Fabulous Friday #5: Valentine's Day Party for the Kiddos

I'm sure I told you guys, one of my goals this year, was to have more people over. To our home. One month, for the adults. One month, for the kiddos. Well, even if not over to our home, to plan an activity of sorts.

January was about the adults. We ended up, with a small group. And a movie, lunch, and casino date. It was fun. And nice to hangout with family. We saw a hilarious movie! And enjoyed each others' company. Next time, will definitely be something at the house. Maybe a dinner. Or game night.

But February, folks, is about the kiddos! And I wanted to keep it low key. Invite over the littles. Maybe have some spaghetti. Some goodies. And a few crafts! So here are a few ideas, that I've found floating around...

Some little bracelets. Fun and easy! These look like they are made, with that foam. You know, you buy it in little sheets like felt. Felt would work too. And some puffy paint, beads, jewels...fun and easy craft!

Here are a few good ideas. From the top, you just need some construction paper, pipe cleaners, feathers, google eyes, maybe some pom poms, ribbon, clothes pins, paper doilies, and paint. Honestly, all left over items, from our Kiddo Christmas Party!

These pom pom monsters are the cutest! Again, I'm pretty sure my Mom and I, have all the needed supplies. Hello! We're crafters! And a bit of craft supply hoarders. But I think that comes with the territory of crafting! :)

These little hearts look like fun. Cut out some hearts, let the littles have fun, with the hole punches. Tie them up with string. Quick and easy. I think they will look fun, in a window.

And you know my Mom and I's LOVE for owls. A paper plate, construction paper, and some eyes...make the perfect owl!

 

How about a few arrows? Some straws, construction paper, and either ribbon or streamers...will make for a ton of fun! I think the boys, will love these!

And this little pup. Isn't it cute? I just love all the hearts. And how the kiddos can really have some fun, creating something like this!

And I think this would be fun to recreate. Maybe just for me. Or maybe with the adults. I think you could use little hearts. Or even fingerprints. I think this would make for a fun decoration. Maybe I could make something similar, before the kiddos come over.

And last, a fun "gift" of sorts, to send the kiddos home with. Wouldn't this be fun? You know, instead of the pre-made Valentine's from the store...

Just a couple of fun ideas. All quick and easy. I didn't have to read through blogs. Or search on Pinterest. I just did a quick Google search. And came up with these goodies. Also, they are very affordable. A pack of construction paper, pipe cleaners, a few beads, google eyes, and other embellishments.

We have a little box, with this sort of supplies. And I always go through the clearance section. After the holidays. Or go on a little shopping adventure, at the Dollar Tree. So many ideas. For very little money. To have so much fun, with a group of your favorite kiddos! ❤

Music Monday #4: Girls Just Wanna Have Fun

It's crazy! This song reminds me of so many females, in my life. Young and old. All strong. Each one of them, wanting to have fun!

I think of my little Emma Grace. All the singing and dancing we'd do. Every single time, we heard this song. Yes, it became a "thing" in my circle of friends. And they'd make sure to play it, at every single wedding, birthday party, baptismo, get together, whatever.

Then Miss Abby started to love it. And her Nono, he would act just as silly as me. Because, that's what we do. To see those perfect little smiles.

I can also recall, many of my family members, young and old, loving this song! Dancing their hearts out. Being silly. And just having a good time. Let's not forget, all the times my country loving Daddy, would blast this for me. On our 2 minute ride to school! :)


Then this past weekend, we went to visit some friends. That have definitely turned into family. The kind, that you never saw coming. But oh, you get on your knees, and Thank God that they're in your life!

We went to see a new baby boy. Welcome him into the world. His big sister and I, well in her words, "We're besties for life!" And really, that is what I feel, for the almost 4 year old. Who stole my Dad's heart. And mine!

While I was sitting in her room, knee deep in Sofia the First Princess dolls and castles, she took my phone. To jam to YouTube. And that my friends, would lead me right back, to this song. It's just that kind of song. That puts a smile on your face. And a wiggle in your booty.

We danced around her room. And every single time it would stop, she would replay Girls Just Wanna Have Fun! By the end of our impromptu 4 hour play date, my bestie for life, was singing all the lyrics. On her microphone. As loud as she could. Baby brother, I'm sorry. But sometimes, Girls Just Wanna Have Fun! ❤