Bettijo Bridges

Bettijo is the founder and designer of Paging Supermom where she shares creative ideas for family fun. Known for practical and kid-friendly activities, free printables and holiday entertainment. Bettijo was a guest on the Martha Stewart Show and has frequently appeared on local TV. Her work has also been featured in national magazines including Real Simple, O, Redbook, Parents, Family Circle, and Health. She enjoys art, retro-modern design, photography and making new things. Mom of 4 kids.

Easy Holiday Nail Polish Gift Ideas for Friends

This time of year, I like to have a few little gifts on hand in case we need to grab …

This adorable free printable “N. Jingle Way” street sign might be one of my favorite DIY Christmas crafts ever! It …

Teacher gifts can be surprisingly tricky—you don’t always know their personal style, and there are only so many mugs and …

I’ve got a serious sweet tooth, but lately I’ve been avoiding sugar for health reasons, which is a whole other …

Here’s a step-by-step guide on how to cut out a snowflake from paper. Whether you’re making a bunch of paper …

Free Printable Kindergarten Lined Paper to print at home

I had been feeling guilty all year that my kindergartner’s been scrawling her homework assignments onto whatever random sheet of …

A Glow In the Dark Party using a black light is quickly becoming our family’s go-to party theme. Over the …

Need some easy Halloween dinner ideas? Try this delicious and nutritious make-ahead meal: Ghostly Potato Soup. Halloween night can be …

I am still in love with this colorful Thanksgiving Kids Table we created for One Charming Party years ago. We …

I am teaching workshops at Pinners Conference this fall in both Arizona and Utah. I’m really excited about what I’m …

I love this sundial craft for kids because my kids thought it was super cool and there are all kinds …

Looking for a St. Patrick’s Day kids craft? This is it! The Leprechaun Handprints project is one of those rare …

The end of the school year seems like a perfect time to throw a party! Here in Arizona, an end …

Easter is such a special holiday for my family, and today I wanted to share a little bit about why …

My kids really get a kick out of cleaning pennies, and today I’m sharing tips for how to clean pennies …

What I’m sharing today is more than just a Party Planning Checklist — it’s a formula for throwing parties that …

In this post I am going to show you how to layer vinyl to make designs that have different colors. …

Free Printable Halloween Spell Book Covers 10

Mere mortals look away, but witches behold the three most coveted titles for your library. These chilling spell books hold …

This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Safeway. All opinions are 100% mine. I have partnered …

I recently learned this technique for how to make a face mask that uses items you have around the house …

Here’s a guide on how to make a Christmas village display. By making your family’s miniature Christmas Village out of …

If you are looking for easy Thanksgiving Kids Craft ideas then this free template is for you! We are having …

Today I have a quick tutorial for the easiest girls cat costume. I dress up like a witch for Halloween …

My Homemade Applesauce Recipe is the easiest ever! It was passed down to me by my mom, and we made …

Moana Heart Of Te Fiti Party Favor Ideas

The Heart of Te Fiti is a pretty big deal in Moana, and what kiddo wouldn’t want to have his/her …

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Today I will be showing you how to use the Cricut Print & Cut feature to make adorable DIY stickers …

I’m so thrilled to dive into the story of Peter Pan with you today. I have often thought a Neverland …

As a host, I love to offer a drink-mixing cocktail station since they serve a dual purpose of providing the …

Every so often I get an idea that makes me downright giddy with excitement, and that’s what happened a few …

I saw an advance screening of Disney’s new The Nutcracker movie, which opens in theaters November 2. Based on the …

Paper Plate Pie Garland Thanksgiving Banner 1

I love pie… even more than cake! If you love it too then I have the perfect Thanksgiving banner for …

If you love pie as much as I do, then you’re going to know just what to do with these …

Today I’m sharing some unique free Halloween decor prints. These zombie composers definitely have a back story… every year I …

Today I’m sharing a fun Halloween neighbor gift idea. Every year my husband and I do a big All Hallow’s …

I love throwing parties, especially the kind that involve lots of chips and salsa. This Fiesta Cut File Bundle is …

Today I’ll be teaching you how to layer vinyl to create a multi-colored decal, while we make these adorably cheeky …

Today I am sharing an easy beginner Cricut project, making this cute and easy DIY Nature Journal. With a cutting …

Well organized kitchen drawers are a major way I keep myself sane. It’s not that I don’t enjoy cooking, and …

Strawberry Basil Gourmet Lemonade Mix In Ideas

I styled a modern black-and-white Summer BBQ for Chinet® brand’s blog, and decided I wanted to create this gourmet Lemonade …

Our family just made a set of DIY Backyard Games, and I couldn’t wait to show them to you. The …

My girls and I have a bit of mermaid fever, and today I’m sharing how to do a Mermaid Manicure. …

Not sure why, but I guess we’ve got a little thing for pirates. We’ve shared a bunch of pirate activities …

Cricut Mermaids Bathroom Decor Diy Soap Pump

Anyone out there crazy about everything mermaids?! I’ve got something exciting to share: Today I’ve got some mermaid-themed bathroom decor …

We got a copy of Grandpa Beck’s Cover Your Assets Game last fall at Pinner’s Conference, and it quickly became our …

Today I’m sharing some The Greatest Showman Party Ideas — have you seen this movie yet? My kids and I …

Over the years I have shared loads of cute free printable class valentines ideas, including a whole bunch that are …

Paging Supermom Emoji Valentines Breakfast

Last year I posted about this fun Emoji Valentines Banner that I created using my old Valentines Banner free template …

Every year at about this time, my kids and I begin brainstorming Funny Kids Valentines ideas. Some years we’ve hit …

Today I’ve got a super-girly class valentines idea that your little princess is sure to adore. (Don’t worry, I’ve got …

Free Printable Harry Potter Choclate Frogs Template 1

Today I am sharing how to make Harry Potter Chocolate Frogs — my favorite Harry Potter candy in honor of …

My family’s holiday season has been even crazier than usual — it’s hard to believe that is even possible. With …

Today I’ve teamed up with the Chinet brand to bring you some colorful family-friendly New Year’s party ideas. Since babysitters …

Today I’ve got a lot of ballet and Nutcracker things on the brain since my daughter Piper is going to …

I was able to catch an advanced screening of the new WONDER movie, and I thought it would be helpful …

I would guess there are more pies made this week then any other week of the year, or at the …

Today I’m sharing some new Thanksgiving table decor ideas. Ever since remodeling my kitchen, I’ve been tapped with hosting our …

Free Thanksgiving Banner Black And White

Today I’m sharing my new free printable “Give Thanks” banner along with a glimpse of the easy and elegant Thanksgiving …

This week I am talking about teaching kids to clean over on The Honest Company’s Blog. I’ve recently been reading …

Have any of you been Booed yet? I would be surprised if you haven’t heard of the “You’ve Been Booed” …

It’s time to share my annual All Hallow’s Eve dinner party! I always post the photos from the previous year’s …

Every man, woman, chicken and child, come on over now ’cause we’re going HOG WILD! If you love Sandra Boynton, …

Today we’re having a Tomatoa Party! Remember the giant purple crab in the Moana movie? His name is Tomatoa, and …

I’ve got so much blacklight, GLOWING fun coming your way… first up I’m going to teach you how to make …

This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of VIPKID. All opinions are 100% mine. I recently stumbled …

Ready to make some robots?! This week at our Homeschool Science Day, my kids had a blast learning how to …

Have you ever done a cakewalk? I remember as a kid, this was one of my favorite games at the …

Looking for easy Halloween craft ideas? Paper plate and yarn can quickly become a spooky spider’s web. This easy spider …

It’s that time of year when we all flood each other’s feeds with photos of our children on the first …

The weather has been over 110 degrees here these past few weeks. So it’s no wonder that when I think …

I really love the Fourth of July! Since it’s summertime, especially here in Arizona where it’s so hot, I try …

Patriotic Paper Plate Pinwheels… Now there’s a mouthful! Try saying it five times fast. LOL! Seriously I had no idea …

Want a fun way to test your families USA knowledge plus make things more festive for your Fourth of July …

Disney’s new Cars 3 movie hits theaters today. Whenever the third release in a movie franchise comes along, there is …

I’ve lost count of the number of times we’ve seen the Moana movie. We always get a good laugh at …

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I shared this easy last-minute Father’s Day Gift Idea over on the Honest Company’s blog yesterday, but I didn’t want …

I’m working with Chinet on July Fourth ideas that are easy and stylish — I can’t wait to share them …

I shared a round up of my favorite summer activity ideas earlier this week. One of those ideas — the …

I’m heading downtown to the local NBC station today to tape a segment for Arizona Midday filled with ideas for …

Join Me at a Summer Kick-Off Party in Phoenix!

This Saturday, May 20, I’m hosting a summer kick-off party in Phoenix to celebrate the end of the school year, …

I know, I know… a summer activity idea list is nothing new. Also having a stick jar to let kids …

Today I’m sharing ideas from a Flower Arranging Party that I did with my daughters a few years ago. My …

I’ve got a free printable branding worksheet to share with you all today. I just returned from SNAP conference last …

I often get asked what program I use to make printables. So I thought I would spend a few minutes …

I was collecting ideas for my new Beauty and the Beast Pinterest board, and I was looking for some “Enchanted …

I recently caught a pre-screening of the live-action Beauty and the Beast movie released by Disney today, and I absolutely …

I’ve got quite a few free printable St. Patrick’s Day Gift Tags that I’ve shared over the years. Here’s a …

With all the free printable worksheets we have shared over the years, I was surprised when I realized that we …

We’re making Moana Sugar Cookies today in honor of the release of Disney’s new Moana movie on DVD. Given that …

Over the years we have shared lots of free printable worksheets — those of you who have followed Paging Supermom for a …

I recently found a treasure trove of cute skirts and most of them are right around $20! What kind of …

By this time each year I’m ready to swear off sugar. The holidays take a toll on our family’s eating …

Today I’m sharing some ideas of Valentine Gifts for Kids — I have published lots of Class Valentines ideas, but …

Now that I’ve got my Emoji Love Valentine’s banner up on the mantle it’s feeling pretty festive around here. Next …

I spent last weekend at the Craft & Hobby Association’s Creativation tradeshow that was here in Phoenix this year. It …

I know good boys Valentines ideas can be hard to come by. While these may seem to be the antithesis …

It is hard to start the new year without getting bit by the organization bug. Like any real mom, there …

It seems like all my friends are writing cookbooks — okay it’s just 2 friends, but still 2 friends publishing …

I just love Christmas trees, and today marks the start of my fourth annual #SupermomTreeParade on Instagram! To join in …

My kids love giving Christmas gifts to their siblings, and over the years we’ve tried several different gift giving arrangements. …

Today I’m decking the halls, and I just hung up my free printable Mistletoe. I put it above the window …

I have been meaning to share this fun Tap the Magic Tree book with you for a while, and I …

I must admit we’ve gone a little Moana crazy over here! I just went to see it again with the …

I’ve been enjoying my fair share of turkey and pecan pie this weekend, but after seeing Moana, I’m craving a …

I’m over at Honest Company’s blog today sharing hostess gift ideas. With Thanksgiving and Christmas right around the corner, I’m …

Today I’m visiting Salt Lake’s KSL Studio 5 to share some of my favorite Easy Thanksgiving Ideas. These projects would …

I was just checking through the archives and spotted this genius Switch Witch idea for getting rid of Halloween candy! …

As many of you know I host an annual All Hallow’s Eve dinner party. It’s a formal dinner, and guests …

My daughter Piper loves to bake, and we quickly discovered that NOT all cookbooks are great for kids to use. …

Shutterfly Halloween Front Porch Decor 9

I’ve been so wrapped up with preparation for Pinners Conference, that I’m a little behind on getting my Halloween decor …

Today I’m so excited to share some Emoji party ideas. I recently hosted an Emoji baby shower for my friend …

October is just around the corner, which means I’ve got Halloween decor on my mind. Check out my Halloween Pinterest …

I wanted to invite you to visit me at Pinners Conference this fall. If you haven’t heard of it, Pinners …

Sadly this weekend marks the official end of summer, and kids everywhere are going back to school. My friend Kelly …

Organize Declutter Get Things Done 18 Copy

I don’t know about any of you, but I think I get most of my best ideas in the shower. …

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Thanks to Avery for sponsoring this post! Work-life balance is the buzz phrase when it comes to organizing tips. With …

I was so excited when I saw this adorable Back to School care package that my friend Melissa from Lulu …

I just saw Disney’s new Pete’s Dragon movie, and my favorite part of the film had to be the gorgeous …

My family loves the Olympics, and since I was a competitive swimmer growing up, I have a definite soft spot …

Bubble gum contests were sort of a tradition in my family. We would do them on camping trips or at …

Have you read Roald Dahl’s The BFG book or seen the new movie from Disney? My 11-year-old daughter and I …

It’s Bonnie here from Whisk ‘Em with another installment of the Books Alive summer reading series. The Boy Who Wouldn’t …

What are “Smart Summer Activities,” you ask? Of course to qualify it has to be fun for kids, but also …

We originally created this round up for my appearance on NBC’s Arizona Midday a few years ago. Here is the …

I’ve always loved painting, art, and pretty much all things creative. In my pre-mom days I had these visions of …

I recently created this template for a summer reading chart to motivate my kiddos to be bookworms this summer. We’ve …

Today I’ve rounded up all my favorite Father’s Day ideas for you. To start off, I wanted to remind you …

Mother’s Day is supposed to be a celebration of Mom, but it’s generally Mom who makes holiday festivities possible. Here …

I have such exciting news today… I’ve been working with Cents of Style to bring you a limited edition Super …

A few years ago we created some really cool ideas for an Earth Day celebration. My favorite part was the …

Teacher Appreciation week is coming up the first week of May, and today I’m sharing super-easy gift ideas for teachers. …

It’s feeling a lot like Spring, and I thought you might like a peek into how my new kitchen is …

I love Easter, and this year I decided to try to make our festivities more focused on the Savior’s sacrifice, …

I try to keep our Easter festivities fairly simple so we can appreciate the reverent side of this special holiday, …

Paging Supermom He Lives Easter Banner 1

Hello friends! I know it’s only the first day of March, but Easter is early this year (March 27th), and …

Today I’m sharing fun, multi-purpose free printable St. Patricks Day Gift Tags. We have a lot of fun St. Patrick’s …

Our kids get pretty excited about all the mischief that happens on St. Patrick’s Day. We’ve got a bunch of …

With Valentine’s Day coming up I thought I’d share a beautiful quote about the human heart. Here we are not …

Today I’m rounding up a bunch of our favorite ideas for Valentine’s Class Parties. Whether you’re the homeroom mom, a …

I’ve had this idea to do a Toast Bar for over a year, but I’ve just been waiting for the …

Valentine’s Day is just around the corner, and I am sharing a bunch of free printable Valentine’s Lunchbox Notes plus …

I’m having a wonderful time at ALT Summit this weekend (I’m sharing some glimpses over on Instagram). I just found …

This is going to be a busy week for me. Today I’m headed down to the local NBC studio to …

Valentine’s Day will be laced with plenty of sugar, which is why we like to opt for a candy-free class …

Not sure about your kids, but mine definitely notice when I do (or don’t) decorate for the holidays. You can …

Serving up healthy meals three times a day has to be one of the more challenging parts of a mom’s …

Just thought I’d pop in to wish you all a HAPPY 2016! We’re going to be having a bunch of …

Today we are kicking off our third annual #SupermomTreeParade on Instagram! To join in on the fun, all you have …

I’m so excited to introduce you all today to Kara of ChristmasTrap.com. She’s a mom of two and here today …

As a child, I had a friend whose family would go up into the mountains and gather fresh mistletoe to …

Our kids love to write to Santa and get an answer back with an official North Pole postmark. Today is …

In a season where there are lots of gifts going around, it can be tough to come up with Christmas …

World Market asked me to create a Holiday Photo Booth, and I was inspired by their fun green globe lights …

Here’s wishing you a week filled with fun, family and feasting! :: Download this free printable Give Thanks Banner :: …

I am totally in love with the oversized wall clock in my new kitchen. It’s an IKEA hack and super …

When I think of traditional Thanksgiving decor I think of mainly neutrals, but a colorful Thanksgiving is so festive and …

I have been on pins and needles waiting for the day I could show off my new kitchen! We’ve been …

I knew I wanted to put in a classic, farmhouse sink during my kitchen remodel (check out the progress at …

As I’ve been shopping around for modern dining room chairs I found quite a few I liked, and I thought …

I have been so preoccupied with the kitchen remodel that I didn’t get to create much for Halloween this year, …

Here’s a last minute Halloween gift idea that we shared over on A Night Owl blog last week. I made …

Did you ever have to dissect a cow’s eyeball in middle school science class? I did, and I think I …

I don’t know anyone that doesn’t have a dream kitchen board on Pinterest, so I figured you could relate to …

Recently we worked with our friends at Wild+Free on this month’s content bundle called BEGINNINGS. In case you’re not yet …

Grab your white lab coats and meet us in the Paging Supermom Pop-Up Mad Laboratory — something sinister and fun …

A couple weeks ago I was asked to share some thoughts on cultivating a good life over at Becky Higgin’s …

It’s hard to get back into the swing of school after summertime, so we like to give the kiddos a …

Despite the fact that we’re still experiencing temperatures in the hundreds, it’s starting to feel like Fall in my heart! …

Back To School Breakfast Decorative Flags

Last week we shared some colorful back to school ideas complete with bright green apples and custom-made pencils! Today we’ve …

I’m not sure who ever coined the term, lazy summer days, because our summer has been anything but. Actually it’s …

Raise your hand if you’ve ever been frustrated by the daily conundrum of what to make for dinner? Our Supermom …

Last week my girls and I saw an advanced screening of Disney/Pixar’s new Inside Out. We all loved the movie, …

Today we’re sharing the perfect activity for Father’s Day — Inspired by The Newlywed Game show, we’ve created a free …

It’s inevitable that kids are going to spend some downtime on the computer this summer, so it’s great when on-screen …

I just saw the most adorable and family-friendly deck makeover over on Emily Henderson’s blog. I’ve been following Emily since …

On Friday we shared our family-friendly review of the Tomorrowland movie, but we wanted to be sure you all knew …

We have been pretty excited to see Tomorrowland, starring George Clooney and Britt Robertson, which opens in theaters today. Created …

Throwing bread to the ducks, the classic peanut butter on a pinecone rolled in seed, that bright red juice the …

A few weeks ago we met up with a bunch of local blogger friends at Frank Lloyd Wright’s winter home …

We are on KSL Studio 5 in Salt Lake today to share a bunch of easy Mother’s Day ideas. Here’s …

We shared this We Heart Daddy banner before, and now our kids wanted a Mom version. Of course this banner …

We are headed to SNAP Conference this week, and we’re so excited to once again be hosting the Door Decorating …

Kids love to make mom breakfast in bed for Mother’s Day, but who can remember where to put the fork, …

We wanted to share our latest contributions to the Wild + Free content bundles. In January we were a part …

We shared this sweet EOS lip balm card over on Tatertots and Jello last week and didn’t want you all …

Today we have a bunch of easy gift ideas to help you get ready for Teacher Appreciation week next month. …

Today we’re sharing some Spring party flags that coordinate with the adorable Bloom banner we shared yesterday. We show them …

We’ve had our Hop banner from last year up on the mantle, but Easter is so early this year that …

Between the set of EIGHT free printable animal ears we shared yesterday, our bunny ear round up, and today’s post… …

With Easter this weekend we thought it’d be good timing to share our free printable #PlayWild Animal Ears, which include …

It’s no secret that we love printables. We share lots of these freebies because they make it easy to create …

Today we’re going to talk about one of the hardest parts of having a toddler — all those accidents. As …

There was lots of leprechaun mischief at our house yesterday, and to top things off my little brother welcomed his …

I needed a little St. Patrick’s Day gift card to package off a little something I was planning to send …

Earlier this week we paid a visit to our friend Destry over at NBC’s Arizona Midday. We shared some kid-friendly …

We’re heading down to Arizona Midday today to talk about St. Patrick’s Day. If you’re local be sure to tune …

After making new banners for every holiday last year, Aimée and I decided we were going to take a break …

Everyone from our kids to our other mommy friends went wild for the EOS ornament gift card we shared at …

Our friend Rachel of Handmade Charlotte has been working on a fun collaboration with Pottery Barn Kids. She asked us …

We’ve partnered with our friends over at Animal Jam — the safe online playground for kids who love animals and …

Today I am rounding up of seven of the cutest rainbow kids crafts from around the web. These are perfect …

It’s a favorite St. Patrick’s Day traditions in our family to transform dirty, old pennies into shiny, lucky ones. I’ve …

We’ve been meaning to share a peek at our new Gender Reveal Party ideas including lots of free printables! We …

For those who have started thinking green for St. Patrick’s Day, I just wanted to remind you about this cute …

We have talked before about our Valentine’s breakfast family traditions. One thing we recently added to our breakfast menu is …

Yesterday we were guests on NBC’s Arizona Midday, and we showed how easy it is to pull together a fabulous …

We are headed downtown today for another appearance on NBC’s Arizona Midday. We will be showcasing a bunch of Valentine’s …

We shared a round-up of Valentine’s worksheets yesterday, and today we have some more Valentine’s Class Party ideas for Homeroom …

From our experience as homeroom moms, we know a fun, holiday-themed worksheet is a nice addition to class parties. In …

You may not know that Aimée’s little Harrison is obsessed with cats. I’ve been told that his classmates actually “Meow!” …

As promised I shared a photo of my Valentine’s Day mantle over on Instagram. I decided to leave up a …

We’ve got several new class valentines to share, but a cold has been making its way through our house and …

January was a bit of a whirlwind! If you follow along on Instagram, you probably saw us posting fun finds …

We’re just about finished designing and photographing our new class Valentines, and we can’t wait to share them with you …

I had hoped to take on 2015 as a more organized and patient Mom. So far, those resolutions aren’t making …

We are so excited about our new partnership with Wild + Free. It’s a community dedicated to homeschooling families, but …

We always find it hard to dive back into our normal routine after the holidays. We’ve been enjoying a laid …

It’s always so hard to take down the Christmas decor… I love how festive our home feels around the holidays. …

On New Year’s Eve, we love to invite a few families over and celebrate together. We usually have a little …

Want an easy Christmas centerpiece idea? Use these DIY Paper Christmas Trees to create an adorable paper forest down the …

We were asked by Mom It Forward to try out the new Toca Kitchen 2 app. My older girls love …

We know you’ve been wrapping a lot of presents lately… and we’re pretty sure you’ve got all your kids at …

Itunes Gift Card Christmas Free Printable 2

There are some people that are just hard to shop for (I’m looking at you teens!), and for them an …

One great thing about Christmas trees — there’s always room for one more ornament! We create a craft idea each …

Hosting a party at a restaurant is a great way to take most of the stress out of entertaining! To …

Today we’re kicking off our second annual #SupermomTreeParade on Instagram. This virtual tree parade lasts all week, and we would …

Since we figured most of you are probably decking the halls of your home this week, it’s perfect timing to …

We are pretty wild about candy canes and popcorn, and we are glad it’s December so we can start making …

I was just telling Aimée that there is no possible way it could already be Thanksgiving. So although it’s pretty …

I know it’s tempting to toss those goo-covered pumpkin seeds when you’re cooking up pumpkin for your Thanksgiving pie, but …

I’m so excited for Thanksgiving next week. Honestly I can’t wait to have a slice of Pecan Pie. I am …

Let me begin by saying that I love silver. It is my default metal, and I will always prefer it …

We love to have fun with our Thanksgiving Kid’s Table, and we’ve teamed up with Land of Nod to share …

We’ve been having so much fun with our Shutterfly projects, so we jumped at the chance to work with Shutterfly …

Today we’re sharing one of the cutest Thanksgiving Kids table ideas. Aimée dreamed these adorable DIY Crayon Turkeys at least …

I have a new free printable Thanksgiving banner to share. I’ve been pulling out our Thanksgiving decorations this week, and …

With Thanskgiving just around the corner I wanted to share my family’s favorite recipe for Easy Corn Bread Muffins. These …

I know it’s about time to start carving those pumpkins for Halloween so I figured we’d share some tips today …

Each Fall my husband and I go all out on a big All Hallow’s Eve dinner party. We have been …

As you know we’ve been having lots of fun with the new Cricut machine. The Cricut Explore allows us to …

Shutterfly Halloween Front Porch Decor 12

With preparations for my Halloween dinner party underway and assembling all the kids’ costumes, we’re in high gear for Halloween! …

Today we’re sharing a yummy Halloween recipe, but also giving you a little sneak peek at a fun project we’ve …

Just wanted to drop in quick and let you know that the Paging Supermom Pop-Up Mad Laboratory is over at …

‘Tis the season to get slimed! We love a little Mad Lab fun around Halloween, and what better thing to …

We’ve been faithful attendees at every SNAP conference, and we relish the opportunity to connect with other creative bloggers, learn …

Could next week really be October already? I swear we just rang in 2014 and now it is all but …

We stopped by our friends at Eighteen25 last week to share a fun, Halloween idea: Poison Lip Balm. We didn’t …

Need something fun to do with the kiddos? Got a couple of toilet paper rolls?? Then you can make a …

Have you visited Shutterfly.com lately? They have added pillows, blankets and a whole bunch of other useful items, that you …

We were asked to test out the new Tulip For Your Home collection, and we decided to use the new …

We’ve been working on a fun Craft Room Command Center for a parternship with Tulip Paint, but we couldn’t help …

We created a pack of free printables that coordinate with this Autumn Market party hop, including 11×17 signs that say …

No market would be complete without a big sign. See how to make this cutout “Market” banner over at One …

Today we’re back at the Autumn Market to share some easy decor projects and a cute party game idea. First …

Things actually started cooling off a bit around here. It was a welcome change just in time for my sister’s …

We had so much fun using our Cricut Explore to create the iron-on decals for our girl’s leggings project that …

Who’s birthday is it today?? Happy Birthday to YOU! Seriously though, as a mom it seems like there is always …

My Cricut Explore has been pretty busy this week as we are preparing for my sister’s wedding Friday. (Yes things …

We have a soft spot for Gap — in fact when Aimée and I met we were both working side …

Free Printable School Matching Worksheet

Sometimes our youngest Superkids feel left out when big brothers and sisters head back to school, so this week’s worksheet …

We are all sad that summer is over already. I have been trying to cheer things up with a bunch …

Bettijo Studio 5 Back To School Breakfast

My family just returned from a road trip to Wyoming to attend my husband’s family reunion. On the way home …

The first day of school is a big photo opp for parents, so I thought we’d share some of our …

Okay we’ve been shamelessly teasing you about this Back to School breakfast, and we are excited to finally share today …

Ready for the kids to head back to school? Get festive with this free printable back to school banner that …

Back To School Breakfast Free Printables

It’s time to start thinking about the start of another school year. Whether you are excited to load the kids …

Books Alive Salted Caramel Pecan Ice Cream With Caramel Swirl

So happy our friend Emily from is this REALLY my life? stopped by today for our Summer Reading Series. She’s …

The weather here in Phoenix lately has been downright miserable, so these days we are practically living in the pool. …

Remember the free printable Statue of Liberty Crown that we shared last year? Well we’ve made it even easier for …

Last week we shared an amazing rock star themed baby shower. If you missed it be sure to check out …

This Rock Star Baby Shower is one of my favorite parties we have ever created — there are so many …

With the World Cup going on now in Brazil, we wanted to share this free printable Brazil banner. Are we …

UPDATE: Sadly this bundle is no longer available, but you can still get my Rock-a-Bye Rock Star Baby Shower pack here. …

We have teamed up with some of our blogging buddies to create and share a collection of new and free …

Earlier this week we shared a couple fun ways to make a medal of honor to give to Dad on …

We are shared a fun idea for a very official-looking Gold Medal Dad Award over at Small Fry yesterday. (It …

Father’s Day is less than two weeks away (June 19th in 2016!), and we wanted to remind you of these …

As is always the case with babies… time flew far too quickly and Mr. Rockwell recently turned one. Aimée shared …

This is the last week of school for our kiddos — hooray for summer! Here is a round up of …

Look out… something big is coming next week! We were just too excited not to share a sneak peek. Speaking …

We can hardly believe it is time for summer already — we know our kids get out a bit early, …

I don’t know a mom out there that doesn’t love paper plates, so these paper plate blooms, that we shared …

Something made by your little one is the very best kind of Mother’s Day present. If it seems weird to …

This morning I woke up early to go decorate the door for my daughter’s teacher. Our school is one of …

I recently did the Color Fun Fest Neon 5K with a big group of friends. While most of them prepared …

Today is the last day of our Summer Fiesta Party Hop but we are going out with a BANG! Our …

This Summer Fiesta is all about color and fun right down to these darling fringe cups and piñata place cards. …

Today we’re going a little fringe crazy, but don’t worry because fringe is perfect for a Summer Fiesta. :: Colorful …

Today for our Summer Fiesta Party Hop we’ve got three fun projects to share including a Balloon Party Bar idea …

We are excited to share another Party Hop this week. This colorful fiesta is perfect for Cinco de Mayo or …

Yesterday I visited NBC’s Arizona Midday to share some of our free printable Easter crafts and decor. Aimée ended up …

Today we are headed downtown to be guests on the NBC Arizona Midday show. If you are local and want …

Today we’re turning tennis balls into fuzzy and adorable baby chicks. Cheep! Cheep! My kids have been enjoying the new …

I love collecting things to put in the baskets the Easter Bunny will hide for our kiddos. Since there is …

I can’t think of many things cuter than plants sprouting inside of egg shells. They are perfect to have around …

Today we are celebrating the last day of National Craft Month and starting the countdown to SNAP 2014 with the …

Today we are sharing a cute Easter activity for kids over at The Crafting Chicks blog, and here we thought …

Just as we were designing our free printable Easter Banner gorgeous pics were circulating on Instagram from Oh Joy’s new …

When our pals at American Crafts asked if we wanted to get crafty with the new Amy Tangerine Plus One …

Last Fall I couldn’t help but fall in love with this adorable gold geo Thanksgiving collection that our friends over …

One of the most thrilling parts of designing and sharing our free printables is seeing how our friends put them …

With Spring Break coming we thought it would be good timing to share this free printable chart that can be …

If your kids went crazy over our Rainbow Loom Valentine then they are going to love these free printable Lucky …

We are headed back to SNAP this year, and are super-excited to be hosting the Door Decorating Contest. It all …

I am so excited to share this easy Rainbow kids craft today because whenever I look at these photos I …

You’re in luck! Today we’re sharing a free printable St. Patrick’s Day banner plus some bonus coordinating St. Patrick’s Day …

While hunting for supplies for the Sailor Baby Shower, we stumbled into some of this thin parachute cording at the …

Last Fall I threw a nautical baby shower for my friend who was expecting her first boy. You might remember …

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Our family has been enjoying the Olympics so far. School night schedules are cramping our style a bit — during …

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Our families love the Olympics, and we had a lot of fun with Olympic craft ideas for the London Games. …

Remember the ULTIMATE Valentines Day Printable Bundle that we created with 20+ other fabulous bloggers? Well this week we’re giving …

Like most girls in America, my oldest two are currently obsessed with their Rainbow Looms. So naturally we needed a …

With so many schools now requiring candy-free Valentines we are sharing this week three Class Valentines ideas that will fit …

We created this navy and fuchsia Valentine to coordinate with our free printable Preppy Valentine’s Day Decor. Play up the …

Hi friends! We are working on some very fun Valentine’s ideas to share soon, but I just wanted to pop …

You know the whole cliché, “X is the new black?” Of course you do — that’s why it’s a cliché. …

Remember the ULTIMATE Valentine’s Printable Bundle we told you about last week? Today we wanted to share a closer look …

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We loved Disney’s Frozen movie and were inspired with a bunch of Frozen birthday party ideas. We have almost got …

Anyone else feeling totally short on time? We hear you! So we took the time and stress out of planning …

My oldest daughter just turned nine, and to celebrate her birthday she wanted to hold a Cupcake War. I don’t …

No gloves… just a few household supplies are all that’s required to whip together the simple snowman craft we shared …

OK, we promise to cool it with the decoupage posts for a while… after today! Sorry it’s just that after …

It’s time to break out the confetti and sparkling cider to toast the New Year! Don’t forget to check out …

Two Thousand Fourteen is knocking on the door, and I can’t help but feel like it’s one of those party …

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Let’s face it… once you’ve got kiddos much of the appeal of an all-night, New Year’s bash is gone. Babysitters …

Let me just begin with an apology for the poor photo quality. I forgot to bring along my real camera …

We want to see your Christmas trees! So we’re hosting a Tree Parade this week on Instagram. Join in on …

Thanks to the wonderful crew over at Arizona Midday for having us as their guests this week. I am excited …

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Today we are headed downtown to visit our friends at Phoenix NBC’s Arizona Midday, where we will share a round …

‘Tis the Season for sweets overload. This year be the hero of your neighborhood by bringing a healthy and delicious …

If you love hot chocolate as much as we do than you’ll want to be sure to check out our …

You are not going to believe how easy it is to make adorable faux Chalkboard Gift Tags using just black …

From decking the halls and delivering gifts to hanging the stockings… we’ve got you covered with a dozen festive, free …

Yesterday we shared this colorful Jingle All the Way print over at See Vanessa Craft along with a round up …

Last week Aimée shared one of her family’s Christmas traditions, and today I wanted to tell you about one of …

Remember back in the day when cereal prizes actually came in the box — no filling out forms and waiting …

Worksheet Wednesday: Acorn Math

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Our kids seem to really enjoy these math riddle worksheets, and we are happy to oblige! Today’s riddle is a …

Last weekend my husband and I had the privilege of going on a little getaway. (A big thanks to Super-Grandma, …

Over the weekend we shared a delicious recipe for Candy Cane popcorn over at I Heart Naptime. Most Candy Cane …

There are lots of reasons why the holidays can feel overwhelming to us moms, but one big issue is having …

Today is the last day of our Handmade Holiday Party Hop, and we want to send a BIG thank you …

Today we have a few fun ideas to make your holiday gatherings more festive. First up remember the Mod Christmas …

Today’s installment of The Party Hop is all about the Christmas tree — we’ve got three fabulous handmade Christmas tree …

Remember our fun Star Gazing Party Hop this summer? Well the same group of creative ladies got together to create …

Have you put your Halloween decor away yet? I’m still rounding up a few stragglers, but I’m definitely thinking Thanksgiving …

This Pecan Pie recipe has it all — it is homemade but incredibly easy, and it will seriously wow your …

Make note of the date… because today is the day we will convince you that you CAN in fact make …

A few weeks ago after a particularly long bedtime fight routine with the kids, my husband and I were recovering …

My annual All Hallow’s Eve dinner party is coming up this weekend, but I took a quick break from preparations …

Yesterday we paid a visit to our friends at the NBC studio in Phoenix. We had a great time showing …

Monday Aimée and I will be appearing on Phoenix NBC’s Arizona Midday sharing kid-friendly Halloween activities. If you’re local, tune …

Worksheet Wednesday: Mad Lab Math

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So today was pretty hectic as you can tell by the fact that it’s past 9 pm, and I’m just …

Something fun for the front door is a Halloween essential. This year we’ve been inspired by eyeballs, and today we’re …

So don’t you love the tradition of carving pumpkins and setting them out on the front porch for the world …

Today’s post combines two of our favorite things — Halloween and Martha Stewart. Martha Stewart’s Fall 2013 Halloween Special Issue …

I’m pretty excited about what we’ve got going on here today! As many of you know Halloween is my favorite …

Fall always puts me in the mood for popcorn balls! A traditional caramel popcorn recipe could have you fussing with …

I am so over the moon about Rockwell’s Star-Gazer Nursery — it was so fun to plan and create. We …

I am so excited to finally share Baby Rockwell’s nursery makeover with you. We’ve had a few delays, but I …

Applesauce, caramel apples, yummy pies… are you craving Fall yet? If so, you’ll be glad that we have a dozen …

I know it’s Worksheet Wednesday, but given that today is September 11th, we wanted a truly special worksheet to share. …

We’ve become a little obsessed with Project Life, and I know we’ve shared quite a few posts lately (in fact …

Today I’m excited to share our segment from yesterday. Thanks to our friends over at Arizona Midday for streaming it …

Today Aimée and I will be appearing on Phoenix NBC’s Arizona Midday sharing tips for managing family memories like a …

Last Spring when we were brainstorming ideas for this Fall, Aimée had a serious stroke of genius. While picking out …

Grandparent’s Day is coming up on Sunday, September 8th. There is still time to have your kids complete these funny, …

First off I want to mention that I’m guest posting today over at the SNAP Blog, and if you’re a …

With the big kids heading back to school, the little ones at home often feel left out. Today we’re sharing …

As Aimée explained yesterday, we are just smitten with the simplicity of using Project Life to capture our memories. Today …

With all the summer fun your family has been having, I’d be willing to bet you’ve snapped quite a few …

So today I wanted to share some ideas for a fun First Day of School Breakfast using some of the …

Sending the kids back to school can definitely bring mixed emotions for Moms. To make the transition a little easier …

This month in Raising Arizona Kids magazine we’ve shared a cool idea to dress up your plain, old, No. 2 …

I’m pretty sure the second your baby is born, a fast forward button gets pressed on your life. Time just …

Have you seen Gasp! — the new Mickey Mouse short from Disney? It’s cute, fun and totally reminded me of …

Hi Supermoms! It’s Sara from Confetti Sunshine here today to talk about chores. It’s always hard to get kids to …

Can you believe summer is nearly through? While our kiddos don’t go back to school for another couple weeks, we …

Send your Back to School party guests home with these doodle-ready notebooks and a few pieces of chalk. Composition books …

Keep your party guests busy with these three fun games, all of which require little more than a stash of …

Here’s an A+ idea: use our four, free printable patterns and washi tape to pull together the food table at …

Guests at your Neon Back to School party will enjoy munching on lunchbox favorites including bright green apples! Since the …

Celebrate the new school year with our spunky Back to School Party! Punctuated with pops of this season’s hottest neon …

Everybody sharpen your pencils… coming next week, our Back to School Party is brilliant!

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We talk a lot around here about Supermom Moments, and one thing that makes me feel super is being prepared. …

Last summer I created blank music staff paper at the request of my daughter. I took the above photo of …

It’s time for another installment of the free printables Blog Hop — today we’re all sharing fun, summer printables. When …

Whether you’re heading to a family reunion in the woods or sticking around the house… summer means a whole lot …

We are so excited to celebrate July 4th this week! Here is a quick reminder of my favorite patriotic party …

This week’s worksheet is one where all the kids can get involved — identifying syllables. As you go through each …

Today is another Printable Blog Hop! Just in time for the Fourth of July, today’s blog hop includes 12 fun …

Celebrate Flag Day tomorrow with this patriotic kids craft! For our monthly contribution to Raising Arizona Kids magazine we created …

Hello there! Erika here, visiting from Yellow Pear. I am a photographer and love to photograph my family’s adventures. I …

We’re pretty bummed that the Star Gazing Party Hop is through — it’s always sad when the party’s over, and …

Our Star Gazing Party Hop is nearly over. (I know, I’m sad too!) We have a few more projects to …

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The Star Gazing Party Hop continues today with more dazzling decor ideas and some delicious goodies. First up visit Lulu …

Did yesterday’s ah-mazing Star Gazing party photos leave you wanting more? ME TOO! Today we’re digging in with five fabulous …

I am beyond excited to share this spectacular Star Gazing party with you all! We recently teamed up with 13 …

Be sure to visit us again tomorrow because you won’t want to miss out on this party — it’s simply …

As a father to three girls (we finally got our boy woohoo!), my husband seems to enjoy time doing more …

I think it’s safe to assume that you all know we love to throw parties. So naturally we’ve got our …

Remember Super-tips? This summer Super-tip Tuesday is returning with ideas and advice from some fellow mom bloggers. We’re so excited …

We created this darling Smile Blossom craft as our monthly contribution for Raising Arizona Kids magazine. We were thinking of …

So I swear it seems like I just finished Modette’s nursery, and now it’s time for her to move into …

Ready for another Printable Blog Hop? This month the theme is Cinco de Mayo, which is quickly coming up so …

My cousin’s wife is super stylish. I’m always a bit envious of her fabulous outfits, many of which she sews …

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I recently had this idea to stamp baby’s footprint onto tea towels as a mother’s day gift, and now I …

We’re super excited about our new Printable Blog Hop. Every month we’re partnering up with eleven other blogs to bring …

We’re so excited to share a bunch of fun, free printables for Spring tomorrow! Here’s a little sneak peak. Plus …

Last year we shared an Earth Day party over at One Charming Party. It is still one of my favorite …

We have been working on a sewing party for One Charming Party and thought it would be fun to create …

Hello friends… we’re up in Utah this weekend at the beautiful Thanksgiving Point for SNAP! Conference. We’re so excited to …

Growing up, my family loved having Bubble Gum Blowing Contests — at parties, on family campouts, etc. So when my …

Who knows what these are? Do you have a similar stack at your house? I swear I have at least …

Going along with our Ladybug Math Worksheet from yesterday, we bet your kids will get a kick out of making …

Growing up in Phoenix I have often heard people talk about how we lack the seasonal changes. It’s true that …

Piper’s kindergarten teacher was recently telling me that it takes young students a while to catch on to the concept …

Last week we shared a darling Birdhouse Baby Shower over on One Charming Party. I threw the party last Fall …

Grandpa and one of our new baby chicks. Happy Easter from our families to yours!

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Dying Easter Eggs is a messy business — that’s party of the fun. Help contain some of the mess by …

Worksheet Wednesday: Easter Egg Fractions

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This week is my family’s Spring Break so I decided to create a worksheet that could appeal to my preschooler, …

Continuing with our week of Easter Basics… now that you know how to hard-boil eggs, we figured it would be …

Inspired by the fairytale of Jack and the Beanstalk, your little ones will get a kick out of planting their …

I’ve been meaning to share my recipe for candied pecans. I think nuts are generally considered a fall food, but …

Since today is March 14th (3/14) people all around the world are celebrating the mathematical constant Pi (Greek letter “π”), …

Something about a rainy morning makes me just want to stay home in bed, but Aimee and I braved the …

Our friends over at Phoenix NBC’s Arizona Midday have asked us to come on today and share tips for keeping …

I’m sure it is completely unsurprising that my girls love Fancy Nancy. Actually if you can show me a little …

I can’t remember how we came across DogFish, but the first time my girls and I read this book I …

We had so much fun at the gender reveal party for Modette that we knew we had to have another …

Last week we shared a super-fun Ninja Birthday party over at One Charming Party inspired by this invitation from Pear …

Just in case you missed seeing Paperman, an animated short from Disney that screened before Wreck-It Ralph (to which we …

Ever wondered how many calories it burns when you squat to lift the baby? I came across these baby workout …

Have you heard of the new movie Escape From Planet Earth? It opens in theaters tomorrow (February 15th), but Aimée …

For those of you that don’t live here in Phoenix or missed us on Arizona Midday today — our segment …

My kids really love decorating for the holidays, but after all that goes into putting up and taking down Christmas …

I’m not a big sports fan so typically if I watch the Super Bowl it is just for the commercials …

As I’ve mentioned before, this year’s cold and flu season really took a toll on both Aimée and my families. …

I’ve been dying to share our family photos on the blog for weeks now. I posted my inspiration board and …

We just returned from ALT Summit in Salt Lake City. We had such a fabulous time meeting and reconnecting with …

My kids and I love Airheads candy, and I’m sharing a free Airheads Valentine Template. You can download and print …

We’ve done a couple of these math riddle worksheets during the past year, and my second grader absolutely loves them. …

As a Mom to a 6-year-old boy I’m already starting to see his enthusiasm for Valentine’s Day starting to wane. …

So have you missed our Worksheet Wednesdays? We’re back at it this week with some fun pattern play. My kindergartener …

Thank you so much for your patience with us — we feel bad our posts have been sparse, but right …

Since we live in Phoenix, we have to make our own snow fun (see what we’ve done in the past …

So we’ve been having a tough time getting back into the swing of things. Between recovering from the typical holiday …

Need a last-minute gift? This lovely printable from Caravan Shoppe is just $5, and you can print as many as …

Today were the holiday class parties for both my kindergartener and second grader, so I spent a lot of the …

We recently shared ideas for a delicious Tuscan Holiday Party over at One Charming Party. I love how this spread …

For those who have met me in person you know I’m pretty much always wearing either flip flops or Crocs. …

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Maybe it’s because of my paper addiction, but I find vast amounts of satisfaction in making something super cool out …

Need something quick and cute to deck your halls? We’ve got you covered! Download our free printable BELIEVE banner. Print …

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I love family pictures, and we try to take one every year. I typically use the photos to make a …

With Thanksgiving being sort of early this year I feel like I’m getting a jump start on the Holiday Season. …

Just look at that gorgeous spread of pie! Wish I could claim it. Although I have been on a bit …

Today we’re sharing a tutorial for making easy stamped friendship bracelets over at I Heart Naptime. Attalie and I are …

Aimée and I recently took a class on pattern making from Nicole’s Classes. The super-talented instructor was fabulous Alma Loveland …

If you are hosting Thanksgiving dinner this year, there is bound to be a guest who is watching his/her cholesterol. …

Kids will love hearing the story of the pilgrims venturing out on the Mayflower as you make this craft together. …

Since it’s a very important election day here in the United States we wanted to first of all remind everyone …

My husband is pretty into politics so with the big presidential election coming, the kiddos have been getting an earful. …

You’re right — it’s NOT Wednesday yet! However we figured many of you, like us, would be helping out with …

Ghostly Potato Soup anyone? It’s the perfect healthy meal to serve before trick-or-treating on Halloween night! Go see all our …

For most of us these days our regular cameras are stashed away who knows where, and the camera that gets …

I’m sorry to admit that I have yet to perfect the chocolate chip cookie; yet this seems like such a …

We think part of being a Supermom is being a Super-wife! Just because you’re married with kids doesn’t mean dating …

The weather has finally turned cooler here in Arizona — hallelujah! Although the leaves won’t be falling off our trees …

Last week I sent out the invitations for our annual All Hallow’s Eve Dinner Party. Since I never have the …

We are attending the Glitter Academy tonight in Chandler, AZ. We’re so excited to meet up with local bloggers and …

This eerie lantern is way more fun than a flashlight to take trick or treating! We recently saw mason jars …

Celebrate the first week of October by doing this fun and EASY Halloween craft with your kiddos! This month for …

I finally got around to actually taking pictures of Modette’s nursery! I shared the inspiration board ions ago, and I’m …

Obviously since this baby shower was for Modette we’ve been meaning to share it for a while! It’s funny how …

Well I’m sorry to report that yesterday baby Modette received her first stitches. Actually it was my first time getting …

The season is beginning to change around here — hallelujah! There is nothing better in Phoenix then saying goodbye to …

Have I mentioned how much I love Etsy? Of course it’s where we host our Supermom Coop, but today I’m …

I remember when my first baby’s first birthday came around — I couldn’t believe how fast time could fly. Well …

Grandparents’ Day is September 9th, and we’ve got an idea that is perfect for all those out-of-town grandmas and grandpas: …

I just stumbled upon the Long “e” Sounds worksheet I created a while back and decided we should also have …

We are making another television appearance on Phoenix’s NBC Arizona Midday program TODAY! If you’re local be sure to tune …

With several school-age kids between us, and different teachers with different requirements, we have created quite an impressive collection of …

We were excited to be a part of the Storybook Summer series over at Make and Takes. Mom bloggers from …

So we’ve been getting quite a few new visitors lately (YAY!), and I wanted to say, “Welcome!” We have also …

If you haven’t checked out our Bali Birthday Party yet over at One Charming Party, you’re missing out! There were …

We recently did a very cool Bali-inspired birthday party shoot for One Charming Party. There were so many things to …

If your son or daughter is approaching 5-years old, you might be asking, “Is my child ready for kindergarten?” Here’s …

For August’s issue of Raising Arizona Kids magazine we designed a super-easy banner that features triangle pennants cut from notebook …

Find our 2013 First Day of School signs here. Aimee’s back to school photo signs were a hit last year, …

We’ve been watching an unusually large amount of TV lately thanks to the Olympics. We probably haven’t watched this much …

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Since the Olympic Games only come around every four years, it provides a perfect milestone for doing a family time …

Looking for a healthy snack to nibble while watching the Summer Games? Our Olympic Torch Veggie tray takes the gold …

There are few logos more recognizable then the 5-rings of the Olympics. Of course like any good logo this icon …

The local NBC affiliate here in Phoenix asked us to create some Olympic-inspired activities to share on the Arizona Midday …

We went on a family campout a few weeks ago. I’m not a big camper — it’s just so DIRTY. …

Guess what I spied at the store this morning? School supplies — piles and piles of them! Summer time will …

With holidays and such we’ve missed a couple Worksheet Wednesdays, but we’re back today with an extra special worksheet designed …

Last week we told you about our feature on the cover of Raising Arizona Kids magazine, but several of your …

Here’s wishing you and your family a very happy Fourth of July! Don’t forget about all our free printable party …

We’ve been dying to share some news with you… Aimée and I are officially cover girls! We contribute a monthly …

I’m so excited to finally share with you today all my Lalaloopsy Party Ideas from Piper’s Lalaloopsy Birthday Party. I …

Each month we contribute a simple craft project to our local parenting magazine Raising Arizona Kids. I thought we would …

I’ve been putting the finishing touches on our BIG Lalaloopsy party post — it’s going to be another long one! …

As many of you know, Aimée and I both love a good party! That is why we were super excited …

It seems like whenever I’m writing about parties everything is my “favorite.” It’s true that I overuse the word, but …

I forgot to mention in the cotton candy post yesterday, but this week we’re sharing Piper’s Fifth Birthday party from …

I love cotton candy and wanted to have some at Piper’s birthday party this year. I really wanted to serve …

So we feel a bit like slackers since we don’t have any new Father’s Day ideas to share. Actually we …

Nothing dresses things up faster than a patriotic banner, and it’s simple to make. Download our free Printable “USA” Banner, …

Continuing with our “Let Freedom Ring” party for the Fourth of July, let’s take a look at the cool toy …

If you visited us over the weekend you saw that we were gearing up for some Fourth of July excitement …

We will be sharing our “Let Freedom Ring” July 4th party next week, an exciting collaboration with Land of Nod. …

Ever wanted to grow your own pumpkins? It is incredibly satisfying to carve a Jack-O-Lantern that you grow yourself from …

In honor of National Doughnut Day today our family had delicious homemade donuts with breakfast! What?! You’ve never heard of …

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I’ve been dying to share my oldest daughter’s birthday party since, um, January {blush!} Crazy how time flies. I guess …

To celebrate Memorial Day our family got up early and headed out to the public cemetery to place flags on …

I can’t believe the last day of school is tomorrow! Plus it has already hit 108 degrees here in Phoenix. …

Our first day of school signs were a big hit, and we have received a few requests for similar graduation …

We thought most people would just want our fruit roll-up diplomas for preschool or kindergarten graduation parties, but we’ve already …

Aimée mentioned yesterday that we have some super-cool preschool graduation ideas. We’re sharing them today over on One Charming Party, …

I hope you all had a wonderful Mother’s Day! My idea of the perfect mom gift is a little spa …

So we’ve mentioned our trip to the SNAP conference and the fabulous floral arranging workshop, but we’ve also been meaning …

This month in Raising Arizona Kids magazine you’ll find our cute (and simple) Mother’s Day corsage made from just cupcake …

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We love Animoto and are super excited to be giving away a year’s subscription to one lucky reader. The winner …

Need a quick teacher appreciation gift? We made these easy bookmarks for Attalie’s teacher. I cut a piece of card …

With Mother’s Day just around the corner I’ve been working on a very special gift for my Mom. Have you …

While at SNAP last week, we attended a flower arranging workshop presented by our friend Brittany from One Charming Party. …

Have a Slice of Fraction Pie

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Teaching your little one about fractions is easy as pie! Sorry… so cliché, but I couldn’t resist. Actually, I’ve never …

We leave for SNAP Conference tomorrow! Although we’re still recovering from our three parties in one week last week, we’re …

A day in the life of a bean sprout… Isn’t that amazing? We hope you’ll share a link to this …

I think we mentioned that we’re right in the midst of party season, and we’re swamped. I’m certainly not looking …

Have you noticed the fun tassels that seem to be popping up everywhere lately? We’re loving them. Most are made …

If you haven’t stopped over to our Earth Day Party on One Charming Party yet then you’re in for a …

Guess what?! We’re having a fabulous BLOOM & GROW Earth Day party and you’re invited! It’s going on all this …

After Easter we’ve always got lots of hard-boiled eggs leftover. You too? Well today I thought I’d share my favorite …

How cool are these Easter Eggs? Design junkies like Aimée and I go ga ga for pretty much anything Pantone… …

Last year Modette received her baby blessing on Easter Sunday so we hosted all our family and friends for dinner …

Our contribution for this month’s Raising Arizona Kids magazine is a tutorial on how to recycle old tees into fun …

Do you ever wish you could catch a glimpse of what’s going on behind the scenes here at PagingSupermom.com? Well …

So are you hooked on Pinterest yet? Aimée and I sure are! Here is a glimpse of all the fun …

We’ve seen that some people are interested in more BOY party ideas from us. Well we got right on it! …

Of course you know what every Leprechaun really wants — GOLD! Well you can stop chasing rainbows now because we …

While Superdad and I were at the theater last Friday for date night, I saw the displays for the new …

I don’t watch or read the news much, but I couldn’t help hearing about the horrendous tornadoes that tore through …

I promise we’ll be getting back to St. Patrick’s Day stuff later this week, but I’ve had these new Rapunzel …

Your little leprechauns will love making and wearing this costume we designed for our local parenting magazine Raising Arizona Kids. …

TIME… it’s a precious commodity, especially for a mom. How often do I wish for a little extra time? (Answer: …

Remember the Nancy Drew books? Well I love a good mystery, and I’ll always have a big soft spot when …

What is it about tiny things? Maybe it stems from a love of babies — I’m not really sure, but …

I first discovered Love, Ruby Valentine just after Valentine’s Day last year. One of my daughters found it in the …

Ever since we posted about Attalie’s Rapunzel Birthday Party last year, we’ve been caught up in a bit of a …

Well the word is in from Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania, where this morning the official groundhog Phil did indeed see his shadow. …

Inspired by a classic paper chain, we created this sweet heart garland for the local Raising Arizona Kids magazine. It’s …

I’m not sure if I’ve told you that I have a brother who lives in Taiwan? He has a daughter …

Forget all the mushy stuff, what do boys really want to do? Play WAR! Okay, so being a mother of …

Continuing with our weeks worth of printable Valentine freebies, we created two girly and two boyish designs. Plus every one …

I snapped these photos with my phone during our Valentine’s photo shoot today. I thought you all might enjoy a …

When a review copy of this new book called Extra Yarn arrived on my doorstep, I first thought it was …

If you’ve been around here much, you probably know we’re fans of the movie Tangled. So I was pretty excited …

Real snowflakes are hard to come by in Phoenix, which means we’re super excited about the Arizona Snow Day feature …

My husband was just telling me about a comic strip he’d seen recently. It went something like this… A child …

My best friend Dana was struggling to find outfits for her family pictures a few months ago. She had stopped …

I wanted to share my latest Supermom Moment. My daughter’s pre-school teacher knows about this blog, and that I’m a …

Today I am super excited to share my most favorite Christmas treat. I remember making these with my mom when …

I was in charge of our church’s Christmas party last week. This assignment came with the challenge of making over …

This week we will be sharing some fun holiday decor ideas that use recycled household items. To start off, we …

Have we got a treat for you! Superdad is the baker around our house, and his newest specialty is this …

We’ve selected the winner for our Land of Nod $50 giveaway. The lucky reader is Katie who said, “Like the …

Siblings fight — it’s just part of life. An annoying part, granted, especially if you’re the parent. So what’s a …

PLEASE NOTE: THIS CONTEST HAS ENDED. If you follow our blog then you’ll know that we don’t do giveaways very …

We broke out our Christmas decorations today and have been decking our halls. With Christmas music playing and candles burning, …

Believe it or not, we’ve actually got a little chill in the air — even here in Phoenix. Which means …

So you managed to get your family an invite to someone else’s Thanksgiving feast… SCORE! Now you won’t have to …

Our family gets photos taken every year for our annual New Year’s card and calendar. We just had our photo …

When I saw this Pebble Domino Game in Martha Stewart a while back, I knew I wanted to make it …

While Aimée was over at my house yesterday for a photo shoot, Harrison asked to see our chickens. Superdad was …

Desiree D., a Supermom of two girls, from Sandy, Utah, said: When my five-year-old daughter isn’t at school, she is …

You know I love pretty much any kind of banner; although, we’re going to be covering some Christmas gift ideas …

We had some house guests this past week — Superdad’s sister and brother-in-law were visiting from Calgary. In true Canadian …

…that is one question I’m guessing most parents are wondering right about now! My oldest had a clever idea that …

It’s a new month and that means another installment of our Real Crafts feature for Raising Arizona Kids magazine. This …

I found this great repository of high-resolution scans from old movies including the Wizard of Oz — I’m thinking this …

Raise your hand if you’ve ever stuck whole black olives on your fingers and eaten them off one by one? …

Please be sure to check out this information on a Bumbo Recall. Look… our Bumbo seat is being a fish …

We found a new favorite to add to our list of best Halloween children’s books. I’m Not Afraid of This …

So every year we throw a big Halloween dinner party. It is becoming our tradition to share photos from last …

My oldest daughter Attalie actually came up with the idea for this craft based on Aimee’s adorable Mummy t-shirts from …

We are so excited to announce a new partnership with our local parenting magazine Raising Arizona Kids. We’ll be contributing …

Since it’s officially October, I just wanted to share a quick reminder of our favorite Halloween ideas from last year: …

I was recently browsing Pinterest looking for party favor ideas for my annual Halloween dinner party, and I came across …

Amanda C., a Supermom of five from Heber, Arizona shares: I’m a little obsessed with making sure my kids take …

Who wants a giant bird’s nest in their house? I do! The better question is where to put it? Since …

So today’s post was supposed to be a tutorial for a project that I was sure would be a hit, …

Ahoy there! We know hoards of ye enjoyed the Pirate Playdate. Some of ye mateys pointed out these ideas would …

I was just remembering these adorable Mummy Shirts that Aimee shared last year. I never got a chance to make …

This is practically my mantra, so when I saw this cute free printable for framing, I knew I had to …

Whenever September rolls around, and I see the store displays of school supplies lined up, I can’t help but think …

So I know it’s just the first of September, but I’ve already got Halloween on my mind. Each year I …

My sister’s family lives on the Chesapeake Bay and was affected by Hurricane Irene. After weathering the storm and a …

Next week we will be celebrating our blog’s first anniversary! We couldn’t be more excited — we’re so pleased by …

Heather C., a Supermom of two, from Dunkirk, MD, said: Most moms know eating brown rice is better for us, …

Attalie’s back to school and today is her first day of homework. This year they are using primary handwriting paper …

My sister Chrisie turned 21 just a few weeks after I had baby Modette. Chrisie is a twin and her …

As we mentioned, school started this week for both Aimee and my kids. Aimee made this super-adorable sign for her …

With school officially started, my newly minted first grader is happy as a lark, but the four year old left …

School starts on Monday, and when I recently realized that Atty would be needing a lunch packed — for the …

Bored kids? Check! Leftover paper scraps? Check! Here’s what to do: Round up all the bits of craft or scrapbooking …

Ever since I bought that adorable black and white shift dress for Piper to wear in our family pictures a …

We’ve been at the beach, and I was inspired to make this printable worksheet focusing on reading and writing words …

It’s no secret that summertime in Phoenix can be rough. I’m not complaining since we certainly get our fair share …

Since last week I was gushing about my new computer, I figured it was time for an update about the …

I’m enrolling Piper in a new pre-school this Fall, and her teacher recently asked me if Piper had much experience …

Summer is half over. (I know — it’s hard to believe!) If you’re all out of ideas for things to …

No, I haven’t decided to name my child after Gwyneth’s little one… I finally got my iMac!!! Would you excuse …

Heavenly Banana Coconut Bread

My favorite cookie is Paradise Bakery’s Coconut Chocolate Chip — I can’t get enough of the crispy, buttery coconut flakes. …

Name The Picture – Short “O”

This free reading worksheet, focusing on words with the short “o” sound, will be good practice for early readers. Younger …

Power Cord Hide and Seek

Sarah G., a Supermom of one, from Tucson, AZ, said: I have an eight-month-old son whose favorite thing to play …

Domino Addition

The domino visuals in this week’s free printable worksheet make math fun and help your little one understand the concept …

Crochet Anyone?

My best friend from high school came to visit from Utah and brought along this AMAZING blanket she made. I …

Recycled Pajamas

Elizabeth A., a Supermom of one, from Lilburn, GA, said: I am not crafty or particularly frugal — though I …

What Time is It?

To help you with whatever Summer School efforts might be going on at your house, this summer we’re going to …

Home Grown & Cut

Kristi H., a Supermom of one, from Glendale, AZ, said: My 7 month old had hair hanging over his ears, …

Here at Supermom Moments we’re quite fond of Superdads. With Father’s Day just around the corner we created this fun …

I love the Measuring Worksheet that Aimee posted on Monday. It reminded me of these cute Robot measuring tapes I’d …

Sticker Happy

Amanda C., a Supermom of five, from Glendale, AZ, said: Potty training is my absolute least favorite Super Mom job. …

My youngest brother graduated from ASU this month. My mom hosted his graduation party and asked me to help out …

As we quickly approach Memorial Day weekend, we thought it would be appropriate for a patriotic Americana handwriting printable worksheet …

Supermom VS. The Snake

Friday afternoon I had a chance to sneak out and run a few errands without kids, which for a mom …

Homemade Aromatherapy Playdough

I’ll start off by saying that I’m not quite sure if “Playdough,” “Play Dough,” or even “Play-Dough” is the proper …

Peaceful Diaper Changes

Janna M., a Supermom of one, from Columbus, GA, said: Changing my son Tommy’s diaper was easy for the first …

I think Mother’s Day feels extra special with a newborn to snuggle. I thought you all might enjoy a few …

Word on the street is May is National Scrapbooking Month. It’s been a while since I broke out my scrapbooking …

Simplifying What to Wear

Dana B., a Supermom of four, from Surprise, AZ, said: Getting kids off to school sometimes can be a challenge. …

Babies Don’t Keep

I spied this adorable printable on laybabylay.com. I remember my mom had a cross stitch, with this exact poem, in …

Did we ever tell you that Aimée and I met almost a decade ago while our husbands were both in …

If you follow our Facebook page, then you’ve probably caught a glimpse of our new arrival — precious baby Modette …

10 Reasons to Buy a Stainless Steel Cake Stand

After spotting a stainless steel cake stand online somewhere last Fall, and seeing that they could be had for around …

Do you remember the Circle Garland invitation I posted a while back? Well here is the lovely baby shower that …

Easter Super-Tip!

Becky M., a Supermom of two, from Louisiana, said: I have been thinking about what to do this year for …

Since April is the month when baby will be arriving at our house, we’re dedicating several posts each week to …

After posting about our Boy or Girl? Reveal Party last week, we received several requests for a printable file of …

April Fools!

I think the kid in all of us loves a good April Fool’s Day Joke. I was flipping through my …

Since April is just around the corner, I’ve been feeling the itch to get our new baby’s layette ready. I …

Spot Detectives

Heather C, a Supermom of two, from Chesapeake Beach, Maryland, said: Is your floor getting spots and you don’t have …

Spring Handwriting Printable

With St. Patrick’s Day over and a very late Easter this year, we thought we’d take some time to celebrate …

Happy St. Patrick’s Day! I thought today would be a good day for a reminder to take some time to …

My mother raised seven children, including one set of twins, so she’s clearly had her fair share of Supermom Moments. …

This week is Spring Break, which was a bit of a bummer to my oldest who was looking forward to …

Quiet Time

Kim Tracy Prince, a Supermom of two, from Los Angeles, California, said: Once my oldest son started elementary school, the …

I love making lollipops. Growing up my mom and I would make them at least every Valentine’s Day. She had …

I was noticing that I really don’t have many St. Patrick’s Day decorations, and after shopping a couple of my …

With St. Patrick’s Day in a few weeks, my oldest daughter is incredibly curious about leprechauns. Attalie told me she …

Garage Gallery

KT Hom, a Supermom of two from San Jose, California, said: My two sons are all grown, but here is …

Tutu Pretty

I’m not sure I’ve ever seen a prettier pair of ballet flats. These chic beauties are made of plastic and …

I’m throwing a baby shower next weekend for one of my good friends who is also expecting a little girl …

I Have Evidence!

We’ve weathered a particularly chilly winter this year — by Phoenix standards anyway. I mean it actually snowed for about …

Family Rules

Erika L., a Supermom of four from Surprise, Arizona, said: We just implemented “Family Rules” along with corresponding consequences. We …

With Valentine’s Day just one week away, it is time to stop looking and start doing! If you’re anything like …

When I was trying to come up with cute sayings for the Bouncy Ball Valentines, the lyrics of “Wild Thing, …

Clever Remedy for Medicine Fights

Becky M., a Supermom of two from Baton Rouge, Louisiana, said: My youngest son who is 3 years old has …

Aimee, Martha & Me

I hope you’ll forgive me one last, quick post about our trip to the Martha Show. I just got these …

Here is another fun Valentines idea. I picked up bouncy balls at the party store for about a quarter each. …

When we arrived in NYC the weather was a yucky mix of cold snow and rain so we had to …

We made it home from our NYC adventure safe and sound. I just got this photo from the staff photographer …

Since I’m expecting Baby No. 3 in April, I figured it was high time to give some serious thought to …

Pinthefryingpan Onflynnridertangledpartygame

NEWSFLASH: Have you seen all our new Rapunzel Printable Party Freebies? GO SEE! At the beginning of a birthday party, …

NEWSFLASH: Have you seen all our new Rapunzel Printable Party Freebies? GO SEE! I’m pleased to report that Attalie’s Tangled …

NEWSFLASH: Have you seen all our new Rapunzel Printable Party Freebies? GO SEE! We saw Disney’s new Tangled movie at …

Scrapbook: Duet

It’s particularly fun to look back at this favorite page in our family scrapbook since that little baby just turned …

Sick Day

Stuffy nose, body aches — the tell-tale signs of the flu. It ain’t pretty around here when it’s Mom’s turn …

Favorite 2011 Calendars

I’ve been doing a little calendar shopping this week, and have come across a few gems. Since I’m a paper …

We Wish You a Merry Christmas!

I think we’re just about set for Christmas tomorrow. For my sanity, one of the most important preparations we make …

Last-Minute Shopping

While visiting my husbands family for Thanksgiving, our girls were exposed to some of their cousins’ boy toys. During this …

‘Twas the Night Before Christmas

Okay so it’s really 5 nights before Christmas, but I wanted to share this book with you. I’ve long adored …

Holiday Handwriting Worksheet

Christmas is just days away (exactly nine according to our countdown), and here’s a little gift for you: our printable …

Santa Claus & The Tooth Fairy

While running some errands a few weeks ago, my five year old blurts out that she doesn’t want to mail …

Classic Christmas Countdown

I have been looking for the perfect advent calender for my family for a while now. I finally figured out …

The theme for our family photos this year was fuschia, gray and shiny. The amazing Nick Sorensen was our photographer, …

Being a designer, ever since we were newlyweds I’ve enjoyed creating and sending out a family Christmas card. The cards …

Farkle Game Set

I have fond memories of playing Farkle with my grandmother as a very young child. Last year a cousin reminded …

Gone Shopping

Sure it’s not for everyone, and I know some of you think I’m crazy, but I actually love shopping on …

Cute Bubble Wreath

I was flipping through my CB2 catalog and saw this Bubble Wreath. Isn’t it cute? I think I might try …

Letters From Santa

If your kids are anything like mine, they’re already talking a lot about what they want for Christmas this year. …

So I bet I know what Aimee’s thinking, “If ever there was a time of year to bake a pie, …

The Best Ranch Dip Ever! (Also the Easiest)

With Thanksgiving right around the corner, we’ve dedicated this week to our favorite fixings. Beyond the turkey and mashed potatoes, …

My girls are both still a bit too young to handle this project on their own, but if your kids …

What is Veteran’s Day?

Last night at dinner, Attalie was reminding us that there would be no school on Thursday, which I suppose begged …

I have some big news… we’re expecting a BABY! Our new little one will be arriving sometime next April, and …

Announcing a Baby

I just love it when couples come up with clever ways to announce they’re expecting. I have friends who are …

Leafy Patterns

My kindergartner must be learning about patterns in math at school because suddenly she has been pointing out things that …

So tonight is our Halloween Dinner Party and I’m in the midst of all the decorating — things are looking …

Rear-View Mirror

Last weekend our family took a mini-vacation to beautiful Sedona, Arizona. As we were driving up Oak Creek Canyon in …

If your kids love to read stories, then I’m sure they’ll get a kick out of helping you write one. …

Every year I love to throw a Halloween Dinner Party. I like to think of it as going to dinner …

I fell quickly in love with this fun new book that was sent to me. Written by Barney Saltzberg, Beautiful …

Not a Super Day

Today was not one of my supermom days. Things started off with high hopes, but were quickly marred by unexpected …

Halloween Handwriting Printable

With a five year old who is impatiently learning to write (she is ready to author storybooks although can’t yet …

My bath salt recipe was in Whole Living this month (yay!) so Piper and I decided to whip up a …

My girls love, LOVE making things. If I really was Supermom, we would do a craft every day. In honor …

Scrapbook: Pedi-Cute!

Being that I am the founder of a spa and bath company, it probably comes as no surprise that my …

Baby Chicks

My husband and I have often thought it would be fun to have laying hens. After moving to our house …

I am so excited for October; Halloween is my favorite holiday. To kick off my decorating this year I just …

I have been lusting after these gothic beauties to add to my budding collection of black serving ware. I absolutely …

Elephant Baby Shower Invitation

I love elephants. In fact, every time I see those miniature horses, I wish that someone would figure out how …

Forever Moore

A few weeks ago, I worked with a group of wonderful ladies to host a celebration for a family that …

Go Ahead, Make My Clean Day

Keeping my house super clean is unfortunately not one of my superpowers. Which is why I love Mrs. Meyers. No, …

And the winner is…

Sorry for the delay in posting the winners from our How Sweet It Is giveaway. Let’s blame the wait on …

Scrapbook: Five!

I made this page for our family scrapbook in honor of Atty’s birthday. I just love the prim way she …

A Real Tragedy

So last Wednesday I was mourning a broken candy jar. I guess I was begging fate calling that a “tragedy.” …

Oh, the Tragedy

As we were unpacking the jars from the Sweet 16 party, the lid for one of my favorite jars hit …

How Sweet it Is

What could be more perfect for a “Sweet 16” party then a candy bar? I set this one up for …

Sneak Peek: Sweet 16

My cousin is turning 16 this weekend, and I am helping her mom throw a “sweet” party. Here is a …

A Walk Down Memory Lane

My oldest daughter has been wanting to go to school for years. We would always tell her she would get …

Backyard Movie Night

We hosted a “Movie Night Under the Stars” and showed one of my old favorites Charade, starring Audrey Hepburn & …

BUMP! Baby Shower

We threw a fun baby shower for our good friend who was expecting her first boy (she already has three …

Pickles Made Easy

I love the super-crunchy dill pickles that they always serve with sandwiches at Corner Bakery. My little sister works there …

The Playhouse That Daddy Built

It is still missing the front door, but the girls don’t care; they love the new Playhouse that Daddy built …

Butterfly in the Bedroom

I woke up to the girls joyfully squealing about a butterfly Daddy had caught. Heath brought it into our bedroom …

Freshly Squeezed Party

I threw a “Freshly Squeezed” Mother’s Day soiree for the ladies that go to Church with me. It turned out …

Playing with Flour

Piper decided to “help” me make pizza, and while my back was turned she made quite a mess out of …

Leftover Hamburger Buns

We had three leftover hamburger buns sitting in our bread box. I saw them when I was scrounging around for …

Can We Do Something Fun Now?

I have been hearing this question from my kiddos a lot lately, and school has only been out for about …

My youngest daughter’s birthday always falls right before Easter and this year we had to combine her birthday with colorings …

Latest Craving: Pinwheels

There is something totally satisfying about these twirly-whirly wonders. Perhaps it is because they’re fairly simple to make, or maybe …

Scrapbook: Pearls of Wisdom

In the middle of Piper’s first birthday party, I looked over and saw this sweet interlude between my older daughter …

Baby sleeping in late, getting that permanent marker out or no spilled milk at dinnertime — we moms can use …

Egg-citing News

We got baby chicks last Fall and today they laid their first eggs.

Supermom Secret: Fresh, Homemade Bread

I often talk about super-mom ideals, and how I can never live up to them. However, a few months ago …

Homemade Valentines

My girls are both in preschool right now and their Valentine’s Day party was today. They got all dolled up …

Scrapbook: Playing Strange

Ever since I did my research for our Managing Memories story last year I’ve been dabbling with scrapbooking. I’m following …

Gone Pink!

As promised, here are photos of the final masterpiece that is our girls’ room: The window valance was the result …

2009 Gift Guide: For Grown Ups

Sure Santa knows what to get for all the good boys and girls, but a gift for Mrs. Claus will …

Latest Craving: The Cutest Stockings

I don’t know if I can resist these adorable handmade felt stockings. $25 each at etsy.com

Be Careful What You Promise

I told my oldest daughter that she could pick the paint color for her room. Big surprise, she picked pink. …

2009 Gift Guide: For Little Elves

There is certainly no shortage of toys, yet it can be so hard to find the kind of unique, fun …

Cold or Flu? Or Swine Flu?

As if parents needed one more thing to worry about, this year we have to add Swine Flu to the …

Unwelcome Relief

When a kid wakes up crying late at night, you might think it is a bad dream. I know I …

The Best BOO! Books

Surprisingly children actually love a good, spooky tale every now and then. With Halloween just a few weeks away, now …

Birthday Suit

Why do kids like to run around naked? Ever since we potty trained my two year old, we can’t seem …

Packing a (Healthier) Lunch

Packing lunch is probably one of the last things on a Mom’s to-do list each day, so it’s easy to …

Latest Craving: Lost & Found

A pacifier keeper never looked so good! Binkies are known to stray so keep yours on a tight leash. Lots …

My Phone!

My girls are obsessed, OBSESSED, with phones. They are particularly fond of my husband’s and my cell phones. This can …

Am I a Hyperparent?

My brother sent me a link to this article, and when I read the headline: “How to Let Go of …

You’re Gonna Flip!

When I was just weeks away from giving birth to my first daughter, a close friend (who already had a …

Exact Postage

I have never been known for being frugal, (certainly not when I’m craving things like Bettye Mueller pumps), but I’m …

A Word About Organization

So remember how I mentioned that we were moving… oh, like 2 months ago? Well this week I finally started …

Latest Craving: Chalkboard Style

Chalkboards aren’t just for the classroom. In fact, we have loved kid-friendly chalkboard wall paint for a while now. With …

Calling all Family Photos

I found the coolest online tool for creating slideshows: Animoto. Actually, calling this a “slideshow” is an understatement because the …

It was Bound to Happen…

My two year old cut her own hair. A story often told, but gladly my older daughter never tried out …

New Dining Table

Well, new to us anyway. I love our huge, old dining table, but sadly it is too big for the …

Healthy Eating Habits

Something about summertime puts me in the mood to eat healthy. Maybe it’s all the colorful fruits and veggies in …

I Know the Feeling

When I saw this photo it made me smile — kids are so honest with their expressions. If only everyone …

10 Years

My husband and I will celebrate our tenth wedding anniversary on July 1. I can’t believe it has been 10 …

Moving Pains

Been on a brief hiatus with our move to the new house. It’s a funny thing about moving — you …

French Bread Pizza

Working towards our big move this Friday, we’ve been doing a lot of eating out, but this recipe takes less …

Thank You For Holding

We’re moving this weekend, so today I’ve had the distinct pleasure of calling the slew of utilities companies to cancel …

The Importance of Dad

Want a truly meaningful gift for Father’s Day? How about showing Dad just how important he is. Dr. Meg Meeker, …

Not-So-Fine China

As a bride-to-be you registered for all that lovely china with nary a thought about how your future kiddies could …

Will Not Be Pacified: How to Ween Your Child Off A Pacifier

Need help to ween your child off a pacifier? Here’s how we helped our stubborn two-year-old kick her pacifier habit. …

Gray Area

Have you ever complained that your children are giving you gray hair? You might be right. Melanin is the pigment …

Marimekko Wallpaper

Given how much I’ve been griping about ALL the wallpaper there is to remove in our new house (walls and …

Rest In Peace

I attended a funeral today for the woman (a mother of three) who lived next door to me for virtually …

What’s for Dinner Tonight?

A wise mother of five once told me that she tries to have her dinner preparations complete by noon on …

Foody Beauty: Just Peachy

I love peach season! Sure you can eat them, but peaches are also good for soothing inflamed and irritated skin …

Don’t Run with Scissors

My two-year-old is fascinated with scissors. She can barely wrap her pudgy little hand around a pair (her older sister’s …

What’s the Deal?

It seems like everyone is penny-pinching these days, and companies are offering big deals in hopes of getting their hands …

Life, Liberty & the Pursuit of Happiness

We are raising tomorrow’s patriots.

Movie Smarts

Three reasons to go to the movies this summer: (1) It’s hot outside, but the theater is nice and cool. …

Just Right

Tie dye is so unpredictable, and when things haven’t turned out as I hope I find myself cursing the name …

Lucky Girl

Today sadly marked the last day of my daughter’s preschool, and her class celebrated (although I didn’t feel like celebrating …

Latest Craving: Summery Slippers

The ladies on Desperate Housewives have great wardrobes, but here in reality, a mom’s wardrobe is much more likely to …

Homemade Strawberry Jam

As much as I hate it, I have this picture of the “perfect mother” in my head. Naturally, there is …

All-Nighter

Pulling an all-nighter has a completely different meaning once you’re a parent. Last night, about 20 minutes after we had …

My Mother, the Knockout

I really love this photo. I found it about six years ago as I was sifting through some stock photography. …

Moms Must Have…

What are the things that you must have? I don’t mean water and air. Beyond the basic necessities, what are …

Life Lessons from Hannah Montana

We’ve been meaning to take a family trip to the movie theater. My youngest has just reached the point where …

Free Enterprise

We had a yard sale on Saturday to get rid of some stuff. To keep the kiddos entertained we set …

As Good as Homemade

Have you checked out Etsy yet? If not, then add this to the list of websites that will somehow suck …

One Room or Two?

I grew up with six siblings so naturally we shared rooms. My husband (also from a big family) and I …

Foody Beauty: Papaya Body Mask

I can think of few things more indulgent than a body mask, but I can think of a whole lot …

“Mom, can I please have my vitamins?”

Right! Like you’d ever have a kid begging you for vitamins. Yet this morning I was taking a quick look …

Latest Craving: Tie Dye

If you look up “trendy” in the dictionary, a picture of leg warmers, bell bottoms or tie-dyed shirts is exactly …

Green Day

If everyone has seemed extra “green” lately, that’s because today is Earth Day. We just heard through the grapevine that …

How Do You Open a Coconut?

Coconuts and pineapples were on sale so of course we decided to make Pina Colada smoothies. The only catch was …

Being the Bearer of Bad News

If you had a quarter for every time you’ve heard the word “crisis” lately, well, you could probably single-handedly stimulate …

Wish I Had an Undo Button for Life

Ever hit send and realize immediately that you’ve made a mistake? I have! That is why I was excited when …

MomMoments: Life on the Potty Train

Why is it that most of our embarrassing moments circle around the potty? I guess a majority of what we …

Spring Fever

We caught Spring Fever a bit early this year. We’re ready to break out the sandals, get outside and do …

Spa Pedicure at Home

Treat Your Feet. They take plenty of abuse, so take a few minutes (seven to be exact and give your kicks a little TLC with our five-step home pedicure.

Cute for a Kids Room

Look at this stuff… so cute!

Managing Memories

Managing Memories. We haven’t met a mom yet who had a good handle on her photo collection. Read our tips for cutting clutter so you can get down to making memories.

Managing Memories: Paper Scrapbooking

For those moms who spend too much time at a computer already, paper scrapbooking provides a creative outlet that can …

Managing Memories: Digital Scrapbooking

With the advent of digital cameras, not to mention the arrival of baby, we are sure your collection of photographs …

Things are very wet today, and Attalie got to wear her fun rain boots to pre-school. Is it strange the …

One of the happiest days of the year is when we break out the Christmas tree and all the festive …