Did you know that you could sometimes get décor for free? That’s how I ended up with this big letter S. My daughter brought it home from the store where she worked. It was left over from a store display. She said they save things like that for people all the time if they ask. Good to know! 😉 She used it for several projects, and was done with it, so I decided to give it new life. I pictured it wrapped with jute twine, and I am loving the way it turned out. You may not…
Happy Weekend, Mamas! One way I love spending my weekend is decorating. Today I’m over at Busy Mom’s Helper sharing a tip about decorating. I have five special children, and I’m using décor to make each child feel special. Come visit me there, and read the details of this project, and get inspired to do the same for each of your children. This is one project you’re guaranteed to be able to finish by the end of the weekend! Sharing at some great link-up parties, including these…
Since Mother’s Day is fast approaching, I wanted to share a recipe for all you mamas…because let’s face it, even though it’s your day, you might just be the one in the kitchen! (And you probably wouldn’t have it any other way.) This Upside-Down Chocolate Chip Cheesecake is something you can make the day before; just pull it out of the fridge when it’s time for dessert. It came about as a sort of happy accident. I threw it together one evening, using what I had on…
Do you ever buy those yogurts that come with their own little packets of crunchies to add on top? We love those things, but they are pretty expensive, considering how quickly our family can go through them, so now we make our own! I did some experimenting, and came up with this EASY No-Bake Gluten-Free Granola that we love and make over and over again. It’s tasty, easy, and sooo much cheaper than store-bought granola. It’s so versatile, too. Not only do we sprinkle it on yogurt, but we use it just like…
I love browsing sites like Hometalk for inspiration. I can find all kinds of ideas there. So when I was asked to round up some of those ideas for you, I jumped at the chance. I had so much fun curating this board, 20 Outstanding Ways to Reuse a Picture Frame, for Hometalk! If you’re like me, you have a stash of old picture frames, and while you don’t want to get rid of them (you know-just in case) you may be wondering what to do with them. This board features ideas for every season…
Move over maple! This Strawberry Syrup is the best pancake topping ever. Maybe I’m a little bit partial, since strawberries are my all-time favorite fruit. One of our favorite things to do every spring is visit the local strawberry farm and pick fresh berries, and it’s about that time again. Yay! This is one way I serve those strawberries. It’s so easy and so good. Unlike bottles of strawberry syrup you may find on the grocery store shelf, this natural one only has two ingredients: berries and honey, but it has lots of…
Spring has finally sprung! Around here, that means the trees have been bursting with color, and happy little flowers have been popping up everywhere. And I was so ready for it! So, my children and I made these fun Paper Peonies…on stems. I just love ’em. They are the perfect spring craft. I’m sharing the tutorial in a contributor post over at Busy Mom’s Helper. Click HERE to hop over there and see how we made them. See you there! Sharing at Mom2MomMonday Mama Moments Monday Growing in Grace Thursday Motivation Monday Something…
There is something so sweet and ethereal about tulle. Whether it’s on a tutu, a wedding dress, or festooning a room, it’s just so girly. I used it to make this sweet little headband, and it’s the perfect thing to go with sweet little spring dresses. And it was easy. And cheap. And it’s Tutu Cute! Here’s a sweet and simple how to. Materials: 1 roll of tulle 1 bundle of elastic hot glue gun scissors Directions: First, measure off the amount of elastic you’ll need , with…
Are you a sign-lover, like I am? I think it has to do with my love for words. I love how a simple word or phrase can carry so much meaning. One quick glance at a quote or song-snippet and you’re giving yourself (and your children) a quiet reminder of something important. This week I finally got around to doing a little project I’ve been wanting to do for a while. It’s so simple that I thought you might like to make one, too. Fortunately for me, my husband is a sheet…
Guess what? A few days ago, my daughter made this cute little bunny and I thought it was the perfect thing to welcome spring. Also, I was amazed at her cleverness. No pattern or tutorial, just her imagination and creativity. Last year, the girls learned to crochet in art class, and it has become a favorite thing for them to do… like making these teeny tiny Barbie purses… and keeping all the dolls well-dressed. They have been enjoying making things to wear… to share… and now to sell! They…
