This post has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. This post was sponsored by Starbucks as part of an Influencer Activation. I received compensation and complimentary products to facilitate my review. #StarbucksCaffeLatte #MyStarbucksatHome #CollectiveBias Fall is in full swing! There is nothing about this wonderful time of […]
Inspired by Inside Out: No-Sew Disgust Costume Tutorial
Disclosure: This post includes affiliate links. In my world, it’s never too early to think about Halloween. It is my absolute favorite holiday and this year I am so thrilled because we will have the opportunity to visit Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween at Magic Kingdom in Orlando during the holiday season! We took the kids […]
30 Magical Harry Potter Crafts
I’m a bit obsessed with Harry Potter. This is me from Halloween last year in my Ginny Weasley Quidditch costume I made for myself. It was so fun to make this jersey with a shirt I purchased and iron-on vinyl. No special tools needed! Last year we had the opportunity to visit the Wizarding World of […]
DIY Music Inspired Jewelry Tutorial
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and The Coca-Cola Company. All opinions are mine alone. #ExpressUrSelfie #CollectiveBias There is nothing quite like music. Hearing lyrics from an old favorite can quickly evoke memories of key moments of my life, where I was, what I was doing, or even precisely how I was feeling at that very […]
How to Make Your Own DIY Pet Bowls
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #NutrishCatCrafts #CollectiveBias Just over 16 years ago, my good friend and co-worker Melissa walked out of her door to the sounds of a tiny one-day-old baby kitten mewing on her front step. The kitten, who she named Oden, was […]
Simple and Beautiful Glass Etching
For a long time I never considered myself crafty, but I know I am an artist at heart. My soul hums with happiness when doing creative projects, but they have to be easy to execute. I don’t own a lot of special tools or cutting machines. I don’t know how to knit or crochet or sew, although […]
DIY #TeamCap and #TeamIronman Mugs Tutorial
We have a bit of a superhero obsession around here, and for months have been anticipating the new Captain America film. John’s been all over Facebook debating #TeamIronman versus #TeamCap … and I KNOW this is a Captain America film but in our home we’re all about Iron man. I mean yeah, we do love […]
Why Mom Needs to Get in the Photos {Decoupage Memory Gifts}
#celebrateamazingmoms #collectivebias Last week, I created these decoupage projects for Mother’s Day. As I searched my own stash of family photos, I knew I needed to include more from my childhood so I texted my mom and asked if she could find a few of her favorites. I didn’t tell her why, I just told her to snap […]
My Space is Tidy and Organized
Disclosure: This post is sponsored by Snapware. They have also provided 4 Snapware Home Storage Containers as a giveaway (Retail value $29.96). Day 18 of 30 Days of Positive Affirmations is all about organization, in my life and in my space. I am not always the most organized of people. Poor John. He’s actually much […]
Photo Gift Ideas {Mounted Photo Puzzle with DIY Cork Frame}
All opinions are my own. My kids have always been big puzzle fans. It’s one of those activities we love doing together as a family. In fact, I have nice memories of my own parents with a giant puzzle sitting out on the dining room table ready for one of us to discover the next piece or […]
Creative Kids Gift Idea for Emerging Readers: Text Cool
Ellie started full day Kindergarten this year and is getting so excited about reading. A couple of her friends are actually reading chapter books, and with her brother in 2nd grade and advancing his reading skills, she’s pretty motivated. It’s really cute and encouraging to see. She’s always drawing at home, and writing her “snap […]
DIY Minecraft Steve Box Hat
Disclosure: This DIY Minecraft Steve Box Hat tutorial post includes affiliate links. Happy Halloween friends! As you might have noticed, our kids are HUGE Minecraft fans. We’re also big into Halloween, with all of us, even the adults dressing up each year. This year in addition to having his Minecraft 8th Birthday Party, Ronin decided that […]