I am in love with the whole rustic back to nature trend! Granted--I've always favored rustic woodland inspired handmade ornaments, but now rustic ornaments seem to be everywhere I look. Buffalo checks, comfy flannel plaids, decor inspired by nature, I LOVE it all! I've gathered some of my favorites from the best handmade marketplace. Ornaments make a great gift! It's a … [Read more...]
DIY Gumdrop Christmas Tree Centerpiece
For the past five years, our Christmas tree has gone up at the 11th hour. We have a tradition of picking our tree as a family. Because of the nature of his job, the Hubs wouldn't get home for Christmas until a few days before....so we would wait. Now I think we are just used to waiting! However, I figured I would treat the kids to a tasty little teaser … [Read more...]
Fall and Thanksgiving Puzzle Activities Printables
These printable Thanksgiving puzzles will help your young children develop thinking skills and dexterity while having fun! It also has the bonus of effectively distracting your child while you put your heart and soul into preparing the Thanksgiving meal. Another way I use Thanksgiving printables is as a road trip activity. We have family all over the state and while we … [Read more...]
Ghost Fudge Covered Graham Squares
Who is ready for Halloween? My kids are going nuts as we prep. Summer may just be ending, but school is starting and the temperatures are dropping. It's the perfect time to start brainstorming easy Halloween food ideas. We've moved to a new neighborhood filled with families. I'm eager to see the Halloween decorations go up. Our old next door neighbors would go ALL OUT every … [Read more...]
Super Easy Last Minute Easter Bunny Decoupage Idea
Is it just me or did Easter sneak up on us this year? I feel like it was just Christmas. Normally, we've done a few decoupage crafts, decorated eggs, and made some spring window clings by now. My youngest is allergic to cats and dogs. However, she was born with a nurturer's soul. Her current obsession is bunnies. She wants an angora rabbit with every fiber of her being. But, … [Read more...]