Drew “graduates” from Pre-K today. I may or may not have shed a tear this morning and I never thought I would be like that! Yesterday marked the last day of preschool for both kids, which means it is officially…
Archives for 2013
How to Make DIY Confetti Inspired Terra Cotta Pots
Here is the guest post I did for Lil Luna last week in case you missed it! Here’s how to make DIY confetti inspired terra cotta pots. I had wanted to make a quick and simple craft that anyone could…
Garage Entry Door Painted Black
I’m slowly getting the the entry and exit doors painted on my first floor. The back patio door is painted black on both sides, the front door is painted blue, and now the garage entry door is painted black. My…
Celebrating 10 Years Married!
Steve and I are celebrating 10 years married today! I cannot believe how fast the time has gone. A blink of an eye, really, and what a joy ride it has been! I can’t imagine how my parents and Steve’s…
How to Make a DIY Bow Holder
I made this DIY bow holder for a neighbor of mine who just had her second baby, and first daughter. She already had lots of clothes/toys/books, so I decided to make her something she could use in the years to…
How to Repair Dog Pee Spots in Your Yard
I spent the better part of Sunday working in the yard. The temp was pleasant and it felt good to get my hands dirty and get some things done. Our lovable Great Dane (who passed away Feb. 1st) was the…
2 Ingredient Fruit Dip
The teacher’s at Drew and Kate’s school are holding conferences for the next two days, so I volunteered to bring in a little something for them to snack on. I had just bought a huge thing of strawberries at Costco,…
How to Make Butterfly Snacks for Kids
Drew’s Pre-Kindergarten class is currently studying bugs. We were due to bring snacks this week, so I thought it was a good opportunity to make something simple and cute. Here’s how to make butterfly snacks for kids. Items Needed to…
Homemade Bubbles
We have been wanting to make homemade bubbles for awhile and we finally got around to it last weekend. This is a very easy process, and the bubbles turned out perfect! Making homemade bubbles allows you to make a huge…
How to Create a DIY Monogram Spring Wreath
My good friend and next door neighbor asked me if I would make her a spring wreath for her front door. Of course, I said yes! I am currently reusing a wreath that I made last year, so it was…
How to Make Crostini Appetizers
I’m throwing another appetizer at you this week! I had a girl’s night the other night and wanted to take a little something to share. These crostini appetizers are easy to pull together, look fancy, and are a crowd pleaser! The…
How to Organize Puzzles Without the Boxes
Recently, I started wondering why I had never organized our puzzles in a better way. They were all sitting on a shelf in a toy closet stacked high, with broken box corners and missing pieces scattered about. My kids actually…