Archives for May 2016

Pass the Love Back (Earn Money for Youth Soccer Teams)

This post was sponsored by Mondelez International as part of an Influencer Activation for Influence Central. I received compensation as a thank you for my review. I am a huge fan of team sports and the life lessons that can be learned by playing on a team.  My kids have been participating in team sports since they were tiny little things because my husband and I are so aware and appreciative of … [Read more...]

Just Start Hand Lettering (and a little trick to make it SUPER EASY!)

Hand lettering is everywhere these days and it can be a little stressful for people like me who consider themselves to be crafty but do not have an ounce of artistic ability.  Seriously, if I don't have a stencil I cannot draw, paint, write, etc.  I don't ever trust myself to keep it from looking like my six year old scribbled all over it.  If I'm honest, she draws much better than I do anyway! … [Read more...]

“Hard” Orange Soda Ice Cream

Have y'all seen the specialty "hard" sodas that are being offered lately?  They are adult beverages containing alcohol and it seems to have all started with root beer, but now there is cherry soda, ginger ale and orange creme flavors as well.  With summer just around the corner and the heat rising, homemade ice cream has been on my mind, and what better way to change it up a bit than by using one … [Read more...]

How to Use One 12×12 Paper to Make a Beautiful Paper Box

After telling you all how crazy I am about my mom the other day, I realized that Mother's Day was sneaking up on me and I was totally unprepared.  I needed a gift to mail to her and I needed it quickly!  Family photos are always her gift of choice, and she can never have too many.  It's one of those givens with her...having a picture of her grandkids that she can hold and touch and see whenever … [Read more...]