I started making our Christmas gifts last week and these booties were the first to be finished. I easily made two pairs within a nap time. They are one of those gifts that can easily be made up in a jiff and you would never know it. The booties can be worn folded over or straight up. They have an… Keep Reading
embrace the camera {growing up too fast}
These little kiddos of mine are growing up too fast! I have always tried to embrace each and every stage…even those newborn sleepless nights. I know that someday these little ones of mine will be teenagers and our battles will be much harder then the ones we are faced with right now. Our little 20 month old decided to potty… Keep Reading
embrace the camera {a winter’s day at the beach}
A few weeks ago we had some unseasonably warm weather, so I decided to take advantage of it by taking the kiddos to our favorite beach. It was a bit windy and chilly once we got there and definitely not as warm as I had first thought. We brought some bread to feed the ducks, but they were no where… Keep Reading
Ruffle fabric is my fabric of choice this Christmas.
I have been wanting to try out some of this beautiful ruffle fabric for some time now, but the cost of it has always turned me away. Ruffle Fabric has an amazing selection of ruffle fabric but most of the fabric costs about $16.99 a yard. It is just waay too much for me. So the other day I did… Keep Reading
2011 Advent Calendar.
One of my favorite traditions at Christmas time is an advent calendar. (Christmas 2009) I just love how excited the kids get everyday when they get to open a gift. (Christmas 2010) And how they try so hard to wait til Daddy’s home before they open that little package. (Daddy’s advent calendar 2010) This year I decided to do a… Keep Reading
Happy Thanksgiving and…
Happy Birthday Grammie!
Last minute Thanksgiving ideas for the kiddos.
The Idea Room has the cutest little Turkey Feathers game to entertain the kiddo’s while cooking your feast. Here are some cute little teepee place card holders from sweetology101. UMM yes, I will gladly sit at the kids table for one of these! Candy Cornucopia from Simple Girl at Home and while you are there, check out her other amazing… Keep Reading
Indian Corn Wreath.
I realize that Fall is over for most and Christmas decorating is already underway, but I still wanted to share this little Indian corn wreath that I made a few weeks ago. As you can see, it was super easy to make. I just took a bunch of Indian Corn that we grew and hot glued them into a circle… Keep Reading
Pine Cone Crafts {Inspiration}
source: favecrafts.com source: unknown source: tpinegcones.com source: creativejewishmom.com source: diycrafts.blogspot.com source: plaidkidscrafts.com source: unknown source: unknown source: timusenn.shikshik.org source: unknown source: christmasdecorationcrafts.com source: nwf.org What is your favorite pine cone craft?
Operation Shower.
How many of you have noticed that little pink DONATE NOW button on my sidebar? I know a few of you have, but for those of you that haven’t I wanted to let you what that little button is all about. The DONATE NOW button is for donating funds towards Operation Shower. Operation Shower is a non-profit organization that recognizes… Keep Reading