HOLIDAYS Merissa Breen HOLIDAYS Merissa Breen

valentine's day ice cream party

For Valentine’s Day this year, we celebrated with a cheerful ice cream party! I made a pink and white striped awning and a sign that said “We All Love Ice Cream,” added light pink balloons and heart‑lettered mylar balloons, then set out bowls of vanilla and strawberry ice cream, fresh berries, sauces, sprinkles, and cherries — plus little surprise balls hidden in cones for a playful twist!

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HOLIDAYS, PRINTABLES Merissa Breen HOLIDAYS, PRINTABLES Merissa Breen

gem valentines

This year’s classroom valentines are extra sparkly! I created free printable “You’re a Real Gem of a Friend!” cards, which pair perfectly with small crystals or acrylic gems. They’re easy to print at home or a print shop and make handing out Valentine’s Day cards extra fun for kids.

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HOLIDAYS Merissa Breen HOLIDAYS Merissa Breen

christmas cookies + DIY ornaments

Christmas is in full swing and we kicked off the season with cozy pajamas, holiday cookies, and homemade ornaments! After baking and decorating gingerbread men and candy cane sugar cookies, we made simple cornstarch dough ornaments using star and snowflake cutters, added cute Christmas tattoo decals, and tied them with string — a fun festive afternoon for the kids.

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HOLIDAYS Merissa Breen HOLIDAYS Merissa Breen

another fun halloween party

I’m always surprised how quickly Halloween arrives after school starts! We hosted a little Halloween party with friends full of tasty treats, games, crafts, and all the silly fun that comes with the season. For decorations, I created a balloon display with peach, orange and white balloons, and set the table with fun ghost and BOO plates the kids loved.

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HOLIDAYS Merissa Breen HOLIDAYS Merissa Breen

little love letters for valentine's day

we had a simple and sweet “little love letters” party for Valentine’s Day this year. We each wrote special notes to our family members telling them what we loved about them! It was so fun to read our letters out loud and eat cookies and as always - throw confetti!

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HOLIDAYS Merissa Breen HOLIDAYS Merissa Breen

holiday gingerbread fun

Sitting by the fire with the Christmas tree glowing, we decorated gingerbread houses and cookies wearing matching checkered Christmas sweaters! With a cheerful table set in gingerbread‑themed plates, napkins, and village house details, the activity brought festive fun indoors on a cold winter day.

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HOLIDAYS Merissa Breen HOLIDAYS Merissa Breen

third annual bunny brunch!

I’m not sure what the rules are for how many times you need to do something to make it a “tradition” - but this year we held our third “bunny brunch” before Easter and it also happened to be my birthday as well! This simple little springtime brunch made me so happy - the perfect party!

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HOLIDAYS Merissa Breen HOLIDAYS Merissa Breen

it's easter basket time!

Here are the items I have gathered for my kid’s easter baskets this year - I hope this gives you a few ideas for your own little’s, or even gift ideas for another occasion! I always challenge myself to follow these guidelines for their easter baskets: something to wear, something to use, something for spring, something to play with and something to read!

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