I absolutely LOVE football! I really do. You may have read my article 5 Things Fantasy Football Taught Me About LIFE, which really gives you an idea of where my love for this sport came from and why I am excited for THE BIG GAME on Sunday! I will proudly be wearing my orange and […] Read more…
Posts Tagged ‘getting creative’
Gender Reveal Party
One of the FUNNEST parties that I have ever thrown in my life was our Gender Reveal Party! I honestly don’t think there is a better way to find out what sex the newest member of your family is going to be. Today I thought I would do a little “Throwback Thursday” and throw it […] Read more…
How To Make A Stop-Motion Video Announcement
A special thank you to my dear friend Pamela from Macdonald’s Playland! Not only is she gorgeous, but her blog is amazing and she has the sweetest personality! Today she is teaching us how to make a stop-motion video announcement!! I LOVED how she announced her pregnancy and I wasn’t the only one. In fact, […] Read more…
DIY Homemade Baby Vapor Rub
A huge thank you to my sweet friend, Daniela from Put A Bird On It, for this amazing idea and post today!! Her ideas and DIY crafts on her blog are so fun and creative, I just know you will love her as much as I do! Here she is… Hello there! I am Daniela, […] Read more…
Oreo Lovers Pie – Recipe
Today is PI DAY! (3.14) “Pi Day is an annual celebration commemorating the mathematical constant π (pi). Pi Day is observed on March 14 (or 3/14 in the U.S. month/day date format), since 3, 1, and 4 are the three most significant digits of π in the decimal form. In 2009, the United States House of Representatives supported the designation of Pi Day.” Quote from Wikipedia. Laila and […] Read more…
DIY Chalkboard Wall
Are you looking for a fun way to spice up your children’s play room?! I have JUST the solution for you! Laila was over at a play date the other day at our friends house when I noticed their wall. It wasn’t just a regular wall – it was black and the kids were coloring […] Read more…
5 Snacks in 5 Minutes using COOKIE BUTTER
My brother and sister-in-law introduced my little family to cookie butter a few weeks ago and within a few days – the jar was GONE! I am not kidding, it was the most addicting thing in our cupboard and of course I had to go back to the store to get another jar… or two. […] Read more…
DIY Children’s Chore Chart
Do you remember a few weeks ago when my fabulous friend shared her Weekly Cleaning Plan with us?! I am excited to tell you that she is BACK, but this time with a chore chart for the KIDS! Getting the little ones to enjoy doing their part around the house can be a project in […] Read more…
The PERFECT Drizzled Chocolate Chip Cookies
When you are invited to a party and you are assigned to bring a dessert or you hear your friend is sick and you want to bring her a special treat or your in the mood to bake and want to surprise your kids with a special after school snack, do you have that “go-to” […] Read more…
4 Simple Steps For A Successful Baby Shower
This past Saturday, I spent the day baby shower hopping with my mother and sister in law! We had so much fun going from one shower to the next and it made me SO excited to meet all of these cute newborns that I will get to squeeze and kiss in just a few weeks! […] Read more…
15 Lucky Charms Treats for St. Patricks Day
Growing up I LOVED Lucky Charms. I remember going down the cereal isle while grocery shopping with my mom and that would be my favorite choice. I also remember every morning pouring the cereal out and trying to get the most marshmallows as possible. I always wondered why they didn’t put more of those yummy […] Read more…
The TOP {Copycat} Cafe Rio Recipes
Easy Cafe Rio Copycat Recipes The Whole Family Will Enjoy! One of our family favorite restaurants is Cafe Rio! If you haven’t been there… I am telling you right now that you HAVE to go there on your next date night. You will not regret it! I have always loved Mexican food… except when I […] Read more…
A Weekly Cleaning Plan
Do you have a friend that you just look up to and it seems like everything they do is perfect? You just love how they play with their children, how their house is always in order, how they make the yummiest meals and still somehow have time to serve others and be a good friend […] Read more…
Show The Love
Happy Valentine’s Day to ALL of you!! I just LOVE each and every one of you for supporting me and following this journey of motherhood. I hope each of you are having a wonderful day! It is interesting to see how much Valentine’s Day has changed for me in the past 26 years. AGES 1-5: […] Read more…
SHOW THE LOVE – A countdown to Valentine’s Day
I love that February is a month that we really have the opportunity to tell our families how much we truly love them. I think throughout the year we get busy going and doing, that we don’t pause very often to tell each person how we feel. This past year, I have learned to NEVER […] Read more…
“HOW TOs” For Throwing a Party
Thank you all for your nice comments and messages about Laila’s First Birthday Party! I had such a fun time planning it! I have had several of you asking how some of the activities were done and how to make a few things from the party, so I thought I would put together a whole […] Read more…
How to Throw a Party You Will Always Remember
What an exciting year this has been for me and my family. A time of changing, learning, growing and celebrating. Over the past few months, I have been thinking about Laila’s first birthday party. I knew I wanted it to be a celebration of HER! She has been such a BIG blessing in our lives, […] Read more…
5 Ways to Make New Years Eve Epic {FOR MOMS}
Tyson and I were talking about how different New Years Eve will be this year. We have a baby that will be asleep by 7:30pm – so what in the world are we going to do?! It is time to get creative and start brainstorming. Just because we are parents, doesn’t mean we can’t have […] Read more…