Does this look familiar to you? This face (and the crossed arms, as well) is presented to me dozens of times daily. My adorable angels, ages 6 and 3, have become very expressive these days. My 3 year old is the biggest offender of the crossed arms-angry face lately. My little "sweet squishy baby" as I call her...she is mad a lot lately! I refuse to make absolute ... Read More
Intro to Decoupage
My girls needed additional toy storage for their playroom, so I purchased a basic cube storage organizer (sold at Wal-Mart, Target, and Big Lots for $20-$50, depending on the size.) I wanted it to be CUTE, however, so I shopped around for decorative contact paper. I couldn't find anything that didn't look absolutely destined for a kitchen drawer or pantry. So, I decided to ... Read More
Saving Money Apps
I'm so thankful for the invention of the Iphone. I literally could not live with out mine! It just makes life so much easier. Whether its looking up a number to call a business, check store hours, or get the ingredients for a recipe. I use it all the time. One thing I really love is trying to find new apps that help save money. There tons of saving money apps out there and I'm ... Read More
A Quick DIY Snack Trap
I'm all about finding ways to make my daughter more independent. One thing she's always asking for is a snack. She knows where the pantry is but a lot of times she needs help getting something down. I tried making her own little shelf of snacks but that didn't work. One night while doing laundry I had an idea. I wanted to make something for the door with easy access to ... Read More
Easy DIY front door wreath!
A few months ago I decided that my boring, brown front door needed a face lift for the spring/summer season. I didn't want to spend a fortune on a floral wreath, so I browsed online for creative ideas. Of course, I found a hundred different styles of wreaths, and in the end, I was inspired to pull a few ideas together to make a shabby-chic fabric-wrapped wreath. It was easy, ... Read More