The last couple of weeks have found me knock down, drag out sick. We are talking pink eye, an ear infection and a sinus infection all at the same time. Or as a girlfriend put it: The trifecta of suck. Yeah, that sums it up pretty well. But while I was wallowing in a nice warm bath one night while trying to clear my sinuses, I realized that I was missing something that could make my life, … [Read more...]
Turn Your Child’s Artwork Into a DIY Keepsake Wood Cutting Board
December 1, 2014 Leave a Comment
Oh kid's artwork can be such a magical thing. How sweet is it when your little one brings you their drawing that they created just for you and begs for it to be displayed? Along with the other 987 priceless masterpieces that they have created. That day alone. I know that I am not the only one who carefully picks and chooses which art pieces to save and which to use your Bond like parent … [Read more...]
Easiest Manicure Ever with Giveaways!
November 17, 2014 25 Comments
I know that I use the word "obsessed" a lot...I fall in love easily and just can't help myself. But this time I really, truly, 100% am head over heels bewitched by Jamberry nail wraps. My first experience with Jamberry was when I went to Haven in July. In a room full of hundreds of bloggers, all of whom are up on all of the current trends and fads and who were dressed to perfection, being … [Read more...]
DIY Ornament Initial Wreath
November 14, 2014 Leave a Comment
I have to confess that I am basically just brushing past Thanksgiving this year and moving straight on to Christmas. As you may remember, we aren't really celebrating a traditional Thanksgiving this year and, well I just love Christmas. So I've been busy working on some new projects and holiday crafts to decorate my home with. This super simple, inexpensive yet beautiful DIY Ornament Initial … [Read more...]
Home Office Makeover…Beautiful Mint, Gray & Coral Transformation
November 13, 2014 12 Comments
Holy goodness, this project has been such a long time in the making. When we moved into our home three years ago I immediately claimed the formal dining room as my space. I set it up as my craft room, but at the time I didn't own much in the way of furniture to make up a home office. I had some of the cubes from Michaels that you can put together in any configuration, but it was totally boring, … [Read more...]
Easy and Adorable Thanksgiving Turkey Place Cards
November 4, 2014 2 Comments
Some of you may have read that my husband recently deployed, so my kids and I are having a very relaxed Thanksgiving meal this year. In fact, we don't even plan on actually having a Thanksgiving dinner. We are instead having a great big brunch followed by lots of afternoon game day snacks as we watch our beloved 49ers take on the Seahawks. Lots of fun, yet lots less prep, cooking and cleaning … [Read more...]
How to Draw a Perfect Spiderweb
October 9, 2014 Leave a Comment
As much as it pains me to admit it, I am horrible at drawing. I'm not talking about drawing a portrait, I'm talking about stick people. How can I not even make stick people look right?! It drives me bonkers! But I have figured out how to draw a perfect spiderweb. And there are only three steps, so it is easy enough that even I can make it work! Are you ready for the secret? We are going … [Read more...]
3-D Paper Pumpkins
October 2, 2014 2 Comments
Hey guys, is it fall yet? I mean, I don't want to whine, but it is October and still in the 80s here. What is up with that?! Regardless of the ridiculous weather, I am in a fall frame of mind and I am so beyond ready to start decorating! Who is with me? With that in mind, I decided to make these adorable 3-D paper pumpkins. They're as easy as they are cute and each one costs about a dollar. … [Read more...]
Wickedly Fun Deco Mesh Witch Wreath
September 30, 2014 Leave a Comment
Etsy is such a great place to search for inspiration. I find myself getting lost in the pages of wonderfully handcrafted items and drooling on my keyboard a bit as I see some of the incredible jewelry. But if I am totally honest (and I always try to be with you all), I am too darn cheap to pay for an item that I can make myself for a fraction of the cost and eliminate shipping charges as well. … [Read more...]
Football 101, a Newbies Guide to the Basics
September 9, 2014 3 Comments
I am a die hard football fan. Come September, I am basically glued to my TV anytime that there is a game on (and truthfully, then again in the mornings to hear the talking heads dissect the games). So you all know that this has been a great week for me with the season finally starting! I LOVE it! So much so that my family room is crimson and gold, the colors of my favorite team, the San … [Read more...]
How to Host a Football Party for Grown Men
August 26, 2014 6 Comments
Ahh, football season. My absolute favorite time of the year. With the starting of the season also comes a very important day for some... Fantasy Football Draft Day! I know that it may seem silly, but grown men (and a few women) will spend months working on their potential lineup, agonizing over whether a certain player will perform up to their expectations. They'll come up with a draft … [Read more...]
Homemade Drain Cleaner {totally green and safe}
August 21, 2014 26 Comments
With four bathrooms and a very overworked kitchen in my home, drains have a tendency to become clogged. Maybe a bit quicker than I would like, or can keep up with, if I am being honest. Between kids shoving stickers and small pieces of papers down (please tell me I'm not alone in that!), crazy amounts of girl hair tangling in it and the half tube of toothpaste each child seems to leave in … [Read more...]
