How often do you feel tired in a project or group? Without even trying, we all get tired or settled in routines and find a comfortable role in a group setting. We often need something to booster us out and awaken us to the creative ideas and excitement around us once again. I have found that small, hands on, creative warm ups can do just that. A creative prompt can be just what is needed to switch the brain from autopilot and release the ability to play. As John Cleese says, "the Continue Reading
The Summer Wedding Gift Guide
Summer is here. With summer can come a string of wedding invites. There is something pretty special about two lives coming together to become one. I love celebrating weddings. I went to one a few weeks ago that my husband officiated, and I was sitting there one proud wife. Weddings are special....and the new life of a couple starting a new season of together is pretty incredible. They should be celebrated. (please note: you can click any image for more details about that item) When it Continue Reading
Inexpensive Wrapping Paper
It's that time of year. We are thinking about school and getting back into routines. The long nights of summer are quickly coming to an end. You may be thinking about teacher gifts, back to school presents, or maybe you are one of those super organized/plan-ahead type of people and Christmas gifts are already be on your radar. (I spotted one store setting up a Christmas decor aisle the other day and I almost lost my mind.) Whatever the case may be, regardless of the time of year, gift giving Continue Reading
When it comes to decorating, go with your gut
Disclaimer: The wall decals I received for free. Thank you RoomMates for so generously gifting those to my boys. All opinions are very much my own. One of the great joys of being a mom for me is creating special places for my kids. I literally dream about it. Taking their interests and joys to heart and using them to inspire a place that they love is so fun. This is my fourth boy bedroom to start and I have learned a few tricks that I want to share with you. If you have been following Continue Reading
Transitioning
We have moved!! In my last moving post, I shared how things were moving fast, and we were trying to hang on. In some ways it's hard to believe we actually got moved and are now in Indiana! We couldn't have done it without the help of so many friends and family. Last Thursday we emptied our house and on Friday we closed on the house and started our travels north. This house was a part of a very special season in our lives. It is where we began being foster parents and was Continue Reading
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