Valentine's Day is almost here and my kids are already getting excited for their classroom parties. Not only do they love getting treats from their classmates but they also love getting toys and activities. Skipping the treats this Valentine's Day comes with several perks as well. It's great for kids who have food allergies and many parents appreciate it. Sugary sweet candy only lasts seconds while giving them a Non-Candy Valentine can entertain and last longer. No matter

THIS PAGE CONTAINS AFFILIATE LINKS. CLICK HERE TO LEARN MORE. Neighbor gifts can be difficult to come up with. We've live in a newer subdivision and have had a lot of new neighbors move to our street. To break the ice, I like to take over a small simple gift and introduce ourselves and welcome them to the neighborhood. Just like my other New Neighbor Gift Tags, I kept cost in mind. I didn’t want it to break the bank and it had to be simple.  Second, I didn’t want it to be

We've recently had a new family move into the house across the street. To break the ice, I like to take over a small simple gift and introduce ourselves and welcome them to the street. THIS PAGE CONTAINS AFFILIATE LINKS. CLICK HERE TO LEARN MORE. Just like my other New Neighbor Gift Tags, I kept cost in mind. I didn’t want it to break the bank and it had to be simple.  Second, I didn’t want it to be homemade treats or casseroles.  With Covid19 going around it’s important to

This page contains affiliate links. Click HERE to learn more. Christmas is in a few days and we are getting excited. Nothing makes Christmas more magical than spending it with kids. It is so fun to see their excitement and the magic that comes this time of year. We like to take advantage of this time of year by playing games such as Pin The Nose On Rudolph, making all sorts of homemade goodies and don't forget Christmas crafts like these Paper Bag Puppets. The puppets come

Living in a newer subdivision means that there is still A LOT of construction going on in my neighborhood.  We have had three homes completed this last month on our street which means new families have moved in.  I love introducing myself and welcoming them to our neighborhood with a little gift.  I feel like it is a great way to break the ice and start getting to know them on a deeper level. THIS PAGE CONTAINS AFFILIATE LINKS. CLICK HERE TO LEARN MORE. When designing these I

Floral New Neighbor Gift Tag & Info Packet I am in love with how these “We Hope You Bloom Here” gift tag and neighbor info packet turned out.   It can be difficult moving to an unfamiliar  place and trying to figure a new mechanic, best places to eat and more.  The info packet allows you to help your new neighbor get their feet on the ground running by giving them all of this information. THIS PAGE CONTAINS AFFILIATE LINKS. CLICK HERE TO LEARN MORE. You can go as expensive or

Thanksgiving is this week and if your holiday is anything like mine, you will have lots of kids running around the table.  I created 5 Easy Thanksgiving Crafts and Games for Kids to help make this holiday special for kids. This page contains affiliate links. Click HERE to learn more. 1. Thanksgiving Placemats Kids get so excited to be around cousins and friends and don’t want to sit by boring parents.  At the kids table use these free printable placemats to help keep them ent

Looking for a faBOOlous breakfast to serve at your haunted party?  Look no further. Growing up my mother always made Halloween magical and now I get to do it for my kids and on this occasion my niece and nephew joined.  When my nephew walked into the room and saw the pancakes and decor his jaw dropped to the ground.  It took me back to being a kid. For this breakfast, I chose to make ghost pancakes, and I used my favorite Buttermilk Pancake recipe.  Be sure to read below to f

This last week I was invited to go to my daughter’s preschool class and bring a game to play with the kids.  I immediately thought of Don’t Eat Pete.  The kids loved the game and kept asking to play it again. For those of you who are not familiar with this game it’s easy to play.  Prepare ahead of time by purchasing candy and printing the game board. Place one piece of candy in each square of the game board. Send one person away from the room and have whoever is remaining cho

This girl is my niece and she is going to be a heartbreaker.  She is sassy, full of life and always keeps us on our feet.  She was also kind enough to be my volunteer to model these first day of school milestone signs that I made up.  Each sign prints on 8.5×11 paper.  You can download your free digital copy today! This page contains affiliate links. Click HERE to learn more. All files are copyrighted by Jessie K Design and by downloading any item, you are agreeing to use it

School is just about to start again!  The summer went by fast for us.  I am going to miss the paddle boarding and lazy summer days at the park.  Although the summer was fun, it is also time to start thinking about back to school photos.  I am really excited how these dinosaur themed milestone signs turned out!  It is a fun way to document your kids first day of school.  Print on 8.5×11 heavy white cardstock paper.  You can download your free printable below. This page contain

4th of July is just around the corner and I am excited to share with you my latest free designs. I had a lot of fun setting up this table and my husband deserves an award for blowing up so many balloons! Read on to learn about printing tips, how I assembled everything and to download your own FREE printable 4th of July decorations. This page contains affiliate links. Click HERE to learn more. The backdrop is 36×48 inches. I printed it at Staples for under $15 which is amaz

This last month we had new neighbors finish their home next door to us and move in. I didn’t want to bring the same old plate of cookies to welcome them into the neighborhood but wanted to be a little more creative. I made this gift tag to go along with a S’mores kit. It was easy to put together and a nice ice breaker when we went over to meet them. I absolutely loved how they turned out. This page contains affiliate links. Click HERE to learn more. Print on 8.5×11 heavy

The last couple of years my husband has been asked to put together a gift for all of the mothers at our church. My husband being really busy meant that I helped a lot with them. I created these gift tags and have used them multiple times. We originally used them on chocolates but since then they have been used for several different gifts including flowers as pictured above. This page contains affiliate links. Click HERE to learn more. Print on 8.5×11 heavy white cardstock

Mother’s Day is approaching and I am excited about this new free printable that I am giving away. A few years ago my mother decided that all of the holidays were getting too expensive and she would no longer let us spend any money on a gift for her on Mother’s Day. This year I found a way around her no money and created this service coupon book. The tickets are formatted to print on standard 8.5×11 paper and can be printed at home. It will only take about ten to fifteen m

Easter is coming up and if you haven’t started planning your day, now is the time.  This year my husband and I decided that instead of filling an Easter basket full of toys and junk food, we want to focus more on experiences.  We purchased a family pass to the zoo for their gift. We hope to continue this tradition as they grow older except we will choose a season pass to somewhere different each year.  We are really excited about this.  We did get them Easter dresses to go in

Unicorn birthday parties are the “IT” thing right now.  I cannot get on Pinterest without seeing a bunch of unicorn party ideas.  I decided to jump on the unicorn train and designed these magical FREE printable items.  I am in love with how they turned out and my little girl is too!  She keeps climbing into my lap and asking if she can help me color unicorns on my computer. You will need to sign up below to gain access to your free printable items. Included with the FREE Unic

Valentine’s Day is two short days away!  If you are in need of a last minute gift for your boy to take to school, these are it.  It will just take you a couple of minutes to assemble.  I purchased the toy soldiers from Walmart and paid $3 for a large box.  I have also seen them on Amazon and Dollar Tree.  Be sure to check out the rest of my Valentine Gift Ideas. This page contains affiliate links. Click HERE to learn more. All files downloaded are property of Jessie K Design

As an adult, Valentine’s Day can be a little chaotic.  My husband and I decided to simplify this holiday by not giving gifts to each other.  I know that this might sound a little weird but we take what we would have spent and put it towards a really fun date like couples pedicures or massages and a fancy dinner.  We also plan our date on a different day to avoid the crowds. Restaurants are empty the day before or after Valentine's Day. It really makes it lot more enjoyable

Being a mom of only girls there is A LOT of pink in my household.  My sister on the other hand, is the opposite of me and only has boys.  With her boys in mind, I made this Dinosaur Valentine’s Gift Tag.  Valentine’s day can get carried away with the girly frilly stuff.  This is anything but frilly.  Dinosaurs are a sure bet and fun for boys of all ages. Assembling is easy.  Print the tags out on 8.5×11 heavy white cardstock paper.  Cut each tag out and punch a hole in the ta