This year, I’m introducing a brand new color: Confetti! This light on ink, big on color and pizzaz option is available in all of my 2018 planners. It was my incredible need to organize my creative mind that first drove me to creating planners 7 years ago. And it is the joy of my communityRead more
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
This is a sponsored post by The Nostalgic Candy Club, product was provided for review. All opinions are 100% mine. My name is Kayla, and I have a problem with sweets. It is true! From Homemade Cheese Cake Fudge, to Mocha Chocolate Brownies, I am constantly looking for my next sweet treat. So it shouldn’t come asRead 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
This post is sponsored by Basic Invite – all opinions are my own. Ever wanted a DIY Graduation Invitations do over? I do. Being the older sister, especially to siblings that are 10+ years younger than me, often gives me an interesting perspective. In a way, the things they do are “old hat” to me.Read 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