Here’s to 46
I really love my forties. That’s not to say this decade has been perfect. Life is still messy. There’s still plenty of drama. Things are … continue reading
birthdays
Easy Chalkboard Greeting Cards
For six glorious weeks this summer we had a talented teen helping us at the library with everything from programs to decorations. We especially loved … continue reading
Mustache Birthday Bash Books
This post contains affiliate links. P’s 8th birthday is coming up and he gets to have a rare big-ish party. He picked a mustache theme. … continue reading
Pokemon Gift Balls
Our son had another Pokemon-themed birthday party to go to last week. I dread those. You spend a small fortune on Pokemon cards as a … continue reading
Pokemon Party revisited
This post from December is one of the most popular posts on Life as a Field Trip…ever. I didn’t think I could do better than … continue reading
“You Rock” Cupcakes
Yesterday, by happy accident, I found chocolate rocks at the Dollar Tree. I immediately knew they’d make perfect cupcake toppings for Teacher Appreciation Week, Mother’s Day and a … continue reading
Personalizing an Impersonal Gift Card
Of course we had to come up with a unique way to give a friend a gift card! Small wooden box + chalkboard paint + … continue reading
Homemade Birthday Cards
P is off to another birthday party this morning. He avoided making the card something fierce, but really got into it once he started. He’s … continue reading
Party Pokeballs- Pokemon Goody bags
This year our son got to pick three friends to take to the local inflatable-fun place. He didn’t have a “real” party, but I thought I could … continue reading
The Birthday Gift That Keeps on Giving
We had no idea that filling my mom’s car with balloons for her birthday would be such an ongoing success. After driving around town with a … continue reading