What is the most special gift you have ever received? Was it something you had been wanting for a long time? Was it a surprise that you weren't expecting? When I think of the gifts that have meant the most to me, it is gifts that show thought and effort. I love personal gifts that are a reflection of a time spent thinking of what I like, need, or enjoy. Sometimes these are bought gifts. For example, my sister-in-law bought me an appointment for a new hair-do this week, and I was so thrilled. Continue Reading
We are Moving!
We are moving! Or we are trying! Last week I shared that I had fallen into my hole. Today, I want to explain a little bit as to why and share some of the exciting things we have facing us as we move forward. For about a year and a half, we have been talking and praying about what was next for us as a family. There have been a series of events like our best friends moving across the country and our family month-long road trip. These have been chapters in "our story" and have given us the Continue Reading
Toddler Picture Books
Welcome back to week #2 of it's All About the Kids link up! Thank you so much for joining me, and I hope you link up a fun kid related post this week. There were some great link ups last week! I loved the post from Dollie on how to Use Puzzles to Teach Geography and the post from Heather on how to have A Snow Day with shaving creme! Both amazing ideas and fun activities to do with your kids. The link up that I randomly picked to feature today was The Blessings Jar from Continue Reading
8 Easy DIY Kid Ornaments
Today, I have 8 easy DIY kid ornaments to share! They are all really cheap and would make presents for grandparents or proud aunts and uncles! I bet you already have the supplies in your house to make a few of these with your kids. 1. Wood Block Ornament I have gotten some sweet comments on these wood blocks on Facebook, so I thought I would share how to make them. I started with a small piece of wood. It's cut roughly about 2.5" x 2.5". I sanded it down, so the edges and Continue Reading
Yea Baylee!
Thank you to everyone who entered my DIY Leather Bracelet giveaway!! I let Caleb help me pick our winner. He pulled a number from a hat, and he drew #2 which was for my second entry, Baylee!! Congratulations Baylee!! I will be in touch! If you did not win this bracelet and really want one, please check out my tutorial on how you too can make one!! Continue Reading