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Backyard Bug Hunt

August 19, 2016August 20, 2016 Cristina Stauffer

P is for Play: Backyard Bug Hunt This post contains affiliate links; find my full disclosure here. As summer starts to wind down, we are doing our best to get as much outside time in as possible. One of our latest activities has been to have backyard bug hunts.  This is truly one of the easiest activities ever Continue reading

Play Play, Summer 10 Comments

15 Awesome Yard Games

July 19, 2016April 20, 2017 Cristina Stauffer

P is for Play: 15 Awesome Yard Games This post may contain affiliate links; find my full disclosure here.   One of the things I love the most about our new house is the big, grassy backyard.  It is the perfect yard to play in – nice and flat with plenty of space. I have seen so Continue reading

Play DIY, Play, Summer 8 Comments

12 Tips for Planning a Perfect Birthday Party

May 28, 2016May 28, 2016 Cristina Stauffer

 P is for Party Planning: 12 Tips for Planning a Perfect Birthday Party Spring and summer mean birthday party planning time in our house.  I have to admit that I really love planning birthday parties for my girls.  I get really in to the details and like to put a fair amount of time into being Continue reading

Party Planning Birthday, Parenting, Party Planning 39 Comments

DIY Wedding Centerpieces

May 20, 2016 Cristina Stauffer

P is for Party Planning: DIY Wedding Centerpieces I love the look of floral centerpieces at wedding receptions, but they can add a big expense to the wedding budget.  As I planned my own wedding, I wanted beautiful reception tables that made an impression but I also couldn’t afford to spend a lot of money on Continue reading

Party Planning DIY, Flowers, Party Planning 6 Comments

Sunshine and Love Printable Wall Art

May 3, 2016 Cristina Stauffer

P is for Printables: Sunshine and Love Printable Wall Art With Mother’s Day coming up soon, I was inspired to create this sweet little wall art printable in honor of my own mom.  “Everything Grows Better in Sunshine and Love” is one of her favorite sayings and she believes every word of it to be true. Continue reading

Printables 10 Comments

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Thank you for visiting Ava’s Alphabet. My name is Cristina Stauffer and I am a busy mom of two little girls. I am an everyday mom who is juggling the demands of parenting, nurturing a healthy marriage, managing a household and working outside the home part time. I love all kinds of crafts and projects – everything from cooking and baking to sewing and knitting to party planning. Through this blog, I hope to share with you fun and easy tips, ideas and inspiration to bring more joy and creativity into your days. I hope you will join me on this adventure!

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