Trying to pack my family for two and a half weeks is preeeeeeety daunting. This includes packing for six hours on the road, over night in Portland, the plane ride to Reno, two weeks in Reno, the plane ride back to Portland, a couple nights in Portland and then the drive home again. Oye! A […]
As the holidays approach and we gear up to travel to my parents’ house for a couple weeks, lists are made, gifts are ordered, and bags are packed. Well, that is what was supposed to happen, anyway. Our plan was to spend Sunday getting ready for our travels; cleaning up the house, packing, getting snacks […]
Last week I wrote a quick post about my friend and I taking a girl’s trip to Seattle for the weekend. It seemed almost too good to be true. No one to be responsible for but ourselves. No nap times to work around. No feeding schedules to worry about. No schedules, period. No diapers! Freedom! […]
You know when you see a picture on Pinterest and it’s always kind of in the back of your mind? Hmmm, yeah, that is what happened to me as I was searching for Christmas picture ideas a while back and I just couldn’t put that one photo out of my mind. So I just kind […]
Custom Crocheted Hat Via The Hewlett Hive GIVEAWAY! To. Die. For. Because I can’t put pretty bows and clips in Cal’s hair, there aren’t many options as far as “accessorizing” the little guy. So when Hilary over at The Hewlett Hive sent me this incredibly cute hat for my little man, I nearly fell flat on […]
I made this Christmas decorative stocking last year and I just LOVE it. My inspiration came from this picture found on Pinterest. I apologize for not taking pictures when I made it, so if you have any trouble, let me know and I will try and walk you through it better! Materials: Tissue paper Scissors Sewing […]
So I left last night for a WHOLE WEEKEND AWAY FROM MY HUSBAND AND KIDS to play in Seattle! Now, I LOVE my husband and I LOVE my kids. But can you even imagine? A whole weekend… (THREE DAY weekend, to be exact) SHOPPING. For things other than groceries! EATING. Things other than my kids’ […]
The advent calendar has proven thus far to bring some extra special cheer into our home this year. Every morning when Gwyn wakes up, the first thing we do is open the day’s box and see what fun activity the day will bring. Reading a special Christmas story with Gwyn’s Uncle Matt. This was an […]
To me, cinnamon = Christmas. So when I saw this picture on Pinterest I just had to make my own. And it is EASY!!! Materials: Candle in the scent of your choice Cinnamon sticks (I found them at Bed Bath and Beyond) Hot glue gun Hot glue sticks Twine, ribbon, or string to wrap around […]
I kind of skipped right over Thanksgiving decor and went straight for Christmas. It just…. feels better to me. So this baby has been up in our house since before Turkey Day. I saw this picture on Pinterest and decided it looked easy enough to make, so I gave it a go. Supplies: Two 1/2 inch x […]
