activities/games

August 4, 2012

old school dinosaur shadow boxes

[pinit count=”vertical” url=”https://thecelebrationshoppe.com/2012/08/04/old-school-dinosaur-shadow-boxes/” image_url=”https://thecelebrationshoppe.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/95/2012/08/The-Celebration-Shoppe-Dinosaur-Shadow-Boxes.jpg” description=”DIY Dinosaur Shadow Box ~ perfect craft to get kids coloring, cutting, glueing and using their imaginations!” float=”right”] Do you remember in grade school when you made shadow boxes for art class or for some school project… or just so your Barbies had a place to hang out?! Yes I did! …

July 20, 2012

Oreo Olympic medal treats

The Olympics opening ceremonies are only a few days away, July 27! Do you have any fun planned at your house for that evening or for a particular game? Well with a runner, two swimmers, a soccer player, two baseball players, two basketball players, four golfers and football player in the house… yep that’s right I only have two kids… needless to …

July 13, 2012

summer journaling tips

This collage of images taken with my iPhone and edited in Camera+, PicFix and PicFrame At the beginning of the summer I took the boys to Target and let them pick out any notebook they wanted to journal their summer. My oldest chose a leather bound notebook, a real… traditional journal, and of course his little …

June 15, 2012

DIY fairy garden

Remember my super-talented art teacher friend, Becky? The one that created the patriotic monogram wreath. Well, she has a creative daughter and she put together this bright and cheerful fairy garden perfect for imaginary play this summer! Since I’m always looking for ways to engage my daughters in my own garden, I thought this was brilliant! What a delightful …

May 24, 2012

10 summer boredom busters

Hi everyone, it’s Bridget! School is almost out and I’ve been frantically collecting fabulous ideas to keep my kiddos entertained this summer. My search uncovered some amazingly simple concepts sure to bring hours of fun. I personally can’t wait to try the science experiment! Water balloon fights and Splash Bash party via The Celebration Shoppe Noodle ball (move balloons into …

September 29, 2011

science experiment activities

Those who stop in know that my oldest is a scientist (his birthday party last year). What this means is that I have read too many bug books, collected too many live… and dead… oh yes… specimens, dug up too many worms, bought too many science kits and gadgets… but at the end of the …

September 22, 2011

homemade lollipops

Aren’t these homemade lollipops from Better Homes and Gardens just fun?! I ran across them while looking for art birthday party ideas (see some of my art party crafts and treat ideas and our invitations and decor collection), but these could be great for any celebration. I’m thinking of my annual Christmas cookie decorating party. I mean, maybe …

August 12, 2011

take a hike

I have a million things to do, but it’s a lovely day and I’m taking the afternoon with my boys. This was us on a hike yesterday afternoon in a beautiful forest near our home. We had so much fun, I want a repeat. And with the end of summer creeping up on us, I’m just …

July 29, 2011

good ole water balloon fight

Who doesn’t love a water balloon fight?! And it makes a great party game for a pool party or summer gathering! When styling our new Splash Bash collection and additions to our Deep Blue Sea collection, my sons got into a huge water balloon fight in our front yard with the neighbor kids (okay… and …