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How to Make a Unicorn Gift Bag

April 2, 2018 By Vicky 1 Comment

Do you have a child or friend who loves unicorns? If so, then these DIY unicorn bags are perfect for them. They may look complicated, but they can be made in a matter of minutes.  If you are doing a unicorn birthday party, these would be adorable as unicorn party favor bags. You can also…

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Mermaid Birthday Party Cupcakes

August 7, 2015 By Vicky 3 Comments

Earlier in the week I shared these Clam Shell Cookies that I made for a mermaid birthday party for my twins. Today I am showing you how to make these mermaid tail cupcakes. If you are planning a mermaid party, these are a must. While it may look like the tail is made from a mold,…

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Clam Shell Cookies

August 3, 2015 By Vicky Leave a Comment

My twins turned 7 last month and to celebrate, we threw a mermaid themed party for them and their girlfriends. You may have seen our Sea Shell Craft and today I will be sharing how to make these adorable Clam Shell Cookies. They are easier than you think since I used pre-made cookies to make them….

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Tips for Hosting a Fun Family Game Night

July 27, 2015 By Vicky 1 Comment

Every so often we like to enjoy a family game night with the kids. Family games nights are much anticipated event because we all get to let loose and have fun. The kids work together and cheer each other on which helps to build sibling bonds. Plus family game night is a great excuse to…

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Hosting a Reading Party

September 17, 2014 By Vicky 2 Comments

This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of EVEREADY®. The opinions and text are all mine. Since my twins have started first grade, their passion for reading has just grown. Each day they spend time reading at school and they bring home lots of books to share every night at home. My…

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Paint Palette Cookies for an Art Party – Food Fun Friday

August 15, 2014 By Vicky 2 Comments

My twins recently turned 6 and since they love drawing, painting, and creating, it was only natural to have an art themed birthday party. We had lots of fun art activities such a self portrait area, painting station and painting on canvas. But if you ask me, an art party really needs art themed snacks….

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Circus Popcorn Cupcakes and Circus Party Ideas

June 28, 2014 By Vicky 17 Comments

    This is a sponsored post. For my twins 5th birthday, we threw a circus birthday party. All the guests had a blast with carnival games, circus food and even a clown! I spent weeks scouring the Internet looking for ideas to make the party great and I even made some adorable Circus Popcorn…

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Popcorn Cupcakes – Food Fun Friday

July 26, 2013 By Vicky 4 Comments

My twins turned 5 this week and we are having a carnival themed birthday party for them this weekend. After all our work making rainbow cupcakes for their fourth birthday, I was in the mood for something a little more simple this year. I have seen “popcorn cupcakes” all over pinterest and they looked easy…

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Hi, I'm Vicky, founder and content creator at Mess For Less. If you are looking for play and learning activities for kids, kid friendly food, parenting tips and general family fun, you will find it at Mess For Less. I invite you to learn more about me or drop me a note. Thanks for stopping by!
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