I have memories of this origami boat as far back as 6 years old. My mom taught me how to fold it, and we took our boats to the creek behind our apartment to watch them sail. I distinctly remember also “finding” leeches on that trip too – the hard way. At the time, IRead more
Secret: I was once involved in a years long pie war with my uncle. You see, right around the time I started bringing pies to family gatherings (of which we have many), my uncle decided he needed to bring a pie too. And, teasing uncles being what they are – my uncle Jake took everyRead more
Crafting – the exercise of getting together paints, glue, art supplies etc and making something with them – has been in my family for generations. When I was little, my mother, grandmother and aunts used to sit at my grandmother’s kitchen table painting ceramics for their homes. My grandmother made pins, home decor and trinketsRead more
Are you looking for the cutest treat bags for your next kid-friendly event? These adorable unicorn treat bags are perfect for a birthday party, school event or even Easter Sunday. Today I am showing you how to make your own unicorn treat bags that will delight and surprise the kids during your next special event.Read more
Coffee is such a great way to get caffeine in the morning, in fact In my opinion it’s the BEST WAY. I can whiz through a drive through and order that crazy deliciously smooth soy latte topped with cinnamon dolce powder, in addition that traditional, caramel macchiato. Looking at those hand-written chalk menu boards, there are soRead more
You know, for as many posts as I’ve written about how I’m not really into coffee… I make a lot of coffee flavored desserts. Now, I already know what you’re thinking, MOCHA BROWNIES?! And yes, Mocha, like your Sunday afternoon go to Starbucks drink after Church Service. That warm, chocolatey beverage topped with beyond amazing vanilla whippedRead more
Are there any better gifts to receive for Mother’s Day or Father’s Day than a handmade gift from your toddler? Seriously, some of them are just the cutest! The next time that your toddler wants to make some crafts, encourage it! Yeah, it might make you “one of those moms“, but gifts toddlers can makeRead more
Okay, I admit it. I might have a problem when it comes to Easter Eggs. I’ve mad mosaic eggs, character eggs, monogrammed eggs, little egg baskets – you name it. I can’t help it! Every time I run across a beautiful, bright or cheery egg decorating idea I pin it to my egg decorating board. Then, everyRead more
Felt crafts are one of those really adorable genres that is actually pretty easy to get into. The bold colors and cozy nature of a felt craft makes them instantly adorable, and the forgiving and inexpensive nature of felt makes it pretty approachable. For that reason, felt crafts are often some of the first “sewing”Read more
I really, really like Easter Egg decorating. One of the first posts I ever wrote for this blog was How to Make Mosaic Eggs. There is something about the beauty of a white or brown egg, with its soft sheen waiting to be the perfect canvas for bright colors and shapes. Almost every year I tryRead more
Key lime pie is one of those special treats that I only eat once in a great while. For me, Key Lime pies are often so sweet, they leave me feeling like I drank a bowl of sugar. I’ve tried a few recipes, but something about the tartness of the limes seems to mean drowning the whole thingRead more
DIY Wooden Signs are kind of a big deal lately. They are adorable, generally easy, and provide a ton of decor options. I recently redid my whole living room decor, leaving a dedicated space for seasonal hanging art. And you can bet that this DIY Wooden Valentine Sign will look great there! This isn’t the first DIYRead more