I was browsing Michael’s for some fall decor, when I came across some really cute tall jars with stiched sayings glued to the front of them.  I fell for them instantly. I did not fall for the price tag- which was like $8 each.  I knew it was something I could make, so off I […]

You know how you scroll through linky parties and bookmark all the projects you’d like to make?  Or maybe you see something in a store and say “I could make that”!  Then, if you’re anything like me, you get so many projects in your to-do list that you just don’t get them done- especially holiday-themed […]

Three Books I’ve Really Enjoyed Recently I know I don’t typically review books here, but reading is probably my number one favorite thing to do! Yes, I love it even more than making things.  You can almost always find me with my nose in a book (or in my Kindle).  So I thought it would […]

Disclosure:  Affiliate Links are contained in this post.  I am a Pley affilliate and was given a free three month subscription in return for an honest review and promotion of their service.  All opinions are my own. The Lego Movie comes out tomorrow!  If you have Lego lovers like me, this is cause for rejoicing […]

This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #SilkSipToSpoon #CollectiveBias Well, those holiday pounds snuck up on me pretty quickly.  How about you? I’ve been working to get them off by being part of a fun, 60-day healthy living challenge.  I did this last January, lost ten […]

When we started our family, I wanted to make a stocking for each of my children.  The only problem was, I didn’t know how to make one.  I didn’t knit or crochet, and at the time I hadn’t sewed in years.  Then, one day online, I came across Bucilla’s Felt Stocking Kits.  I immediately thought- […]

** This is a sponsored post.  I have been compensated with product from this company in return for a full and honest review.  All opinions herein are my own.** We’re checking in from our summer break because a really fun company (one that I am a big fan of!) contacted us to do a review. […]

It was a success!  We had a really fun morning, and can’t wait to hold that little baby boy! Tell me- what does my friend NEED to know about boys?  Share in the comments below! Linking up to some of the parties listed here

My advertising policy is to only share companies and products I love with my readers. I received product to review from the retailer in exchange for this post.  All opinions, however,  are completely my own.  You’re going to love this shop! I’m going to be honest.  I usually make my mom presents for Mother’s Day. […]

This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #InsideOutMovieNight #CollectiveBias Give Inside Out to your movie loving friends or family by making this cute Movie Night In Gift Box! I don’t know about your family, but we have been anxiously awaiting the release of Inside Out on […]

This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and The Coca-Cola Company. All opinions are mine alone. #BestSummerMemories #CollectiveBias Make this personalized cooler bag to take with you as you make your summer memories this year! I cannot believe it is May already.  That means, for us, school is out in three weeks!  Summer […]

Most of you know that our family spent two years in Seoul, South Korea for our assignment with the military. It certainly was an interesting few years for us with some very high highs and very low lows. We’ve been back in the states for nearly 7 months now and some of those lows are […]

I’ve got a really sweet giveaway for you today.  Meet Jen from Fuzzy Sushi: “Hello everyone! I’m Jen and Fuzzy Sushi is my Etsy shop. I’m an American living in Germany and I love to knit and crochet. I started out making things for myself, my kids and my friends and then decided I really […]

  Alright fellow readers, I have to admit something to you. One thing that kinda bugs me about the blogging world is that it is very easy to get caught up in what I call the blogging race. You feel like you have to keep up with what everyone else is doing, and what they […]