Thrifty Thursday: Thanksgiving tradition

Welcome Back to Thrifty Thursday! Thanksgiving one holiday that is quickly getting overlooked.  With the impending arrival of Christmas, it’s very easy for Thanksgiving to get pushed under the blanket.  It’s kind of sad because it means that rather than focusing on all that we are grateful for and blessed to have, our time is spent on scouring the internet for upcoming deals, putting up the tree and other festive decorations, all the while consumerism takes over our lives!   {Read More}

Thrifty Thursday: Bling Bling Baby Shower

  Welcome back to Thrifty Thursday!   Things have been super busy for me this past month.  My dining room table was hidden under paper, glue, tape, scissors, glitter, yarn, rhinestones….you name it. Pretty much everything and anything craft related covered this poor piece of furniture.  It looked as if my craft bin had exploded and everything landed precisely on my dining room table.  You know how some people pull up to the window of the drive thru at Starbucks {Read More}

Thrifty Thursday: DIY Halloween Costumes

Welcome back to Thrifty Thursday! Since Halloween is tomorrow, I’m super excited to share  some DIY costume ideas, including my son’s from this year!  These aren’t your ordinary costumes that can be found at your local party store, folks.  The best part about them is that they all cost much  less than one you would find at a big retailer! Many of you out there may not feel that you have it in you to make a costume. You tell {Read More}

5 parts of raising kids that are a blessing & a curse

Yes, I love my son…..without question.  But, raising a kid is HARD WORK!  Whether you are a parent to one, two, three…heck, 19 children, you are bound to experience times of pure joy and complete madness.  Not all of this parenting gig is sunshine and flowers.  Sometimes it is, but other times you’re pulling out your hair.   Let’s face it, there are certain aspects of raising kids that can be both a blessing AND a curse… 1. MILESTONES      {Read More}

Festive Friday: Halloween Stickers

Happy Festive Friday!   Since Halloween is quickly approaching, some of us are  still left with some decorating to do! Today I’ve got some FREE Halloween stickers for you to download and use.   Do you have kids that give little treat bags to their friends or neighborhood trick or treaters?  Well, these stickers will really make the goodie bag pop!!   How about all of you teachers out there?  Print these out and give your student a Halloween sticker {Read More}

Watch it Wednesday: A Family’s Decision

This video left me speechless. Be prepared to grab some tissue (more like, the entire box).  What a truly courageous couple. Their unwavering love is an example for all.  I couldn’t possibly imagine having to experience what they went through.      A message to remember…. EVERY SINGLE DAY IS A GIFT.