This week is devoted to books. Each day I’ll share my favorites in different categories and I’d love to hear some of yours in the comments. On friday, we’ll do a link party. I’m really excited about this one. It will be a great way… Continue Reading…book week: favorite books for baby
Like most homes built in the last 10 years, every single ceiling light fixture in our house looked like this when we moved in: Admittedly, it’s not the worst light fixture in the history of light fixtures, but it’s pretty boring. One simple way to… Continue Reading…how switching out lights can make a big difference
Perhaps my newest pinterest board tipped you off: Or if you follow me on instagram, maybe this photo gave away our surprise: Yep. We finally did it. We got a dog. Our family grew this christmas and now includes this sweet pup: He’s a… Continue Reading…our new puppy
As I sat reflecting on the past year and thinking about the one to come, I attempted to create a list of resolutions. I tried to envision what the year would hold and set goals accordingly. To dream, think big, come up with a plan… Continue Reading…a word for the new year
Last weekend Ryan & I hosted our annual Christmas party. Ryan’s parents are talented in many ways and also generous and agreed to make our night extra special by cooking and serving our meal. A kid-free night without having to cook and hanging out with… Continue Reading…tips for decorating your christmas table
It never fails … every year around this time I have a long list of ‘want to dos’ and very little time left to actually do them. The list is usually filled with good things: create meaningful gifts for teachers and neighbors, bake favorite christmas… Continue Reading…letting some things go
Last week, the kids and I attempted to make snow globes. We followed this tutorial and they sort of turned out. But not as good as I hoped. I couldn’t get the right proportion of glycerine/water/glitter and then the trees kept coming unglued from the… Continue Reading…snow globes
This season is filled with shiny sequins. Have you noticed? They’re on sweaters, bags, curtains and pillows. It’s a trend I’m really liking and have been wanting to add a little bit of sparkle in the form of sequins in our home. My aunt was… Continue Reading…fancy sequin pillow {tutorial}
Between a fancy brunch spread one day and a traditional Christmas dinner the next, sometimes you just need a light {but tasty} go-to recipe for those in-between meals. This one is my very favorite. We make this all year long for both lunch and dinner… Continue Reading…the perfect in-between meal for holiday guests
Each day when I take our No. 3 to school, I drive this pretty country road. {you can’t tell here, but Mt.Rainier stands right about in the middle of the photo. It’s a pretty amazing view}. On the other side of the road, I’ve been… Continue Reading…on the hunt for snowberries
This has been a project I’ve wanted to do for forever. It has no purpose other than to look festive, but I’m pretty sure it is my new favorite thing I’ve ever made. I suppose you could use the countdown tags to actually count down… Continue Reading…free christmas countdown tags & 25 ways to embellish them
We’re doing gift-giving a little bit differently this year. Usually, we call Christmas an excuse to buy our kids a whole load of things they want and things we want them to have. We don’t go completely overboard, but with four kids and a handful… Continue Reading…four gifts for christmas
College friends of ours are adopting a baby girl from Ethiopia. Her name is Harper. You may remember we did a really fun crafting fundraiser a year and a half ago so it feels special to have walked a teensy bit of the adoption journey… Continue Reading…a handmade doll for harper
Over the past three years, there have been quite a few Christmas freebies available for download. I love creating and {thankfully} you like what I come up with, so this works out pretty well for all of us. In this assortment of printable goodies is:… Continue Reading…christmas freebies just for you
Have you ever found something on pinterest and thought, “oh, I could make that! It looks so easy!” And then you actually try it and it is not at all easy?
Yeah, me too.
Usually this happens when I am looking for a fun craft to do with the kids.
Like this one, for instance:
The kids and I wanted to make a little something to give to their friends on the first day of school and what better than a bunch of rollos + a hershey kiss all bundled up to look like a pencil. Cute, right? And looks simple?
Um, it was not.
