While we’re making Christmas crafts, how about some proper ornaments? I found these red, sparkly ornaments and decided to do a little more with them. All you need: Ball ornament Black felt White felt Glue gun I cut a little strip of black felt, long enough to wrap around the ball ornament and serve…
I don’t know about you, but I love my memories of making Christmas crafts, however kitchy they may be. Remember candy cane reindeer?! I’m bringing those babies back to life! So simple, right? All you need is: Candy cane Googly eyes Red pom pom Pipe cleaner Glue gun I plugged in my glue gun…
When Christmas was approaching with my first baby, it suddenly dawned on me that I needed to get him a Christmas stocking. I couldn’t imagine buying one from the store. Mine is still the one my mom made me. My husband said his mom made his. I had to make this baby! Up until this…
We have been so busy with school and soccer commitments, I have to schedule family time to make sure it happens. Today was a beach day. We went to a new beach the boys haven’t been to before. I went as a kid, and wanted my kids to have some of the same experiences there. …
Last year, we got together with my extended family for Thanksgiving. We were so excited! We wanted to bring something festive that would show everyone how grateful we were to be family and to be together, so I came up with a craft for us to share. It is a turkey that is later taken…
Today, 15 years ago, my life took a drastic change. The greek life I never knew, was calling to me. I answered the call, and pledged a sorority, fall of my senior year. I was having a great time during that stage of my life. I had great roommates, great coworkers, great friends, and the…
A couple years ago, we did Star Wars family costumes. They turned out great, and we all had a great time in them! I’ll tell you how I pulled them together. Let’s start with the one that was just too hard to make, so we bought it. That would be Darth Vader. I only had…
Our rough week ended with a pleasant weekend. Our kids have never been to an air show, and we thought it would be fun to catch some of the sights of our local air show. Air shows are kind of a thing in our family. When Hubby and I were dating, we went to the…
When my eight year old broke his clavicle, he was in a lot of pain. While my time was spent making him comfortable, deep inside I wanted to bring him extra joy. I wish there was a way to tend to his every need and advocate for medical care, while planning and executing something special…
It’s a rough thing when your child gets sick or injured, but I know the drill. There is a surge of adrenaline that causes you to take charge, care for your baby, and take down anyone who steps in your way. Repeated experience just doesn’t make it any easier. My eight-year-old son broke his clavicle…