WELCOME to a special week of The PINcentive Blog Hop: Week 9! Not only do I have a blog hop for you today, but also a giveaway with some serious prizes! Prizes that will allow you to either shop ‘till you drop, pay some bills, host a HUGE party, purchase some Christmas gifts, all while promoting your website right here on Cropped Stories! So, before we get to the blog hop, … [Read more...] about The PINcentive Blog Hop (Week 9) & GIVEAWAY – co-hosting!
DIY rowanberry necklace – fine motor skills activity for kids
As a child I used to make rowanberry necklaces at the end of summer holidays and in the beginning of the school year. My school was 10min walking distance from my house and I always walked through a park where there were a lot of rowan trees giving beautiful red berries. Together with my friends, we used to pick-up the most beautiful berries to make little jewellery for us … [Read more...] about DIY rowanberry necklace – fine motor skills activity for kids
15+ Halloween food ideas for kids party
You must have noticed that have been in Halloween mood since a while - have you seen the Halloween logo on the blog? Yeah:) Are you preparing a Halloween party for your kids? Or maybe you have planned to make this whole day special for them? It seems that kids remember better the events from their childhood if strong emotions were involved. So create these emotions and … [Read more...] about 15+ Halloween food ideas for kids party
Bats and ghosts – healthy Halloween desserts
Preparation time: 5min | Servings: 1 My daughter doesn't like monsters, spooky and scary characters, she rather prefers princess' stories or even real life documentaries. But, in this period of Halloween, she can hear all the kids around her talking ghosts, bats, witches etc. So I have decided to make her a 'bats and ghosts' dessert to show her that it’s not all … [Read more...] about Bats and ghosts – healthy Halloween desserts
Pumpkin shaped, eggplant & grilled cheese sandwich
Preparation time: 15min | Cooking time: 10min | Servings: 4 I must admit that the eggplant is not my daughter's favorite vegetable. In fact, she doesn't like how it looks (!), so I am always trying to find new and creative ways to sneak it in her menu. This time of the year, with the Halloween around the corner, I have made her this funny, pumpkin … [Read more...] about Pumpkin shaped, eggplant & grilled cheese sandwich