A new season has arrived…which means it’s time to decorate! You know what that means? Time to go shopping! Where else to go when you need some seasonal decor? None other than…..(drum roll, please)….TARGET! Some might say (ah hem, cough…my husband), I’m an obsessive “Target Dollar Spot” shopper. No matter how hard I try to avoid that little section of the store, I never have enough will power.I get sucked in EVERY. SINGLE. TIME. I simply can’t contain myself. Surely, I’m not the only {Read More}
A Cheer Up “Sunshine” Basket
October 6, 2015 by
Lately, a few people in my life have been going through some challenging times. The struggles they are facing have brought about stress, worry, uncertainty, and feelings of pain or sadness. You wonder how you can help and make things better. I’m sure we all know a person or two who is fighting some kind of battle. While we can’t make their problems disappear, there are many ways we can brighten up their day. Do you know of anyone who {Read More}
Guest Post: DIY Cool Kid T-Shirt Tutorial
July 16, 2015 by
Hey, Friends! Some of you may have noticed that I’ve been on a blogging hiatus the past couple of weeks. That’s primarily because I was getting ready to welcome baby #2 into our family! Because I knew life would take on a whole new level of busy, I asked my friend, Christine, from Where the Smiles Have Been if she would be so kind to share a guest post with all of you! She cheerfully agreed, and trust me on this {Read More}
Sesame Street & Elmo Themed Birthday Party
June 22, 2015 by
My son just recently turned two and has been all about Elmo and Sesame Street (not to mention Thomas the Train!!). To combine these two “loves” of his, I decided to have a party theme of “All Aboard the Elmo Express”. With baby #2 on the way in just a couple of weeks, sometimes I think I tend to bite off more than I can chew. Party planning took over many nap times and late nights, but I really {Read More}
DIY Gift Basket for Men (Grill Master Edition)
May 29, 2015 by
My hubby’s birthday was yesterday and summer is officially ready to begin! A few years back, I bought him a green egg grill for his birthday and he LOVES using it to cookout. This is one of my favorite times of the year because he makes some REALLY good food, especially his ribs! My mouth waters every time I think about them. He has even perfected BBQ chicken legs on his smoker. As many of you know, it can be {Read More}
End of Year Gift for TEACHERS!
May 7, 2015 by
Teacher Appreciation week is almost over, but it’s never too late to let an educator know how special they are! This is the perfect present for teachers of any grade level, from preschool all the way to high school. Daycare providers, swim coaches, dance teachers….you name it! This DIY Mason Jar gift, similar to the Mother’s Day Edition, is super easy to make and very affordable! Consider this a gift that will brighten up someone’s day, helping them splash into {Read More}
