I love decorating for Christmas. This year I decorated the weekend of November 15th. A lot of people probably think that is too early, but my thought is – why not enjoy it as long as you can! Elegant Christmas Tree When we moved to our new house last year, we got a new 9…
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White Elephant Gift Exchange Poem
White elephant gifts are a popular activity at our family and friend Christmas parties. The kids particularly like this activity because they get to walk away with a gift. Part of the fun of the white elephant game is the range of emotions from disappointed, to competitive, to excited. There are many poems and versions…
DIY Christmas Ornament Wreath
I wasn’t planning on blogging about this project because – let’s be honest – when was the last time I blogged! I have been getting into the Christmas mood and have most of the Christmas decor out. I have an area downstairs that is where i put all my colorful, whimsical Christmas decor. I…
Friday 5 – First Flight, Statue of Liberty, Nighttime Tours, First Snow, and Halloween
I took an unplanned hiatus from blogging for a few weeks. We have had a very fun and exceptionally busy month. To pick things back up again, I am sharing my Friday 5. This weeks selections are from my Instagram feed from the last few weeks. 1 – First Flight I took my kids on…
Halloween Wreath
I fell in love with a mummy looking Halloween wreath from thechicadeeshop on Etsy and have been dieing to create my own mummy wreath inspired by this beautiful wreath. I recently picked up the supplies and put it together. The best news? It was much easier than I thought it would be and only took…
Halloween Printable Decoration
I pulled out my Halloween decor this weekend. I know it may be a little early, but the next few weeks (especially the weekends) are going to be wild and crazy so I figured that I better do it while I had a chance. I’ve started working on some Halloween projects. I posted our Halloween…
Nothing Happier than Fall, Fall Pictures, & Sibling Rivalry
It’s here!!! Fall is officially here and I couldn’t be happier. I told my daughter we would be getting fall pictures soon and she quickly said, “Mom! It isn’t fall yet.” Little did she know – fall officially kicked off yesterday! Today was a beautiful day and we took advantage of the nice day and…
Halloween Countdown
I’ve made it a tradition to make an advent calendar for my favorite holidays and events. I’ve been making custom designed magnetic favor tins with a fun surprise each day inside the tin. Each day there is a different activity, treat, or something special to unveil. Check out the other countdown’s I’ve put together: Christmas…
Nothing Happier than Sesame Street, Football Games, & Learning to Ride a Bike
I am super excited for the fun holidays just around the corner. My youngest is also turning 2 in a little over a month. There is a lot of fun in the coming weeks and I’m making massive lists to help me stay organized. Hopefully I’ll have time to work on some fun holiday and…
Nothing Happier than Sunflowers, the Mountains, and Calming River Sounds
School started! Woo hoo! Hip, hip, hooray! It is so nice to be back to a sustainable routine. I am still trying to figure out what our fall routine will be, but I’m very grateful for the new hours in our home. Here are my picks for the nothing happier series. Sunflowers When are start…
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