I love wood beads, it’s a classic trend that I can fully embrace and not feel like it’s going to go out of style anytime soon. Plus, you don’t have to worry about them breaking which is an added bonus as well. This year for the Michaels Dream Tree Challenge I made a large wood…
Gifts
Soup Mix Sharing Jars
This post is brought to you by Ball® Fresh Preserving Products by Newell Brands Not all holiday gifts need to be ooey gooey sweet. Savory holiday gifts are just as lovely, sometimes even more so. I personally have been off sugar for 3 months now and I’m really nervous for the holiday season to arrive….
Toddler Activity Pencil Jars
This post is brought to you by Ball® Fresh Preserving Products by Newell Brands Do you know that old saying from Chaucer, “Idle hands are the Devil’s tools”? It’s an understatement when it comes to toddlers and preschoolers. I’m the mother of four and I would have to say, I’ve experienced love from those cute…
White Chocolate Ginger Scone Mix In A Jar
This post is brought to you by Ball® Fresh Preserving Products by Newell Brands When it comes to Holiday gifting, I wholeheartedly believe the best friend, neighbor, co-worker, and teacher gifts come wrapped in a jar. Don’t you? Scrumptious jellies, jams, preserved fruit, and veggies. Not to mention; candies, cookies, fudge, cupcakes, rolls… I could go…
Cold and Flu Rescue Kit
This post is brought to you by Ball® Fresh Preserving Products by Newell Brands As much as we hate to admit it, cold and flu season is on its way. There is nothing more miserable than one of those lousy winter colds. What’s almost just as bad is watching someone you care for dealing with…
Snowflake Lantern Holiday Gift Idea
This post is brought to you by Ball® Fresh Preserving Products by Newell Brands I’m not sure if there is anything more glorious than the thought of the first snow each year. I don’t care if you love or hate snow, the first snowfall of the year is always a fun event. The autumn is…
A Boy and His New Beddy’s Bed
We’re getting ready for school here in these parts. With that comes the resurrection of old routines whether good or bad. Some routines stand the test of time like brushing your teeth, getting dressed and such. Others like making the bed could stand for a little improvement! Let’s be real here… How many of our kiddos…
Personalize Your Yeti • Dreamer Farmhouse Vinyl Design
Summer is all about staying hydrated and I’ve become a little obsessed with my Yeti cup to help me do just that. I’m also a HUGE believer in making everything look as fabulous as possible. Yeti recently released a WHITE Yeti 30 oz. Tumbler and I ran out and grabbed one as soon as I…
Garden Girl Canvas Zipper Bag Tutorial • Mother’s Day Gift Idea
Hello… Mother’s Day is right around the corner, are you getting ready? I always love to create something fun for my Mom and for all the “Mothers” in my life. My Mom is a true garden girl and I thought it would be fun to create a cute garden girl canvas zipper bag using the…
From Carpool to Care Packages • Hunger-Aid Survival Kits
This post has been sponsored by Nature Valley. All thoughts and opinions are my own. With four kiddos that range in age from 7 to 20, I’ve been running carpool FOREVER it seems. One thing that never changes, no matter the age of the child, they ALWAYS arrive hungry! Even when they are far away…
Christmas Gift Ideas and Free Printable Christmas Gift Tags
UPDATED POST with new updated label originally posted December 1, 2015 Madly looking for gift tags for your friends and neighbors? These stylish gift tags are perfect to print on label paper and stick on really any cute container and make them look fabulous! One of my favorite things to do is creating fun new…
Spa Inspired Holiday Survival Kit with Buffalo Check Jars
With the craziness of the Holidays, who couldn’t use a spa inspired holiday survival kit? It’s full of homemade sugar scrub, shower bombs in stylish Buffalo Check Ball Jars, one of my favorite Yankee Candles®, even a cute little Ball® jar filled with matches. It turned out so cute, come learn how to make some…
How to Paint Buffalo Check Jars
Love the Buffalo Check trend? Yep, me too! I thought it would be fun to use some of the Ball® Sharing Jars to create some Buffalo Check Jars to use as gifts this Holiday Season. Here’s how you can make some of your own. + This post brought to you by the folks at Newell Brands,…
Christmas Tree Truck Mug • Cricut Holiday Gift Giving
Always, always, always… Looking for fun and unique gifts that I can create for friends and family during the holidays. This Christmas Tree Truck Mug, that I created with my Cricut Maker, has my heart! I love how it turned out. This Christmas Tree Mug filled with hot chocolate packets is fun to give to friends, neighbors, teachers…
Homemade Snowball Bath Bomb
In a pinch and need a nice, simple and budget friendly Holiday gift for friends, neighbors, teachers and the list can go on and on. These bath bombs are a fabulous simple way to show your friends a little Holiday love this time of year. With the free printable gift tag, you can’t go wrong…
Zipper Pouch a Perfect Holiday Hostess Gift Cut with the Cricut Maker
I am a HUGE fan of thoughtful handmade gifts! I try as much as possible to create something special to give friends and family during the holiday season. This year I have become a little obsessed with stylish little zipper pouches. They are so handy for keeping those little odds and ends organized and really……
Snowball Bath Bomb Printable Gift Tag
Hey guys! The Holidays are right around the corner and now’s the time to start preparing. I had a friend tell me today, “the Christmas season starts the minute Halloween is over and Thanksgiving is half-time.” I’m not one to run right past Thanksgiving but, I kind of get where he’s coming from. As busy…
Tips for Carefree Family Fun
With Summer in full swing, it’s prime time for family get togethers. Come learn how we create carefree family fun with our family and friends! • I’ve partnered with Carnival Cruise Line to create this post! Enjoy! • When Summer rolls in it’s time for family fun in the sun, playing at the pool and…
How to Apply Vinyl Tutorial + New Kitchen Sign Design
Have you always wanted to create beautiful vinyl signs but, can’t quite get the hang of applying vinyl? Look no further, I’m sharing my pro tips for how to apply vinyl to create beautiful vinyl signs. how to transfer vinyl tutorial • brought to you by Cricut Recently, we moved to our new forever home…
Find the Gifts you know they’ll Love on eBay this Season
This holiday season, I’m swapping gifts with another blogger who loves to entertain for eBay’s holiday gift exchange. I’ve partnered with eBay to create this post! Enjoy! Gift giving is my love language! I adore giving and yes, receiving gifts. Naturally, Christmas is one of my favorite times of the year. I remember the first…
Dirty Diet Coke Gift Basket with Free Printable Gift Tag
+ This Dirty Diet Coke post brought to you by the lovely folks at International Delights + I’m a simple girl and I love simple things. Spring rain showers, snuggles with my kiddos, date night with my sweetheart, clean white sheets after a long hot shower, tulips, foggy mornings, fireworks, reading a good book, driving…
Original Chex Mix Recipe + Merry Chexmas Printable Gift Tag
Who doesn’t love a classic? So many times I find myself drawn to the classic recipes. They are tried and true, they are what brands are built on. I’m totally that way with my Chex Mix as well. I have childhood memories of sharing Original Chex Mix with friends at sleepovers and at our first…
Stylish Christmas Neighbor Gifts + Free Printable Gift Tags
+ This Stylish Christmas Neighbor Gifts post is brought to you by Michaels + One of my favorite things to do is creating fun new little ways to show your friends and neighbors how much they mean to you during the holidays. It doesn’t need to cost a lot, nor does it have to take…
Circle – The One Gift EVERY Family NEEDS
I’m so excited to FINALLY reveal what I wanted to shout from the rooftops! Check out Circle with Disney, the only gift I can basically guarantee won’t give you buyer’s remorse. Yes, it’s that cool. Raising a family in the digital age is SCARY! As our family gets older and the kiddos are more and…