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25 Fall Painted Hay Bale Ideas

August 10, 2017 by Laura Tucker Leave a Comment

These painted hay bale ideas are a fun way to celebrate fall in a creative and unique way! Watch out, Autumn, these hay bales are going to steal the show this year!

Hello again, friends! Please forgive me for jumping onto the fall train so early, but I just can’t help but be super excited about the upcoming season! I’m definitely ready to trade this hot and humid summer weather for those coveted crisp fall afternoons, and seeing all of these adorable painted hay bales has really given me the fall-feels!

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18 Back to School Snack Ideas

July 26, 2017 by Laura Tucker Leave a Comment

These simple Back to School Snack Ideas are the perfect treat to kick off a brand new school year and get kids excited about getting back into the swing of things at school!

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Toddler Road Trip Entertainment: DIY Ocean Seek & Find Bottle

July 12, 2017 by Laura Tucker 6 Comments

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Will you be hitting the open road this summer to travel to a family-favorite destination? Most American families plan at least 1 trip or vacation during the summer months, and what better time to travel than during the season that brings us those gorgeous sunny days where we can roll the windows down in the car and feel the cool breeze as we hit the highway!

While my family is in a season of life where traveling long distances is kept to a minimum (because toddlers can be super tricky to travel with), we do occasionally like to load up the car and head down to the gulf coast for the day a few times during the summer. It’s a fairly short driving distance from our home, so it’s an ideal spot to go to when we’re craving a little R&R and vitamin sea. The beach is the #1 travel destination spot in the state of Alabama, and once school is out for the summer across the nation, all of the highways and byways that lead to the beach in this state are flooded with road trippers who are looking to splash in the waves and have a little fun by the shore.

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Unicorn Party Supplies on Amazon

June 29, 2017 by Laura Tucker Leave a Comment

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Ever since Starbucks launched their famous Unicorn Frappuccino blended crème beverage for a limited time back in April of this year, it seems like my Pinterest home page has been blowing up with people trying their hand at recreating the pretty pastel drink, or even taking the inspiration of the unicorn beverage and blending it into other popular food items. I’m not going to lie, I’m really feeling this trend! I love pretty girly things, and magical unicorns, pastel pinks and purples, and ALL the glittery and shimmery stuff makes me wish I could turn back time to when I was a 7 year old little girl with a Lisa Frank trapper keeper and sparkle gel pens. Those were the days!

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Flamingo Party Supplies on Amazon

June 29, 2017 by Laura Tucker Leave a Comment

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Earlier last week I posted about how I’ve noticed a growing trend in all things unicorn in my post “Unicorn Party Supplies on Amazon.” It seems like all things mystical, magical and florescent pink are all the rage at the moment, because it seems like everywhere I look, if I don’t spot a unicorn I see a flamingo!

This is a trend I can totally get down with, because I think flamingos are lovely creatures! They make me want to grab my sunglasses and flip flops and head somewhere tropical…even if it’s only in my daydreams! 😉

I’ve also seen some absolutely adorable flamingo parties going down on Pinterest, so I thought it might be helpful to many to put together a collective list of some pretty fabulous flamingo party decor to help you make your summertime soiree or birthday party fine and feathered!

Here’s a few of my favorites that I’ve found on Amazon – hooray for one stop shopping and free 2 day shipping!

Fill-In Flamingo Party Invitations

Flamingo Party Dinner Plates

Flamingo Party Dessert Plates

Flamingo Party Napkins

Flamingo Party Cups

Flamingo Party Favor Boxes

Flamingo Party Hats

3D Flamingo Straws

Flamingo Serving Ring

Flamingo Cookie Cutter

Flamingo Candles

Pink & Gold Party Paper Straws

Tissue Tassel Garland

Hot Pink & Gold Tissue Confetti

Lantern and Pom Pom Hanging Decorations

Flamingo Birthday Pennant Banner

Flamingo Party String Lights

Flamingo Party Marquee Light

Flamingo Table Centerpiece

Flamingo Decorative Cut Out Shapes

Flamingo Photo Booth Props

Flamingo Cupcake Toppers

Inflatable Flamingo Decoration

Giant Flamingo Inflatable

Flamingo Party Glasses

Sport Snack Ideas: Game On VBS

June 24, 2017 by Laura Tucker Leave a Comment

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Earlier this month, Lifeway announced in a live video broadcast on Facebook the BRAND NEW theme for Vacation Bible School 2018. Are you ready for it? Grab those foam fingers and megaphones, because you’re going to want to holler and cheer as kids will be gearing up for life’s big game in: Game On!

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Shipwrecked VBS Decor on Amazon

June 21, 2017 by Laura Tucker 1 Comment

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Just yesterday I shared with all of you about the new VBS 2018 release from Group Vacation Bible School. While many of you are still putting your thinking caps on and getting in gear to learn all about God the Creator through their 2017 theme Maker Fun Factory, the masterminds at Group have been setting sail and putting together a curriculum that will help spread the Gospel through the message that God is always with us, even through the toughest storms we may face in life. The Group VBS 2018 theme is (drum roll, please!):

Shipwrecked: Rescued by Jesus

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Shipwrecked: Rescued by Jesus VBS Craft Ideas

June 20, 2017 by Laura Tucker 4 Comments

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Ahoy, mateys! Word on the deep seas is that Group has officially released their 2018 Vacation Bible School theme, and we’re all really going to be feeling the motion of the ocean as we weather life’s storms and come upon a desert island and learn that God is always with is, even through the toughest waters. It’s all happening in Shipwrecked: Rescued by Jesus, coming Summer of 2018!

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Sorority Big/Little Gift Ideas on a Budget

June 9, 2017 by Laura Tucker 1 Comment

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Are you currently a member of a college sorority? If so, you’re probably going to be on the hunt for some really fun and inexpensive gift ideas to spoil your little sister big time with once school rolls back around this fall! I’ve been in your shoes (currently having a hard time accepting the fact that it’s been 8 years since I first shopped for a little..#ancient) and I know how exciting and fun it can be! I also know it can be a tad bit overwhelming trying to find cute and clever gift ideas that won’t totally break the bank.

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Game On VBS Decor Ideas on Amazon!

June 6, 2017 by Laura Tucker Leave a Comment

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Alright, team! It’s time to huddle up and get our heads in the game! Lifeway just announced the Vacation Bible School theme for 2018, and it’s sure to make you shout, cheer and root for the home team all summer long!

Game On: Gearing Up for Life’s Big Game will take kids on an epic adventure in a league of it’s own as they learn about God the Father who is always with us through every obstacle and challenge we face through life. He will never leave us and never forsake us, and this theme is all about cheering for the REAL MVP who came to die on the cross and save us from our sins!
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