This post is sponsored by Hefty® Ultra Strong™ trash bags. All opinions are my own. I was invited to attend the Hefty® Ultra Strong™ Live Party last week with my daughter. It was an Olympics themed party for kids. The home was adorably decorated and decked out in all things Olympics. I gleaned some great kids birthday party ideas or ideas for my … [Read more...]
Unforgettable Family Fun at The Greatest Show on Earth
Like a little kid, I was bouncing up and down, so eager to get in to see the Greatest Show on Earth! It didn't take long to get in and to find our seats. We came early for the promise of walking into the ring to see some of the animals up close. I was secretly hoping to get to ride an elephant! I remember getting to do so in an actual circus tent … [Read more...]
Ringling Bros & Barnum & Bailey Discount Tickets
Who Wouldn't Want to Go to the Circus?! It's August and that means the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey are here in the Bay Area! I don't know who's more excited, me or my kids. I'd have to say me because they have never been to a circus and I at least have some idea of what to expect. I've literally been bouncing up and down like a … [Read more...]
A Dragon Tried to Eat the Little Mermaid? Happy Halloween!
This dragon sure looks ferocious to me, but I'm not sure he's doing the best job scaring Ariel, the little mermaid, who is too focused on posing for the best pic. Have a fantastic Halloween from the Sandy Toes family! What are we doing this Halloween day? Both kids are going to Monkey's regular Thursday morning class, but for a … [Read more...]
Rio Bird Costume, Little Bo Peep, and her Darling Sheep!
I'm a little behind, but here are some pics of costumes I made for Halloween- This feathery dress, complete with wings, to resemble the girl bird in the Disney movie 'Rio'. I just safety pinned all the boas to a blue dress I made. And the hat was made by hot gluing feathers to a beanie ( I love hot glue!) & bending some black tag … [Read more...]
Renaissance Faire Costumes
After a much longer sabbatical than expected, taking care of family, I'm finally back in action! I made Ren Faire Costumes for my family and they came out SO great, I will be making more & putting them on Etsy! Yes, my Etsy shop should be up and running again before the day is out! I know you're overcome with excitement, so take … [Read more...]