Raina Costume
One of my daughter’s favorite authors is Raina Telgemeier. She owns and has read many of her graphic novels multiple times. When asked what character she wanted to dress up…
Author Event with Ruby Bridges
I remember learning about Ruby Bridges as a child in the 1980s. Desegregation felt so far behind us then. Today, I realize how much closer we are to that moment…
DIY Lion Costume
Our daughter was recently cast as a lion for a church musical production. Together she and I shopped, planned, and made her lion costume. It was super simple and ended…
DIY Narwhal and Jelly Costume
For her recent book character day at school, my daughter decided to dress up like Jelly from the Narwhal and Jelly books. This was a different and fun character to…
Mother Gothel Costume
A thrift store find led to a fun Disney Villain costume – Mother Gothel. Perfect for Halloween, dress up, or Book Character Day. My daughter spotted this beautiful dark maroon…
100 Mermazing Days of School
Last year my daughter’s first grade class celebrated their 100th day of school with an optional dress up day. She wanted a 100 item shirt. Seemed simple enough. We came…
Royal Court Royal Tea
When our Disney Cruise to Alaska was postponed for 2 years, I started further researching and planning for a few extras that we had not originally considered. One of these…
DIY Scarlet Witch Costume
Our elementary school kicked off spring school spirit week with Marvel Monday. When I asked my daughter which superhero she wanted to dress up as, she immediately chose “Wanda from…
