Family Archives - Vicky Barone

HALLOWEEN PARTY IDEAS – 2020

Posted by vickybarone | Oct 1, 2020 | Family, Holidays, Uncategorized |

This year Halloween is going to look very different. Most of us will probably opt out of the traditional trick-or-treating for obvious reasons. So if you are looking for some fun ways to still celebrate with your kids, maybe you can consider an outside Halloween Party! Check out these fun ideas to make the holiday fun!This post contains affiliate links. If purchased, I will receive a commission. These fun balloons will definitely help create a whimsical and festive atmosphere! You can fill...

DIY Paper Plate Shamrocks

Posted by vickybarone | Feb 15, 2017 | DIY, Holidays, Kids |

We are so sad that Valentine’s Day is over, but what luck that St. Patrick’s Day is just around the corner! Today we’re sharing a fun and simple kids craft to get you in the lucky spirit. Supplies: green paper plates, scissors, a pencil, a single hole punch, white yarn, and a plastic sewing needle (optional). Directions: 1. Draw or trace a shamrock shape onto the back of a plate. 2. Cut the shape out with scissors. 3. Use a single hole punch to create holes around the edge of...

DIY Candy Tic Tac Toe

Posted by vickybarone | Feb 10, 2017 | DIY, Holidays, Kids, Recipes |

Happy Friday! Today we’re sharing a sweet treat you can make (and play with!) this weekend. These tic-tac-toe boards are completely edible and so much fun to make and use. Here’s how… Supplies: graham crackers, pink candy melts, red candy melts, candy conversation hearts, wax paper, a cookie sheet, and a Ziploc bag. Directions: 1. Melt pink candy melts in a wide bowl according to directions. 2. Break graham crackers into squares and dip into pink candy melts. 3. Shake off...

DIY Lollipop Flowers

Posted by vickybarone | Feb 7, 2017 | DIY, Holidays, Kids |

Candy bouquets are the best kind of bouquets, don’t you think? These DIY Tootsie Pop flowers are so easy to assemble and make the sweetest gift for Valentine’s Day. Here’s how to make your own… Supplies: Lollipops, red felt, scissors, and an X-acto knife. Directions: 1. Cut a flower shape out one shade of felt and a smaller flower shape out of another shade. 2. Use an X-acto knife to cut a small X shape in the center of each flower. 3. Stack the flowers on top of each...

Happy Things Memory Jar 2017

Posted by vickybarone | Jan 3, 2017 | DIY, Family, Printables |

Happy New Year, everyone! Back by popular demand is our “Happy Things” memory jar printable! We love that you commemorate all the wonderful things you have experienced throughout the year and we are so excited to hear about all your happy moments in 2017! Way back in 2014 we decided to create a memory jar to collect all the highlights of the year. From funny quotes from little ones, to memorable outings as a family, to exciting milestones, the possibilities are endless. As the...