Valentine's Day Minute To Win It - Giveaway Winners!!!

Thanks for everyone who participated in my giveaways.  The winners are . . .

Beth G
Amy L
DragonLady
Mindy S
arendje

Check your e-mails ladies for your winning file. 

For those of you who didn't win, my Valentine's Day Minute To Win It is still available in my Esty Shop - HERE, go grab your set today!
 
Have the rest of a great weekend!!!

Minute To Win In - Valentine's Day Edition

I have a fun NEW RELEASE for you today!  I am so excited about it that I am giving some away!!!

One summer my kids and I were hooked the hit show Minute To Win It. That summer for a family night, I put together a mini Minute To Win It game night and my kids loved it. They ask all the time to play so I decided to make a Valentine’s Day Edition this year. They are going to FREAK with excitement. I have put together some classic games and have come up with a few of my own for this kit. All games can be played with regular everyday items, but the game becomes even more fun when all items are festive to the holiday. 

I created game cards to make the games go a smoother.  All the information needed to play the games are on the cards.  The game cards include:  materials needed, objective and directions to each game.  I printed my game cards on cardstock and laminated them for durability.

I also put together some treat tags and water bottle labels for before, after or even during the game.  My kids will be asking like crazy to eat the candy during the game so these treat bags will be perfect to give them.  This way they can munch on the leftover candies during the game.  And for my family water is a must after some of the games are played so why not make our water bottles festive as well.

Like I said earlier, I am so excited about this new kit that I am giving 5 sets away to one of you.  Here's how you can enter:

1. PIN the listing from my Etsy Shop {HERE}
2. Share a link to the Etsy Listing (link) on your FB Page or tweet the link
3. Follow me on Face Book
4. Become a Blog Follower

Leave a comment for each entry...
Don't forget to leave either your FB Name or email so I can reach you if you win!

Winners will be announced on my blog and FB Page on Sunday February 10th.

You've Been Hugged - Free Printable

My two older kids have fallen in love with the fun holiday tradition of  "You've Been Booed" or "You've Been Elfed."  They have been asking me if we could start one for Valentine's Day.  After a quick search on Pintrest, I found that there was very little to choose from in this department for Valentine's Day so I came up with my own and wanted to share it with you.  

I made the image black and white on purpose.  I am all into this fun idea of passing along a Valentine Hug, I just don't want to waste my colored ink on it.  {WINK!  WINK!}

To go along with our "HUGS" I made chocolate covered popcorn - one of my family's favorite.  Here's how I make mine.  I pop a ton of popcorn - like 5 big bowls full.  Then I sort out the popped from the non-popped kernels.  Next I butter and salt mine like I normal would because I love salty/sweet treats.  My aunt just barely gave me this tip and it makes a HUGE difference in the final product - so yummy!!!  Then I lay out wax paper on my kitchen island and pour out all the buttered popcorn in an even layer.  

Then comes the fun part, I melt Wilton Chocolate Melts in red and pink.  (A quick tip, I melt them in a large Ziploc bag so I do not dirty up another bowl.)  After the chocolates are melted, I snip a very small corner off of the Ziploc and drizzle the chocolate all over the buttered popcorn.  I let the chocolate sit to harden up.  Finally the popcorn is ready for eating.

I bagged the chocolate popcorn in gallon size bread bags and tied with some cute Valentine's Day ribbon.  I have printed off my "HUGGED" sheets with instructions and now just have to wait for dark to deliver.  

This is such a fun tradition to participate in.  I hope that your family will have as much fun as my family will tonight as we deliver our "HUGS" to our friends and neighbors.  

You can download this freebie HERE - 

It comes as a black and white image on one side and the instructions on the other side.  

I linked up at the following:  Tatertots and Jello, Six Sisters Stuff,  

NEW PRODUCT - Valentine Countdown Blocks

Today I am excited to release a new product in my shop - countdown blocks.   So far these are a huge hit with my kids and me!!  My kids love switching the blocks every morning, which means I have yet to have a turn - they always beat me to it.  This morning my kids realized that my daughter always switches to the even days and my son to the odd days.  For some reason, that made this interactive calendar even cooler. 

What makes these blocks even more fun to have out for the holiday is that after the holiday is over, they can serve as a fun calendar for the rest of the month simply by during the base block around. 

Once again, all the material needed to make these fun blocks can be found at your local hardware store and craft store.  A full set of instructions comes with your purchase that will give you more specific information. 

Visit my Etsy Shop to get your DIY printable . . .HERE! 

BONUS:  This file is now available in INSTANT DOWNLOAD - no waiting for me to e-mail the files to you! 

Be sure to check out my Etsy Shop HERE for my Holiday Word Blocks!!!

I linked up at the following:  Tatertots and Jello, Six Sisters Stuff,  

Valentine Word Blocks - NEW RELEASE

Oh BOY . . . it has been awhile, but I am back and crafting again.  It feels so good. 

My daughter and I were SO ready to get out the Valentine's decorations.  I was done with my winter decorations and wanted a splash of color to brighten my days and my daughter was ready to decorate with pink - her favorite color.  When ever you are ready to start decorating for Valentines Day be sure to add these cute Valentine Word Blocks to your decor. 



They add a fun element to any tablescape or mantel.   As for the rest of my decorations, I picked up a few things from the dollar store and found some cute Valentine candies to finish things off.  Not a lot of money needs to be spent to make a cute and fun holiday tablescape. 

Visit my Etsy Shop to get your DIY printable . . .HERE!  An instruction sheet and complete supply list is included with this file. 
BONUS:  This file is now available in INSTANT DOWNLOAD - no waiting for me to e-mail the files to you! 

Be sure to check out my Etsy Shop HERE for my Holiday Word Blocks!!!

I linked up at the following:  Tatertots and Jello, Six Sisters Stuff,  

Halloween Word Blocks - New Release

Halloween is one of my most favorite holidays to decorate for.  I love that for one holiday a year I can put away all the "cutest feel good decorations" and get out the spider webs, haunted houses, ghosts, ghouls, witches and goblins.   Even though these blocks do belong in the "cute" category, they do not have your standard Halloween words or phrases which makes them an acceptable Halloween decoration in my house. 

Visit my Etsy Shop to get your DIY printable . . .HERE!
an instruction sheet and complete supply list is included with this file.

I linked up at the the following sites: 

Children's Payday Punch Card - New Release

I have been in major need of a chore card system that worked for both me and my kids for a long time now.  I have tried and tried new ideas, but they all seem to fizzle out. 

One day when I was at one of my favorite sandwich shops for lunch, as I was pulling out my customer loyalty card  (you know the kind:  1 sandwich = 1 punch . . .10 punches = 1 FREE sandwich)  I got the idea for my current chore system.   My kids and I have been testing it out for months and it works like a charm. 

One reason it works so well, is that it is a self managed system.  When I come upon a job the kids can do, I write the chore on their "Chore To Do" card.  I give them a little shout out that they have a new chore to complete.  After they are done with their chore, they give themselves a punch on their "Payday Punch Card."  I try to average 2 chores a day so they can be paid weekly.  Once the kids have complete 12 chores, they get paid.  They hand me their completed card, I give them their money and then they start all over again.  Currently my kids earn $1 a card, but I love that I can increase their pay without changing one thing about the system. 

Another great aspect of this system is your kids decide when they get paid.  My son has opted out of his chore card a few time, but he has learned the hard way that if he does, he does get paid as fast as his sister.

This kit includes 6 "Payday Punch Card" designs (3 boy and 3 girls) with a cordinatng "Chore To Do" card and a cordinating blank card.  I love to use the blank card to leave little "love notes" for my kids. 

Once you purchase your file, all you have to do it print, trim and laminate (just the chore/blank cards) and you are ready to go. 

Visit my shop {HERE} to get your Payday Punch Card System!

I have linked up at the following: