We’re getting ready for a graduation party to celebrate our son’s graduation from high school—and with everything else going on (like moving and traveling for work), it’s definitely a busy, crazy time. But planning a laid-back celebration doesn’t have to be stressful. Here are some easy graduation party ideas to help you with the last-minute…
When I was in college, my Mom always had practical gifts in our Christmas stockings and under the trees. We would regularly unwrap a can of hairspray or new personal care items in our stockings. Looking back, I realize that this was an easy way for her to contribute to our supplies for college and…
One of my favorite parts of each Christmas season is our Five Dollar Christmas Gift Tradition. Each of the children get $5.00 to spend on the other family members. This tradition of shopping has become the most fun way to think about how to surprise each of our family members. Not only do the kids learn the importance of giving, but we also experience so much more!
Do you have old games with missing pieces that are just taking up space? Why not turn these classic game pieces into Christmas ornaments where you can enjoy them each year? With a few simple craft supplies and a little imagination, you can create Christmas ornaments using old game pieces. This post includes affiliate links….
Often at night when the family turns on a movie, I pull out my computer and work on my blog or a site for a friend. But sometimes, it’s really nice to just sit back, unplug and create something fun. Recently I saw how people were making simple crochet Christmas wreaths with one simple stitch…
Do you have a Cricut Joy but you’re not quite sure how to get started making custom Christmas cards? Maybe you don’t even have a Cricut Access membership and think you can’t make something super special. Recently I finished up cards for the season and learned a few things that you may find helpful. They…
Are you looking for a new Christmas tradition to share with your kids this holiday season? When our kids were young we had a nativity set that lived under the Christmas tree all season so they could play with their favorite characters and live out the Christmas story. Recently I was introduced to a brand…
There are some friendships that are treasures! These are the friends that you don’t talk to every day or hear from every week, but you know that they are always there. These friends have seen you at your best and worst and yet they still like you! When you call them, you don’t waste time…
It’s almost Thanksgiving season. Who or what do you have in your life that you can be thankful for? It may have been a roller coaster of a year, but there are still so many reasons to be thankful! Today, let’s spend a few minutes and think about all the things we are thankful for…