If you follow me on Pinterest, you have probably noticed that I have been pinning a lot of farmhouse kitchen designs. We moved into our current home six years ago, and it was a fixer upper. There have been many projects we have done (most with help from our families), including the majority of our …
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Well, I knew we were going to be here soon. It just seemed to happen so fast this time around. This summer, we are starting our potty training adventure with our youngest son, Jack. He wants nothing more than to be just like his big brother which means he wants out of diapers. We headed …
Alright, fellow parents of train-obsessed children, are you struggling to find train party games and activity ideas? When we went to throw our son’s first train party, I spent hours researching ideas for train party games. When it came time for us to plan our Thomas the Tank Engine Birthday party, I had a harder …
If you know me personally, you have probably heard about the slightly insane parties I throw for my children’s birthdays. Growing up, I loved the birthday parties my parents gave us. And they had to throw 2 in one week (my older sister was born 5 days before my twin and me. I love throwing …
This week I wanted to make a laminated menu plan that wasn’t heavily themed so that it could be used over and over again. There are a total of 5 different options of inserts to print. In addition to the inserts, I have also created 3 adorable food-themed paper clips (to go with my menu …
I love the look of painted farmhouse signs. But buying wood, cutting it, and preparing it can be a hassle. Now, retailers like Michael’s, Hobby Lobby, and Walmart are catching on and creating pre-made blank wooden signs. The only trouble is that they can be a little pricey (unless you have you have a coupon). …
When it comes to Father’s Day, my Dad has never been the type of dad that you give ties or golf gear. Instead, we often opt for gifts related to tools. My Dad is one of those guys that can fix just about anything – he has more tools than your average guy. For Father’s …
Father’s Day is fast approaching – why not make Dad something unique with a handmade craft? I love trying to find a craft for my boys to make that isn’t completely made by me with just their signature added on. I would like them to have some effort in making the gift as well. So …
As a boy Mom, I have quickly learned that they are different creatures than girls. Yes, I know there is a lot of overlap and I know that not all boys are your stereotypical mud wrestling, bookcase climbing, toy car crashing little men. But for my time as a boy Mom, I have found that …
My boys’ library rivals one of a kindergarten classroom. As a former special education teacher (teaching a range of ages 3-college), I accumulated numerous books over the years. While I love going to the library, I still constantly buy new books for our boys to read and enjoy. It has been extremely important to me …