I've had the Cakies A-frame tent on my to do list pretty much forever. {Like...wanted to do this on Christmas Eve. Last year.} But anyway. It's done now and it's an awesome addition to our family room.
With three littles, forts and hiding spots and any excuse to use flashlights are big in this house...so of course I knew a tent of their own would be something they'd love.
And when OshKosh B'gosh challenged their holiday blogging partners to make a fort, I knew it was time to finally get my act together and do it.
Rubyellen's tutorial does a great job of explaining dimensions and how to assemble the tent...so no need to do that here...but I did modify her directions by using heavier weight home dec fabric rather than a sheet and I also added non-slip rubber grips to the bottom of the tent posts because the whole thing was slipping and sliding and collapsing like crazy on our hardwood floors.
While the boys were busy carving away at their pumpkins {and sister was busy squishing/throwing pumpkin guts...ugh}, I sneaked off to set up the tent and slip Hotel Transylvania into the dvd.
I lined the tent with twinkly lights, filled it with cozy pillows and blankets, and put a few treats and glow sticks in their pumpkin buckets for fun.
When the boys were done carving {more like stabbing while my husband carved!}, we snuggled up, ordered a pizza, and enjoyed the show. Such a fun night...and hopefully one they'll remember. {You know...at least this part...NOT the part with me breaking up the fighting over the carving tools...or constantly telling them no to "just one more piece" of trick or treater candy...or me grumbling about pumpkin insides smeared on the floor...or my freak out over the uncapped Sharpie that's STILL missing...}
And in case you were wondering...a tent is just as much fun in the daytime as it is in the dark. :)
I won't lie...seeing the twinkly tent lights and their reflection on the floor has me super excited about the start of the holiday season and twinkly Christmas tree lights and all the fun that time of year brings. I'll be sharing a few more projects soon and some of my faves from the OshKosh B’gosh Holiday Shop...fun tees, cute corduroys and adorable dress-up outfits...totally perfect for holiday photos. {I'm hoping for more success than last year. Ha!}
And now for a little love from OshKosh B'gosh...
...just in time for the cooler weather...you can get 50% off kids' winter clothes in the winter shop at OshKosh B’gosh!!
...and a great option for girls' winter clothes on cold days is a puffy bubble jacket. With a fleece-lined hood and plenty of weather protection, it’s great for layered looks and will keep her warm.
...you can find lots of fun, girly details like polka dots, colors and floral prints that are fashionable and provide warmth on wintry days.
...see the sporty and colorful choices in boys' winter clothes like the heavyweight parka. It's one of OshKosh B’gosh’s warmest options!
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