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How we hosted a low-stress mystery game for Curtis’s 40th birthday with zero awkward roleplay! 😂🔍 Built for 8 players with 3 flexible acts so everyone could eat, mingle, and chat naturally between clues. (And yes, we had our baker hide actual evidence in the birthday cake!). 🎂🕵️‍♂️ My complete printable 8-player mystery kit (The Missing Medal) is linked below along with all the DIY hosting supplies—heavy cardstock, envelopes, clue laminator, and party essentials! Tap below to download the game and shop the setup! 🛍️👇 gamenight partygames birthdayideas hostingtips diyparty LTKOver40 LTKstorytime LTKHome

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Part 7 of my Macy’s Day Craft Series!
Today I’m finally cutting out Radio City — and sharing another little cutting trick that makes these edges so much cleaner.
You’ll also get to see it displayed with the rest of the printables… it’s all starting to look SO good together 😍

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No planning. Just play. 💙🐾
Our Bluey party at Grandma’s turned into a full-on Bluey: Bust-a-Move adventure with Nex Playground — the kids were part of the show, the Grannies made an appearance, and there may have been a few “nana naps” between rounds. 😂

Everything’s already built in — from Musical Statues to Keepy Uppy — so you can just plug it in and play!

💙 Screen time that gets everyone moving.
🎮 Get Bluey: Bust-a-Move and tons of other favorites with Play Pass!

👉 Share with a friend who’s planning a Bluey party — they’ll thank you later!

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Spooky season finds 👻🖤 Affordable Halloween decor to make your home feel festive without going overboard! Think black candlesticks, floating candles, boxwood wreaths, buffalo plaid pillows, spooky cobwebs, warm string lights + a touch of haunted decor. Perfect for Halloween porch decor, mantel decor, living room decor & Halloween party decorating. 🎃

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At-home date night game you need for after the kids are asleep! 🎯✨

With Curtis recovering from surgery, our date nights have been strictly indoors lately. We set up Battle Dartz for a high-stakes, whispered tournament (winner got the last frosted Pop-Tart) and had so much fun.

*Why it’s an easy win:
• Sets up in under a minute and games are easy to switch out
• The darts actually stick (even with questionable aim and a one-armed husband)
• Quiet enough to play down the hall from sleeping kids.
• Fun for adults on date night, but perfect for family game night with the kids too

Tap the link to shop our exact Battle Dartz board + more of our favorite easy at-home date night picks! 🛒👇

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How to host a murder mystery party that’s actually fun and zero percent awkward. 🔍✨

I designed this printable DIY game kit with busy hosts in mind:
• 3 acts with built-in breaks so guests can eat, drink, and chat normally
• Word-for-word host script with emergency prompts so things never stall
• 8 player roles (including 2 early-exit options!)
• Fun hidden clue locations around your house
• Complete shopping lists, timelines, and setup checklists included

Instant download—just print on standard paper and you’re ready to host.

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Everything inside my printable 8-player mystery game kit! 🕵️‍♀️📦

If you want to host an interactive party with zero awkward roleplay and zero stress, *The Missing Medal* has you covered. It's designed around 3 flexible acts with natural breaks so your guests can eat, chat, and mingle normally between clues!

The instant-download game kit is linked below and currently **25% OFF for our launch**! I’ve also tagged some options for supplies I used to assemble the kit. Choose an option from below or get creative with your own!

Tap below to download the game and shop the DIY hosting supplies! 🛍️👇

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He had surgery the day before his 40th birthday and thought we were just having a quiet dinner! 🥹 24 hours post-op, our friends hosted and we pulled off the sweetest surprise celebration.

Everything we used to style and set up the party is linked below! (The balloon arch kit was an easy find from Hobby Lobby, but I linked identical dupes + our favorite balloon pump, table decor, and serving essentials for you here!). 🎂🚴‍♂️✨

Tap to shop all the birthday party setup supplies! 🛍️👇

Our backyard sanctuary is officially open 🤍

With back-to-school routines kicking off, we really wanted a screen-free space where the kids could decompress and reset right at home. We went with the GobaPlay TitanMax Swing Set, and it’s already been our best addition this fall.

Why we love it:
• Heavy-duty & weather-resistant: Built to withstand the Texas elements and grow with the kids for years.
• Solo-friendly setup: The frame was put together entirely by my 65-year-old father-in-law in just a couple of sessions—super straightforward assembly!
• Customizable play: Perfect for outdoor energy burns without needing to leave the yard.

Tap the link to shop our exact @gobaplay_ setup and backyard favorites! 🌿✨"

* GobaPlay TitanMax
* Backyard swing set
* Outdoor play equipment
* Back to school home routine
* Kids outdoor toys

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Walked into the trampoline park carrying my drink, both kids’ drinks, and a drink for a friend. This drink holder carries 5 drinks… and somehow doubles as a kids’ meal holder when little hands in the backseat are full. 😂

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This spin art kit has been a huge hit at our house! 🎨 It’s one of those activities that keeps both kids busy while letting them be creative. Definitely worth having in your craft stash! 💛 #LTKKids #FamilyFun #KidsCrafts #MomFinds

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I don’t know who needed to hear this… but you’re never too old for a glitter unicorn float. 😂

This Target find was only $5, and I have a feeling it’s going to be the star of our pool days this summer.

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Foam party in a box! 🫧 Highly recommend adding a Dojo Foam Party to your family’s summer bucket list. Just be prepared… you might end up covered in foam too. 😂

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One of my favorite summer finds so far ☀️

These Bluey Scribble Scrubbies have already earned a spot in our summer activity rotation. The kids color them, wash them, and do it all over again. Perfect for pool days, patio play, rainy afternoons, or those inevitable “I’m bored” moments.

Keeping this one on hand all summer long. 💙

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What did my son ask for for his birthday?

MrBeast.

What did he get for his birthday?

Also MrBeast. 😂

I thought the Amazon gift card might finally be the one non-MrBeast gift in the pile… but nope. That quickly turned into more MrBeast toys.

At least the kid is easy to shop for. 💙

I’ve linked everything I could find because I know I’m not the only parent with a MrBeast superfan at home. 👇

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Need a challenge-themed birthday party idea? 💰🎉

We turned a birthday party into a series of games where the kids earned money throughout the event and then spent their winnings in a prize store at the end. From VIP team drafts and egg roll challenges to mystery envelopes, relay races, and a money gun finale, this party kept the kids busy from start to finish.

I’ve linked the supplies we used to recreate the setup, including the prizes, money gun, balloons, and party supplies. 🎈💵

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🎓 Skip the flowers and make a graduation bouquet filled with their favorite things!

Candy, surprise toys, a little MrBeast, and a graduation plush made this one a huge hit with my kindergartener.

Comment SHOP for links to the supplies I used! ✨

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A Wizard of Oz party that actually felt like stepping into Oz 🌈✨

Instead of random party games, the whole party flowed like the movie — from following the Yellow Brick Road to helping the Tin Man find his heart ❤️

Every activity, game, and party detail is linked so you can recreate the whole adventure 💛

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Flop or cute? 😂💚

We made our own little Emerald City out of paper towel rolls and the kids were WAY too proud of this one ✨🌈

Linked the supplies here if you want to make your own!

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JCPenney Portraits already had so many fun props and wardrobe pieces ready for the Cosmic Wonders session ✨

But of course we had to bring a few extra touches of our own 😂🚌

Linking our costumes, accessories, and a few of the items we used for our little “field trip” setup 🤍 The rest of the items were provided by JC Penney Portrait Studio.

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Sometimes I have a vision and I love when it actually turns out 😂

Especially when I have to use math and geometry to make it happen 😅🚍 Everything’s linked so you don’t have to do all that yourself 😂

Supplies:• Bus printable• 3M spray adhesive• 5 foam boards• Painter’s tape• Pencil• Cutting board• Box cutter

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Easy matching Disney outfits for the whole family ✨

Comfortable, photo-friendly, and perfect for cruises, parks, or family trips 🤍

Use code K-BCS for 15% off sitewide through May 31 🫶

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Peter Pan family cosplay but make it easy ✨

We keep everyone comfortable—from full costumes to Disneybounding—because the hot, humid Caribbean temps are not stopping us from dressing up… we might just improvise a bit 😂

Captain Hook, Peter Pan, and Tinkerbell brought the magic (and the character interactions were next level 🥹)

Fun fact: we’ve worn these same costumes to Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party too—so you’re getting more than one wear out of them 👏

It’s one of those “extra” things that ends up being the moment your kids remember most 🤍

Everything we wore is linked here 🏴‍☠️✨

They said pirate night… we said make it fully Disney ✨

Our Peter Pan-inspired outfits ended up being such a hit—fun, comfortable, and easy to recreate

Linking everything we used to pull these looks together (you don’t have to overthink it to make it feel magical!)

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Frozen night outfit ideas for the whole family ❄️

✔ Elsa + Kristoff costumes
✔ Anna Disneybound
✔ Easy Olaf + dress + ears option

Everything is linked so you can recreate the look ✨

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Frozen night, but make it comfy for everyone ❄️✨

We did a mix of full costumes + easy Disneybounding so no one felt overdressed (or uncomfortable). The kids went all in—Elsa + Kristoff—and the adults kept it simple with lightweight dresses, subtle Frozen colors, and the cutest ears to tie it all together 🤍

This is the easiest way to get that themed look without stressing—perfect for Disney trips, cruises, or any Frozen night!

Everything is linked here to recreate the looks ✨

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Wizard of Oz Party Ideas 🌈✨

Planning my daughter’s 5th birthday and going all in on a Yellow Brick Road theme 💛

From Dorothy dresses to rainbow balloons and Emerald City decor—these are all the pieces I’m using (or inspired by) to bring it to life!

Saving you HOURS of searching 👀 everything linked here

Follow to see how it all comes together ✨

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DIY Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique… cruise edition 💁‍♀️❄️

We surprised her with an Elsa dress for Frozen night on the Disney Wish and it turned into the sweetest little moment 🥹

We use a magnetic hook on the ceiling to hang everything behind the curtain for the reveal—such an easy setup that makes it feel extra magical ✨

Linking the dress, accessories, and the hook we use below so you can recreate it 🫶

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Marvel night outfit ideas 🕷️✨

We did a mix of everything—full costumes for the kids, a simple Disneybound for me, and an easy ears + dress look for grandma 💙

There’s really no wrong way to do it, and it made the whole experience so much more fun (and the photos even better 🥹)

Linking everything we wore so you can recreate any of these looks for your next cruise or even Halloween!

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Marvel night energy 🕷️😂

Linking his Spider-Man look—this made the character interactions and photos SO much more fun

Perfect for a Disney cruise, themed dinner, or even Halloween ✨

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1923 on the Disney Wish 🤍✨

One of my favorite nights from the trip—celebrating his birthday, dressing up a little extra, and still keeping everyone comfortable (which is always the goal 🙌)

I loved how these outfits came together—dressy enough for 1923 but still practical for real life with kids 👏

Everything is linked here if you’re planning a Disney Wish cruise or just love a “dress up but make it functional” moment ✨

And this was just one night… I’ll be sharing what we wore to the other restaurants on the Disney Wish next 🤍

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Birthday dinner outfit inspo 🚢✨

He went as Walt Disney and it turned out SO cute for our night on the Disney Wish 🤍

Linking all the pieces to recreate this look—perfect for Disney trips, Dapper Day, or themed dinners

Wait until you see the rest of our themed dinners 👀

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Disney’s Summer of Fun event may not have gone exactly how I pictured 😅✨

BUT my kids got their Mickey bars, we still left with a cute little bag.

My favorite Disney dress and biker shorts are linked! I wear this combo on park days! Plus there is a matching girl's dress!

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Everything I used for our Easter tea party is linked here 🐰🫖💐

From the dresses to the table setup and little details… but I’ll be honest—
the best part wasn’t anything I bought.

It was the laughter, the messy table, and the memories we made 🤍

If you’re planning something similar, these are all the pieces that helped bring it together (and made it feel extra special for the girls!)

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