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Boy, it’s hot outside. Our A/C went out 1 week ago. Actually it was 6 days ago, but who’s counting? ME! I’m dieing. Today it reached 98 degrees outside and our house climbed up to 89 degrees inside. I’m not joking. I’m getting a little cranky. Hopefully we can get this all figured out in the next couple [...]
Today is Flag Day, so I thought it would be a perfect day to share a free patriotic flag printable for you to download. This printable would be great to use with your Fourth of July home decor. Life. Liberty. Happiness. I love the simple, yet profound message of this quote from our founding fathers. [...]
I love summer. It is like a three month birthday party or holiday celebration. Constant activities, friends, playing outside, great food, late nights, ice cream – everything about summer is fantastic. Last year I created a summer bucket list. We had a lot of fun looking at the activities and planning for the next event. [...]
I’ve been in a simple treat kind of mood lately. If you follow the blog, you’ve seen the Oreo pops, Rice Krispie treats, and chocolate covered pretzels I’ve made recently. Maybe I’m hungry. Maybe I’m depressed. Either way… we’ve had some yummy treats around here lately! “Just Because” Treats I’ve been thinking a lot lately [...]
Everything will be okay in the end. If it’s not okay, then it’s not the end. I first heard this quote during a Sunday school lesson at church. It really hit me. Sometimes life can feel overwhelming. When I am in the middle of a trial, it can be hard to see the light at [...]
I recently showed you how to make Oreo pops using my new Velata chocolate warmer. Today I have a tutorial for packaging the Oreo pops so they can be used for a birthday party favor, wedding favor, or “just because” treat. Oreo Pop Favors for Birthday or Wedding Favor Packaging Supplies Treat Bag Cellophane Bags [...]
What you do speaks so loud I cannot hear what you say We’ve all heard the saying, “Actions speak louder than words” or “I may not remember what you said, but I’ll always remember how you made me feel.” Sometimes we get so caught up in going through the motions; we forget to show people [...]
Caramel Apple Thank You Gift Teacher’s love apples right? I hear that’s why they become teachers. So they can eat apples… No? Well, I love caramel apples. My favorite is a cinnamon sugar caramel apple. A delicious apple covered in white chocolate and cinnamon. Now we’re talking! Teacher Appreciation Gift Idea This is an easy [...]
I was involved in several extra-curricular activities in high school and one of my good friends would repeat a quote to get us motivated on game day. “Good, better, best. Never let it rest. Until your good is better and your better best.” I have always loved this catchy and clever saying. Good, Better, Best [...]
It’s spring! Holla. We made it through the dark and gloomy winter. Winter was especially bad this year because there was NO SNOW! Some people might think I’m out of my mind for saying that, but one of the only redeeming things about winter (and to be clear, I’m talking about the days after Christmas [...]
