We fight a constant struggle balancing online time with offline time. I can see this becoming more of a problem during the summer break. (Help! It's my first summer home with the kids...every day for months-- by myself!) Sorry, quick panic attack there. I'm back. We obviously do a lot of crafts and spend a lot of time outdoors, mostly in the pool. However, I am … [Read more...]
Want to see how I made this burlap wall art?
Things have been very busy and exciting around here. My youngest is graduating from VPK (voluntary pre-kindergarten) and will be joining her brother in Elementary School next year. We've had the kindergarten graduation program already and have VPK graduation is next week. Is it just me or are the last weeks of school a continuous party? I've been asked to bring a bag of … [Read more...]
Ask Away Friday with Echo: The one where I reveal my biggest fear and hope my cousins aren’t reading my blog
I am joining in the Ask Away Friday Fun this week! Ask Away Friday is a fun link up where bloggers trade questions in order to get to know each other better. This week I am pairing up with Echo from The Domain of the Mad Mommy. I cannot remember exactly how we met but I know that I love connecting with her on twitter and Google Plus. It looks like we have a lot in common! … [Read more...]
Teacher’s Appreciation Day Gift Idea–Personalized School House Flower Pot
It's a bittersweet month for us. It is the last month that my daughter will be at her preschool. The daycare/preschool that she attends has a special place in our hearts. From the time my children were each 8 weeks old, they have attended this school. Since I am now a stay at home mom, they no longer attend the "daycare" portion of the day there. My daughter, however, … [Read more...]
PBK Knock-off: DIY Butterfly Wall Art
I enjoy beautiful, simple decor. I don't enjoy paying a lot of money for it. At this point in our lives, there are many more practical items that we need to spend our money on other than cute chalkboards or hand-painted wall art plaques. A friend of mine took a second job as a stock associate at Pottery Barn simply to get the employee discount. Once he … [Read more...]