I know that I am not the only Mom who loves to get down on the floor and Color with their little ones. Even at my age, ahem… I still find coloring to be both soothing and therapeutic. So, with Easter right around the corner, here are two super cute Easter Coloring Sheets. RIGHT CLICK SAVE AND PRINT, and Enjoy!!
According to The Knot, the most popular months for weddings are June, August, September, and October. But, I find right after Valentine’s Day everyone goes into Bliss Mode. So, it is s no wonder that my Instagram and Pinterest News Feeds are going crazy with Wedding Trends, Engagements, Proposals and all Manner of Marital Bliss Odds and Ends. Even though those days are gone for me, and technically I am no longer a newlywed (even though sometimes I feel like it), I can’t help but to get caught up in the fervor and the fever. After all a wedding is just the ultimate celebration and many of the ideas can be tweaked for party planning, all across the board.
One of the trends that I absolutely love are the “Will You Be My Bridesmaid Ideas”. As far as questions go, after you accept his proposal, the next and most important question is who will stand by you on that day. For me, the answer was easy, it was the person who had always stood by me, my sister. I wish that I would have thought of this idea back then.
The market is flooded with “Will you be my Bridesmaid” Kits, Boxes, Wine Bottles and Cards. So, if you know me and my love for all things Printable, Stationery, and Personalized, then I am sure it’s no surprise that I am considering adding a “Will You Be my Bridesmaid” card to Our Etsy Store. The Design process is always full of Do Overs and Corrections, Subtractions and Additions, so that is a work in progress. But, coming soon. I am always my hardest critic, but I really dig the way that this one came out. So I thought I would offer it up as a FREE Printable for all those embarking on the Amazing Bride Journey.
To Download Right Click On The Picture
To Download Right Click On The Picture
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March 17th is St. Patrick’s Day.
Have some Coloring Fun with the Little Ones, and Enjoy these St. Patrick’s Day Coloring Sheets.
To Download: Right Click and Save Image as to Download and or Print.
St. Patrick’s Coloring Sheet (Leprechaun)
St. Patrick’s Day Coloring Sheet 2 (Leprechaun Hat and Shamrocks)
Wow, did this week fly by for anyone else but me? Today’s Fun Friday is ALL about Valentine’s Day!!
Do you miss those days when it was just the two of you? But, that just isn’t the case anymore, now that you have little people running around, who seem to be sapping your romantic flow. But, you want your guy to know that he is still #1 in your book. No matter how tired you may be.
Most men are simple. And, most men don’t really give a hoot about Valentine’s Day. Even still, you care, so make sure he knows that you do too. Keep in Mind, that this year Valentine’s Day falls on a Saturday (what a treat). So, you have the whole day to make your love feel special.
It doesn’t have to be anything GRAND, you know your guy. Add a Sweet Card, a Love Note, or even an IOU (for later fun). Running low on time in the morning, consider prepping your guys breakfast the night before.
Can you get a baby sitter to stay with the kids so you can have some alone time? What works better for your family? Are you going to hit the movies with your honey during the day, or are you going to make it an official date night and don the heels and flirty dress?? Whatever you do, make sure the plan is put in place long before that weekend. Remember reservations are nearly impossible to get around this time of year.
Of course, if a Baby Sitter is not an option for you, then you have to either plan V-Day around the kiddies, or include them. When my oldest daughter was much younger, we both dressed up one year and had dinner with my hubby. It was super sweet and we all enjoyed sitting at the table together for dinner. She enjoyed being included and making a Valentine for her Daddy.
Here are some fun ideas for sharing V-day with your little ones, that I found around the web.
12 Ways to Celebrate Valentine’s Day with Your Kids
4 Sweet Ways To Celebrate Valentine’s Day with Your Kids
If you are lucky, maybe you are one the of the couples who manage to get time alone, reserve your table far enough in advance, and are dressed to impressed for a Night On the Town. Leave everything else on the back shelf for the night. You have pulled off a major coup!! Make tonight only about YOUR LOVE. No talk of work, daycare, or diapers. Relax and Enjoy Each Other.
Every Day is Special with the One You Love, but Valentine’s day should be even SWEETER.
And, if you got all the way through this post, Good For You!!
So as promised, here is your Free Valentine’s Day Pencil Tag (PDF File) with instructions. Click to Download and Enjoy!!
I am still riding the Start of a New Year Wave over here. The good thing about that is that it serves as a kind of adrenaline, ideas have just been pouring out of my brain, and on to the pages of my planner. I have been working hard at giving the page a cleaner, streamlined look. And, I am happy with the outcome, though I am sure you know me, I don’t stay satisfied for long so I am sure that the changes will keep coming. At the end of last year we announced that we were adding the option to Subscribe to the Stage Presents Blog for exclusive material. This year we plan to add many and varied items to that section, starting with Free Printables, that you can use to decorate your home, create photo gallery walls, and even use on your devices and or desktop. I am sure that the list will expand as the year goes on and as it does, we will let you know.
In addition to that, I plan to add a lot of great content to the blog this year, as well as sharing information about Our Etsy Store, our design process, and our little corner of the world.
To give you just a glimpse of the kind of items that you can expect to get access to after Subscribing to the Blog. Enjoy this free download!! Right Click and Save.
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Holiday Breaks take on a different meaning when you are a Stay at Home Mom. When I was working full time, I treasured the days of being at home with the kids. I would get 2-3 days off at the most and those days were so jam packed with activity, it seemed like they were over before they even started.
Fast Forward to this year, when the Board of Education saw fit to make Thanksgiving Break a week long, sending this Mommy into Panic Mode. A Week off in the Cold, with little to no chance of Outdoor Activities means I have to find a way to keep these girl’s entertained to combat the B-O-R-E-D bug.
For the Free Printable Click BORED.
So my mind switches into List Mode….
What can we do?
I am feeling pretty proud of myself, until I realize that my entire list could probably fit into a 4-5 hour time Span, which sends me into an even bigger panic.
So it’s back to the drawing board, also known as Pinterest.
Here are some of the links that I found….
The Chirping Moms on
Pint Size Treasures on
The Madhouse on
**My favorites from these links – Spa Day, Puzzles and Any Other Activity that Includes Helping Mommy with her Chores, lol.
SO…WHAT DO YOU DO WITH YOUR LITTLE ONE’S OVER THE HOLIDAY BREAKS??
Ready for some Ghoulish Awesomeness!! 18 Days Until Halloween!!
There are so many amazing Free Printables and Party Favors this time of year. Here are some of the ones that I have found (that are actually free). I hate those not really FREE LINKS. These Links will take you directly to the source.
Countdown Calendar with Candy Corn Pieces courtesy of Yellow Bliss Road
Halloween Lollipop Holders/Gift Tags and Gift Wrap courtesy of Living Locurto
3-D Halloween Bat Banner courtesy of the celebration shoppe
Trick or Treat Party Boxes courtesy of Bird’s Party Blog
I saved the best for LAST!! I admit that this is the first year that I have heard of the Boo’d Phenomenon. But, I thought it was truly adorable. Here’s how it works. You and your kids pack up a bucket, or bag with lots of Great Halloween Treats, and Leave it on your Neighbor’s Door Step, unbeknownst to them. Now, originally I think you were supposed to ring the door bell and run, but that’s not such a popular thing to do these days. So, I say, use your discretion, lol. Along with the treats, you provide them with some quick directions and an explanation and it’s up to them to keep the FUN going!!
Boo’d Banner and Boo’d Game courtesy of Classy Clutter
My oldest (18), was a really big fan of Halloween, probably a lot longer than he should have been, lol. The little ones, not soo much, they still find it scary, but I thought this is something cute, I could do with them. At least, it would make Halloween a little less grueling. But, I am not sure how hubby is going to feel about that. The bottom line is that all these Holidays are just about making fun memories and spending time with your family. So get out there and enjoy them, while they still let you!! (smile)
Many of you have noticed that there were some Cosmetic Changes happening on the Site, yesterday. That is because we were going through the process of creating a Members Only Section. If you sign up to become a member of our Blog, you will have access to Exclusive Content. I believe that everything is working as it should. However, please excuse the changes, as we work out all kinks.
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With Father’s Day only Thirteen Days Away, we thought we would share with you this great Father’s Day Printable that we created for our Facebook and Instagram Fans!!
To Download: Simply Click the Link Following the Picture and Enjoy!!
I literally wish I could do all of the amazing crafts and Valentine’s Day ideas that I have found across the web, but that would be virtually impossible. So….. instead, I will share some of my favorite links.
There’s only a day left, but these are easy enough that you can work on them today, if needs be. I finished early this year, but it looks like the kid’s wont get to celebrate with their friends this year, due to the weather.
Do you have a little “foodie”, in your family? If so this Free Valentine’s Day Printable Lunch Box Notes, will be perfect for you.
Got Construction Paper, and some Hand Eye Coordination, this Super Easy “Bee Mine” Valentine’s Day Craft is Super Cute!!
I know a lot of folks think Valentine’s Day is for the ladies, but I think our little men would beg to differ. Check out this amazing Lego Valentine’s Day Boxes made over @ The Blackberry Vine. In 2012, she did this Lego Darth Vader Valentine Box.
I shared this on Facebook, last week sometime. But, I think it bears repeating. You can use things you already have at home to set a Festive Table for Valentine’s Day!! Ambiance, Ambiance, Ambiance.
I used Scrap Fabric, Scrapbook Paper, A Valentine’s Snow Globe, and my Dinnerware and Silverware to create a Festive Table-setting.
Hope you all have the Happiest of Valentine’s Days, with the ones you love. Be it your significant other or the whole family!!
