Being raised by Boomers and the Brady Bunch instilled a few core values in me, the biggest one perhaps was to grow up and achieve “The American Dream.” I don’t need to even describe what that means to you, because … Continue reading The (Almost) American Dream
Every year on my birthday, one of my favorite traditions was adding a new height mark to the doorway. There was a mark from every birthday since we moved to that house, when I was 3. Most people have a … Continue reading DIY Stained Tree Growth Ruler Chart
As a proud part Irish girl, St. Patrick’s Day has always been one of my favorite holidays. It is funny because I don’t drink and I am not a super fan of corned beef (though I eat it every year), … Continue reading “LUCK” Penny and Horseshoe Canvas
Even if Valentine’s Day was commercialized by the card, candy, and flower companies, I still enjoy celebrating love and obnoxious hearts/pink/red. That’s why I had so much fun making these Valentine’s Day decorations! Even though they took a little bit … Continue reading Yarn Valentine Decorations
If you haven’t noticed, I love Halloween. Really I love all holidays, but Halloween involves some of my favorite things: costumes, candy, and creepy. I love all types of Halloween decorations, but when it comes to my own house I … Continue reading DIY Halloween Spell/Apothecary Bottles
I have seen this idea floating around Pinterest, so I cannot take credit for it. However, like all ideas I steal, I took the idea and made it my own. My daughter has done two mess-less finger painting projects so … Continue reading Mess-less Baby Finger Painting
The dreaded first birthday. Some people go ALL out, I know parties that have hundreds of guests and thousands of dollars spent! Though I wanted to do something special for her first birthday, we are not quite on that level. … Continue reading Butterfly Themed First Birthday Party
