It’s been two years since we purchased our home and I feel as if I’m never finished when it comes to updating the rooms. One of the things on my to do list has been to update the lighting...
Berry containers seem to be pretty popular right now. They can be used as party favors, photo props, teacher gifts, or really any handmade gift. I was excited to see that Lifestyle Crafts came out wi...
I am halfway through my photography course and excited to share what I’ve learned so far. In case you’re new here I signed up for a 6 week online food photography course through Social Fa...
Happy Friday my friends! Are you excited about the long weekend? I know I am! We don’t have any set plans but we are considering driving to Reno, Nevada to visit family. If we decide to stay ho...
As a mother of three my days are spent chasing babies, packing lunches, cleaning, playing dress up, and planning meals. Add blogging to the mix and things can get a little hectic around here. When I ...
Having a daughter means I spend a lot of time playing dress up and having tea parties. What’s great is that my best friend has a daughter around the same age as mine, so we often arrange play d...
A few weeks ago I showed you my budget-friendly porch makeover with its bright and colorful pillows. The yellow pillows were from Kmart but the turquoise pillows I actually made out of placemats. It ...
Happy Monday my friends! I’m starting to get around a little better and have been working on finishing up a few projects. In the meantime here are some things I’m loving at the momentR...
You know how much I love washi tape right? In case you’re not tired of seeing my washi tape crafts I have another one to share with you. I recently came across this pinterest find by Centsation...
I’m back in California! Chicago was a lot of fun but we’re glad to be home and back to our normal routines. We had activities planned from 9am-9pm everyday, which was fun and exhausting a...
Hello, A Pumpkin & a Princess readers! I’m Ginger & I blog over at Ginger Snap Crafts. I’m so excited to be hanging out over here at Crystal’s while she’s away! I “met” Crystal when I first s...
Hi guys I’m having a blast in Chicago, this city is so much fun! So far we’ve visited Navy Pier, Millennium Park, Wrigley Field, The Magnificent Mile, and Sprinkles Cupcakes (the Chocolat...
Hi friends! I’m in Chicago for the week to see my sister-in-law graduate from law school. We’re here for 6 days and I’m excited to explore the city. Any of my readers from Chicago? ...
This post brought to you by Whitney Farms. All opinions are 100% mine. Every year we plant a small organic garden, filled with our favorite vegetables and strawberries. Since we buy organic produce f...
When I first started blogging I had no idea what went into having a blog or what drew readers in. What I soon realized was that having clear pictures is very important if you want to get noticed. My ...
Can you believe Mother’s Day is a week and a half away? Every year I try to give my mother something handmade. It may not always be big or expensive, but something that I put thought into. This...
With Mother’s Day around the corner I thought it would be a great time to treat myself to a patio makeover. As a busy mom of three I think it’s important to take time every once in awhile...
Last week I had the honor of meeting my longtime idol Sandra Lee in NYC. It was an experience of a lifetime! Sandra Lee was so sweet and welcoming. Her personality in real life is nothing like you se...
I know you’re waiting on pins and needles to hear all about my trip to New York and how I spent the day with Sandra Lee, don’t worry the post will be up tomorrow. But first let me start o...
This month our family participated in the Champions for Kids SIMPLE Service project. The theme was Odwalla Game Day Challenge #OdwallaCFK. We had originally planned on hosting a baseball game with my...
I am so glad to be here at Crystal’s wonderful creative space sharing with you some Mothers day fun! I am Mari and I am over at Inspired by Family Magazine. Our ezine is a place where you can b...
Hi guys! I know I’ve been a little absent this week, but trust me I’ve been busy getting ready for something BIG. Want to know what it is? Well, you know how much I love semi-homemade coo...
This post brought to you by Leviton. All opinions are 100% mine. Do you remember my stenciled bathroom makeover? In the post I mentioned that I wasn’t completely finished with the makeover. I...
Hi guys! Sorry I haven’t been around all week. The weather has been absolutely beautiful and I couldn’t resist taking a little blogging break to enjoy it with the kids. I hope you’l...
Hi friends! Today’s post is a bit random but I do have a few great deals to tell you about. I’ve had some computer issues (see below) but I’ll be back tomorrow with a fun craft proj...
Let’s talk about breakfast. For me it’s the hardest meal to plan and to actually sit down to eat. Mornings are always a little bit crazy around here so most days I need something quick an...
Happy Friday my friends! Do you have big plans for the weekend? Tomorrow is my husband’s birthday and I have yet to figure out what we’re doing. Needless to say, I have a lot of planning ...
My mother in law is probably the hardest person to shop for. She’s such a simple person who truly does not want anything for her birthday/Christmas. I used to struggle trying to find her the pe...
Let’s talk about Washi tape. Do you use it? Are you one of those people that ran to Target the second you heard it was available there? I’ll admit, I am one of those people! I’ve be...
Hi friends! How was your Easter? We had a wonderful day celebrating with family. We started off our day by going to church followed by two different egg hunts and ended it with a family bike ride. It...
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