Making the Everyday Beautiful
Hello, friends! This week, I am excited to share a really neat project presented by Krista Orr from Krista Marie Design! I learned some great tips on watercolor painting from her, and am certain that her knowledge will be a real credit for anyone who is trying watercolor painting for the first time! About Krista Krista…
For me, nothing beats Pumpkin Cake with cream cheese frosting at Autumn time, and this is my standby recipe for this iconic fall treat! Autumn simply wouldn’t feel complete if I didn’t whip up a pan! I also love this recipe because it’s quick, easy, inexpensive, and it makes enough to satisfy a BIG group!…
I was on the hunt for a baby girls’ Minion costume a couple of years ago, and -to my surprise- they don’t (at least didn’t) make one! There were tons of options for boys and even for older girls, but nothing for my little princess! I realize I could simply have used a boys’ Minion…
Over the years, I have fallen genuinely in love with the fall season! Cozy sweaters, warm apple cider, the sound of dried leaves crunching underfoot, and the anticipation of the holiday season make me feel warm and fuzzy inside! With the official start of fall coming tomorrow, I am excited to share this beautiful fall…
I am overjoyed at the response Celebrating With The Bug has received, and I want to share some of the excitement with you! To spread the joy, I am teaming up with my friend and Thirty-One consultant Ashley to bring you a chance to win this adorable Thirty-One mini storage bin, filled to the brim…
This Taco Pasta Skillet holds a very special place in our hearts: it’s almost like a member of the family, and I am pretty sure all my husband’s siblings can make it from memory. His siblings can, but he probably can’t, since I tend to make it for him, lol! I let that slide, though,…
The old cliché is true: you are never too old to learn, but you are never too young to learn, either! It’s a fact that we start learning before we ever even enter the world; we learn to recognize family members’ voices before we are born, and from there on, our learning curve just accelerates!…
This old-fashioned zucchini bread recipe is a favorite of mine all year long, and -even though it’s a pretty fast bread to make- my family eats it faster than I can bake it! I’m admitting here and now that I’m that person: the one who takes the zucchini left on break room tables or church…
Head back to school in style with these DIY Notebooks, or make an inspirational handmade journal as a gift for a friend! My Son and I created these fun notebooks this week to gear up for preschool! He is excited to use all of his new school supplies, and is eager to learn new things!…
In this post, I will show you how to make your very own Groot Gloves! I am so excited to share this DIY with you because our family loves Groot (especially in his baby form), and this project is an awesome way to have fun and to help your kiddos WANT to keep their gloves…
In observance of National S’mores Day, I am sharing my Golden S’mores Bars recipe with you! I know that lots of people say they love s’mores, but I LOVE S’MORES! I was so bummed this summer when Dairy Queen didn’t bring back their S’mores Blizzard (what gives, DQ?), and I am always the first to…
Don’t let summer sail away before you set sail with your very own milk carton sailboat! This is a fun and easy craft for kids that only requires a few items, and I have a hunch you already have some of them lying around the house! My kiddos love playing outside in their kiddie pool…
I believe in the magic of friendship – do you? If you have been blessed with a wonderful lifelong friend or two, you absolutely know what I mean! I often say of one of my most magical friends (because she is a few years younger than I am and since our families have known each…
If you’re yearning for some yuletide cheer in the middle of your hot summer, check out this frozen hot chocolate! It’s over a hundred degrees here, which is HOT for us, and although we love our hot chocolate, we can’t quite justify adding to the heat with warm drinks, which is where this twist comes…
These frozen banana minion pops are the perfect no-bake treat for summer, and sure to thrill the little minions in your life! My kids have a blast using their minion pops as puppets before chowing down on them, so I am really excited to share them with you! Besides being fun to eat, these minion…