Four Fun Halloween Crafts for Kids – Friday Finds

It’s almost Halloween but we still have the weekend to get through! If your kids are like mine they are bursting at the seams they are so excited for Halloween to get here. I’ve rounded up four great crafts to occupy the kiddos over the weekend while they wait for the big day. Enjoy. Continue…

Four Fun Easy 4th of July Crafts

Fireworks by jeff_golden, on Flickr With the 4th of July providing me with a long weekend I’ve been thinking about doing some crafts with the kids. Here’s a selection of four easy kids crafts that I found to celebrate Independence day. Continue Reading ….

Happy Father’s Day!

      The girls really planned ahead this year and have been anxiously waiting for fathers day ever since we picked up these awesome Star Wars pancake molds two weeks ago. They decided to surprise my hubby with breakfast in bed Star Wars style. (using this recipe of course). Breakfast was served on a…

Happy Mothers Day!

  I hope all the moms out there a have a wonderful Mother’s day! It’s your day, live it up.

5 Great Ways To Use Up Hard Boiled Easter Eggs

Easter is now a memory but the dozens of hard boiled eggs in the fridge remain. I’ve scoured the web to find 5 great ways to use up those dyed delights. Continue Reading ….

Happy Valentine’s Day!

When I walked into the kitchen this morning my wonderful husband had left me a beautiful card and an amazing mixed CD for Valentines day. He’s an absolute sweetheart and romantic and I’m glad I have him. I hope that your day is filled with love and joy. Happy Valentine’s Day. Continue Reading ….

Friday Finds – 6 Simple Valentine’s Day Crafts Anyone Can Make

This week I have been working with my girls to finish up their valentines, we’re almost done. While looking up ideas I came across a whole bunch of simple Valentine’s crafts. Here’s just a few; Tick Tack Toe Hearts (via AlphaMom) – I don’t know about you but tick tack toe is  a favorite in my…

Merry Christmas to all!

I hope your day is filled with wonder.

15 Reasons to Host an Ornament Exchange

Last night I hosted an ornament exchange at my house.  It’s the 6th one I’ve hosted in as many years.  The only restriction on the ornaments is that they have to be hand made.  It’s amazing how many different ideas people come up with for their ornaments and how many variation there are. Never in…

3 Free Ways to Keep in Touch with Santa – Friday Finds

Christmas #19 – The Timberland Santa by kevindooley I don’t know about you but I love the magic of Santa and I try to keep it alive for my girls each year.  This year there are more ways than ever to keep in touch with the big guy himself. Continue Reading ….