As much as we have email, texting and instant messaging, I think there is just no substitute for a hand-written, snail mail Thank You note. Â I have always encouraged the boys to write Thank You notes, especially after their birthdays and Christmas. You know what else there is no substitute for….? Checking your child’s note […]
Easy ways to organize your Christmas decor and be ready for next year.
Packing up Christmas always makes me feel a little sad. Â (Also a little tired, there is a lot to pack up.) I have been asked how it is possible to change my color scheme every year… it’s all about color coding and organization, baby! It’s so simple, it’s kinda stupid. Â Store the decor by color. […]
Recycle your Christmas cards into gift tags for next year.
Every year we receive beautiful Christmas cards. Every year I save a few special ones, but I hate to throw the rest away. The solution? Recycle them and make beautiful gift tags.
How do you get to Carnegie Hall…? Through the front door of course. Duh….
Mitch has been taking guitar lessons and is now playing in a band with a group of students at the music school. Their instructor sets up little “recitals” around town… usually at coffee houses or in restaurants. Â The businesses like them because they come with a built in audience of family members and friends (all […]
Top 10 Tips, Tutorials and Projects from 2011… as ranked by you.
Yesterday I posted my Top 10 Grant stories of 2011. Â I ranked them in order of how hard I laughed when he said/did these things. Today I am counting down my Top 10 Projects and Tips for 2011 as ranked by readers’ visits. 10. Â Mod-Podge Chair Tutorial 9. Â Spring Artwork Tutorial 8. Â Recipe for Apples […]
The Top 10 Grant Stories of 2011.
Although lately I seem to post a lot more craft projects than I do stories about Grant, these little anecdotes are some of my very favorite posts. Â (Grant and his antics are the reason this blog got started in the first place!) As the year draws to a close, I thought I’d share my Top […]
Merry Christmas to all!
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Our home’s Christmas decor… better late than never.
The month of December has just flown by! Â I haven’t had time to do all of the things I wanted to, but at the same time, I’m not stressed out at all. (Other than having my exterior Christmas decorations ripped apart due to a roof emergency…) Anyhow, I didn’t link up to any holiday “home […]
3 simple Christmas traditions to start for your kids.
If you do it twice, it’s tradition. Â That’s kind of a family motto. The only way to start a tradition is to just start doing something. Â It doesn’t have to be a big, elaborate thing. Â I told you about our family Christmas tradition of going out to see lights by boat, but we also have […]
Make easy Christmas garlands & wreaths without time, money or talent. Seriously.
Yesterday I shared how to hide everyday artwork by just covering it with fabric and adding a wreath. Today I’m almost embarrassed to show you this stupid-easy way to turn the fake, plastic greenery into something that looks totally real. Â For free. Â It’s fast, easy and literally anyone can do it. When it’s fake, you […]
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