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Do you ever feel like you are struggling just to get by, while everyone around you seem to have it all together? Must read encouragement for any mom who feels like she doesn’t measure up!
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I love all things Mediterranean, especially hummus, but I have always been slightly nervous to make my own. A few of my friends assured me that it was super easy but for some reason it always just seemed so complicated. Well, now that I have made it I can honestly...
Daddy’s Girl
There is no getting around it: My daughter is a Daddy's Girl. It occurred to me this morning, as they skipped down the sidewalk together on their way to school, that I have lost her completely. I think I probably knew it already. It was crystal clear a few days ago...
Winter Diet Soup
Am I the only one that ate a few too many goodies during the holidays? This week I finally admitted to myself that the 7 or so pounds I put on during the month of December isn't going to just melt away on it's own like it did when I was in my 20's and decided it was...
Pretty Potted Paperwhite Bulbs
If you exchange homemade gifts with your extended family or group of friends, it can be sometimes hard to come up with something thoughtful and original, yet simple and cost-effective. This year we have been very blessed to be part of a wonderful small group at our...
The Power of a Simple Gift
Do you ever feel like buying gifts is a burden instead of a blessing? This touching letter about the power of a simple gift is must-read reminder that it really is the thought that counts!
Easy Handmade Hair Clips
I took a tiny break from all the Thanksgiving-Black Friday craziness this week to do another fun & easy little craft project. These adorable hair clips look complicated, but I swear they're not! I made 8 different clips in only about an hour. For the Roses: Step...
DIY Faux Silk Pomander
I love DiY but the past month or two has been a little hectic. There has been very little time for creativity and I hate that! For me, the process of creating something beautiful has a life and energy all its own. No matter how dark my day, I can't help but feel like...
Halloween DiY: Bumblebee Costume {Part 2}
A few weeks ago I posted part one of this year's bumblebee costume for the girls. The pillowcase dress design turned out cute, but my little bees were sadly lacking in necessary bee accessories. They needed wings and antennae! I found some cute options at Gymboree,...
How to Save Big on Groceries at Walmart
Not everyone has time to shop at 10 different stores each week to get the best deals. Here’s how to save time & maximize your coupon savings at Walmart!
Pumpkin Coconut Chocolate Chip Cream Cheese Muffins
Sometime last winter I found canned pumpkin on clearance at Walgreeens. It made the perfect "filler" item to complete my multiple transactions, so I stocked up and bought all the cans they had left. I'm so happy fall is finally here so I can start to use it! (I am...
10 Thrifty Ideas for Getting Organized
Overwhelmed with too much stuff and not enough space? Check out these 10 thrifty ideas for getting organized to get you started!
