Me and decoupaging go together like--well--paper and glue. Mod Podge is my best friend. I like to share my decoupage ideas with you because I think it is the perfect craft for busy moms to do with their kids. It doesn't require intricate detail, unless you want it to. It's inexpensive. When scrapbook paper is on sale, I like to restock. We used easy decoupage … [Read more...]
It’s not too late to make Christmas Crafts on Family Fun Friday
I admit, this have been in transition around here so we have on started shopping and our tree and decorations are not up at all! To be fair, we had some unexpected life changes like Daddy coming home for good. (He was working overseas.) Him no longer working in a war zone is really all I need for Christmas. We've been busy trying to finish four years of honey do's in two … [Read more...]
10 Gorgeous and Nature Inspired Rustic Christmas Wreaths
We've been thinking about moving out west. I love Florida. I especially love that it is mid-December and I am still wearing shorts and flip flops but there is nothing that compares to the beauty of the Rocky Mountains. My love for that natural beauty is seen in the rustic decor that I seem to pin all the time. We went camping in Colorado years ago and it was a … [Read more...]
10 Must Read Books about Christmas Elves
I see a lot of Elf on the Shelf controversy these days. Parents either love it or hate it. The Elf on the Shelf can be work intensive for parents, but kids enjoy it so much that they expect it year after year. Our Elf hasn't shown up yet. I'm thinking that he intends to appear when our Christmas tree appears. Don't worry. It will be in the next few days. I'm surprised the … [Read more...]
Happy Thanksgiving! Are you ready for Christmas Crafting and Cleaning?
This Thanksgiving was our best yet! After four years of missing Thanksgiving due to work the Hubs flew home on Thanksgiving. To say that we were thrilled is an understatement. He'll be home for good now! It's just in time for all the Christmas preparation madness. This week my features are all about that time right after Thanksgiving that we devote to cleaning in … [Read more...]