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Birthday Invitations the Way YOU Want Them!

June 21, 2019 by Kelly Dedeaux

Birthday Invitations the way YOU want them - customized! #ad #basicinvite @basicinvite

This post about totally customizable birthday invitations is sponsored by Basic Invite. Photos courtesy of Basic Invite. All opinions are mine alone.

Is it just me, or is one of the most frustrating parts about planning a party the invitations? I mean, I don’t have much time anymore to design exactly what we want, yet most sites you’re stuck with the one option – maybe a couple variations – but that’s it. Luckily I found out about Basic Invite, where you can completely customize your invitations – colors, designs, envelopes and more! Now you can get Birthday Invitations the Way YOU Want Them with hardly any hassle!

Birthday Invitations the way YOU want them - customized! #ad #basicinvite @basicinvite

Because I know the first thing many of you will wonder is what type of invites they have – there’s tons! Not just awesome birthday ones, but also for weddings, baby, holidays and more. Being busy moms, though, I think the birthday ones are probably are biggest focus year-round. They have plenty of simple party invitations, but also awesome ones your kiddos will go crazy for – such as space themed, circus, candy land, sports, monsters, watermelon, and so many others!

Birthday Invitations the way YOU want them - customized! #ad #basicinvite @basicinvite

Birthday Invitations the way YOU want them - customized! #ad #basicinvite @basicinvite

So how can you customize your invite? After you’ve selected which awesome one you want – perhaps like these cute mustache birthday invitations – the real fun begins. Change the color – and not just from a handful of choices. You have over 180 different color options, so you can make the card exactly the way you want it – and since you can change colors on each element on your card, even the littlest detail is your choice!

Birthday Invitations the way YOU want them - customized! #ad #basicinvite @basicinvite

Another great thing – especially for us moms who really want to see EXACTLY how things will print out, and how they feel (paper quality is hard to tell without having it in your hands, right?) – is that Basic Invite gives customers the ability or order an actual printed sample of the invitation before placing their final order. That means you get to see and feel YOUR invitation, that you customize – so you have no doubt it’s the way you want it.

Birthday Invitations the way YOU want them - customized! #ad #basicinvite @basicinvite

Once you have your incredible invitation – whether it’s a fun shark themed one or one of their more classy birthday invitations – you also get to customize it even more by choosing from over 40 different colors of envelopes. That’s right, Basic Invite is as colorful with their envelopes as with their invitations! With this, you can set your card to stand apart even before it’s opened! Plus, an extra bonus for us parents, all of the envelopes are peel and seal, making it quick to close them securely.

Birthday Invitations the way YOU want them - customized! #ad #basicinvite @basicinvite

I don’t typically invite a ton of kids because – well, sanity – but I still appreciate their address capturing service. With this, you can simply share a link on social media to request friends and family’s addresses. It’ll then store them in your account, and you can select which ones to include during the design process. Basic Invite even offers recipient address printing at no cost on all Christmas card orders, which can save a bundle during the holidays!

Birthday Invitations the way YOU want them - customized! #ad #basicinvite @basicinvite

If you like to get fancy or make your invitation stand out even more, foil cards are an option in gold, silver and rose gold. Plus, all of their foil designs have the choice of flat or raised foil!

Birthday Invitations the way YOU want them - customized! #ad #basicinvite @basicinvite

Since we parents LOVE saving money (and parties are expensive, anyway) you can save an extra 15% on Basic Invite with Coupon Code: 15FF51

Be sure to ceck out Basic Invite on Facebook, Pinterest, Instagram or Twitter for more invitation ideas and fun!

Filed Under: Holidays, Kid Friendly, Parties, Products we Love

Father’s Day Star Wars Bottle Gift Printable Set

June 7, 2019 by Kelly Dedeaux

Father's Day Star Wars Bottle Gift Printable Set / by BusyMomsHelper.com / a Great Star Wars Dad Gift!

Let your Dad know he’s the ‘Best Dad in the Galaxy’ with this super fun Father’s Day Star Wars Bottle Gift Printable Set! Dark side or light? You don’t have to choose, just do one of each! This is the perfect Star Wars gift for dad, and it’s really easy to put together.

Father's Day Star Wars Bottle Gift Printable Set / by BusyMomsHelper.com / a Great Star Wars Dad Gift!

Star Wars Galaxy's Edge

You can also mix and match the bottle wraps – cool backgrounds, just characters or with some text. We just made a few changes to our Graduate Star Wars Bottle Set so it was focused on the Dad in your life, and we know he’ll love it!

Father's Day Star Wars Bottle Gift Printable Set / by BusyMomsHelper.com / a Great Star Wars Dad Gift!

Supplies

  • Download your Printable Sets Here:
    • Bottle Wraps: Background Only or Characters or Text
    • Front Label & Handle: Dark Side or Light Side
    • Side Labels
  • Scissors & Tape
  • 6-pack Glass Bottle Set

Father's Day Star Wars Bottle Gift Printable Set / by BusyMomsHelper.com / a Great Star Wars Dad Gift!

Father's Day Star Wars Bottle Gift Printable Set / by BusyMomsHelper.com / a Great Star Wars Dad Gift!

Directions

  1. Download and print the sheets (links above in supplies), then cut them out.
  2. Tape into their spots on your bottle set, then gift away!

Told you it was easy – yet awesome!

Father's Day Star Wars Bottle Gift Printable Set / by BusyMomsHelper.com / a Great Star Wars Dad Gift!

Father's Day Star Wars Bottle Gift Printable Set / by BusyMomsHelper.com / a Great Star Wars Dad Gift!

Father’s Day Craft Lightning Features:

I wish I’d made these cute Foiled Baby Footprints like Hey Let’s Make Stuff when my twins were born!

Easy Father's Day Crafts

You can really have fun with these Personlized Coasters from Tried & True Blog!

Easy Father's Day Crafts

Loving this Father’s Day Coupon Book from Jen Gallacher – it’s only $1.99 in her store!

Easy Father's Day Crafts

These Star Wars Father’s Day Treats from Clever Pink Pirate are right up our alley

Easy Father's Day Crafts

I’m loving this DIY Painted Pint Glass from Laura’s Crafty Life

Easy Father's Day Crafts

Have your kids help with this DIY Dad Brag Book from 100 Directions

Easy Father's Day Crafts

As you know, I love mason jars – so these fabulous Mason Jar Father’s Day Tags & Treats from Beth Watson Design Studio are perfect!

Easy Father's Day Crafts

Get our favorite crafts started, because Father’s Day will be here before you know it!

Father's Day Star Wars Bottle Gift Printable Set / by BusyMomsHelper.com / a Great Star Wars Dad Gift!

Filed Under: Disney, Gift, Holidays, Kid Friendly, Printable, Star Wars Tagged With: Craft Lightning, Father's Day, Gift Bottle

75+ MORE Summer Activities

May 27, 2019 by Kelly Dedeaux

75+ MORE Summer Activities / by BusyMomsHelper.com / Fun kid activities / Great family activities

We’ve been out of school for a week. ONE WEEK. Already my kids have had moments when they pull the ‘I’m Bored’ card. Luckily there were so many great ideas in my original 75+ Summer Activities post for me to look to – but why stop there? Y’all loved that list so much, I decided to share 75+ MORE Summer Activities! Plenty of fun kid activities, crafts, family games and even delish summer snacks you can all enjoy.

75+ MORE Summer Activities / by BusyMomsHelper.com / Fun kid activities / Great family activities

75+ MORE Summer Activities

Squirt Gun Painting from Wonderful DIY

Squirt Water Gun painting with kids

DIY Tetherball from Simply Kierste

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Easy Campfire S’mores from Busy Mom’s Helper

Easy Smore's by Nikki Christiansen for Busy Mom's Helper

Nature Hunt Bingo from Bitz ‘N Giggles

Nature Hunt Bingo

All-Natural Fruit & Yogurt Popsicles from Busy Mom’s Helper

Fruit & Yogurt Popsicles / by BusyMomsHelper.com / Homemade Popsicles / Great recipes for leftover baby food #ad #CookingWithGerber

Egg Carton Turtles from Emma Owl

Egg Box Turtles

Octo-Pop Popsicles from Over the Big Moon

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Backyard Ker-Plunk Game on All Parenting

75+ MORE Summer Activities

Bubble Refill Station from La-La’s Home Daycare

MORE Summer Activities

50+ Cool Summer Snacks from Busy Mom’s Helper

50 Cool Summer Snacks / by BusyMomsHelper.com / great popsicle, ice cream, lemonade or other cool recipes

12 Bird Feeders for Kids to Make from Crafty Morning

12 bird feeders for kids to make

Backyard BBQ Printable Invite from Busy Mom’s Helper

Printable backyard barbecue invitation | One Mama's Daily Drama for Busy Mom's Helper

Flamingo Ring Toss from Sugar and Cloth

75+ MORE Summer Activities

Life-Size Angry Bird Game from My 4 Misters and Their Sister

75+ MORE Summer Activities

Chunky Monkey Popsicles from Glitter ‘N Spice

chunky monkey popsicles

Water Bottle Flowers from Kid Friendly Things To Do

water bottle flowers

Giant Lawn Checkers from Hallmark Channel

75+ MORE Summer Activities

Rainbow Paper Dahlia Flowers from Craftaholics Anonymous

diy paper dahlia flowers

Limeade Popsicles from A Simple Pantry

Limeade Popsicles

Citrus Pearler Bead Coasters from My Frugal Adventures

75+ MORE Summer Activities

Giant Connect Four Game from Instructables

75+ MORE Summer Activities

Slip-n-Slide on Digital Misery

75+ MORE Summer Activities

Spinning 3D Hot Air Balloons from Crafty Morning

3d spinning hot air balloon craft for kids

Pipe Cleaner Snakes from Kids Activities Blog

Pipe Cleaner Snake Craft

Giant Word Game from Constantly Love Struck

75+ MORE Summer Activities

DIY Fruit Fans from The Idea Room

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Giant Paper Pinwheels from Kids Activities Blog

DIY paper pinwheel

Milk & Cereal Popsicles from In Katrina’s Kitchen

Milk and Cereal Breakfast Popsicles

DIY Yard Yahtzee from The Pinning Mama

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Jellyfish Bowl Craft from I Heart Crafty Things

paper bowl jellyfish craft

DIY Catapult from Busy Mom’s Helper

Craft Stick Catapult / by BusyMomsHelper.com / a great busy activity for kids / super easy kids craft project!

Shoot & Splash Outdoor Activity from No Time for Flash Cards

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Whipped Pineapple Pops from Super Healthy Kids

Whipped Pineapple Pops

30 Science Experiments for Kids in Summer from Growing a Jeweled Rose

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Cupcake Liner Ice Cream Cones from I Heart Crafty Things

cupcake liner ice cream cone craft

Squirt Gun Refill Station from First Home Love Life

squirt gun refill station

Sour Worm Popsicles from A Mom’s Take

Worm Popsicles

DIY Ladder Golf from Here Comes the Sun Blog

DIY Ladder Golf Title

If you missed our original 75 Summer Activities list – see it here!

75+ More Summer Activities for Kids and Families / round up by BusymomsHelper.com

Filed Under: Kid Friendly Tagged With: activities, Family, Games, Round-up, Summer

Consequence Chart for Moms and Kids

May 24, 2019 by Lynn Driver

Hey, ladies!  It’s Lynn, back today to share something with you that has been so helpful for me: a Consequence Chart for Moms and Kids.  It’s really very simple but will go a long way toward saving a busy mom’s sanity! (originally shared June 2015)

Consequence Chart for Moms and Kids by Riggstown Road for Busy Mom's Helper

As parents, we have to handle all kinds of situations with our children, and discipline is just part of our job.  Using this tool will help you know what to do in those frazzled moments when you don’t know what to do!  This handy little consequence chart will cut down on frustration for moms and kids.

When my oldest kids were young (and my youngest were even younger), I found that I got frustrated trying to decide what to do about each little incident that occurred.  I don’t know about you, but sometimes it’s hard for me to think of a creative, effective consequence for a behavior while several other things are going on around me (and possibly several other children are needing my attention, as well.)  I wanted the punishment to fit the crime, if you will, and to be well thought out and (here’s a biggie) consistent.  It was hard to achieve all those things with just knee-jerk reaction discipline.  Even when I thought of a really good idea, I didn’t always remember it when the time came that I needed it.

Enter the handy-dandy little consequence chart.  I decided I needed a plan.  I am a planner and a list-maker, so I put those things together to decide how I would handle misbehavior.  I first ordered a chart similar to this from a curriculum company I liked, but later made my own and liked it better.

Consequence Chart for Moms and Kids by Riggstown Road for Busy Mom's Helper

It’s the best 15 minutes I’ve ever invested, and it’s free!  Here are the simple steps to making your own Consequence Chart:

  1. Whenever you notice a behavior you want to address, jot it down.
  2. Think about what you believe would be an appropriate consequence for that behavior, and for the age of your child(ren).  Discuss these with Dad and make sure you agree.  (Get creative- use your favorite parenting book for tips!)
  3. List the misbehaviors and their corresponding consequences on some diy graph paper.  (I used pencil to fill in the blanks, to allow for tweaking later.
  4. Hang the chart in a place of importance  (the fridge, of course.)
  5. Gather your kids and explain the if-then nature of your chart.  (If they are old enough, give them a chance to voice questions or concerns.)

*The chart shown is for illustration purposes only.

Consequence Chart for Moms and Kids by Riggstown Road for Busy Moms Helper

When the next situation occurs, you and your child can “take a trip to the chart” to see what needs to happen.  Speaking from experience, this cuts down on stress for mom while helping kids have a clear understanding of expectations.  You can also add things to the list when you notice something that needs to be addressed, and change consequences that don’t seem to be effective, thus the pencil. (Just be sure the kids understand the changes you’ve made.)  This simple little chart has been a real life-saver for me over at  Riggstown Road, where I’m always on the lookout for creative ways to do things.

I’d love to hear your ideas on what to do when you don’t know what to do, too!

Filed Under: Kid Friendly, Parenting Tagged With: Contributor, kids, parenting tips, Riggstown Road

75+ Summer Activities

May 20, 2019 by Kelly Dedeaux

75+ Summer Activities for Kids and Families / round up by BusymomsHelper.com

With summer vacation fast approaching, I’m starting to build myself a little ‘arsenal’ of ideas for those days when we need something just a bit more. These 75+ Summer Activities for Kids or Families will definitely come in handy those times when the kids want a change, and even Mom and Dad like a little more excitement! Also check out our list of 75+ MORE Summer Activities. (originally shared May 2018 – sharing again as summer is coming and we all could use great ideas!)

75+ Summer Activities for Kids and Families / round up by BusymomsHelper.com

DIY Laptop for Kids

Make Your Own Laptop for Kids / by Busy Mom's Helper #craft #kids #feltfun

Ice Excavation from Hands on as We Grow

75+ Summer Activities

Giant Bubbles from Tatertots & Jello

75+ Summer Activities

PVC Pipe Sprinkler Set from The Idea Room

75+ Summer Activities

DIY Tic Tac Toe Game from Tatertots & Jello

DIY OUTDOOR TIC TAC TOE GAME

Glow in the Dark Bowling from My Kids Adventures

Indoor Bowling Collage with Text

Sponge Balls from One Charming Party

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Squirt Gun Races from This Grandma is Fun

Water Games Both Patios

Sprinkler Bottles from Housing a Forest

Homemade Sprinkler

Ice Boats from Reading Confetti

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 DIY Water Wall from Tinker Lab

75+ Summer Activities

Water Blog from We-Made-That

75+ Summer Activities

Water Relay Race from Party Peacock

75+ Summer Activities

Homemade Sidewalk Chalk Paint from Passion for SavingsSidewalk Chalk Paint

 Simple DIY Tent from Daisy Mae Belle

75+ Summer Activities

Backyard Movie Night from Ellie Petrov

backyard movie night

Over TWENTY fun summer games from A Girl and a Gluegun

over 20 outdoor summer games to keep your kids active

Make Popsicles – over 30 Popsicles Recipes form Craftaholics Anonymous

33 Summer Popsicle Recipes

30 Summer Science Activities for Kids from Growing a Jeweled Rose

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Kinetic Sand from Kids Activities Blog

homemade kinetic sand recipe

DIY Rope Bridge from Let The Children Play

75+ Summer Activities

DIY Sandy Handprint from Crafting a Green World

Sandy Handprint

Painted Sand Castles from Sandy Toes and Popsicles

75+ Summer Activities

Giant Angry Birds Star Wars Game from Honey-Mommy

angry birds sling shot xl

Build a Bug House from Classic Play

bug house group

Water Obstacle Course from Meaningful Mama

1 water obstacle course kids summer activities

DIY Travel Coloring Tote

DIY Travel Coloring Tote / by Busy Mom's Helper #craft #kidstravel #coloring #roadtrip

Mason Jar Aquarium from Hello Wonderful

 mason jar aquarium

10 East Science Experiments from Mom.me

 lemon volcano easy science

12 Genius Outdoor Ideas for Kids from Crafty Morning

lighted trampoline summer kids activity

Filed Under: Kid Friendly Tagged With: family activities, Family fun, Round-up, summer break, summer vacation

Mother’s Day Flower Photo Gift

March 31, 2021 by Kelly Dedeaux

I can’t believe it’s almost Mother’s Day – but I guess that happens with every holiday lately! Totally creeps up on me, then it’s gone in a blink. Luckily, this Mother’s Day Flower Photo Gift is adorable, fun and super simple to make! Plus, it’s the type of gift she’ll want to hold on to for a long time to come!

Mother's Day Flower Photo Gift / by BusyMomsHelper.com for ThirtyHandmadeDays.comOriginally shared on Thirty Handmade Days in April 2015.

Growing up, I thought that I had to go all-out for Mother’s Day, spending tons of money and loads of time creating something amazing. Guess what? It never meant as much as the simple things; things that held more memories or sentiment to them! Now that I’m a mom, I totally understand this! Now we focus on really special gifts that don’t take a ton of time or money….but that she’ll want to keep for a long while. This Mother’s Day Gift is perfect for that, so let’s get started!

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Supplies

  • The free printable templates (found below)
  • Cupcake wrappers in color of choice (I use 5-8 per pic for layering/thickness)
  • Photo to cut for center
  • Tape (double-sided preferably)
  • Photo frame, if desired

Directions

  1. Print out one of the Free Printable Templates by clicking these links: Tall Straight Stem in Pink or Blue. Sideways Stem in Pink or Blue. Each of these print 8×10 in size.
  2. Use your tape (either double-sided, or fold over one-sided) to secure the first cupcake liner to the top of the flower stem.
  3. Insert the rest of the liners one-by-one, using tape below to stick it to the bottom liners. I like to make sure the ridges don’t fit together perfectly, to add some fun dimension and texture to it.
  4. Use the center circle of the liners to trace out your photo, then cut it out and tape to the center of the top liner.

That’s it! Now you have a beautiful Mother’s Day Photo Gift for her to display for all to see! A little tip – I found it easier to tape the liners on AFTER putting the print into a frame. If you want, you can put an initial or name in one of the corners to make even more personalized!

My kids had a lot of fun choosing their cupcake liner colors, so even THAT showed a bit of their personality in each framed print!

I know my mom is going to LOVE these special gifts from her grand-babies! Honestly, these would make a fun craft just for Spring, and a gift for anyone, really – gotta love flexibility, right?

Who would YOU give these special Flower Photo Gifts to?

Check out these other great posts that would be PERFECT for Mother’s Day!

Sweet Sunshine Sunflower – a little sweet with a lot of pretty!

Sweet SunShine Sunflower by Nikki Christiansen for Busy Mom's Helper

Give her something EXTRA special with this Give Extra Gift Idea!

Give Extra Gift Idea with Free Printables / by Busy Mom's Helper #GiftIdea #ExtraGumMoments #Shop #Printables

 

Filed Under: Gift, Holidays, Kid Friendly, Printable Tagged With: Craft

Ultimate List of Star Wars Ideas for May the Fourth

May 22, 2019 by Kelly Dedeaux

Ultimate List of Star Wars Ideas for May the Fourth / Roundup by BusyMomsHelper.com / Great Star Wars Crafts / Yummy Star Wars Food / Star Wars Printables / May the Force Be With You!

Whether you’re with the light side or dark side, you’ll love this Ultimate List of Star Wars Ideas for May the Fourth! Printables and crafts, decor and games, even costumes and more. You’re bound to find some fantastic Star Wars project worthy of the Jedi or Sith in your family!

Ultimate List of Star Wars Ideas for May the Fourth / Roundup by BusyMomsHelper.com / Great Star Wars Crafts / Yummy Star Wars Food / Star Wars Printables / May the Force Be With You!

Star Wars Galaxy's Edge

If you don’t know by now, our family is pretty big into Star Wars. And when I say big, I mean HUGE! Of course we do plenty of fun Star Wars crafts throughout the year, such as our Rebels Tshirts or puppets, but also enjoy the films quite often – lately we’ve been rewatching The Force Awakens & Rogue One!

Ultimate List of Star Wars Ideas

Star Wars Printable Activity Book

Star Wars Printable Activity Book / by One Mama's Daily Drama for Busy Mom's Helper

Star Wars Paper Crafts by Frugal Fun 4 Boys

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Printable Star Wars I Spy Game by Live Laugh Rowe

Snatch up this fun and FREE Star Wars Game! I Spy Star Wars Printable. May the force be with you! livelaughrowe.com

Snatch up this fun and FREE Star Wars Game! I Spy Star Wars Printable. May the force be with you! livelaughrowe.com

Lightsaber Bookmarks

Star Wars Lightsaber Bookmarks / by Busy Mom's Helper / Free Printable for May the Fourth

Stormtrooper Snacks by The Scrap Shoppe Blog

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No-Sew Star Wars Rebels Pilot Vest by The Nerds Wife

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Glowing Mini Lightsabers by Play Trains

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Star Wars Father’s Day Card by Carrie Elle

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Star Wars Perler Beads Patterns by Frugal Fun 4 Boys

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Darth Vader Costume by Mom Endeavors

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Star Wars Bottle Set Printables

Star Wars Graduation Bottle Set Printables / by BusyMomsHelper.com / the perfect graduation gift for Star Wars fans!

Yoda Apple Snack by Kitchen Fun with My 3 Sons

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R2-D2 Pencil Holder by Crafts by Amanda

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Yoda Lighted Canvas Art by  The Causal Craftlete

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LEGO Star Wars Printable Bookmarks by Carrie Elle

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Lightsaber Smarties by Busy Creating Memories

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No-Sew Jedi Tunics by Mom Endeavors

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Lego Speeders by Frugal Fun 4 Boys

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Stormtrooper Marshmallows by Catch My Party

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BB-8 Paper Lantern by Desert Chica

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Glow in the Dark Lightsaber Slime by Little Bins for Little Hands

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Space Shuttle Craft by I Heart Crafty Things

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Stitch Craft with Free Printables by Simplistically Living

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Tie Fighter Cookies by Simplistically Living

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Popsicle Stick Ornaments by Vicky Barone

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Yoda Shape Craft by Toddler Approved

Star Wars Shape Craft Collage

Darth Vader Craft Stick Puzzle by Crafts on Sea

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R2-D2 Trash Can by Kids Activities Blog

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Lightsaber Pool Noodles by Kid’s Activities Blog

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Chewbacca Cookies by Simplistically Living

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Milk Jug Storm Trooper Helmet by Filth Wizardry

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Star Wars Finger Puppets by The Idea Room

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Star Wars Rebels Bleached Tee by One Mama’s Daily Drama

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Handprint Art by Geek Dad

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Lightsaber Skirt

DIY Lightsaber Skirt / by BusyMomsHelper.com / Great Star Wars Skirt you can make yourself!

Last-Minute Star Wars Party by Smart Girls DIY

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Ewok Granola Bars by Totally The Bomb

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Printable Star Wars Quotes by One Mama’s Daily Drama

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Yoda Paper Bag Puppet by Gluesticks and Gumdrops

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Star Wars Banner

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Lightsaber Bubble Wands by The Contemplative Creative

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Chewbacca Bandolier by All For The Boys

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Star Wars Puppets

Star Wars Puppets Printable / by BusyMomsHelper.com

Jedi Quiet Book by Julie Gillrie

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Star Wars Cupcake Toppers by One Mama’s Daily Drama

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BB-8 Quesadilla by Totally The Bomb

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Mother’s Day Jedi Card

Printable Star Wars Mother's Day card | One Mama's Daily Drama for Busy Mom's Helper

Lightsaber Sensory Bottles by Little Bins for Little Hands

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Super Simple Stormtrooper Costume by Carrie Elle

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R2-D2 Luminaries by DIY Candy

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Save Han Solo Activity by Fun-a-Day

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Star Wars Party Printables by The Kiwi in the Clouds

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Lightsaber Sugar Scrub by Totally The Bomb

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LEGO Star Wars Lunchbox Notes by One Mama’s Daily Drama

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Star Wars Themed Footprint Art by The Pinterested Parent

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DIY Rebels Shirts

DIY Star Wars Rebels Shirts / by BusyMomsHelper.com / Heat Transfer Shirts / Iron Transfer Shirts

Death Star Play Dough by Little Bins for Little Hands

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Wampa Granola Bars by Totally The Bomb

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Paper Plate Yoda Craft by Coffee Cups and Crayons

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Lightsaber Pens by Kid’s Activities Blog

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The Force Awakens Activity Book

Star Wars: The Force Awakens Activity Book Free Printables / by Busy Mom's Helper

Lightsaber Cereal Bars by The Frugal Mom

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Star Wars Mason Jar Gifts by Chica Circle

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Star Wars Toilet Paper Roll Characters by Kid’s Activities Blog

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Star Wars Crayons by Carrie Elle

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Lava Slime by Fun-a-Day

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X-Wing Fighter from Office Supplies by Frugal Fun 4 Boys

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Recycled Droids by All For The Boys

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Lunchbox Jokes

Printable Star Wars Lunch Box Notes | One Mama's Daily Drama for Busy Mom's Helper

No-Sew Princess Leia Costume by Carrie Elle

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Millennium Falcon Soap by Simplistically Living

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Other Star Wars fun…

Star Wars Half Marathon by Nikki Christiansen for Busy Mom's Helper

My 5 Favorite Things about Star Wars: The Force Awakens / by BusyMomsHelper / Star Wars Episode VII

Best Gifts for Star Wars Fans / by BusyMomsHelper.com / Holiday Gift Guides 2015 #sponsored

Filed Under: Disney, For the Home, Gift, Kid Friendly, Movies, Parties, Printable, Star Wars

Craft Stick Catapult

April 8, 2019 by Kelly Dedeaux

Craft Stick Catapult / by BusyMomsHelper.com / a great busy activity for kids / super easy kids craft project!

Who else is ready for Spring break? Ya, me neither! Luckily, I’ve got a bunch of fun busy activities for kids planned, so I won’t be hearing ‘I’m bored’ constantly. This Craft Stick Catapult is super easy to make – and really quick, too! The kids especially loved how they could customize it to be ‘their own’. Check it out!

Craft Stick Catapult / by BusyMomsHelper.com / a great busy activity for kids / super easy kids craft project!

I loved this month’s craft lighting theme: busy activities for kids! We could all use some of these in our parenting arsenal, especially with the kids out of school soon. My kids are out a whole week – crazy! I’m excited for the play time we’ll get, but for the moments when I need to get some work done, I can rely on these fantastic ideas.

Craft Stick Catapult / by BusyMomsHelper.com / a great busy activity for kids / super easy kids craft project!

Supplies – per catapult

  • 7 Craft Sticks
  • Markers or paint (if wanting to color the sticks)
  • 5 Rubber bands
  • Hot glue/gun
  • Bottom half of plastic Easter egg
  • Ammo (pom poms, marshallows, etc.)

Craft Stick Catapult / by BusyMomsHelper.com / a great busy activity for kids / super easy kids craft project!

Directions

  1. Color the craft sticks with paint or markers, if desired. Allow to dry.
  2. Stack 5 craft sticks together, then use a rubber band on each end to tightly secure them together. Craft Stick Catapult / by BusyMomsHelper.com / a great busy activity for kids / super easy kids craft project!
  3. Slide one craft stick above the bottom stick in the stack and pull through. Use a rubber band to secure the last craft stick on top of this one, at the end. Make sure it’s a bit loose, so it can stretch as you pull back the catapult. Craft Stick Catapult / by BusyMomsHelper.com / a great busy activity for kids / super easy kids craft project! Craft Stick Catapult / by BusyMomsHelper.com / a great busy activity for kids / super easy kids craft project!
  4. To keep it steady and secure, use the last 2 rubber bands to create an X around the middle of the catapult, leaving a little loose so you can adjust it. Craft Stick Catapult / by BusyMomsHelper.com / a great busy activity for kids / super easy kids craft project!
  5. Use a dab of hot glue to secure the Easter egg half as a bowl to the launching end of the catapult. Allow to dry, then aim away! Craft Stick Catapult / by BusyMomsHelper.com / a great busy activity for kids / super easy kids craft project!  Craft Stick Catapult / by BusyMomsHelper.com / a great busy activity for kids / super easy kids craft project!

See, a super easy kid’s craft you can make, then enjoy for hours! Let them draw their own ‘target’ and have them practice their aim – show them how you can adjust the length of the stick and it will affect how high/far the ammo goes. Fun AND learning at the same time!

Craft Stick Catapult / by BusyMomsHelper.com / a great busy activity for kids / super easy kids craft project!

Now head over and see the other fantastic busy bag crafts to keep kids happy with this month’s Craft Lightning!

Craft Stick Catapult / by BusyMomsHelper.com / a great busy activity for kids / super easy kids craft project!

Other fun kid activities you may like…

Make Your Own Laptop for Kids / by Busy Mom's Helper #craft #kids #feltfun

DIY Travel Coloring Tote / by Busy Mom's Helper #craft #kidstravel #coloring #roadtrip

Filed Under: Kid Friendly, Parties Tagged With: activities, busy activity, Craft Lightning, kid project

Printable Disney Banner

January 10, 2020 by Kelly Dedeaux

Printable Disney Banner / by BusyMomsHelper.com / Disney Countdown

With our family Disney World vacation happening in a few months, we’re getting our countdown out and ready. I’m excited that many of YOU can enjoy this Printable Disney Banner too!! Even if you’re not planning a Disney trip, it can be used for parties, or just for fun.

Printable Disney Banner / by BusyMomsHelper.com / Disney Countdown

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Star Wars Galaxy's Edge (originally shared March 2016) See, isn’t it fun?! I did Mickey-eared numbers from 1-31, so you can count down the month leading up to your vacation. OR combine numbers for a birthday banner for the special persons age! There are TWENTY pages, with 4 triangle banner pieces per page. Just print them off (I recommend cardstock, but that’s entirely up to you), cut them out, then string or tape where you like. Printable Disney Banner / by BusyMomsHelper.com / Disney Countdown My hubby had a super idea (when I agreed it was genius, our Thor said ‘wait…what?!’ Guess he needs to come up with great ideas in front of the kids more often, but it sure was funny!) – String up the numbers, then gently tape a character one on top. So each day you take off the character to display the number! Or you can do it in reverse, and life off the number each day to reveal a surprise character. Yup, totally fun! Printable Disney Banner / by BusyMomsHelper.com / Disney Countdown

My kids asked if we would use this the next time we have a Disney vacation – I said definitely, along with my favorite DIY Disney Countdown using a frame and straws! I’m leaving it up in our house just for fun this week 🙂Printable Disney Banner / by BusyMomsHelper.com / Disney Countdown Download & Print your fun Disney banner HERE

Book your next Disney vacation with Get Away Today for the best deals – use Promo Code: BusyMomsHelper for $10 off your vacation package!

Other Disney fun…

Disney's New Paint the Night Parade is my favorite Disneyland parade yet! by BusyMomsHelper.com Our experience with Paint the Night Parade with kids was fantastic!
Disneyland's 60th Diamond Celebration / by BusyMomsHelper.com
Star Wars Half Marathon by Nikki Christiansen for Busy Mom's Helper
Free Printable Disneyland Height Requirements / by Busy Mom's Helper / Free Printable California Adventure Height Requirements

Check out Get Away Today Disneyland Resort Southern California Residents Spring Promo! Availability is limited so make sure you get yours quick!
Save BIG at the Disneyland Resort. Grab a geat discount as much as $86 per person on all 3-Day Disneyland Resort!

Filed Under: Disney, Kid Friendly, Parties, Printable, Star Wars, Superhero, Theme Parks Tagged With: Countdown, Disney World, Disneyland

Fun Easter Treat Tubes with Printable Stencils

April 1, 2019 by Kelly Dedeaux

Fun Easter Treat Tubes / by BusyMomsHelper.com / great Easter craft or Easter gift idea

It’s almost Easter! Seriously, HOW is it almost Easter?! Luckily I can throw together a super quick & fun treat/gift for my kiddos and their friends – like these Easter Treat Tubes!

Fun Easter Treat Tubes / by BusyMomsHelper.com / great Easter craft or Easter gift idea

I based these off of the Christmas treat tubes I shared a couple years ago, but instead of Elves and Santa I did Bunnies and Chickies, of course.

Fun Easter Treat Tubes / by BusyMomsHelper.com / great Easter craft or Easter gift idea

Head over to Pretty My Party, where I’m sharing the instructions and FREE PRINTABLE stencils for these fabulous Easter treat tubes! They’d be perfect for baskets, egg hunts or Easter gifts – so head over and make yours today 🙂

originally shared March 2016

Other Easter & Spring crafts you may like…

Easter Bingo Printables / by Busy Mom's Helper

Easter Scrappy Banner / by Busy Mom's Helper

Paper Plate Easter Basket / by Busy Mom's Helper

Filed Under: Gift, Holidays, Kid Friendly, Parties, Printable

100+ DIY Harry Potter Ideas

March 22, 2019 by Kelly Dedeaux

100+ Harry Potter Ideas / round up by BusyMomsHelper.com

I’m a HUGE Harry Potter fan, love reading (and re-reading) the books, delight in the movies and have had plenty of dreams where I could cast a nifty spell. Imagine my delight about visiting The Wizarding World of Harry Potter during Family Forward this month! I can’t wait to tell you all about it – in the meantime, enjoy these 100+ DIY Harry Potter Ideas for crafts, recipes, printables and much more!

100+ DIY Harry Potter Ideas / Round up by Busy Mom's Helper

Golden Snitch Cake Pops by Tonya Staab

Golden Snitch Cake Pops / by Tonya Staab / Round up by Busy Mom's Helper

Party ideas with Free Printables by Creekside Learning

Harry Potter Party Ideas with Free Printables / by Creekside Learning / Round up by Busy Mom's Helper

Winged Key, Quill, Sorting Hat &  More Ornaments by Easy as DIY

Harry Potter DIY Ornaments / by Easy as DIY / Round up by Busy Mom's Helper

Chocolate Frog Box Printables by The Brilliant Crafty Type

Chocolate Frog Box Printables / by The Brilliant Crafty Type / Round up by Busy Mom's Helper

DIY Harry Potter Wands & List of Spells by Bambinis

DIY Harry Potter Wands & List of Spells / by Bambinis / Round up by Busy Mom's Helper

Jewelry, Recipes, Kids Crafts & More Round up by Raegun Ramblings

DIY Harry Potter Jewelry, Recipes, Kid Crafts & More / by Raegan Ramblings

Harry Potter Inspired Tree Skirt from Sowdering About

Harry Potter Inspired Tree Skirt / by Sowdering About / Round up by Busy Mom's Helper

Places I’d Like to go from Harry Potter: Sign found on Craftster

Harry Potter Places Sign / found on Craftster / Round up by Busy Mom's Helper

Dementor Relief Chocolate Bar Wrapper Printables by Pieces by Polly

Harry Potter Chocolate Bar Wrapper Free Printable / by Pieces by Polly / Round up by Busy Mom's Helper

Time Turner Inspired Necklace from 30 Minute Crafts

Harry Potter Time Turner Inspired Necklace / by 30 Minute Crafts / Round up by Busy Mom's Helper

Pocket Pygmy Puffs Necklace found on Crafster

Pocket Pygmy Puffs / found on Craftster / Round up by Busy Mom's Helper

30+ Harry Potter Knitting Patterns from In The Loop Knitting

30+ Harry Potter Knitting Patterns/ by In The Loop Knitting

Cheese and Pretzel Broomsticks by One Little Project

Pretzel & Cheese Broomsticks / by One Little Project / Round up by Busy Mom's Helper

School Supplies that will make you a Total Hermione found on Buzzfeed

21 schoo/office supplies that will make you a total Hermione / found on Buzzfeed

Little Monster Books by Instructables

Harry Potter Monster Book / by Instructables / Round up by Busy Mom's Helper

Platform 9 3/4 Ticket Printable from I Do on a Dime

Platform 9 3/4 Ticket Printable / from I Do on a Dime / Round up by Busy Mom's Helper

Professor Snape’s Potion Labels by  Over the Big Moon

Professor Snape's Potion Labels / by Over the Big Moon / Round up by Busy Mom's Helper

Mirror of Erised by Delicious Reads

Mirror of Erised Tutorial / by Delicious Reads / Round up by Busy Mom's Helper

Ministry of Magic Identification Card  found on The RPF

Ministry of Magic Identification Card / found on The RPF / Round up by Busy Mom's Helper

10 Harry Potter Costumes by Andrea’s Notebook

10 Harry Potter Costumes / by Andrea's Notebook

Pin the Scar on Harry from Crafting in the Rain

Pin the Scar on Harry Potter Game / by Crafting in the Rain / Round up by Busy Mom's Helper

Corner Bookmark on Instructables

Harry Potter Corner Bookmark / on Instructables / Round up by Busy Mom's Helper

Harry Potter Gifts for the Whole Family by Raegan Ramblings

Harry Potter Gifts for the Whole Family / by Raegan Ramblings

Bertie Botts Every Flavor Bean Box by Naphtali’s Melody

Bertie Botts Every Flavor Bean Box Printable / by Naphtali's Melody / Round up by Busy Mom's Helper

7 Harry Potter Craft Ideas & Printables by Everything Etsy

7 Harry Potter Craft Ideas & Printables / from Everything Etsy

Ollivander’s Apprentice Wand Tutorial from Give Peas a Chance

Ollivander's Apprentice Wand Tutorial / from Give Pease a Chance / Round up by Busy Mom's Helper

Harry Potter Snitch Cake by Ashlee Marie

Harry Potter Snitch Cake / by Ashlee Marie / Round up by Busy Mom's Helper

Harry Potter Clothespins by Tried and True Blog

Harry Potter Clothespins / by Tried and True Blog / Round up by Busy Mom's Helper

Luna Lovegood Paper Doll Printables by Me and My Inklings

Luna Lovegood Paper Doll Printable / by Me and My Inklings / Round up by Busy Mom's Helper

I Solemnly Swear Onesie by Tried and True Blog

I Solemnly Swear Onesie from Tried and True Blog / Round up by Busy Mom's Helper

DIY Book of Spells / Harry Potter / Wizards / Magic / Halloween Craft Lightning / by Busy Mom's Helper

Harry Potter book Bag

Filed Under: Harry Potter, Kid Friendly, Printable, Recipe Tagged With: Harry Potter, Round-up, Universal

Over 100 Staycation Ideas

March 18, 2019 by Kelly Dedeaux

Over 100 Budget-Saving Staycation Ideas / by www.BusyMomsHelper.com #staycation #summer

Don’t have the budget to swing an expensive vacation this summer? Even though Disneyland, cruises, and road trips are super fun, for the normal person it’s just not practical to splurge on one every single year. It’s still nice to have some type of family vacation, though, right? Well, here’s the list to save your vacation woes…Over 100 Budget-Saving Staycation Ideas!

Over 100 Budget-Saving Staycation Ideas / by www.BusyMomsHelper.com #staycation #summer

 

Yesterday was Wonder Woman’s last day of 2nd grade, so our house is on ‘official’ summer break mode. Seriously, WHY do kids go crazy the DAY it’s summer break? Do they have a switch? Whatever it is, I do find it slightly annoying. Anywho…since we’re trying our hardest to get out of debt, we’re putting the big N-O to any big vacation plans this year. I don’t want to do NOTHING, though, so went on the search for some awesome Staycation Ideas. This list of over 100 ideas will have us spending plenty of staycation time together, and I’m sure there’s something perfect for your family, too!

Over 100 Budget-Saving Staycation Ideas / by www.BusyMomsHelper.com #staycation #summer

 

Here’s 25 Awesome Staycation Ideas over at Living Well Spending Less

The Extreme Coupon Professors have 100 Staycation Ideas for Your Summer Fun

Over 100 Budget-Saving Staycation Ideas / by www.BusyMomsHelper.com #staycation #summer

Six Sisters’ Stuff shared these 30 Cheap Staycation Ideas, and they’re fabulous!

Forbes has a list of 16 Things To Do On a Staycation that’ll help get your brainstorming going

Over 100 Budget-Saving Staycation Ideas / by www.BusyMomsHelper.com #staycation #summer

My family (and sometimes just Hubby and I) will surely enjoy some of these 123 Amazing Staycation Ideas from the lovely Dating Divas

What better way to relax and enjoy yourself than with these 22 Ways to Turn Your Home Into a Staycation Resort from This Old House?!

Have you done any Staycations in the past that you absolutely loved? Please share in the comments below!

Filed Under: Kid Friendly, Travel Tips & Tricks Tagged With: budget, Family Night, money, Round-up, Summer

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