Macy's Parade BINGO 2024

                        

Like most Americans, we start our Thanksgiving by watching Macy's Thanksgiving Day parade every year. Let's be honest though younger kiddos have a hard time staying engaged watching with all the commercials & cut-in commentary!

So I made these fun Bingo cards to play while watching the parade a little bit more fun & keep kids engaged in the parade! I did photos instead of words for younger kids who can not read yet! This card is specific to 2021! Don't worry about Bingo markers, you can just use a marker to "X" when you find the float or balloon!

In 2023, I changed it up a bit after a few years ago I had seen The House that Lars Built and saved it then completely forgot about it until it came up in my timehop last year. It was pretty simple to put together, the buildings were just Amazon boxes I had in recycling & used the back of old wrapping paper I had for an all white paper to wrap them! 

The taxis I had gotten off Amazon HERE. The balloons I ran around town trying to find. I was able to find some at some grocery stores & at Party City.

As for BINGO, What happens when you win? Well, you could play just for fun & no real prize!  Or, maybe you win getting the first piece of pie after dinner or helping Mom with a Thanksgiving dish! 

My girls fight over who helps peel the potatoes {one year I am going to remember to buy more peelers} It is up to you how you want to play!

 

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@mrsmumaw Macys thanksgiving day parade breakfast! #thanksgiving #macysthanksgivingdayparade #happythanksgiving ♬ Let's Turkey Trot - Little Eva

I made 4 cards for you to choose from!

To PRINT the Macy's Parade BINGO cards click HERE

or click below.

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Back to School Breakfast | First Day of School Breakfast Waffle Bar

 Back to School Breakfast | First Day of School Breakfast

There is something about the First Day of school morning! It's easier to wake up that early & there is so much excitement for the year ahead! Starting off the day with a yummy fun breakfast always makes my kiddos feel so special & creates a fun memory.

Here is the breakfast I did this year, I chose to do a fairly simple waffle bar! Kennedy is in 8th grade, Kensley in 6th & Bo starts preschool in a couple weeks. He will only go twice a week for a few hours in the morning!

@mrsmumaw Starting the first day of school right! I hope they have the best day 🥹🥹🥹 #backtoschool #breakfast #wafflebar #firstdayofschool #morningroutine #waffles #backtoschoolbreakfast #nutellawaffles #middleschool #backtoschoolcheck #backtoschoolhaul ♬ Perfect Day - Hoku

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Hudson's Masters Hole in One First Birthday | Masters Birthday Party | Hole in One Birthday Party | Golf Birthday Party

Hudson's Masters Hole in One First Birthday

Hudson is ONE!

Something that is so crazy to me is over 10 years ago I had this private Pinterest board that was titled "My imaginary son" I would just pin cute boy clothes and stuff like that longing to have a boy possibly one day. One of the things I pinned on that board was also birthday parties and one of the themes was Master's Golf Tournament party. I had thought about it for Bo's first birthday but he was just so into Mickey Mouse that was the only that suited him. 

Well, not only do I have now TWO boys, but the moment right after I gave birthday to Hudson I realized it was Master's Weekend! So, of course, the theme of his birthday would be Masters Tournament Hole in ONE birthday! So so, crazy how life works out.

This party was extremely last minute. I had no time to order him a custom Masters jacket.

I put my DIY mind to work & was able to order this jacket. 

Then dye it with this dye, which was THE perfect Masters Jacket green. It ended up costing me less than $20 to make.

Then ironed on the patch. I DID have the exact patch they use, but I didn't realize my iron was so hot & when I went to put it on it completely melted through and another wouldn't arrive in time so I had to to settle for another patch I had on hand.

I added a golf hat, because, well look how cute? & these cute green & white shoes pulled it all together.

I went super simple for the cake. This party was extremely last minute & was unable to book our cake girl.

I found out about custom cakes you can build right on Walmart. So I got a completely bare cake & just added this golf cart on top.

Now, I KNOW there are know golf carts are used at Augusta, okay, but it was cute,

Masters Birthday Party

For the leaderboard, I made the scoreboard part on Canva & printed it out at Walmart. Used styrofoam board & spray-painted it green. Used my Cricut to cut the Masters Logo.

Masters Birthday Party Cookies

Cookies are as always by the amazing Girly Girl Cookie Co

Masters Pimento Cheese Sandwiches

I served all the food that is available on Masters weekend: Pimento Cheese Sandwiches and Egg Salad Sandwiches. All the Traditional drinks like the Azalea & Arnold Palmers. I even made Peach Ice Cream Sandwiches but forgot to get photos.

I used these baskets & liners to put out the sandwiches.

The chip bags I made myself. I made the label on Canva & printed it on heavy hard stock & used this crimper to make the seams while using some hot glue to seal.

Personalized Photo Golf Ball Party Favors

I did personalized golf balls with Hudson's face on them as party favors. These we such a hit & such a fun keepsake.

You can order them HERE

I was able to search Ebay to find a Master's Teddy Bear from the year her was born to use as decor but also a keepsake for him to keep forever.

I served all the traditional drinks you get in Augusta at the Masters.

For the cups, I bought frosted cups just like at Augusta & put the decal on myself.

The frosted cups are a little more expensive online but if you have Gordons Foods near you they were much more reasonable.

I used these cup golf tee picks for the cherries & lemon garnish, again I went as traditional as possible. I also used these to put through the club sandwiches I served.

@mrsmumaw Hudson Mastered His First Year ⛳️⛳️⛳️ @The Masters #themasters #mastersparty #augusta #holeinONE #firstbirthdayparty #mastersjacket ♬ original sound - The Masters

I bought these cutie golf ball cups for the kiddos!

If it isn't obvious, I made the smash cake myself.

I used a half-circle cake pan & white fondant. 

I tried many different objects to get the indents & for the life of me can't remember what ended up being the perfect shape but I feel like it was a wooden Melissa & Doug carrot from the boys play kitchen HA!

I wore the classic caddie uniform.

I used this outfit & cut out the vinyl myself.

Masters Garden Flag

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Easter Jammie’s 🐰🐰🐰

 Easter Pajamas

Ya'll might have noticed by now, I have a thing for Holiday pajamas. I can't help it. They are just so cute, & I love looking back at the photos taken on those holidays and seeing them in their little-themed pajamas! Although, they aren't so little anymore! Finding toddler Easter pajamas was a lot easier than finding bigger sizes. I am not sure why clothing companies think that after size 2T children no longer like cute stuff that isn't neon & sequin ha! 

I tried to find options for a wide range since I, myself am shopping for a wide range! I love it when stores have baby, toddler & kid sizes! Of course, bonus points if there is a family option!

A lot of these stores have codes right now for money off so get them now!  

Don't forget Easter is in March this year!

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 Easter Baskets

There are so many options for Easter baskets anymore. Traditional wicker, plastic, plush buckets & I even see lots of fun nonconventional Easter baskets like pools, sand buckets etc. Whatever you choose, here are some ideas if you are looking!

For us, we decided to invest in a good quality basket (THIS ONE)after having to replace the classic white basket every year, because it would break & was horrible quality the first few years of the girls' lives. Now, each kiddo has a basket that will last every Easter. I also feel like a white basket never goes out of style, & there is lots of options for liners if you want to switch it up! I feel like though it was more pricey up front, we are going to save in the long run! I think the girls have had theirs for about 5-6 years or more and even if we were to of bought a $10 basket every year we would have already saved money with lots of Easters left to go!

I hope this list helps you find the right baskets for you!

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Harry Potter Golden Snitch Valentines | Harry Pottery Valentines

 It has come time for our last elementary DIY Valentines, for the girls at least.

Kensley chose to do Harry Potter Valentines! We made these super easy!

We did half golden snitch Valentines & the other half broom pencils.

I designed the valentine that you can download HERE.

                                            

Then we took Ferro Rochers & attached them using THESE glue dots. 

For the broom valentines, I did the same. To print these valentines you can download HERE.

                                                

& I attached THESE pencils with the same glue dots.

Easy Peasy & it didn't take much time or budget!

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Kennedy's 13th Dolly Parton Birthday Party | Preppy Birthday Ideas | Surprise 13th Birthday Party

Kennedy's 13th Dolly Patron Birthday Party | Preppy Birthday Ideas | Surprise 13th Birthday Party | Limo + Hotel Birthday Party

I have a teenager. That is the craziest thing to write or say out loud. That also means, I have had this blog now over 13 years, which is even crazier. Since we did a new room makeover for her birthday {see that reveal HERE} there was no real plan for a party etc for her birthday. But, then as time got closer my mom and I both felt like we needed to celebrate her birthday in a big way. You only get to turn 13 once. However, because of Nutcracker season, it left us with no real time to celebrate, which happens every year. With my mom, we set up a surprise birthday party for her with her ballet friends after their first dress rehearsal.

First, they would be picked up from dress rehearsal in a limo, do a little drive around to have fun in the limo then be dropped off at a hotel for a sleepover. I was able to pull it off, somehow & she was so surprised! All the stress was worth it!

I picked a preppy / Dolly Parton theme & it was a hit! I will link all the party supplies that I can at the end of the blog post!

@mrsmumaw I think i get some mom points for this! #13birthdayparty #limoride #surprise #candycharcuterieboard #dollyparton ♬ Ain't No Mountain High Enough - Marvin Gaye & Tammi Terrell

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