Can you remember the last time you got a letter in the mail? Not a bill, or a catalog, or a magazine. A letter from a friend. I got on Facebook the first week of January and saw a post from my dear friend Shannon. She asked if anyone would like a birthday card from…
12 Days of {after} Christmas Dinners
You know the saying, “a way to a man’s heart is through his stomach”? I feel like that could very well be said for woman as well. Especially if that food is prepared by someone else…am I right? With that in mind, we’ve got a fun gift idea for that person in your life that…
Grandparents’ Day Video Gift
We heard about this cute gift our friend put together for her mom and we thought it would be a perfect and personal little present to put together for Grandparents’ Day (September 13th for 2015!). But really, this is the thoughtful kind of gift that you could use for any birthday or Mothers’ or Fathers’…
Family Reunion: Movies Theme
It’s time to roll out the red carpet with a movie-inspired family reunion! It will bring out the Hollywood in everyone!
Amazing Race Party
As mentioned in a previous post, due to some health challenges my life as a young adult was quite different than most. I spent a lot of time at home and at doctor’s appointments. My social life was regulated by a need for a lot of sleep and a large number of food restrictions. That…
Missionary Birthday
When my son celebrated his 2nd mission birthday he really didn’t need anything. But I wanted to send something personal and supportive along with his favorite jerky and a new tie. He LOVED these photo cards!
DIY: Birthday Hat
Just a couple weeks ago I found myself watching some old family videos with my mom and husband. We saw lots of choir performances, tumbling classes, basketball games and birthdays. With each birthday there were a few things that we could always count on: a birthday plate being used, a birthday tablecloth on the table, and…
How To: Family Fondue
Do you have a bunch of dippers in your house (big dippers, little dippers)? We love to dip-twirl-bite so we love family fondue! Our fun Colorado friends have hosted this delicious communal meal every New Year’s Eve for many years. Last year we planned it for my husband’s birthday and it was a blast. …