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10 Summer Clothing Refashion Ideas

Your summer wardrobe can be seen in a whole knew way!  Take a look at those winter clothes and see if you can remake them into something amazing.   Pants can be turned into shorts…..long sleeve shirts into cute little tanks.  Sounds great right? Check out all the amazing refashions in the gallery below!     MORE »

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Strawberry Ice Cream For One

This post is sponsored by Disney Story. To find out more about this brand-new story-creation app – and how it puts the power of storytelling in your hands - click here. I rarely buy those “as seen on TV” products but my daughter has been begging for the individual ice cream maker.  I finally gave in because I thought MORE »

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Easy Vegetable Fried Rice

During the busy week there is one recipe I come back to over and over…..vegetable fried rice. I typically use frozen white rice….     ….and a premixed bag of vegetables. It takes under 20 minutes to make from start to finish! The key to making fried rice is using rice that is a few MORE »

Summer DIY Chalkboard Fun

Summer DIY Chalkboard Fun

Have your planned out your summer activities yet? Here are a few fun craft and activity ideas featuring chalkboard paint. One can on paint can go a long way for entertaining! Links are in the gallery below:       ________________________________________________ Read more of my writing at:     Follow me on Facebook and Twitter MORE »

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Handmade Journals

Looking for a simple gift idea? I recently used an old thrift store pair of suede pants to make some little journal gifts: Here’s the before and after: I made the little journal inserts using some paper and cardstock: Want to make your own?  You can find the full tutorial here!    

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Our Favorite Classic Family Games

As a family we are always trying to find new games to play but we always end up going back to our favorites! My favorite type of games are the ones that have simple instructions, can be taught quickly to any guest and can involve a wide range of ages. There’s only so much Candy Land I can take without seeing double gumdrops.

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10 Tips For Organizing Family Photos and Memories

I don’t know about you, but I used to get so much anxiety about having way too many digital photos on my computer that weren’t printed. I’ve been on a mission recently to catch up on all my home movies, photo printing etc.  It’s not as daunting as you may think….because I use a process.  MORE »

10 spring dresses under $50

10 Fabulous Spring Dresses under $50

Have you started your spring shopping yet? I always need a few go-to dresses that make my mornings a little easier getting my daughter off to school. Here are 10 fun dresses for any occasion that I’m sure you’ll love! The best part? They are all under $50!   Make sure to check out these MORE »

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For the Love of Mess

  My 6-year-old daughter “Boo” and I were brainstorming some ways to raise money for her little school to help fund financial aid for students who need it.  The final idea: Paintings by Boo I helped her a little with some ideas and taught her to use the sander. Once she finished a painting we MORE »

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Starting off the Day Inspired

I love starting off my family’s day with a good quote or saying; they are little tidbits of wisdom, a few of which I would like to share with you.