Day 10 – Sitting at home and I looked over and saw a beautiful beam of light coming through the window. Day 11 – Colin reading to Zane. Day 12 – Terrible parent moment. We gave the boys gi bags for Christmas to hold their gis and karate supplies. We included water bottles from the … More 2016 Photo a Day – Days 10-17
Day 1 – It’s time to take down the decorations. Each year I add a photo ornament, a chronicle of the boys as they grow. I usually buy one new ornament for the tree each year as well. This year it was a Tardis! Day 2 – There are a lot of Lego Mini Figures … More 2016 Photo a Day – Days 1-9
Blogging is a funny thing. It’s a good thing, but it’s kind of strange. Blogging has turned into a career for many people, it has garnered international attention and bloggers are seen as a force to be reckoned with. Companies seek blogger’s opinions, endorsements and appearances. I think this is all great and definitely opening … More Words on Wednesday – I’m Back…
You know when you are expecting something in the post and that just seems to make it take forever? So much anticipation! As a Christmas present for myself and my sister, I signed up for Whimseybox. Whimseybox is a monthly subscription box that comes with everything you need to complete a craft project. And they’re … More Make It Monday – Wire Wrapped Bead Necklace
My friend A’Leah over at A Chic Twist, recently hosted a Pinterest Party. It was so fun. She offered two crafts and provided all the supplies and instruction, attendees just paid for however many of each craft they wanted to make. The two options were a mason jar pump dispenser and a photo to canvas … More Make it Monday – Photo to Canvas Transfer
I wanted to share a few things that I’ve made over the last couple of months – mostly things that were made in preparation for Christmas. I didn’t do as many handmade gifts for Christmas this year as I usually like to, but I enjoyed making the few things that I did. As always, I hope … More Make It Monday – Post-Christmas Wrap Up
Jude is so excited. He finally has a loose tooth. It’s not very loose, but it’s not in there so solid anymore either. I’ve been thinking for a while about what we would use for him to put his teeth in when he lost them and wanted to exchange them for cash. I definitely wanted … More Make it Monday – Tooth Box
I love the idea of my boys being letter and card writers. It’s not easy in these instant, electronic days. I love giving and receiving snail mail, but I sure don’t make the time for it like I’d like to. I want to help to instill gratitude in the boys as well and not only … More Make It Monday – Correspondence Kits
This is a super fun, super easy DIY. My kids love it. (So do I!) We keep jars of colored pasta on hand at home for when crafty inspiration strikes. The boys use it to make necklaces and pictures. The process is so easy. What you need: Dry pasta – any shape or size. Tubes are … More Make It Monday – Colored Pasta
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