Family Archives - Giggles Galore

A Soccer Star and sugru

April 3, 2014 by Mariah · 3 Comments

This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of sugru. Do you have a pile of worn out shoes or broken toys laying around your house? If you have kids under the age of 15 chances are you answered yes, and today I want to tell you about how you can breath new life into those worn out shoes or toys with sugru. Save both time and money when you use coupon code sugrumoms25, which is good for 25% off your total order at http://bit.ly/1ddugS3. Offer expires on 4/8/14 and cannot be combined … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Family, Giveaway · Tagged With: fix it, soccer, soccer shoes, sugru, sugrumoms

Share the Table Dinner Conversation Cards

April 2, 2014 by Mariah · 7 Comments

This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Barilla, but opinions are my own. Does your family sit down at night to eat dinner together? Growing up my family sat down to dinner most nights of the week, even with our busy schedules it was always a priority. Now that I have my own family it's just as important to me that we sit down together as a family to enjoy dinner. We've joined Barilla's Share the Table initiative and we're using our Dinner Conversation Cards to keep the table talk … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Family, Giggles Galore, Tradition · Tagged With: Barilla, Dinner Conversation Cards, Family, Share the Table, Traditions

Family BBQ Party Ideas

August 7, 2012 by Mariah · Leave a Comment

Hosting a BBQ is a great way to gather family and friends during the warm summer months and catch up on each others' lives. My grandmother was coming to Texas for a visit so we decided to have a family BBQ at my house. To make your family BBQ one to remember integrate some fun and special touches into your gathering. Start with the decorations. You don't have to wait for birthday parties to create a fun display for your food. It was a bazillion degrees outside so I set up a table … [Read more...]

Filed Under: 4th of July, BBQ, Family, Party, Picnic, Picnic Basket, Watermelon · Tagged With: BBQ, Family, Party, Summer, Watermelon

Mardi Gras Roundup

February 21, 2012 by Mariah · 2 Comments

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Mardi Gras is the ultimate party and while I don't have big plans to celebrate this year I thought I would share some purple, green and gold inspiration to get you in the party mood.Chances are if you have kids you won't be out celebrating on Bourbon Street, but that doesn't mean you can't still enjoy the party! Make this easy King Cake from Relish, let the kids make party masks and watch The Princess and the Frog for a little Bayou fun! Don't you just love this coin bracelet from Dixie … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Family, Mardi Gras, Party ·

National Popcorn Day

January 19, 2012 by Mariah · 1 Comment

Did you know today is National Popcorn Day? I love these quirky little "holiday" and finding ways to make another ordinary day seem special. I've rounded up some of my favorite popcorn inspiration and ideas for throwing a fun family movie night to celebrate National Popcorn Day!Make popcorn cupcakes with this tutorial from Kinser Event CompanyOr set up an Olde Fashioned Popcorn Bar - via Hostess with the MostessLet the kids design their own cars for a Drive-In movie - via Ladybird LnMake a … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Family, Movie, Party, Popcorn ·

A Special Gift

January 2, 2012 by Mariah · 1 Comment

My mother always made holiday's extra special and she created a beautiful Christmas Eve tradition that I had hoped to start this year with my family...but December was a blur and I just couldn't do it all. So instead I decided I would make it our New Year's tradition! My mom would set the table with beautiful china for our Christmas Eve dinner and at each place setting there would be a beautiful gift box. Inside the box was what my mom described as her "special gift" to us. She said that this … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Family, Gifts, New Year, Party, Tradition ·

Project Pink: Pink For A Day to Support Breast Cancer

October 30, 2011 by Mariah · 1 Comment

Marilyn of The ArtsyGirl Connection contacted me and asked if I would participate in her Project Pink: Painting the Blog World Pink for a Day in honor of Breast Cancer and I of course said yes.We all know someone who has affected by Breast Cancer and this subject especially touches close to my heart. My grandmother was diagnosed with Breast Cancer back in 2004 and she was one of the lucky ones to battle and overcome this disease that touches so many. My grandma is one of the most kind and … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Breast Cancer, Family ·

Happy Birthday P&P

September 26, 2011 by Mariah · 1 Comment

My precious twin's turned 3 on Thursday and we've had lots of fun the past few days celebrating! It all started with a little celebration at their preschool on Wednesday. On their birthday's each kid gets to make a poster to share their favorite things and tell their class more about them. They also get to take a treat and a special toy to share. P & P were so excited to get to take a toy to school, but were super shy when they were asked to get up in front of the class.Next, we celebrated … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Birthday, Family, Twins ·

My Little Ladybugs

September 12, 2011 by Mariah · 3 Comments

I'm a sucker for cute fabric and matching outfits for my girls. My mom has the same weakness, so while we were out shopping one weekend she decided this darling ladybug fabric was a must have and bought some to make dresses for the girls.She just finished them last weekend and the girls were very excited to wear their new outfits to school. I couldn't resist snapping a few pictures.I love all the sweet detailsAnd I LOVE these sweet girls!Little man was very upset he was left out of the photo … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Family, Ladybug, Sewing ·

Apples & an Interview

August 30, 2011 by Mariah · 2 Comments

First up, Apples!If you haven't already "oohed and aahed" over these adorable Apple Oreo's by Shindig Parties, you simply must check out her post! I made the mini version of these last year for teacher gifts, but loved how simple these were especially using the mold she recommended...plus the presentation was just too darn cute!Again, I used free printables from both Shindig Parties and Dimpleprints to wrap around the pencil vase.I had some fondant leaf molds left over from another project, so … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Crafts, Family, School ·