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Pumpkin Sandwich Cookies with Maple Cream Cheese Icing
When it comes to autumn baking, it is hard to go wrong with pumpkin and cream cheese. Add a little maple to the mix and you've got yourself a little piece of fall-licious yumminess right there in the palm of your hand. The girls have been begging for weeks to make...
DIY Fabric Covered Candle
These easy DIY fabric-covered candles are fun and simple to make! They are a nice addition to your home decor or make a great gift!
Pottery Barn Inspired No-Sew Halloween Bunting
This Pottery Barn Inspired No-Sew Halloween Bunting is just the cutest way to decorate for Halloween on a budget.
Why I Took My Kids’ Toys Away (& Why They Won’t Get Them Back)
Do you ever get so fed up with all the toys lying around that you threaten to take them all away? You are not alone! How my drastic decision changed my family forever–a MUST read for any parent who has struggled with too much stuff!
How to Make Homemade Pickles
Looking to make homemade pickles? This awesome step-by-step tutorial is SO easy to follow, even if you’ve never made them before!
Tender Spirits: Why We Decided to Homeschool
It is often in our failures that we learn the biggest lessons; the same holds true for parenting. Several weeks ago, on the final leg of our summer road trip, I had an epic mom fail. We still had 4 hours to go and I was tired and crabby and ready to be out of the...
Simple Kid-Friendly Olympics Party
Are you ready for the next Olympics? Don’t miss these awesome ideas for a simple Olympics party, including super easy decorations and kid-friendly food such as Olympic ring pizza, Oreo medals, and torches made from Cheetos. So cute!
Reptile World Orlando
I hate snakes. Actually the word 'hate' doesn't even seem strong enough to describe the way I feel about snakes. Just the thought of them makes me shudder. I don't like talking about them, reading about them, looking at pictures of them, or especially seeing them in...
Our New Adventure
I've delayed putting off this post as long as I could, but the more I try to separate my blogging life and my home life, the more disconnected I feel. The time has come to lay it all out on the table. This is a personal blog, a record of my own experience as a wife,...
5 Tips for Decorating a Dorm Room (on a Budget)
My oldest niece Coryn started college last week. She is attending University of South Carolina on a full soccer scholarship so she had to arrive early to begin training with her new team. She is an amazing kid, er, young woman, and has worked so unbelievably hard to...
Let Them Eat CAKE Party
Finally....the long-awaited CAKE party post! I know I've been a little MIA over the past few weeks; this party is definitely a big reason why (the other reasons will just have to wait for another post), and I can't wait to share it with you! So, without further ado, I...
Cute as a Button Baby Shower
This past weekend I had the great privilege of hosting a baby shower for my precious new goddaughter Lydia, who was born on April 30th. It was such a fun party to throw! Party details: The adorable invitations were designed by the lovely Heather Moritz of Moritz Fine...
