I realize its Wednesday but Im still recovering from our long memorial day weekend. We climbed rock walls, rode bikes, ate cupcakes + smores, proudly displayed Old Glory and visited the cemetery. Lon...
While shopping around for swimsuits for the girls I was pleasantly surprised by the selection of cute, modest styles. Some years its a tough search. This year however, we found so many good ones. Her...
Ive been experiencing a bit of insomnia since moving. Im not exactly sure what it is. A new house, new sounds? While I was awake last night I remembered I hadnt shown you dears the early Mothers Day ...
Its hard to believe this is my fourth year holding Craft Camp. Something that started out as an activity to fuel Abbys creative juices has grown into a summer tradition Im sure I cant do without.Your...
From start to finish, some days are just magic. Yesterday was one of those days. There were extra hugs + kisses, breakfast that I didnt have to make, sweet songs sung at church, a nap, a bike ride an...
May is here and all I can think about is packing up the family and going camping. You should know that thoughts like this are very unusual for me. I dont really like to be dirty and that aspect of ca...
Last week while brainstorming some simple gift ideas for Mothers Day I thought about how my favorite gifts are always the cards my children make me. I love to see what their little minds come up with...
One benefit of living in the town where I grew up is sharing experiences with my children that I so enjoyed when I was their age. Even simple ones. This week we took our annual trip to Basin Departme...
Flour sack dishtowels are an essential in my kitchen. They are readily available and can be personalized to fit in any decor. The other day I painted a fun confetti pattern on a few and am thrilled w...
Last week was emotional. You may have noticed I was a bit absent from this space. Not because I didnt have projects to share or because I wasnt capturing the beauty in my life as I always try to do. ...
Last year Abigail and I had the privilege of participating in Justin Hackworths 30 Strangers project. It was a remarkable experience that I know we will always fondly remember. This is year five...
Its hard to believe its the last full week of April. Before you know it, school will be out and summer will be in full swing! Hooray! To help you get prepared I have come up with another tiny game th...
Confession: I love date nights. Except with the move and our busy schedules Ryan and I were spending more Friday nights at Costco than connecting over a nice meal. We would rationalize that it made s...
There are a few home related DIY projects on my to do list thanks to some images Ive pinned recently. I would love to make a dress for Audrey similar to the one from Olive Juice. Anyone know of...
Audrey has become very interested in sewing the last little while. I have a feeling it has something to do with the bow ties I made the boys for Easter. She was so impressed with my handiwork and kep...
Every so often I receive emails that ask questions like "How do you do it all?" which make me laugh and cause me to think at the same time. As I strive to fulfill my roles as a wife + mother ...
As weve been settling into the yellow house Ive been making a list of things we want need. It seems like everyday the list grows longer(boo!)but here are a few items that are top priority. -We n...
Im so happy to share some exciting news with you today! A new site has just popped up online that I know youll want to bookmark. Its called Moms Best Network and is dedicated to inspiring women to be...
This weekend we laid around and read my sister in laws novel(its SO good!),hung some things on the walls,dressed up for Easter,and walked to Grandma and Grandpas house for our annual egg h...
Ive never been too ambitious when it comes to decorating Easter eggs but I do know one thing. The stickers that come with the egg dying kit are not exactly my style. This week while the babies were n...
This week is Spring Break which means the children and I have been sleeping in, taking daily walks to the park and eating Girl Scout cookies like theyre going out of style. Its been grand. There have...
Ive been reading Stephanie Nielsons blog, Nie Nie Dialogues, for a long, long time. In fact, I was reading her words before I started writing my own over six years ago. I was first attracted to Steph...
My mind has been filled the past 24 hours with thoughts on Pinterest. Ive been thinking a lot about this post my friend Stephanie wrote about How To Pin On Pinterest. It may sound like a simple enoug...
We did it! We successfully moved. Boxes are unpacked and furniture is placed but there is still plenty to do. Floors to scrub, window treatments (and giant chandeliers!) to remove, plus deciding wher...
I dont remember exactly how it began but this week I became obsessed with origami. The ancient art of paper folding has been therapeutic for me as I pack up the cozy brick house. As I fold, my ...
Just like last year, I promised a happy mail package to one lucky commenter to celebrate my birthday. It was a highlight of my day to read your kind words and in the end, Natalie was randomly chosen ...
I have to admit, I have a pretty healthy craft stash and find it hard to resist products that are a.) used as packaging or b.) packaged up really sweetly. Its a problem, Im sure. One of my stash stap...
Congratulations, Yvonne! I will send your email to Alicias publisher and theyll be in contact soon!Im thrilled to share some exciting news with you today. My talented sister in law Alicia has wr...
Im going to come right out and say it. Thank goodness its Friday! This week has been a bit nuts for me. Packing alone is quite the task, (even if you are trying to live more simply) but add in keepin...
Back in December I mentioned that this little space was in the latest Australian Home Beautiful. I asked you, my lovely readers, if anyone had an idea how I could snag a copy. Thankfully, my inbox wa...
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