Valentine's Day Countdown
My kids and my husband went out shopping on Saturday -- my birthday is this week, so they went out shopping to find me some birthday surprises! So, while they were out, I decided to create a surprise...
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Happy Monday everyone! I hope your weekend was great! Ours was spent mostly indoors as we got a ton of rain!Last month, I was helping my kids do yet another craft project at home and my daughter was...
View Article2015 January Planner Pages
Happy Word-less Wednesday! :) Today I am sharing a glimpse into my planner for 2015. This year I am using a filofax. I love this planner for its compact size, removable sections, and the way it allows...
View ArticleEasy-To-Make Valentine's Day Kids Goodie Bags
We all know how much I love Halloween but, since having kids I have also fallen in love withValentine’s Day…it brings out my inner Martha Stewart (well on a lower scale that is). And because we love...
View ArticleDIY Wedding Date Chalkboard
If you have been following my blog, you know that 2015 is the “Year of the Wedding” in our family. Our daughter and her fiance have set the date and plans are well under way for what we hope will be a...
View ArticleMake This Adorable Cat Lounge From a Cardboard Box
I couldn't wait to share my latest creation—literally inspired by my cat, Indigo. I already owned all the materials needed which was a huge plus. You see, I spent a good percentage of my holiday...
View ArticleValentine's Day Party Printable for GoGoSqueez
I made these gift tags for Whitney's pre-kindergarten class last year. The kids loved them! Print on bright white card stock, hole punch the top, and attach a pretty little ribbon. I decided to have...
View ArticleDIY Valentine Rosette Pillow
Of late I've had an obsession with throw pillows, especially seasonal throw pillows. It is an easy way to decorate for the seasons. However, it can get pretty pricy if you buy pillow covers for each...
View Article12 Crafting Days of Christmas - Final Wrap-up
Once again this year, I didn't post as much and I thought I would. Nor did I do the exact crafts that I assumed I would. It's kind of fun to look back and see what I wanted to finish though....
View Article12 Crafting Days of Christmas - Final Wrap-up
Once again this year, I didn't post as much and I thought I would. Nor did I do the exact crafts that I assumed I would. It's kind of fun to look back and see what I wanted to finish though....
View ArticleHappy Birthday 2014
I'm all about making my life easier this year. One of my first steps toward that goal is to send everyone the same birthday card for the entire 2014 year. Before anyone gets all judgmental, let me just...
View ArticleHappy Birthday 2015
Last year I came up with the BRILLIANT IDEA to send everyone the same homemade birthday card throughout the year. I cannot express to you how much easier my life became because of this, not to mention...
View ArticleValentine's Day Discovery Bottles: Use Buttons, Water, & Glitter for Fun...
This past week I decided to make some Valentine's Day themed discovery bottles for my babies. Discovery bottles are a great way for infants and toddlers to have a fun sensory experience and some...
View ArticleMagazine Wreath Tutorial
I posted this tutorial on my blog back on January 7th. It actually is doing VERY well with not only a lot of views and traffic, but it received over 70 repins across Pinterest! Anyways, I thought I...
View ArticleDIY No Sew Pillow Cover
Hi there! Lately I've been focused on trying to get my bed to be more comfy and stylish of course. I bought this super comfy white down comforter from Target during their recent white sale. Since my...
View ArticleEasy Valentine's Day Craft-Invisible Ink Watercolors
A while back, I heard about the concept of creating invisible messages by using a white crayon and watercolors, so I decided to give it a try for Valentine's Day. I loved the idea of writing sweet...
View ArticleHot Cocoa Play-Doh
There are several pros of putting together a hot cocoa bar for your family on a chilly January Morning. 1.) You get hot cocoa. 2.) You get to see the loving surprised expressions on your loved ones'...
View ArticleTURN A CLEARANCE FIND INTO A TREASURE BOX
While out perusing the aisles of Homegoods one day I came across this box thing in the clearance section. I really don't know its original intended purpose. But I knew instantly, I had to have it!...
View ArticleValentine's Day Decorations
As a kid Valentine's Day was a big deal at our house. I remember treasure hunts with clues that lead to a treasure trove of sugary candy if you followed the trail. Around Valentine's Day was also when...
View ArticleSecrets of Successful Stenciling
After I had posted my DIY project of the stenciled Paris hamper last week,I received many emails regarding my own methods of stenciling. When I write my posts, a lot of times I assume that the folks...
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