People complicate the world, don't you think? On the one hand, there are people whose very presence is an inspiration. They coax the best out of every life they touch. It's as if light radiates from their soul...you can almost see its glow if you look hard enough. These are the folks that stand firm in their belief that humanity is made better by the work crafted by caring hearts and hands, open minds and souls, and an unwavering conviction that good will always conquer evil -- creating magical ... VIEW POST
Creating magical moments in the mess
How to embrace a laid back lifestyle: weekly favorites
My brain is currently in Halloween mode, obviously. As I was collecting my favorite finds for the week, I stumbled on several great pieces from Antique Farmhouse. Antique Farmhouse is a longtime favorite of mine -- and they recently featured product photos of mine for their Sleepy Hollow promotion event. Weekly Seasonal FavoritesThe Sleepy Hollow collection speaks to my moody, spooky-loving heart. I was thrilled to provide product photos for this collection and have put together my top picks ... VIEW POST
Favorite Small Gardens for Little Hands
Always looking for ways to keep our many hands busy (albeit messy - but it's a small price to pay), I wanted to ring in Spring with a small gardening project. While I still haven't tried my own small garden starter (maybe by June?), I wanted each of the kids to have the chance to plant their own seeds, care for them, and (hopefully) watch them grow! I'll be sharing the kits we used as well as a collection of my favorite small gardens for little hands!This idea came about as I was planning what ... VIEW POST
Easy Valentine Peanut Butter Blossom Cookies
Valentine's Day is just a handful of days away and I'm sharing one last quick recipe hack to make for a sweet treat or gift to someone special. Take a peek at these easy Valentine peanut butter blossom cookies that are both gorgeous AND tasty!Being the procrastinator that I am, I didn't get to making peanut butter blossoms over the holidays. They are a standard of mine and I just didn't get it together this year. Ever have too many ideas rolling around your head and not enough time or hands to ... VIEW POST
Classic Puppy Chow with a Valentine Twist
Keeping with the theme of all things pink, red, and heart-shaped - let's mix up a delicious batch of classic puppy chow with a Valentine twist. It's a you-can't-eat-just-one-handful type recipe! Honestly, if there is an opportunity for me to make puppy chow, I take it. The perfect snack is one that's a little bit salty and a lot a bit sweet, am I right? The blend of peanut butter, chocolate, crunchy cereal, and powdered sugar is absolute perfection in my book (and I have a really big book). ... VIEW POST
Celebrate Valentine’s Day with a Classic Drink!
Let's stroll down the memory lane of my childhood today. Last week, I made the kids a sweet sampling of Shirley Temples in fancy glasses (of course). Perfectly pink and pretty, I realized they would make a fantastic holiday treat and they brought back a lot of sweet childhood memories. All you need is a few simple ingredients to celebrate Valentine's Day with a classic drink! Sweet Childhood MemoriesThese pretties made it up on Instagram last week as a part of a Valentine Shenanigans group share ... VIEW POST
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