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
My best friend is about to have her second baby! We met through a mom’s website because both of our daughters were born in July 2015. I decided to send her family a care package and each member got a … Continue reading “Big Sister” Felt Quiet Book
These are the very first Valentines my daughter gave to her friends. She is only 1.5 years old so I did most (ok, all) of the work, but it is the thought the counts, right? These were really easy and … Continue reading “You Make My Heart Glow” Valentine
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
Ever wanted a T-shirt to say the perfect phrase, but couldn’t find what you wanted? Even online!? Well now you can create your own! It is pretty easy and long lasting. I have so far made 3 different shirts for … Continue reading DIY Stenciled T-Shirts
Like I hinted in my DIY Toddler Romper out of a T-Shirt, this year for Halloween I wanted to make a unicorn costume for my daughter. I know unicorns are super in right now (I mean, when are they not?) … Continue reading DIY No-Sew Unicorn Costume
I have the honor of knowing the Grey family and the pleasure of calling their mom, Shannon, one of my dear friends. Logan, their second son, was born with multiple congenital heart defects, also known as CHD. Logan has overcome … Continue reading DIY Hulk Felt Busy Book
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
