FREEBIES :: The BEST of 2015

     

Everyone loves a great freebie and last year was no exception with me sharing some really good ones with all of you here. As you will see, some were the result of fabulous collaborations with some really great companies and other ones were just things I wanted to create and share with all of you. I hope you enjoy these freebies that I design for you from time to time and find them useful. I always try to create something fun for you to download, that you can actually give as a gift to someone or that you find useful using in your every day life. I can definitely let you know that I WILL be continuing that again this year and already have quite a few ideas to bring you!

Having said that, today I am sharing some of the best freebie posts, so you can see what fun ideas made the list and perhaps you'll see one you may have missed, in which case you should PIN this so you can save it for when you actually NEED it since it's all in ONE post. Just sayin'. ;)

As you are looking through this list, just know if you want more details on the freebie or to download it, simply click on the link for all of the fun details! So let's take a look at them now, shall we?


the TOP TEN freebie posts of 2015: 

10. FREEBIES :: Valentines Day Printables

9. FREEBIE :: Summer Bucket List

8. FREEBIE :: USA Art Print + table tents

7. FREEBIE :: To Do List

 

6. FREEBIE :: Fall Gift Tags & Toppers

 

5. FREE Thanksgiving Give Thanks Cards + Dessert Idea 

4. FREEBIE :: Lunchbox Pudding Cup Joke Wraps

3. FREE Father's Day Art Print + Dessert Table Idea

 

2. RECIPE :: Easter Bloom Pudding Cups + FREE Printable 

 

1. FREEBIE :: Baymax Popcorn Boxes - Big Hero 6

And there you have it! That is quite a versatile list of FREEBIES wouldn't you say? Some of these I use over and over and I hope you find a couple you may enjoy as well!

 

So which from the TOP TEN was YOUR fave? I would LOVE to hear  . . . just let me know by commenting below. xoxo

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ROUND-UP :: Big Hero 6 IDEAS

     

     
If you love movies, then I am sure you have seen Big Hero 6 or at least plan on it at some point soon. Heck, you may even have a kid that wants a Big Hero 6 party for his birthday! It is a very popular movie right now but it is so cute! I highly recommend seeing it.

Today I wanted to share a round-up of some amazing ideas for the movie Big Hero 6, whether you just want a simple fun recipe or to create a fun family movie night in. But, like I mentioned, maybe you are looking for ideas to incorporate into a party for one of those kids of yours. ;) A few of my friends and I have been hard at work to bring you some amazingly awesome IDEAS for you to use! Have fun and let us know if you happen to be inspired!

If you are looking to make some amazing desserts such as honey lemon cupcakes, wasabi pudding or perhaps mochi cat mochi, then you definitely want to check out my friend April and her Easy Big Hero Desserts because they are just so much fun!

 
 

I love good yummy snacks to munch on while watching a movie and this Big Hero 6 Snack Mix from Rebecca, has all of my faves in it including some Snickers (my fave) and is so easy to make!

If you are looking for an amazing popcorn recipe to make for the kids that just happens to look like Baymax, then check out my Baymax Popcorn Recipe because it is sooo soooo good! Trust me, I have requests to make it again this week and I just made it! ;)

All of this talk about popcorn has you needing a popcorn box right? Whether you are serving straight up movie popcorn, trying my recipe here or one of the other snacks, you can use these FREE Baymax popcorn boxes to hold all it and your kids will think you are a rockstar!

Before you sit down to actually watch the movie, you may want to think about getting your craft on with these fun Baymax felt masks by Lindsay because there is nothing like getting into character with your kiddos to have some fun! Plus they will think you are one cool momma! ;)

Along with some more yummy snack ideas for their Big Hero 6 movie night, my friend Stephanie created a HERO printable so her kids could jot down their thoughts afterwards about what they think a hero is. What a great teaching moment with this movie. I just love this idea! 

 I am certain, without a doubt, that Big Hero 6 will be bringing it's fair share of kids parties in the next few months. I know it's already started so if you find yourself wanting to throw one for your kiddos or if you have a kid that really wants one, then start here and check out Britni's Big Hero 6 Movie Night Party ideas.

I hope this round-up has inspired you or given you a few ideas to try for your next movie night or party! Make sure to give one of these amazing recipes a try as well and we would love to know if you were inspired! Have you seen this movie yet? 

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RECIPE :: Baymax POPCORN - Big Hero 6

Have you had a chance to see Big Hero 6 yet? If you haven't, it is worth it as it is such a great movie! The other day I shared with you how I designed these awesome Baymax Popcorn Boxes that you can download for FREE and today I am sharing the recipe for the Baymax popcorn that I made to go inside those cute boxes! It is so delish! 

This is one of those recipes that you will be making often as it has such a great flavor and everyone at our house totally loved it for movie night!

It's simple, quick and oh so good!

Baymax Popcorn

~Ingredients ~

• 1 bag of mini marshmallows -10 oz.
• 1 cup of white chocolate chips or white chocolate baking discs
• 4 tbl. unsalted butter
• 1 tsp.vanilla
• 3 microwave bags of lightly salted popcorn
• 1/2 cup of black Sixlets

 Instructions

1. Prepare microwave popcorn as stated on package & place in shallow pan.
2. On medium heat, melt the bag of mini marshmallows, stirring occasionally to ensure they don't burn. Add butter & vanilla, stirring constantly until mixed. Remove from heat.
3. Pour mixture over the popcorn in the pan and gently mix together with a greased spoon to prevent sticking. 
4. Melt your cup of baking discs or chips per the directions on the package.
5. Drizzle melted chocolate over the marshmallow popcorn mixture.
6. Place the black Sixlets intentionally on popcorn before the chocolate hardens to create "eyeballs". Sprinkle the rest over the pan of popcorn.
7. Before putting in the FREE popcorn boxes, and once the chocolate hardens, break into pieces as the mixture will stick and create big pieces, just pull them into bite size pieces that work for you.
8. ENJOY the delicious-ness!

This popcorn was such a hit with my family that it was gone within a couple days! My daughter asked me to pack some in her lunch every day for a treat and she even had her friend, whom she shared with, asking where I got it. When she told them I made it, her friend said, "your mom is magical". Best compliment ever! ;)

Make sure to download these FREE Baymax popcorn boxes too before watching Big Hero 6 (again)! Will you be making this recipe for your next movie night? What kind of popcorn does your family enjoy?

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FREEBIE :: Baymax Popcorn Boxes - Big Hero 6

** This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and it's advertiser. All opinions are mine alone.  #BigHero6MovieNight #CollectiveBias

I love a really good animated movie for movie nights at home! Especially the kind where you want to watch it again and again and Big Hero 6 WAS that kind of movie. I mean hellooooooo it DID win 'best animated' movie at some awards show, so it had to be good right? ;) 

My daughter and I missed seeing it when it was on the big screen so there wasn't a chance I was going to miss it when it came out on DVD. So one day last week, right after school, during our weekly trip to Target, we made sure to pick up our copy of Big Hero 6. 

The thing is, I kinda maybe sorta like to plan a party or two every now and then, so I wanted to make our family movie night just a little more special. So that is when I decided that I would gather some supplies to make a yummy treat and design a cool container to put it in. Plus I had a pretty good feeling that Baymax would end up being my fave from the movie, so I went with creating a Baymax popcorn mix AND a fun popcorn box that we could put our popcorn in while watching our new favorite movie!

Do you want to know the BEST part? . . . I have these Baymax popcorn boxes available for you all today as a FREE download! So the next time you are getting ready to watch this movie, just simply print these out for your popcorn and enjoy!


STEPS for assembling Baymax popcorn boxes:

1. First, click on the Baymax popcorn boxes link that you see here or throughout this post. Then select the quantity of prints you want, knowing that these boxes come one, on a sheet of 8.5 x 11 paper & then hit print!

2. Gather a couple supplies after printing. You will need a pair of scissors and a glue stick or double sided tape, just something to keep it together.

3. Cut out the box following the directions on the print out. I have also indicated where you are to glue plus where the folds go.

4. Follow the directions as to where to fold the box, I recommend using the straight edge of a ruler to help you fold in the right spots plus it will give you a nice crisp edge on your folds.

5. Using your glue stick, glue your folded edges together to the body of the box until you see it form into your Baymax popcorn box! Then all you have left to do is load those babies up with some amazing popcorn!

I want to share with you, one last tip, on printing these Baymax popcorn boxes, because I wondered, as you may have as well, what kind of paper should you use when printing? I printed both of these at home and I did one on heavier card stock paper (the box you see in the front of all of the photos) and I also tried printing and assembling a box using only normal printer paper that we all have. I actually was surprised it held up pretty good, as it's the box you see on the cake stands or in the background in this post. So don't let having just regular printer paper stop you from having some fun printing these popcorn boxes for your Baymax popcorn! Either will work just fine but honestly the heavier card stock is always going to serve you best! That's the way I would go ;)

I hope you're going to enjoy this movie a little more now, since you have these awesome Baymax popcorn boxes to make your next movie night at home with the family, just a little more fun! 

Have you seen this movie yet? What kind of popcorn will you be putting in these Baymax popcorn boxes for movie night? Look for my Baymax Popcorn recipe coming soon! Let me know below as I would love to hear from you . . .

 
     

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