Super Bowl 2016 Recipes & Football Crafts for Kids

Football fashion for baby and kids, football food, football crafts, and most importantly football SNACKS! Woo-hoo! We were thinking it was just that sad time of winter when all we have to look forward to is Mardi Gras (an excuse to eat doughnuts is still a whole month away) - then we remembered the greatest day of the year is right around the corner! SUPERBOWL SUNDAY! We did a round-up of our fave football food, fashion, and fun from our Football Pinterest Board, so check out these yummy, cute & cool ideas!

FOOD

• Salted Beer Soft Pretzel Footballs - combining two of our favorite things into one!
• Beer Candied Bacon Strips - read all those words again. slowly. Now go make some!
• Pull Apart Touchdown Cupcakes - recipe from the Food Network, so you know it's good!
• Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Football Dip - Yes, please. Oh yes.
• Sausage and Cheddar Football Bites - you had me at cheddar 
• Truffle Football Cupcakes -  ohhhh no you didn't! Truffles ON top of cupcakes!
• Football Mason Jar Drinks - fill with rootbeer. Have a sugared-up dance party! 
• Football Field of Guacamole - anyone else as addicted to avocado as we are?
• Team-Sized Burger - feed the whole crew in one giant bite! 
• Football Deviled Eggs -super super easy, super super cute!
• Psychobaby Yard Line Cutting Board - you know, to help while you're making all these awesome snacks!

FASHION

• Psychobaby Sunday Funday Baby Shirt - customize with your team colors (pictured above)
• Kickoff Football Nail Art - football doesn't get girlier than this!
• Psychobaby Football Puppy Dog Tag  - for boys or girls! 
• Psychobaby Most Valuable Baby Football Bib - c'mon, your kiddo is def the MVB!
• Football Hair for Dudes - a real commitment...see above
• Football Hair for Ladies - so cute to do for your little girls!
• Psychobaby Football Belly Gift Set -best gift ever for newbie fans
• Psychobaby Football Belly Kids Tee- no matter who you root for, this tee is custom made for you!
• Psychobaby Huddle Infant Hat - matches our Football Belly One-Piece perfectly! 

FUN

• Superbowl Commercial Bingo - perfect for those of us whose teams aren't in it this year 
• Superbowl GAMETIME Bingo - if you actually pay attention to the game 
• Football Paper Chain - decorations the kiddos can help create
• How to Build Your Own Superbowl Snack Stadium - Epic.
• Pigskin "Pin the Tail on the Donkey" - play football, even if you can't play football!
• Superbowl Juice Box Craft - fun, and functional
• Psychobaby Football Kickoff Water Bottle  - lil athletes have to stay hydrated 
• Psychobaby Mealtime Kickoff Football Placemat - yum!
• Crepe Paper Pom Poms - make 'em in your team colors!
• Psychobaby Dream on Touchdown Pillowcase - have MVP dreams

See the rest of our Superbowl ideas on our Football Pinterest Board, and don't miss out on our entire collection of personalized football gifts. Who are you guys rooting for this year? Horses vs. cats... we literally have no idea who's going to win in this years game!!! 

If you're like us and kinda just watch for the snacks and the halftime, at least you'll be treated to what will probably be a weird performance combo from Queen Bey & Coldplay! GAME ON!

*originally published 1/2015 

Winter Break Activities to Keep Kids Busy!

Cool crafts for kids are a surefire way to keep Psychobabies entertained over winter break. The weather outside may be frightful, but our awesome craft kits are delightful! From air brushing to paint by number and everything in between, we've got the latest crafts that will inspire kiddos age two to tween. If you are looking for ideas of your own, check out a collection of winter break activities on Pinterest for fun-filled indoor boredom busters. (We just pinned a few go outside and play activities too, in case you are going stir crazy!) Here's to a creative, art-filled winter break! Don't forget to make room on the fridge to display all of those new "masterpieces"...

Cool Crafts for Valentine's Day

Love Rocks!

Image courtesy of bunnycakes blog 

Yes it does! These hand stamped muslin treat bags are easy to make (according to Bunny Cakes!) and perfect to hold a sweet little treat for all their pals at preschool.


Heart Shaped Crayons

Image courtesy of Flicker

My boys and I have made these a zillion times over the years. They are fun and super easy. I particularly  love these directions because it shows, step by step, just how easy it is! One warning, peeling the paper off the crayons is the only part that stinks!

52 Reasons I Love You Cards

Image courtesy of Papervinez blog

I absolutely cannot wait to make a version of this with my kids for their daddy! We all plan to contribute reasons we love their dad (my husband). It has turned out to be a fun and sneaky way to remind my, almost teenage, older boys about why dad is so cool!

Hand Shaped Valentines

Image courtesy of marthstewart.com

Awww! Could this possibly be any easier? This is a perfect craft if you have a wee little one in the house! 

I hope you try out some of these cool ideas that I have found and please share any that you have found easy or cool on Facebook  or email them to me at pr@psychobaby.net -Marlo

Sweet Valentines Day Style

Sweet treats for Valentines Day by psychobaby on polyvore.com

Valentine's Day Gifts - Melissa And Doug DYO Heart Mirror
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Valentine's Day Gifts - Melissa And Doug Pretty Purse Fill and Spill
$25 - psychobabyonline.com

Valentine's Day Gifts - Psychobaby Love Tee
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Valentine's Day Gifts - Personalized Chocolate Kiss One-Piece
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Valentine's Day Gifts - Personalized Chocolate Kiss One-Piece
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Valentine's Day Gifts - Okutani Hearts One-Piece
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Valentine's Day Gifts - Psychobaby Kisses for a Quarter Terry Bib
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Cool spring time crafts made from household materials

It's hard to believe that with Google and the App store, there are still be some good ol' fashioned homemade tricks that outdo even the best robots.

Now that spring has arrived and you can allow your spawn to be outside for longer than 20 minutes without freezing to death, it's a great time to find some new fun ways to re-use materials around your house for a spring fling in your yard.

I left out some of my old spring favorites, which included setting the live trap to catch beavers without my parents permission and leaned towards an urban and safety friendly version.

Bubble Wrap Hopscotch

source and directions: Givers Log

How cool is this? Why throw away your old bubble wrap when you can make it into loud, fun hopscotch mats? It's super light to send as a DIY gift as well. Follow the link below the picture for directions.

Bubble Refill Station
source: Come Together Kids

I have only experienced this while babysitting, but let me tell you, when you have a glass of Sangria and your nails are drying you don't want to hear "I am out of bubbles!" "Fill these again!" or "Help I got bubbles in my eyes trying to pour it and it burns!" This bubble refill machine give kids the independence to refill at their own will while you relax with a great read.

Springtime Scavenger Huntvia: I Am Momma Hear Me Roar

Who doesn't like a good scavenger hunt. Take advantage of the sunshine and all of the new life that comes with spring weather with this scavenger hunt. Print off the hunt-list for the carton by following the link under the photo and begin!