Spring animals are my theme for this years Easter decorations. Starting with this fun bunny chalkboard. I used a chalk marker to trace the outline of the bunny and then we filled him in with chalk scribbles. His tail is a yarn pom-pom. It's really handy that Easter candy is color coordinated. We've got a pink bunny, blue bird, and yellow chick/duck. I divided up the various candy by color. Some … [Read more...]
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Spread the Love Yarn Bomb
It's Valentine's week! And I have been crocheting hearts as part of my annual yarn bomb. (Here's 2014 and 2013). I'll be leaving these cuties around town this week with little notes attached to them, like "you are loved" and "spread the love", along with the hashtag "CCSpreadTheLove". If you want to play along feel free to make and share your own hearts with the hashtag as well! And the … [Read more...]
I Love You Because – DIY + Free Valentine Printable
My Valentine's Day mason jars needed a new printable to go along with them. Sometimes my boys fight. I know you're shocked. And recently Littlest asked me why one particular brother had to be a part of our family. I thought I would take the opportunity for the next month to try to get the boys to think about things that they like each other. If only briefly. Enter the "I love … [Read more...]
Red Velvet Love for a Sweet Friend this Valentine’s Day
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #RedVelvetLove #CollectiveBias Valentine's Day is one of my favorite holidays. I love decorating for it. I love making treats for the kids. And I even as an adult I love dropping off Valentine's for my friends. That's why for this Valentine's Day I'm … [Read more...]
The Best of 2014
It's the best of 2014! A look at the top viewed posts on Coco and Cocoa this year . . . Valentine's Day Mason Jars Making lunch time fun 5 Tips to Be A Smart(er) Mom Lucky Movie Night Recipe DIY Bird Seed Feeders Spider Webs in my Windows The Holidays Are Calling Perot Museum I should have been a dancer It's been a … [Read more...]