It’s crazy how once my kids started going to school, there seemed to be a birthday party practically every weekend! Of course, my kids want to go to every single one so we’ve had to come up with some pretty creative (and inexpensive!) gift giving. I can’t tell you the number of times the dollar section at Target has saved us. Just throw in a few little gifts in this Quick & Easy Cute Birthday Gift Bag made with Expressions Vinyl EasyWeed and we’re good to go! …
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