I’ve been collecting old books to do a variety of upcycle projects for some time now. This first one turned out great! I started with: three-ring binder three-hole punch clear pencil pouch yarn laminated book pages. (LOVE my laminator!) Punch holes all along the outside of the book pages. You can then store the pages […]
Tag: fun
Two Ingredient Squirt Paint
That’s right, folks, you heard it here first. Just two ingredients is all it takes to make this impromptu squirt paint. And I bet you have the ingredients already in the house! Ya ready for it? Glue Food coloring That’s right, folks, that’s all ya need. Mix up the paint in squirt bottles and let […]
Black Forest Cherry Cake with Kids!
It was Daddy’s birthday over the summer! It’s tradition to make him a schwartzwaldekirschtorte–otherwise known as a Black Forest Cherry Cake. You just can’t go wrong with chocolate and cherry! Well, it occurred to me as I was pinning recipes that really I could let the kids “decorate” the cake because it was mostly layering! […]
Bring the Beach Home
I recently had the pleasure of going to Myrtle Beach…without the kids! 🙂 It was a wonderful time of rejuvenation with my grandmother, mother, and sister-in-law. Absolutely amazing. It was hard being there without the kids, though, in some ways, like wishing I could go shell hunting with them in the sand. Well, problem solved: […]
Painting Outside for Twice the Fun
Why “twice the fun” you ask? Because it’s fun to free paint, but even better when it’s easy to clean up afterward! And it’s definitely cleaner when you just pull the hose out afterward and spray them down! I let them use whatever they want: hands, fingers, brushes, rolling pins, cars… They were so creative! […]
Daddy Loves You
Daddy loves you, This I know, For he always tells me so, Little arms in his belong They are weak but he is strong. He will guide you if you ask, He loves to help with each new task. Tickling, playing, dancing fun, Each day with him is a special one. Yes, Daddy loves you. […]
HAWKs are the Best!
It occurred to me today that one of the people who gets far too little respect, gratitude, and recognition is the Helpful Aunt Without Kids (HAWK). (This also includes friends without kids but HFWK doesn’t sound as cool. 😉 ) HAWKs are amazing creatures. They go out of their way to help their relatives and […]
A Beautiful Summer
This summer was a whirlwind of activities and joyous moments! I wanted to share some of the highlights. We had so much fun walking, working in the garden, picking fruit out at Green Bluff, playing in the pool, and exploring the great outdoors! What did you do this summer?
Easter Decorations Your Toddler Can Do
My toddler LOVES to help. He also loves doing crafts, but more than that, he loves to see his crafts being used as decorations around the house. I like feeling like my house is not just my house, it’s Our House. More than that, it’s Our Home. It’s a little bit lived in—most of the […]