Memorial Day Crafts: DIY Poppers #MemorialDay

Memorial Day Crafts: DIY Poppers

Memorial Day is right around the corner and I will admit that I’m looking forward to having an extra long weekend with my family! It’s a time for cookouts and other family activities for us. And my wonderful friend Danielle from Simmworks Family has great ideas for Memorial Day crafts to keep us all busy! I [...]

Mothers Day Strength: Loss of a Child

Mothers Day Strength

This Mothers Day, Angel Soft has asked me to think about strength and softness in a series of sponsored posts. I already shared some of my thoughts on what makes a mother. And when I think of the word mother in relation to my own mom, all I can think of is the word strength. [...]

Celebrate Mothers Day with Gift of Time #SocialBlackout

Mothers Day #SocialBlackout

For this Mothers Day post, I participated in a campaign on behalf of Mom Central Consulting for MetLife. I received a promotional item as a thank you for participating. Celebrate Mothers Day with Gift of Time My family is very plugged in and that is just a fact. I don’t judge it because it’s the way we [...]

40 Mothers Day Crafts

40 Mothers Day Crafts #mothersday

This Mother’s Day I have been on the hunt for the perfect gift to have W make for Grambo. I want to do something homemade because I think he and I would have a blast making a gift together. So I started hunting and found some amazing ideas for Mothers Day crafts! Here are a few [...]

Mothers Day Craft: Hanging Bird Feeder Craft

DIY Hanging Bird Feeder Craft

My kids love to be outside. Whether it be taking a walk, playing in the front yard or visiting the local wildlife trails, they are always able to spot the wildlife before me and enjoy pointing out the different birds and animals we have living around us. With Mothers Day right around the corner, I [...]

What is a Mother?

What is a Mother?

As Mother’s Day approaches Angel Soft has ask me to think about what it means to me as part of a series of sponsored posts. I cannot help but think about my short experience as a mother so far. And I cannot help but think about my own mother’s experience over the past 30+ years. [...]

Mothers Day Craft: Hand Flower Bouquet #mothersday

Mother's Day Flower Bouquet Craft

Mother’s Day is right around the corner and while our young children love to help prepare for the festivities that go along with Mother’s Day, their budgets might not allow for elaborate bouquets of flowers. So why not put together a handmade bouquet for the mother or grandmother in your child’s life? It’s a perfect [...]

Kids Crafts: Photo Flower Pot #mothersday

Photo Flower Pot Craft for Kids

Are you scrounging around for ideas on what to make for Mother’s Day? Whether it be for your mother or your children’s grandmother, this kids craft is the perfect gift for any mom! It’s personal and it’s adorable! What more could you ask for? Kids Crafts: Photo Flower Pot By taking a few items I had [...]

DIY Easter Bunny Basket Craft #easter

Do It Yourself Easter Basket Crafts

Easter is right around the corner. To get the kids excited about this holiday I thought it’d be great to start doing Easter crafts. And the first thing that popped to mind was this bunny basket I saw on About.com. My son loved putting it together with me and even decided to do one on [...]

Easter Treats: Peeps Pretzel Pops #easter

Easter Treats: Peeps Pretzel Pops #easter

I am all about the easy Easter Treats these days. And I cannot resist the Peeps so it became Peep hunting season at my house recently! And we created some tasty goodies! Easter Treats: Peeps Pretzel Pops Oh Easter, oh how you tempt me with all of your tasty candies and sweet goodies. From jelly [...]