Don’t Sell Your Kids Short This Christmas {and how to give true joy}
I ran into a big box toy store this morning while the boys were at school to exchange something for Big Bro. And while I stood there for what began […]
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{getting a jumpstart on} The Kids’ Thank You Notes
I have a confession: I am dreadful about writing thank you notes. It’s really appalling, especially considering both how much I appreciate receiving notes from others and how incredibly blessed […]
Hot Chocolate With Mini Marshmallows {is a piranha breeding ground}
Did you know, while hot chocolate with mini marshmallows might seem like a reasonably innocuous drink… it is actually an ideal breeding ground for candy cane piranhas? That’s what I’m […]
Another Adorable {and simple} Handmade Gift: Fabric Monogram Shirts
Oh my gracious! Happy Thanksgiving, y’all! Let me tell you three sweeties for whom I am very grateful: three of my sweet nieces! I set out to try to make […]
The Liberating Limitation Of Fabric Scraps
With basically little to no money set aside for fabric in our family budget, I am not one to run out and buy yards of fabric when a whim hits. […]
Birthday Crown Tutorial {supremely simple & stinkin’ cute}
I love today’s little quick, easy, and simple craft because it can be modified for boys, girls, color schemes, dress-up, parties, any size/age… Can I make one for myself on […]
The Fastest, Simplist, {dare I say?} BEST Way to Make A Fabric Ruffle
Okay, so I am slightly behind schedule on posting this little how-to-make-a-fabric-ruffle tutorial… Let’s see, if memory serves (and by “memory,” I mean the infallible accountability nazi of blog post […]
Photo Ops: DIY Stand-In Cutout Paintings
Tonight is our elementary school’s big event of the year, “Pumpkin lighting.” An army of volunteers have been working individually, together, and with the students, staff, and teachers to pull […]
The Single Best Thing You Can Do To Effectively Disciple Your Children
Anyone else out there ever get a little overwhelmed by all the good parenting advice out on the market? It seems like pretty much everyone with a child has a […]
A DIYer’s Home: {more} Big Ol’ PBK-Style Baseball Art
A quality canvas artwork can be cha-ching pricey, and a huge canvas might just be reserved for an income bracket of which I am not a part. But I love […]
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