My mom is a first grade teacher and she is close to being done with school. This year we came up with a cute, easy and inexpensive solution for her workshop mom gifts. We made chalkboard paint pot ki...
About a month ago, Jessica of Makeunder My Life wrote a post entitled, Things I am Afraid To Tell You.Yesterday, many bloggers, led by Ez of Creature Comforts wrote posts about what they are afraid t...
Hello everyone! I feel like an ostrich pulling its head out of the "baby" sand. I am dipping my toe back into the internet, and I wanted to share a new favorite website of mine, Naturally Ell...
Yeah! It is finally ready! My husband has been feeling a bit blue lately. Blah blah economy, blah blah job, etc. I wanted to cheer him up so I created the FREE PRINTABLE "Happy Husband Kit." ...
Just download these DIY FREE PRINTABLE PDF Easter coloring pages, print and grab your crayons! One design per 8.5x11" page.Download EasterRabbit here. Download EasterEggs here. Download EasterBla...
Hello everyone. Yes, I am still alive. I am just buried between feedings, diapers, crib drama, smiles, giggles, a goos, coos and exhaustion of having an almost 3 month old {March 24th!}. While baby G...
We recently had the privilege and honor of having our little Gianna photographed by the talented Sonja Clark of Moonbug Photography. {you may remember the branding project I did for her.} Funny, this...
I first purchased this app after we returned from our first North Carolina vacation. I was missing falling asleep to the ocean waves. It has some great realistic wave noises. But, this app has been a...
In honor of the cutest little guest that we had at our Superbowl party, I give you DIY FREE PRINTABLE VALEntines Day Coloring & Activity Sheets! Just download, print on 8.5x11" paper and star...
Have you noticed that I have been missing in action? Let me introduce you to the reason why! My due date was December 30th and this baby was showing no signs of making an early appearance. At my doct...
{image credit Unknown. Found via Pinterest}
{image credit Julia. Found via Pinterest}
Yep, I said it. 39 weeks and this baby is tucked up inside all cozy and showing no signs of wanting to come out! I do not see a baby 1st Christmas for us. *sigh*... I can not believe that 2011 is alm...
Love these free 2011 holiday printable gift tags from illustrator Helen Dardik. Her style is just so sweet! {Found on Pinterest and Paper Crave} {image credits Helen Dardik}
Happy Monday everyone! Hope you had a nice weekend and finished up all of your holiday shopping. Sorry no baby update post on Friday. Things are getting a bit crazy around here. Posts may start to be...
Another beauty from Amy at Eat Drink Chic! Just download these free printable holiday type gift tags, trim and enjoy. Thanks Amy! Another beauty! Found via Pinterest. {image credits Eat Drink Chic}
I have always been a HUGE fan of Amy of Eat Drink Chic. She has done it again with these DIY adorable free printable Peace, Love & Reindeer Hugs holiday gift tags. Thanks for sharing Amy! Found v...
I am a fan of gift cards, but not a big fan of the goofy little holders or paper envelopes provided to hold them. So I have designed some DIY A2 folded printable gift card holders for everyone! There...
I found this beautiful holiday glitter ornament DIY tutorial over on Dandelions on the Wall. So easy and with gorgeous results. This would be a great project to do with your kids for teacher gifts, o...
INGREDIENTS 1/3 Cup Finely Crushed Peppermint Candy Canes1/3 Cup Sugar1/2 Cup Shortening1/2 Cup Butter, Softened1 Cup Sifted Powdered Sugar1 Egg1 Tsp Vanilla Extract1 Tsp Imitation Almond Extract2 1/...
INGREDIENTS 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour1 teaspoon baking powder1/4 teaspoon salt1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, at room temperature3/4 cup powdered sugar1 large egg yolk2 large egg whites1/2 teasp...
Well, we made it. 37 weeks. Technically Baby Vale is full term and can make her appearance whenever she feels like it...which does not feel like it is going to be anytime soon. Curious what birthday ...
Washi tape is so versatile. Love the holiday wrapping ideas and simple diy ornament decorations found on The Sweetest Occasion, submitted by Christine of Pure Joy Events. There is also a free printab...
Illustrator {and my friend} Lori of Fresh Picked Whimsy and Whimsy Studios is at it again! She is generously sharing these free printable holiday gift tags. Make sure you check out all of her free do...
INGREDIENTS 1 bag Hersheys Kisses brand Candy Cane Kisses1/2 cup butter, softened1 cup granulated sugar1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract1 egg2 cups all purpose flour1/4 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon baking...
I do not usually get too personal on this site, but people have been asking me for some baby details so I figured I would give you a sneak peek into the Vale household these days. Above is the petite...
Hello December! I am totally getting into the holiday spirit and I seem to be gravitating toward vintage Christmas this year. I am feeling nostalgic. So I was super excited to find this free printabl...
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