These valentine’s are cute and silly for an elementary-age child. They’ll sure get any child laughing. We made them for my first grader, and she fully participated in the craft. I saw this idea on Family Fun. I know I’m…

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Holiday Gift Guides for the Whole Family I’m finally getting my 2025 Holiday Gift Guides up on the website — and this year, I had help from the experts: my kids! These picks are filled with the ...
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With a little elbow grease, you have have your outdoor cushions looking new Outdoor cushions make your patio or deck feel like an extension of your home, but after a season of sun, rain, pollen, ...
Easy Paint Craft Project to Personalize Your Summer Bag You know I always love a good summer crafting project! I have been wanting to make a DIY hand-painted monogram straw bag for so long ...
These valentine’s are cute and silly for an elementary-age child. They’ll sure get any child laughing. We made them for my first grader, and she fully participated in the craft. I saw this idea on Family Fun. I know I’m…
For my preschooler’s valentines this year we decided to have a little fun and change up the normal card giving. After all, what preschooler actually reads the valentine card? Lucas told me his valentines had to have candy. So, we…
It’s no secret that LA is into their health. I hear from friends who live there that there are amazing organic and raw food groceries, restaurant and cafes. Definitely up my alley. One way I’ve been trying to shed weight…
I had the chance to see Jonathan Adler speak at my local library. Awesome, right? He talked about his new book series Happy Chic, how he launched his career, a sneak peek of his new products, his design aesthetics and…
Chloe was blessed (christened) this past weekend. Christenings are such a great experience! I want her to grow up Christian and possibly even attend a Christian university like this website. was so happy that my parents were able to come…
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