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Tag Archives: father’s day

Gifts Kids Can Make for Adults

5 / 8 / 185 / 11 / 18

Gifts Kids Can Make for Adults | Mama Papa Bubba

If you know me well, you know that my love of gift giving runs deep.  Like REAAL deep. {Embarrassing but true?  One year in university I took out an additional – *ahem* unnecessary –  student line of credit and I’m pretty sure my motivation was largely not wanting to ‘skimp’ on Christmas presents that year. Sooo irresponsible and silly, but that’s how much I loved giving gifts even as a newly minted 20 year old.}

Fast forward a few years and I seem to have passed my love of gift giving on to Miss G {though no silly Christmas shopping loans in her future – hah!} Over the years we’ve put together some really fun and unique gifts for the people she loves and while none of them have been fancy or expensive, they’ve been from the heart and super sweet, which I love.

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Here’s several of them – creative gifts kids can make for adults {or at least make with help}…

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Hand Shaped Ring Dish – One of my most prized possessions and definitely something I’ll cherish forever.  That’s Miss G’s little four year old hand turned into a ring dish and to this day it sits out on my vanity.  It’s been through three moves {one of which was from the Middle East to Canada} and a power cleaning mishap {notice the scuffed fingertips and the glue on middle finger} and I still think it’s just beautiful.  {This package of clay (CAN) is enough to make at least 3 hands, though you’ll probably get more out of it.}

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‘I Love You’ Pillowcase  – The simplest gift ever, but I’ve always wanted one for myself.  I think it’s especially precious when kiddos are just first starting to print, but special no matter what.  {We really like these markers (CAN) for this project.}

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Creamsicle Sugar Scrub – Mmmmm…  Citrus and vanilla?  Yes please!  Truly the easiest homemade bath product out there and while you most likely have everything you need to make it already in the house, it still feels luxurious.  {This non-alcoholic vanilla (CAN) is our go-to at the moment – smells SO GOOD.}

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Family Portrait Embroidery Hoop – Isn’t this the sweetest thing?  Definitely kid made, but combination of the white fabric and the natural wood makes it totally hangable, even in the most put together of homes.  {In addition to being the best for general kitchen use, dishtowels like these (CAN) are perfection for this project.}

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Footprint Butterfly Pot Is there anything cuter than little feet?  Nope.  Definitely not.  Fill this post with a beautiful plant or with soil and a packet of seeds and you’ve got a lovely gift. {This paint set (CAN) looks gorgeous and would be perfect for this project.}

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Coconut Oat Milk Bath – Ahhhh…  Skin soothing relaxation in a jar.  We LOVE this stuff and use it nightly.  It’s 2 ingredients and is naturally soothing, moisturizing, anti-fungal, anti-bacterial, and anti-inflammatory among other things, which makes it a perfect for treating skin irritations and eczema. {How perfect are these jars (CAN) for gifting it in?}

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Homemade Beef Jerky – Anyone else have a meat lover in a meat-free home?  That’s my husband’s situation, so we try to make an exception come his birthday and Father’s Day.  Last year we made him this incredibly easy beef jerky and it was gone in no time at all.  {These racks (CAN) are perfect for making beef jerky at home.}

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Coffee Sugar Scrub – The scent of warm coffee and vanilla filling the air while having a shower?  YES PLEASE.  This sugar scrub is incredibly easy to make and believe it or not, it’s a great way to put used coffee grounds to good use.  {I’m obsessed with these squat little jars (CAN)… Wouldn’t they be perfect for gifting sugar scrubs?}

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‘I Love You’ Teacup – If there’s a reoccurring theme here, it has to be simple gifts that people will actually enjoy and use.  And this little teacup is just that.  How lovely would it be to be reminded that you’re loved with each sip of your evening tea?  {We used these markers (CAN) for this project and I’m anxious to see how they hold up as it’s our first time using them.}

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Potted Salad Garden – The perfect gift for a gardener or someone who just loves salad {me! me! me!}  and it truly keeps on giving!  {The style of pot we used for this project wasn’t easy to find, but check your local garden centre.}

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Ombre Wooden Beaded Necklace – A kiddo-made necklace that anyone in their right mind would proudly sport while out and about!  In fact, I’ll take one in each colour of the rainbow, pretty please.  {This set of beads (CAN) includes assorted sizes and will make many necklaces!}

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Handprint Memory Box – You know all of the sweet little notes and drawings kids give you that you just can’t bear to recycle?  A little memory box like this is perfect place to keep them.  {This box (CAN) is affordable and perfect!}

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Handprint Baking Soda Clay Keepsakes – Another one of my favourite projects ever.  Clearly I have a thing for handprints {and I absolutely love that the clay allows the little hand creases to be seen}, but wouldn’t this make such a special gift for a grandparent?  {We made ours around Christmastime and went for golden glitter, but I’ve had my eye on this glitter set (CAN) for ages and would happily take a handprint keepsake in each colour.}

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Family Portrait Mug – I mean how sweet is this?!  A kiddo-drawn family portrait on your mug??  Plus, kid-drawn people are the very best.  Miss G made this as Brad’s work mug and that little family portrait lasted for just over 3 years until we finally put it into the dishwasher not long ago.  {Back then we used these special Sharpies (CAN).}

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Painted Wooden Bead Necklace with DIY T-Shirt Cord – I truly adore these necklaces and the best part is that kiddos can fully customize the colours, patterns, and t-shirt cord to what they think their special adult will like best.  {This bead set (CAN) is great for this project.}

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Potted Flower Pens – Wouldn’t this be the best gift for a teacher or someone who works in an office?!  Not only are flower pens the prettiest, but no one is going to walk off with your pen without being noticed when your collection looks like this!  {We picked up our faux flowers from the dollar store.}

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Fingerprinted Love Tokens – Little heart-shaped tokens with your loved ones fingerprints on them?  The sweetest!  We actually made this set for Miss G when she was going through a bit of a tough transition (one has Brad’s fingerprints, one has mine, and the other has hers), but wouldn’t a his make a sweet gift for a parent or grandparent?  Each child or grandchild could make one heart and the recipient could keep all of the little ones he/she loves most on his/her bedside table or in his/her bag. {This is the clay we used for this project.}

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Kid-Drawn Phone Case – For the tech lover!  Or anyone who uses a cell phone really.  I find sentimental Father’s Day gifts especially tricky for Brad, but this was something that he actually used {at least for several months before switching back to his other case} and I think the little drawing Grae did is the sweetest!  {You can find all kinds of clear phone case here (CAN).}

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Sweet & Spicy Sriracha Cashews – For the person who is tricky to buy for and loves spicy snacks!  These are incredibly easy to make and kiddos can totally help make them.  They’re delicious too!  {I love baker’s twine and little tags like these (CAN) for homemade gifts.}

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Hand-Drawn Tea Towels – Such a sweet and easy gift.  Go in with a plan or let your little one’s imagination run wild – you really can’t go wrong here.  Plus, who doesn’t need tea towels.  {These towels (CAN) are my favourite because not only do they dry really well and not leave little fibres behind, but the fact that they don’t have any stretch makes them much easier to draw on.

Well that’s it…  All kinds of gifts that kids can make for adults.  What would you add to the list?

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I Love You Teacup Gift

5 / 1 / 185 / 7 / 18

I Love You Teacup Gift | Mama Papa Bubba

While Brad isn’t the type to whip up something crafty with the kids for Mother’s Day, writing for CBC Parents means that Miss G and I often get to create fun gift ideas to share on their site and of course – I directly benefit. ;)

In the past we’ve made an ‘I love you’ pillowcase (the sweetest, simplest thing) and a family portrait mug for Father’s Day, and this little ‘I love you’ teacup gift sort of combines the two.

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It’s soooo easy that I’m hoping even those who consider themselves not at all crafty will give it a shot with their kiddos.  The best part?  {And this isn’t really usual advice from me, but} if you shop at a big box grocery store, pretty much everything you need should be there!

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For all of the details, pop on over to CBC Parents and check out our Make An ‘I Love You, Mama’ Teacup For Mother’s Day tutorial.  

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Easy Homemade Beef Jerky

5 / 31 / 176 / 4 / 17

Easy Homemade Beef Jerky | Mama Papa Bubba

While it may sound weird, we usually make sure that special days celebrating Brad involve meat.  Strange, I know. The thing is, the guy loves meat.  But he doesn’t cook, which leaves all of the cooking up to me – the one who would rather not eat any meat at all.  And so, we eat vegetarian at home probably 95% of the time.  Brad’s an incredibly good sport about it, but when it comes to things like his birthday, Father’s Day {or even his Christmas stocking}, I attempt to be a good wife include some sort of meat.

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Homemade Father’s Day Gifts

5 / 30 / 176 / 4 / 17

Homemade Father s Day Gifts | Mama Papa Bubba

My gosh… I can’t even believe that it’s already almost June.  {I feel like I say it constantly, but honestly – I just don’t know where the time goes these days.}  Of course June means Father’s Day, so my little miss and I have been brainstorming ways to spoil her papa this year.  

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Handprint Memory Box

4 / 29 / 155 / 5 / 15

Handprint Memory Box | Mama Papa Bubba

I’ll say it.  I’m obsessed with all projects/crafts/gifts that include kids’ handprints.  Alright, and those that involve footprints too.  I can’t help myself.  They’re just so sweet and having special pieces stamped with Miss G’s handprints means that I get to freeze time and always have a reminder of how little she once was.  

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‘I Love You’ Pillowcase {a simple handmade gift}

6 / 5 / 146 / 11 / 14

Simple  I Love You Pillowcase | Mama Papa Bubba

Is it just me, or is buying gifts for dads next to impossible?!  I’ve never been good at buying gifts for my own dad, and when it comes to helping Miss G come up with fun gifts for her Papa, I’m not much better.  Thus, we usually go with something simple, handmade, and from-the-heart.  For last year’s Father’s Day, we put together a simple framed Papa interview and portrait, a super easy snack basket, and our annual Papa and Grae photo book {well now that I type that, I wonder whether or not I actually finished and printed it… ACK!  Must look into that}.  This year, Gracen and I have a few new ideas in mind, the first of which is this very simple ‘I love you’ pillowcase.

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Father’s Day {2013}

6 / 16 / 136 / 22 / 13

After a sleep in for Brad and a pancake breakfast, we packed up some beach things and headed down to the beach to celebrate Father’s Day.  We played in the water, built sand castles, and had a yummy picnic lunch.  Of course Miss G insisted on having her entire body buried in the sand also.  

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Father’s Day Interview and Portrait {a sweet and simple gift for Papa}

6 / 16 / 136 / 14 / 14

Father's Day Interview & Portrait | Mama.Papa.Bubba.

I’ve always adored handmade gifts, especially when they’re from munchkins, so this year Gracen and I created something simple but from-the-heart for Bradley – a Father’s Day interview and portrait.

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We started with an interview all about her Papa.  I’ve seen a ton of these on Pinterest and we did something similar when she turned 2, so I just made up a bunch of sentence starters, read them aloud to her, and she finished them off.  I was actually a little surprised as I wasn’t sure if she’d fully understand how to  finish off sentences like this, but it was no problem at all. Some of her answers – like the fact that Brad likes to wear leggings and ‘makes her food….cereal mostly!’ cracked me right up!

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To jazz things up a little, I gathered some inspiration for Daffodil Design and created a couple of mini buntings using scrapbook paper and baker’s twine.

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While I did that, Miss G worked on a drawing of Bradley.  It was her idea to retrieve this picture from her room since he was at work and she couldn’t look at him in person.

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To put everything together, I simply tacked the buntings onto the interview and portrait papers with a teensy amount of tape, carefully outlined her portrait with black felt, then popped them into frames.

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Here are the finished products!

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Pretty cute, right?  My favourite part is that she was just tickled pink about the way Papa’s shoes had turned out…  Proud as a peacock.

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Treats for Dad Basket {A Quick and Easy Father’s Day Gift}

6 / 15 / 136 / 22 / 13

Father s Day Gift  A Quick  Easy Treats for Dad Basket | Mama Papa BubbaBrad and I really don’t do big gifts for one another and haven’t for years (so imagine my surprise when a brand new MacBook Pro was delivered to our door in time for  my birthday last year!), but I do enjoy putting together little non-gifty things to make celebrations a tiny bit more special. This year, besides Gracen’s sweet little interview and drawing and the annual daddy-daughter photo book I make for Brad (which sadly is still in progress), Miss G and I decided to put together a basket of some of Brad’s very favourite treats.

IMG 8907Brad is a true snacker, so loading up a big basket full of goodies he loves was not hard to do.  Miss G and I made a list beforehand, then headed to the market in search of our items.  Included was chips (Gracen chose pop chips), blue corn and flax tortillas with tomatillo salsa, pistachio nuts, roasted cashews, hot and sweet beef jerky, a dark chocolate bar, dark chocolate-covered goji berries, a big bottle of limonata, and a couple of organic sodas.

IMG 8911To personalize it just a little, we printed off these Father’s Day tags from Paper & Stitch, cut them out, and attached them to the different goodies using a glue stick.  In our case, I really should have taken the time to make similar tags that used ‘Papa’ instead of dad, but this time around, this was just easier.

Gracen proudly gave this basket to her Papa today so that he can enjoy it all weekend long.  Picnic treats for tomorrow here we come! ☺

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Father’s Day 2.0

6 / 27 / 126 / 27 / 12

Because we didn’t really get to celebrate the real Father’s Day properly last week, we said we’d set aside a little time to do something special during our Okanagan vacation. So this morning, after Bradley had a chance to sleep in, we all got ready, packed up some things, and made our way to Polson Park.  Once there, we played at the playground, explored the park, had a little picnic, opened the gift G and I made for Brad, and visited with the ducks.  Despite the fact that much of the park was covered in a generous layer of water due to the recent rain, it was a gorgeous morning.  The sun was shining, the temperature was perfect, and the park was as green as could be.

Here is our morning in photos…
IMG 5725Swinging with Papa.

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IMG 5740Checking out the water park.

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IMG 5760Checking out Papa’s 2nd annual Father’s Day photo book.

IMG 5763“High! More high!”

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High fives while swinging. No big deal.

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Happy Father’s Day, Grandpas!

6 / 17 / 126 / 17 / 12

GidoPoppopGracen sends her love to all of her wonderful grandpas…

Gido, Poppop, Great Grandpa Routhier, Great Gido, and Great Grandpa Leo, we’re thinking of you today.

xoxox

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Father’s Day

6 / 17 / 126 / 17 / 12

IMG 5016Sadly, Bradley has to work today…  But since we’re headed home to the Okanagan at the end of the week, we’ve set aside a day to celebrate our own little Father’s Day while we’re there.  Grae and I did manage to sneak out of the house this morning  (in pajamas and gumboots no less) at 6:30 a.m. to retrieve Papa’s favourite hot drink and breakfast treat from our local cafe/bakery.  We stayed a while, allowing Brad to sleep in, and when he awoke, he was very confused to find us at the table with our goodies all laid out.  Yay for little surprises.

Happy Father’s Day, to the best Papa Miss G could ask for.

We love you!

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