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Skye Paw Patrol Party Game: Skye’s High Flying Adventure
My daughter loves Paw Patrol, so she wanted to have her 4th birthday party themed around it. As part of that party, we had a Paw Patrol inspired mission for the kids to find a Skye shaped pinata. This mission was made up of 6 mini games based around each of the 6 original pups.…
Baby Footprint and Handprint Crayons: A Fun Keepsake
You know what people coo over the most about my baby? Not her face, her smile, or her hair (really fuzz). It’s her feet. Sometimes this is when I have her in a wrap and that’s all they can see. But, other times they can see all of her, but they are still drawn to…
How to Make a Skye Paw Patrol Pinata
I have enjoyed using paper mache to make things for my kids’ birthday parties. So, I told my soon to be 4 year old daughter that I would make her a pinata for her Paw Patrol themed birthday party. I asked if she wanted one of Skye’s head and showed her a few pictures. She…
Salt Dough Recipe and Fun Crafts to Make With It
There are some crafts that are so versatile and easy that most of us have done them at some point in our life. Salt dough is one of these. It’s perfect for making ornaments and a go to craft for elementary teachers. But, before you click out of this post saying been there done that,…
Paw Patrol Party Games: A Fun Mission for Kids
*Ring ring ring*. “To the lookout pups! Mayor Humdinger stole a map to a secret treasure. He ripped it in pieces and hid it around Adventure Bay. It is your job to find it.” Starting with this fun intro, I made a pup mission for my daughter’s Paw Patrol themed birthday party. It was made…
DIY Glow in the Dark Stars and Other Fun Shapes
One of the highlights of my kids’ bedtime routine is glowing the glow in the dark stars above their heads. We bought a special UV flashlight just to be able to glow them brighter and longer. The other day they made little Lazarus rocks in Bible class that had glow in the dark eyes. When…
Paw Patrol Badge Necklaces: Simple Fun for Your Pup Fan
I have always said that I have a lot more creativity than I do skill. So, when my daughter decided she wanted a Paw Patrol themed 4th birthday party, I knew I was going to need to be creative. Making things for a character themed birthday can be tricky. Since I don’t have the skill…
Make a Door Latch Cover in 5 Minutes or Less
My 4 year old daughter and 2 year old son started sharing a room a few months ago. While bedtime was a bit of an adjustment, nap time is still really hard. My daughter starts her nap later and they both get up at the same time. Without fail, my daughter will slam the door…