Entertaining, Fourth of July, Holiday

Friday Find :: Lawn Games

May 24, 2013 · Comments { 3 }

They are just plain fun. Lawn games are a great way to entertain family and friends over the holiday weekend while encouraging a little exercise and friendly competition. bocce ball, croquet, paddle-ball, horseshoes are some favorite garden games in my family.

bocce // hand-ball // croquet // horseshoes

What’s your favorite lawn game?

Here’s more great games for the whole family (inside & out!)… they would make great Father’s Day gifts too!

Happy Memorial Day Weekend!!!

Cristin

Read full story By Cristin on May 24, 2013 in baby and children, Entertaining, Features, Fourth of July, friday find, Friday Finds, Holiday, Parties

Inspiring Easter Crafts and Decorations on Pinterest

March 27, 2013 · Comments { 1 }

I too have been scrabbling this week prepping for the Easter celebration. And for all of you looking for last minute ideas, I’ve pulled some of the most inspiring Easter crafts and decorations on Pinterest. I hope they inspire you too!

These eggs are all naturally dyed. Love!

Simple and sweet. These farm fresh eggs were decorated with a white paint pen. Yep, that’s it!

These water color Easter eggs are so pretty and easy to do.

Create darling butterfly treat bags using a sandwich bag, clothes pin, googly eyes and pipe cleaners.

I also really thought these bunny ear Easter treat bags were super cute.

Bunny ear napkins and jars filled with jelly beans and chocolate bunnies are perfect to decorate the table for Easter brunch.

Decorating the chair backs with a paper floral wreath would also be a wonderful touch for an Easter brunch.

Here’s a simple way to make pretty Petits Fours.

This is an Easter lamb cake that my mom made a few years ago for an Easter brunch. The lamb cake mold was my grandmother’s, so it was extra special.

Wishing you and your family a joyous Easter!

Cristin

Read full story By Cristin on March 27, 2013 in craft, Easter, Entertaining, event planning, flowers, food, Holiday

Simple Kids’ Craft :: Glitter Butterfly Garland

March 25, 2013 · Comments { 1 }

My kids made some darling glittery butterflies to help us decorate the house for spring and Easter. Butterflies symbolize new life, which is perfect for the season.

The card stock butterflies were pre-cut and purchased at Michael’s. We used cookie sheets to catch all the glitter, but I’ll be honest… this is a messy project! I’d recommend glitter glue pens if you are concerned about getting glitter everywhere.

diy butterfly garland craft