We have been partying hard the last month. My two oldest kids have birthdays 2 weeks apart and my mom and dad have birthdays within 2 weeks of my kids. It is fun and definitely lets me get my craft on, but it is also very busy and a bit overwhelming at times. I can’t…
Slow Down Summer
A week from now we’ll be picking out first day of school clothes, packing lunches, and getting to bed earlier. We will be back in a more structured routine. My son will be starting Kindergarten. It will be a transition to a new season. Excitement and sadness. I am feeling anxiety right now realizing my…
Easy Eclair Recipe
I have a weakness for eclairs. I love pastries and other desserts that have some sort of cream in them. When Marie Callendar’s has their pie sale, I find myself running errands close to their restaurant and somehow end up with a banana cream pie on the way home! I stumbled across this recipe the…
Hanging Stars – DIY 4th of July Decor
A little holiday decor tradition started around Christmas – hanging decor from the chandelier. For each of the major holidays, I like to find something festive to hang from the chandelier. I originally came across these paper mache ornaments at Hobby Lobby, but actually found them for a better deal at CreateForLess.com. DIY Hanging Stars…
4th of July Printable Cupcake Toppers
Cupcake toppers or “party circles” are an easy way to decorate for your 4th of July celebration. whether it’s a big party with friends and family or a simple BBQ, the 4th of July is the ideal summer celebration. See how I made the 4th of July cupcakes shown with the cupcake topper printable pictures. …
4th of July Cupcakes
I love treats. Especially homemade treats. When making treats, I tend to be closer to the practical end of the preparation spectrum. Therefore, I generally opt for the cake in a box solution when making a cake or cupcakes. I made these patriotic cupcakes over the weekend for a BBQ with my family. They were…
4th of July Decor with Apothecary Jars and Candy
I first fell in love with apothecary jars about 9 years ago when I went to a friends house for a Christmas dinner. There were about 30 different apothecary jars throughout the house filled with various candies. It was heaven. A holiday tradition for them was to have guests fill up a small bag of…
4th of July Decor Ideas
I love decorating with apothecary jars. I think they are especially fun to decorate with for the holidays. I had an idea to use beans as filler for one of my apothecary jars. It all started out great, until I had to re-arrange and use a different jar for my bean filler. Apothecary Jar Holiday…
4th of July Free Printable Banner
Check out this free printable 4th of July banner. I like holiday banners because they are a simple and quick way to make a statement with your holiday or party decor. In fact I have permanently nailed a couple of small nails that can be used to hang banners. The image files are formatted to…
Unique Thank You Card Idea
My daughter’s teacher put together a cute handmade, creative thank you card from the class for parents who helped volunteer throughout the year. Each student cut out a silhouette of their hand using construction paper and wrote a note on the hand. What a unique and thoughtful idea! They even included some hand lotion…