Ben recently remodeled our master bath, a project we had been putting off since we moved into our house six years ago and I was left with this weird empty wall between the cabinets and toilet/shower area that I wanted to fill with something a little different. Originally I thought I might do one of…
Arts & Crafts Corner
Create + Play on Etsy
For my daughter’s 5th birthday last month, we took a fun little trip to the local aquarium, where I got to catch up with my long-lost cousin, Kristi. Kristi and I went to school together way back in the day, when we sported plaid skirts and practiced gymnastics at recess and these days, we’re both…
Before Baby Project: Bathroom Makeovers
Did you catch that little “before baby” title? And did you catch that our baby just turned five months and our bathrooms are still missing doors? Such is life with four children. Jim Gaffigan understands. So, yeah, gutting our bathroom was our “before baby” project that got a little extended due to life and work…
DIY Sharpie Coffee Mugs–They Actually Work
Who would have thunk that I would finally pull of Pinterest project that worked? Ok, I lie. I failed miserably with my first attempt. Like the professional writer I am, I totally messed up my grand plan to create some beautiful Sharpie coffee mugs with the kids for Christmas presents. I won’t even tell you…
Though She Be But Little (An Etsy Special!)
Oh my gosh, I am so excited about this post I can hardly stand it. A few weeks ago (I think it was that long, my timeline is a bit skewed these day, but you know, I did give birth and all, my excuse for all things shortcoming in my life), I wrote an article…
Father’s Day Gifts + Inspiration
Looking to get inspired with some great gift ideas for your man for Father’s Day? Look no further! I’ve got all the ideas for you, from penning your own love letter to crafts you can do with the kids to something for the tech-loving man. Scroll down for all the Father’s Day fun from Disney…
DIY Frozen Birthday Party
This weekend marked the annual double birthday celebration for my girls. Born only two days apart, I always struggle with the “right” way to celebrate their birthdays without one feeling left out. Which basically translates into an exhausting weekend of me trying to make sure they both feel special and inevitably, one of them feeling…
When You Feel Like You Can’t Be Pregnant Anymore
It starts with the little things. An uncomfortable ache here, an elbow jab there; then there’s the sleepless nights, the swollen everything, the comments,“You have how much longer left?!” You want to be grateful, you really do. You realize motherhood is a gift, a chance that some women long for and others never get to…
5 Easy St. Patrick’s Day Crafts For Kids
If you’re anything like me, you have great hopes of doing crafts with your kids, but it never actually pans out the way you had planned….pretty sure I invented the Pinterest “nailed it” campaign with my epic fails. Nonetheless, if I can’t craft, I can round up some adorable ideas from people who can! My…
Paint Chip Valentines Day Garland
Our entire household has been sick for the past week, prompting me to just about lose my mind. More importantly, however, it’s created monsters out of my children, who have watched so much TV that I’m fairly certain their brains are now oozing out of their ears. Does anyone else notice that after their kids…