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…
DIY: Nautical Jar
My sister-in-law Michelle is one of those people that is super crafty and can make just about anything she sees. Yeah, I don’t know what it’s like either. But she is here to share with us one of her recent craft projects that is simple enough that I even did it! I love how versatile it…
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’…
My Best Mom Tip: Playards. How & Why to Use Them. Every Day.
Baby girl arrived almost four weeks ago, and if I’m going to be totally honest with you, we’re still in survival mode. I didn’t expect the transition to two kids to be so challenging. Mostly because I didn’t ever let myself really think about it. Which I still think was a good strategy as my…
3 Ways to Say “So Long”
We moved 10 times in our first 20 years of marriage. You might say I have a weird sickness – I get a little giddy when I see a moving van. (Not so much now that I have grandkids) I always loved the thought of a new adventure for our family, but still hated leaving…
Flip Flop Grad Gift {FREE PRINTABLE!}
Today feels a little like Christmas Eve. From the can’t-sleep-ness to the pre-celebration over-eating (soft and gooey donuts, anyone?) to the undercurrent of giddiness. Why? You ask. Because tomorrow, my friends, the hubs graduates from grad school. Hooray. Hallelujah. Huzzah.
Memory Jars
At the age of 13 my grandpa boarded an empty railroad car on a train headed for Las Vegas. He and four other boys were on their way to the Borox Mines just east of Vegas to work for the summer. After one week, 12 hours a day of 120 degree temperatures, and back-breaking work,…
DIY Herb Planters
Let’s celebrate Earth Day by recycling your tin cans and rerouting them to your windowsills, countertops, and porches as herb planters. I think these would also be fun Mother’s Day or teacher gifts. Who doesn’t love making your home a little greener! (And the basil smells heavenly.) Items needed: