Its that time again everyone! I’ve been out of town all weekend, so I’m really not feeling the whole “work” vibe for Monday. I’d rather get some relaxation in that I missed the last couple of days. But- I did get to see my little sister for her (gasp!) 13th BIRTHDAY! Yeah, She’s officially a teenager! Also,Read more
Valentine’s day is over, but that doesn’t mean the fun has to stop! Today I’ve got a super easy and cute party game that is sure to entertain little girls for hours. Do you remember on the school bus or playground, spending hours playing games to find out who we would marry? From cootie catchersRead more
Happy President’s Day! Its hard to believe that February is already half over. How was your Valentine’s Day? Mine was uneventful- hubby and I are busting our humps to find a house to buy. Its a seller’s market in our area and it. is. stressful. Thank heaven’s I have President’s day off of work! (IRead more
One of the trends that has been floating around the crafty/home decor world lately are home-made apothecary jars. And why not? The real thing is really expensive, and most of us can’t justify that cost for a little decor when we can do it ourselves for almost-free. But, some of the variations I have seenRead more
Woohoo! Its Valentine’s week! I hope you’re all ready for the big heart day! And if not, you can always check out some of my quick and easy printable V-Day options (Hearts to Hearts card game, I love you Candy Wrapper, Conversation Hearts Bingo) We’ve had a ton of snow this week- but not asRead more
A couple of Saturdays ago I had the distinct pleasure to Guest Post on SkipToMyLou.org. I shared this cute printable as part of a Valentine series, and I think its about time I share it with you! Every year I have TONS of ideas for Valentine’s day. Most of them revolve around candy, -like theRead more
Yaay! Its the first Monday in February! I’m super excited because both V-Day and my anniversary are in this month. Plus we’re still home searching, so I am all about getting into warmer weather and more/better listings. I’ve been all about home decor crafts this week, I’m sure you’ll get to see them soon. HowRead more
Yay its that time of the week again!! I can’t wait to see what you all have been doing. Not much on my part, did a little organizing, check out my DIY shelf doors! How about you? What have you been doing lately? I can’t wait to see! Also, if you want a reminder emailRead more
Woohoo! I’m crossing my fingers for a snowday tomorrow. That’s right. I have Monday off for Martin Luther King Jr. Day and I’d like Tuesday off too! Its supposed to dump a bunch of snow on us over here in GR, so here’s hoping!! I’ve had a pretty lazy weekend, popped over to Mom’s forRead more
This week I was kicking around the idea of romantic desserts. Valentine’s day is coming up, and so is my wedding anniversary. I wanted something sweet and cute but still classy and special. Immediately I thought of chocolate covered strawberries. They are so decadent and romantic in color, sweetness and overall fanciness. The strawberries wereRead more
I’m looking forward to this Monday with a weary sort of enthusiasm. Hubby had the flu this weekend, and while I seem fine at the moment, I feel like there is peril lurking around any corner. Also, I’m getting a new department supervisor at work and I’m hoping it goes really well. Stuff like that is alwaysRead more
I am not a soap maker. The people I see at the farmer’s market are pros. They’ve got pantries full of crazy ingredients, awesome molds and pretty packaging. They know all the fancy chemistry and the do’s and don’ts of a professional hard cured soap. I do not. In fact- soap making seems a littleRead more