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Sunday Rewind: A felt & burlap Valentine garden flag

February 9, 2014 Leave a Comment

Last year about this time, the sweet and clever Katie from Sew Woodsy (And Katie’s Cucina) shared THE most adorable DIY Garden flag.  It’s made from burlap and felt and is perfect for Valentine’s Day.  (There’s still time to whip one up!)   Isn’t that cute?  You can see the post and complete tutorial that […]

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In case you missed it: Weekly Wrap-Up

February 8, 2014 Leave a Comment

Guess where I am today?  Chicago.  Brr.   Devin graduated from Boot Camp yesterday and we flew out to see the ceremony.  I also declared it to be “Kid Valentine’s Week” around the blog this week and shared some great ideas from some talented bloggers. Here’s what’s been happening. Sunday Rewind:  A Flying Piggy Bank […]

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Kid Valentine’s Week: 2 ingredient Magic shell recipe

February 7, 2014 1 Comment

Personally?  I don’t like Magic Shell.  I don’t like anything that gets in between me and my ice cream.  My kids, however…?  They love Magic Shell.  So when I saw this recipe for a two ingredient, homemade Magic Shell recipe from Sarah at Bombshell Bling, I knew my peeps would love it. Not only is […]

Filed Under: Desserts, Holidays, recipes, Valentine's Day

Kid Valentine’s Week: A DIY Valentine Frame

February 6, 2014 Leave a Comment

How about a fun Dollar Store craft project that you can do with your kids and a few pieces of candy?  This cute DIY Valentine frame that Malia from Yesterday on Tuesday totally fits the bill! Malia is so sweet and crafty, and she cooks too!   Check out her recipes, as well as her […]

Filed Under: Crafts, Dollar Store, Holidays, spray paint, Valentine's Day

Kid Valentine’s Week: Cupid’s Arrow Valentine Party Snacks

February 5, 2014 Leave a Comment

If you have a child in elementary school, chances are they will be having a class party to celebrate Valentine’s Day.  I spotted this cute idea from Organize & Decorate Everything, and I thought they were perfect Valentine Party snacks. First of all, I love a salty sweet anything, but how cute that these are […]

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Kid Valentine’s Week: Easy “makes cents” Valentine idea.

February 4, 2014 1 Comment

I love the idea of taking something for one holiday and making it work for a totally different one.   Natalie from a Turtle’s Life For Me spotted chocolate coins on clearance in January.  Look at the cute Valentine idea she came up with. I think this is such a clever idea!  Visit A Turtle’s […]

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Kid Valentine’s Week: A-maze-ing DIY Valentine’s cards from Rook No. 17

February 3, 2014 1 Comment

I am declaring it to be Kid Valentine’s Week around here.  If you have kids in elementary school, you know you’re going to need to come up with some kid-friendly Valentine’s projects, right?  Whether you need to bring something to a class party or just want a clever idea for class Valentine cards, I’m going […]

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Sunday Rewind: A Dollar Store craft project – Flying Piggy Bank

February 2, 2014 Leave a Comment

So this time last year, we were sitting in hospital waiting rooms and blogging was the last thing on my mind.  Fortunately, I had a lot of friends who stepped up and guest posted for me.  One of my favorites?  This fun “when pigs fly” themed piggy bank from Jessica at Mad In Crafts.   […]

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In case you missed it: Weekly Wrap-Up

February 1, 2014 Leave a Comment

Are you ready for some football?  I’m not a huge football fan, but Conner is such a Seattle Seahawks fan that I am kind of caught up in the excitement with him.  (And I also love the Red Hot Chili Peppers and Bruno Mars, so I am looking forward to half-time.)  It was Conner’s love […]

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Sweet Valentine’s Wreath from Flamingo Toes.

January 31, 2014 Leave a Comment

My friend Bev, who is the smarty pants, creative genius behind Flamingo Toes is always whipping up sweet and whimsical projects.  It’s like she just wakes up each morning and says, “I think I’ll make something adorable while I wait for the water in the tea kettle to boil.”  I don’t know where she finds […]

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