Baby Shower Game :: Name That Baby!
Are you hosting a Baby Shower anytime soon? I have a simple Baby Shower Game for you to play at the party, it’s fun and gets the guests talking. It’s called “Name That Baby!”. The premise is simple, have the party guests look at baby pictures of other guests and take guesses at who is...
Keeping Peace at the Dinner Table
Have you ever had a night at the dinner table where chaos reigns? Children are squabbling, parents are tense, milk is spilled, tears are shed, and sanity is called into question. Maybe your table is too small and you need to get a dining table and 6 chairs instead of the 4 chairs that you...
Harry Potter Costumes :: Halloween 2014
Ever since our Harry Potter Family Movie Night Party a few years back I’ve been wanting to make Harry Potter costumes for the kids. Well, not just the kids…for all of us! This Halloween I made it happen, and we created costumes for our family of six to represent the characters from Harry Potter! I...
Fall & Halloween :: Crafts, Recipes, Events, Resources & More
It’s my favorite time of year! I love the cooler temps. I love Autumn. I love Halloween. Here’s a roundup of my most favorite posts having to do with Halloween, Monsters and Pumpkins. What’s your favorite thing about Fall & Halloween? My Favorite Fall & Halloween Posts :: Mini Pumpkin Pies (and our Halloween Party...
Gold Bling Bachelorette Party
Are you looking for a glamorous theme for a Bachelorette Party? How about Glitter & Gold? That’s the look my cousin went for when planning a Gold Bling Bachelorette Party for her sister in law a few months back. It was a very fabulous party with all sort s of special touches that sparkled with...
Masking Tape Art
I am always looking for ways for my kids to express themselves creatively with minimal help from Mama. I love when they are able to independently work on crafts because it provides time for me to work on projects, AND it boosts their confidence to do things on their own and create beautiful things. While...
Handmade, Frugal & Sentimental Wedding Decorations & Invitations
For my cousin Veronica’s wedding a while back I offered to help put together the wedding invitations, wedding programs, and a few of the decorations for the wedding. A lot of her money went on the essential items like her flower bouquets, the bride maid dresses and a wedding gown that looked like it came...
Etsy Crafter Spotlight :: Ellie Shea, Handrcrafted Shirts for Babies & Children
Etsy Crafter Spotlight :: In an effort to encourage folks to support small businesses, I will be highlighting various Etsy crafters on the Little Things Blog to introduce you to some of my favorite crafters on my favorite website. Of course, if you are on Etsy I always recommend stopping by the Cards by Katie...
DIY Origami Butterfly Installation Art
My husband and children made an awesome origami butterfly installation on our porch and it was AMAZING! The idea hatched when we went to Ella’s Art Show at Baker Hunt to see all the amazing creations she has been working on this fall in her class, called Picasso’s Loft. The class was taught by Chad...
Day of the Dead :: Sugar Skull Skirt & Fun Activities
Today is what is known as Dia de Muertos, or “Day of the Dead” in Mexico. This is the time that families come together to pray for friends and family members who have died. It is, in my opinion, a beautiful way to celebrate and remember those who are no longer with us. Sugar skulls...
Cards by Katie FALL SALE
I’m having a huge blowout FALL SALE over at the Cards by Katie Etsy Shop! Are you a fan of snail mail like myself? This is a perfect opportunity to stock up, because all of the cards are 25% off right now PLUS I’m sending a set of “Mystery Cards” FREE with each order! Mystery...
The Children’s Department at the Covington Library
I love my library. Love love love my library. If you follow me on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram then you already know that my family spends large amounts of time in the Children’s Department of the Covington Library. My history with the Covington branch of the Kenton County PublicLibrary began decades ago. When I was...
