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DIY Matte Nail Polish
- April 7, 2013
Browsing the nail polish aisles at the drug store you will most likely notice that the matte polishes are all the rage. Sadly for me, I have about two hundred nail polishes at home already and if I buy one … read more
Spiderweb Games
- March 25, 2013
My kids get so antsy on rainy days. We are always looking for new ways to spend the time that don’t include television or video games. I will admit that we do resort to electronics sometimes, but we do our … read more
Making Ombre Easter Eggs
- March 18, 2013
Easter is quickly approaching. This year I might actually allow my kids to dye some eggs. In the past I have let them color them with crayons and markers and even decorated some with stickers. Last year a friend of … read more
Taking Kids to Estate Sales
- March 11, 2013
If you’ve ever wondered what’s going to happen with all of your prized possessions and your lifelong collection of antiques and valuables well let me tell you…it’s not pretty! Of course, we all hope that our children will cherish and appreciate … read more
How To Trim Your Own Bangs
- February 27, 2013
I’m a mom. I have three kids. I struggle to find time for myself. I love to look cute like most moms out there. To help my cuteness I went for bangs a while back. Not the trendy side bangs, … read more
Old School Reading – Unplugged
- February 22, 2013
We spent the last holiday weekend visiting with family out of state to allow the younger cousins to hang out and bond. As all the young kids ran out to play I noticed that Sarah, who is 9 years old … read more
Personalized Plateware
- November 5, 2012
With the holidays just around the corner, my mind is all geared up for the various gift giving opportunities. Like most people, I love making cookies, candies, or other concoctions from my kitchen. What I don’t love, is the cost … read more
Family Night Jars
- October 22, 2012
I am always spouting about the benefits of quality time. Whether with your spouse alone, or a good old fashioned family fun night. My biggest problem (besides time and energy) are ideas to keep things fresh and fun. I sort … read more
Homemade Bubble Wands
- October 6, 2012
Blowing bubbles is one of the funnest things kids get to do outside. I have never met a child who didn’t enjoy blowing bubbles. I’m not even sure that I have met an adult that doesn’t get some kind of … read more
Calm Down Jars
- October 1, 2012
My kids have big personalities. And as you may know, big personalities sometimes mean big tempers. My daughter especially can lose control at the drop of a pin, or missing headband. Most of the time, her behavior does not warrant … read more