You may have noticed my absence from the blog world the last couple of weeks, but I am now back and raring to go. I spent that time enjoying a much needed break with my family and just relaxing a bit with no deadlines and no pressure. Just salt water and sunshine. It was glorious, but I missed you guys too. I've got lots of fun projects coming up this summer and an exciting blog conference … [Read more...]
Make Card Games Easier with a DIY Card Holder That is Perfect for Little Hands
June 30, 2014 3 Comments
Get Sexy Beach Wavy Hair with DIY Sea Salt Spray
June 16, 2014 2 Comments
Spending every day at the beach sounds like a dream summer to me, but it's hardly feasible. Even while we are staying just a few blocks from the beach, the kiddos and I generally only make it down to the water a couple of times per week. However, I just love the way my hair looks after going for a swim, and I adore how simple it is to just let it air dry and enjoy the beautiful wavy … [Read more...]
10 Tips to get Amazing Beach Photos
June 13, 2014 2 Comments
I feel like I should preface this post by admitting that I am a Yankee. Mountains and snow are what feel like home to me, but being a military family we have lived in the south for years now (almost 8!). I have slowly found myself becoming more and more of a southerner, saying things like "y'all" and "bless her heart," and monogramming everything, but I think that my favorite part of embracing … [Read more...]
Pool Noodle, Soccer Ball Kid’s Croquet
June 9, 2014 16 Comments
Pool Noodle Croquet Ahh, the terrible dread thrill of finding new activities on the cheap to keep my kids busy all summer is rapidly filling my mind and consuming my free time and I am less than a week into summer break. I generally only have a few requirements for activities: that they be relatively inexpensive, keep the kids busy for more than an hour at a time and are quick and easy so I can … [Read more...]
Build a fun Summer with a DIY Fort Kit
June 6, 2014 9 Comments
Follow my blog with Bloglovin Holy cow, summer is here and my kiddos are already bouncing off the walls! I love to foster creativity and imagination during their time off from school, so this year I decided to quickly put together a super fun DIY fort kit for them. They have been playing with it for the last couple of days and I am constantly amazed to see how many different setups they … [Read more...]
Handprint Baseball Keepsake – Perfect for Father’s Day (and how to perfectly age a baseball)
June 2, 2014 12 Comments
I don't know where the time has gone, but my kids are on summer vacation already and all of a sudden it is time to start thinking about Father's Day gifts. Seriously, wasn't it just Christmas?! Each year I struggle to come up with the perfect gift for the guy who has it all, and this year was no exception. My hubs got new golf clubs for his birthday, new mountain biking gear for Christmas and … [Read more...]
$10 and 10 Minutes for a DIY Photo Backdrop
May 28, 2014 60 Comments
I take a ton of pictures! Not only for the blog, but also of my kiddos and things around my home. It can be very tiring trying to find new places and backgrounds for photos, and sometimes I need a quick change without going far. I had seen so many tutorials for DIY backdrops out there in the vast unknown that is the internet, but had been too busy lazy to attempt one. I officially threw my … [Read more...]
Small Changes for Big Impact with a Wi-fi Thermostat
May 27, 2014 Leave a Comment
This past weekend I changed out my thermostat that was on the fritz. I chose to upgrade and use a Honeywell Wi-fi Thermostat. In all honesty, this is a project that I would normally have my husband handle, but he was out of town and the heat was rising...it had to be taken care of. And I was shocked to discover how simple the installation really was. For those of you that have been following … [Read more...]
Perfect Teacher’s Gift
May 26, 2014 3 Comments
Personalized Teacher's Gifts The end of the school year is right around the corner and it's now time to start thinking about gifts for your kid's teachers. Each and every year I am completely stumped and at a loss when it comes down to crunch time and I can think of not one gift that really shows my deep appreciation for someone devoting so much time and love to my child. I know that teachers … [Read more...]
Patriotic Paper Cone Wreath
May 21, 2014 11 Comments
Summer holidays are my favorite. I know that most people prefer Christmas, New Year's or maybe even Valentine's Day, but this girl loves the patriotic holidays best. It may be that I am a military wife, but there is nothing prettier to me than seeing red, white and blue everywhere and feeling my chest swell with pride to be reminded of just how great this country really is. And to kick off my … [Read more...]
Keep your Kid’s Creativity Flowing with a Summer Journal
May 19, 2014 4 Comments
Summer is just around the corner and my kid's are super excited! They love letting their mind's rest a bit and recuperating from a full school and sports schedule. Of course as a mom, I enjoy keeping them working and thinking, so I do what any parent would...sneak it in! Haha! Handwriting seems to be an area that my children could always use some improvement in, so by giving them fun … [Read more...]
Outrageously Comfy (and ridiculously simple) DIY Sling Sandals
May 14, 2014 39 Comments
Outrageously Comfy (and ridiculously simple) DIY Sling Sandals Last summer I bought a pair of name brand sling sandals that I fell head over heels in love with (pun totally intended!). I paid a premium for them, and I had just one color combo as that was all that was in stock in my size, but I wore them almost everyday from April to October. They definitely started to show the wear and tear of … [Read more...]
