Crafts and DIYs
Putting our creativity to use with inspiration from some of our Disney favorites
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Leprechaun Pranks for a Magical St. Patrick’s Day
This week, we are sharing our favorite leprechaun pranks to play on the kids for an extra magical St. Patrick’s Day! This time of year in our hometown is tough. While most people are enjoying the early days of spring, we’re still facing many dark and cold winter days. And let’s not forget the occasional blizzards! We need something to look forward to and celebrate with the kids. Enter – St. Patrick’s Day! What’s better than shamrocks, rainbows, and pots of gold to add a little sparkle to these gloomy days? And let’s not forget those tricky leprechauns! One of our favorite ways to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day is by…
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Star Wars Birthday Party
Our little Star Wars fan turned three, and we celebrated with a galactic birthday party! Watching our son meet Darth Vader at Walt Disney World inspired this Star Wars birthday party theme. Seeing him interact with the intimidating Sith lord and channel his own little dark side had me absolutely beaming. It’s my favorite memory from our trip! Due to much encouragement from me, Ezra has grown into a big fan of Darth Vader and the Galactic Empire. Don’t get me wrong, he loves the good guys too! But there’s just something so awesome about the bad guys of Star Wars, so that was the focus for his birthday party.…
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Ways to Celebrate Earth Day as a Family
Earth Day is a time to celebrate the beauty of our planet and learn how to protect it. And this week, I’m sharing ways you can celebrate Earth Day as a family! Earth Day is an important time to teach kids about how our planet takes care of us, and why it’s so important to take care of our planet. It’s never too early to start teaching children these important lessons. And one of the best ways to educate kiddos is by modeling positive behaviors yourself! By getting kids involved in caring for the planet, you are encouraging them to continue these practices as they get older. So, here are…
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Free Printable Countdown to Disney
Nothing beats the excitement of counting down the days until your Disney vacation, and with these free printable designs, you can countdown in style! We are finally in the double digits of our Disney vacation countdown. To celebrate, I thought it would be fun to create our very own printable to help the kids get excited for the trip. Getting your family involved in the countdown is one of the best parts of trip planning, after all! I love using a countdown because it helps the kids understand how soon (or oftentimes, how very far away) the upcoming trip is. Plus, it’s pretty exciting to see that number shift from…
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Disney-Inspired Crafts for Father’s Day
This week, we rounded up our favorite Disney-inspired crafts to make for Father’s Day! These Disney crafts are a great way to get the kids involved in making a special Father’s Day gift. Children grow up way too fast, but by helping them create a special gift for Dad, he will have a cherished remembrance of their childhood for years to come. Whether Dad is a fan of Disney animation, Marvel, or Star Wars – we’ve got the perfect Father’s Day crafts for him! *This post contains affiliate links. This means, if you click the link and make a purchase, I earn a small commission at no additional cost to…
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Disney-Inspired Crafts for Easter
Spring is in the air, and we are loving these Disney-inspired Easter crafts! These days, my family has bunny ears, floral bonanzas, and egg hunts on the brain. If your family is anything like mine, they are eagerly awaiting the annual visit from our long-eared friend – the Easter Bunny! To help pass the time before the big day, I like to keep busy making festive Easter crafts. And because we are a Disney-loving family, of course we put a Disney spin on our crafting projects. Like I always say – the holidays are always better with a little Disney magic thrown in! We’ve rounded up these Disney-inspired Easter…
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Disney Easter Egg Decorating Ideas
This week, we are sharing Disney-inspired Easter egg decorating ideas for the family. Spring is fast approaching, which means pastels, Easter baskets, and bunny ears abound. But one of our FAVORITE things about spring is decorating Easter eggs! To put a fun Disney twist on our Easter egg decorating, we’ve rounded up designs from Pixar, Marvel, Star Wars, and everything in between. Whether you are decorating traditional hard-boiled eggs or creating a lasting keepsake for future Easters to come – we have the perfect Disney-inspired Easter eggs for you! Adventure Is Out There! These Pixar designs from A Pumpkin and A Princess are perfect for creating the beloved characters from…
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Disney Christmas Crafts to Make For the Holidays
It’s the holiday season, and what better way to get in the spirit than with some festive Disney Christmas Crafts? We’ve rounded up some of the jolliest crafts and DIYs to add a little Disney magic to your holidays. Whether you are looking to spruce up your holiday décor or make gifts for loved ones – we’ve got the Disney Christmas Crafts for you! Try one of these Disney advent calendar crafts to give your family a little dose of Disney during the countdown to Christmas. You can fill them with small goodies, Disney pins, snippets of Disney trivia, or even a Disney movie selection to enjoy that evening! Disney-Inspired…
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Disney Halloween Crafts to Make This Fall
Spooky season is upon us, and what better way to get in the spirit than with some fun Disney Halloween crafts?! Whether you are looking for Disney Halloween décor, apparel, or functional everyday items – we’ve got the crafts for you! Emulate your favorite Disney heroes and villains this Halloween with these headband crafts Princess Leia Headband from As the Bunny Hops Maleficent Horn Headband from Just Halloween Crafts Create some Disney villain tombstones commemorate the villains you LOVE to HATE Disney Villains Tombstones from Adventures in Familyhood These Mouse Ears are a great Halloween craft you can wear to the Parks! Jack Skellington Ears from A Pumpkin and a…
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DIY Mickey Mouse Themed Birthday Party – With Free Printables!
Gemma turned five this week! Because she has a summer birthday, we always celebrate outdoors by grilling with friends and family and playing yard games. Gemma also gets to pick a fun theme for her birthday party, and this year it was Mickey Mouse! I love planning themed birthday parties, but they can get EXPENSIVE. Luckily, the simple design and easily identifiable features of our favorite mouse made DIY-ing a variety of decorations and treats a breeze. Follow along as I share ways you can DIY a Mickey Mouse Themed Birthday Party along with some free printables! * This post contains affiliate links. If you click on a link and…
