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Making your own cheer bows is easier than it looks! Once you get the basic fold down, you can make a simple cheer bow in just a few minutes. In the video below, I’ll show you exactly how I fold a basic cheer bow — including my favorite trick for getting the loops even every time: an old Cricut cutting mat. The grid lines make it so much easier to keep your folds consistent and create a bow that looks symmetrical without constantly measuring and adjusting. What You'll Need I keep a full list of my favorite bow-making supplies here: SHOP MY CHEER BOW SUPPLY LIST For this basic bow, you'll need: 3-inch grosgrain ribbon Old Cricut cutting mat or another gridded sticky mat Double-sided tape Small zip tie Hair tie Rhinestone adhesive or bow center embellishment Scissors Lighter How to Make a Simple Cheer Bow 1. Cut Your Ribbon Cut a 29-inch piece of 3-inch grosgrain ribbon . Find the center of the ribbon and place it along the center line of your Cricut mat. Worth Making Tip: Don...

Cheer season is officially here! My daughter is heading off to middle school cheer camp, and I wanted to send the girls with a little something to kick off the season. This year's team chose a plain backpack because it matches the high school cheer bags—a smart decision since they'll be able to use them for years (and let's be honest...cheer is expensive!). The plain backpacks were practical, but they could use a little personality, so I thought custom team bandanas would be the perfect addition. When I started shopping around, I found similar custom bandanas selling for   $10–15 each . With 22 girls on the team, that would have cost well over $200. I knew I could make something just as cute for a fraction of the price—and I was right. For less than   $3 per bandana , I created personalized gifts that looked professionally made, matched our team colors perfectly, and added a fun touch to each girl's backpack. Project Cost Bandana: Less than $1.00 each Glitter HTV: Appro...

Need cheer bows but don’t want to keep ordering (or waiting on team orders)? Here’s exactly what you need to make your own cheer bows at home—using simple supplies you can have delivered right to your door. Whether you’re making bows for spirit days, team gifts, or competitions, this is the easy, no-stress setup that actually works. 🎀 The Cheer Bow Starter Kit (Must-Have Supplies) If you’re starting from scratch, these are the core items you actually need to make a cheer bow. You can find them all easily at my Amazon Storefront here or individually, below.  🎀 Grosgrain Ribbon (The Base of Every Bow) This is what gives your bow structure and shape. I like ordering ribbon in bulk so I always have team colors ready to go. 👉 https://amzn.to/4bT68W0 ✨ Rhinestones (For That Cheer Sparkle) If you want your bows to stand out, this is it. You can keep it simple or go all out depending on the look you want. 👉 https://amzn.to/3O0aFNi 🎀 Hair Elastics (Strong + Secure Hold) These attach...

  If you have a cheerleader in the house, you already know: bows are part of the uniform. Between practices, competitions, school colors, and team spirit days, it feels like we’re always reaching for another one. Instead of constantly buying new bows, we decided to start making some ourselves. The best part? The supplies are simple, affordable, and delivered straight to our door . Once we had the basics, making cheer bows turned into a quick project we could do together — and now we can create bows for any team, color, or event.

There’s something special about traditions — especially the small ones that grow over time. A few months ago, I started hosting a simple monthly coffee gathering with a group of women in my community. Nothing fancy. Just coffee, conversation, and a chance to slow down for a couple hours. But I wanted to make it feel memorable. So I started a charm bracelet tradition. Each month, I pick a theme for our coffee date and order a charm that matches it. Anyone who comes gets that month’s charm to add to their bracelet. Over time, the bracelet tells the story of every gathering — seasons, holidays, little moments we’ve shared together. And honestly? It’s become one of my favorite parts of hosting. How the Monthly Charm Tradition Works It’s super simple (which is exactly why it’s stuck): • Everyone starts with a basic charm bracelet • Each month has a fun theme (fall, friendship, self-care, holidays, etc.) • I order coordinating charms ahead of time (Amazon makes this ridiculously easy) • Gues...

When our son turned 4 this year, he was all about trucks, diggers, and anything with wheels — so a construction theme was an easy yes. We decided to host his party at a local indoor playground, which meant we’d only be in the party room for a short time. I didn’t want to go all out on decorations we’d barely use, but I still wanted the space to feel fun and on theme for him. That’s where simple, colorful party supplies came in — all delivered straight to our door. Keeping It Easy (But Still Fun) Instead of balloons, banners, and tons of décor, I focused on a few things that would make an impact: • Vibrant construction-themed plates and napkins • Simple tabletop setup for cake and snacks • Easy favors the kids would actually love • Truck-themed thank you notes to send home after The bright colors instantly made the party room feel festive without any extra work. It took just minutes to set everything up — which was perfect when you’re juggling kids running in every direction. DI...