Customized Stat Posters: BACK TO SCHOOL & BIRTHDAYS!

Because It’s Back To School time, I wanted to share an old post of mine that I thought you might enjoy!  I’ve gotten a lot of requests to bring these back, so here you have it!  Plus, I’ve added some new designs for you to check out. Are you someone who wants to document your child’s life in a unique way, but frankly, you just don’t have the time or energy to create that special something?  These posters are a fun and {Read More}

Guest Post: DIY Cool Kid T-Shirt Tutorial

Hey, Friends!  Some of you may have noticed that I’ve been on a blogging hiatus the past couple of weeks.  That’s primarily because I was getting ready to welcome baby #2 into our family!  Because I knew life would take on a whole new level of busy, I asked my friend, Christine, from Where the Smiles Have Been if she would be so kind to share a guest post with all of you!  She cheerfully agreed, and trust me on this {Read More}

Sesame Street & Elmo Themed Birthday Party

My son just recently turned two and has been all about Elmo and Sesame Street (not to mention Thomas the Train!!).  To combine these two “loves” of his, I decided to have a party theme of “All Aboard the Elmo Express”.   With baby #2 on the way in just a couple of weeks, sometimes I think I tend to bite off more than I can chew.  Party planning took over many nap times and late nights, but I really {Read More}

DIY Gift Basket for Men (Grill Master Edition)

My hubby’s birthday was yesterday and summer is officially ready to begin!  A few years back, I bought him a green egg grill for his birthday and he LOVES using it to cookout.  This is one of my favorite times of the year because he makes some REALLY good food, especially his ribs!  My mouth waters every time I think about them.  He has even perfected BBQ chicken legs on his smoker. As many of you know, it can be {Read More}

5 Things I Want My Son To Know

You only hope that as you grow older, you also grow wiser.  Some of us look back at our youth and think, “Huh…my (enter parent of choice) actually did know what they were talking about”.   Once you have a child of your own, you realize the significance of what your mom and dad taught you growing up. You see things in a new light and understand why they made certain decisions or how tough it was to raise a {Read More}

End of Year Gift for TEACHERS!

Teacher Appreciation week is almost over, but it’s never too late to let an educator know how special they are!  This is the perfect present for teachers of any grade level, from preschool all the way to high school.  Daycare providers, swim coaches, dance teachers….you name it! This DIY Mason Jar gift, similar to the Mother’s Day Edition, is super easy to make and very affordable!  Consider this a gift that will brighten up someone’s day, helping them splash into {Read More}