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This post is sponsored by Minted. All opinions are my own. We’re slowly settling into our new home. We’ve made it through 75% of the boxes – mainly because my mom visited for a long weekend and went through them like a boss. (Thanks Mom!) My biggest hurdle at this point is getting stuff up on the walls. I […]

I mentioned last month I’m trying hard to decorate for holidays for my boys. I deeply appreciate their schools helping explain the holidays and I feel my part is to offer something at home to help further the conversations and learning experience. Our Easter decor is fairly tame. Just fresh flowers on the table and in the kitchen to welcome spring, along with […]

The first day of Spring brings this week’s favorite things. Clockwise, from the top right: 1) This Green Draped Trenchcoat looks incredibly fresh for the spring. Imagine pairing it with a lighter than air scarf. Perfect for the next brunch date with the ladies. 2) These Yarn Wrapped Easter Eggs look like a great way to get the house ready for […]

I’ve been trying hard to bring more of the assorted holiday spirit into our home. The Older learns about them at school (which is great!), and while pulling projects and homework out of his bag after coming home, he’ll ask if we celebrate an upcoming holiday. Sometimes I explain the day is to remember someone […]

Gold and green take over this week’s favorite things. Clockwise, from the top left: 1. Spring is so close – like thisclose – and this Lavender Field Wreath is an elegant, yet simple, way to say good-bye to winter. 2. These 3-D Four Leaf Clovers from MJ of Pars Caeli are perfect for St. Patrick’s Day. I […]

About a month ago, a friend asked if I could re-create a game she saw on Pinterest for her milestone birthday party. Totally simple in concept (and to do): a game for guests to guess the names of famous mustached individuals. The only tricky part was making sure what I sent to her for hanging would work at […]

Oh my goodness. Valentine’s Day is this Saturday, which means the kids need their valentine cards TOMORROW for their class party exchange! Don’t panic. I’m here to help. I made two groups of superhero theme valentine cards in PicMonkey. The “My Hero Valentine” set contains 10 cards, all with the phrase “You’re my hero, Valentine.” […]

  I was unsure if I was going to finish this before the deadline for the Cricut Design Space Challenge – but it appears I just might make it in time (whoa!). I mentioned yesterday, my team’s theme for this round is “Dreamy White Holiday,” and for me, it means time with friends and family (and snow!). The holidays weren’t […]

Brace yourself: we’re on the last all-team Cricut Design Space Star challenge. I feel really fortunate to have been a part of it and challenge myself creatively over the last four months (it sounds kooky, but working within Design Space requires a different way of thinking, but in a really good way – and makes crafts and various […]

On Halloween I like to hang a black light above our door in a paper lantern. The neighborhood kids really dig it. They hold out their costumed arms, stick out their legs and shoes, and move their treat bags around to look at the glow. It’s comical sweetness; the comments are downright funny but the awe is […]