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Father's Day is around the corner. If you are anything like me, it is a struggle to find gifts for the men in your life. I like to add in something with a personal touch and something my son can help with! Below is a round-up of some cute crafts and cards you can help [...]
I'm a paint your walls every couple of years, move the furniture every few months kinda gal. I switch out my decor with the seasons, and am constantly on the hunt for fun pieces to accent my rooms. Marie Kondo would shake her head at me I'm sure, but decorating an inviting home for others [...]
Baking is one of my favorite hobbies. I love trying out new recipes and tweaking them to get them just right. Today's banana bread recipe is one that has been through a few different iterations. I've never actually been a big fan of banana bread because I feel like it's usually a bit on the [...]
Several years ago I discovered a blog written by Garth Callaghan and began following his journey. He is also known as “Napkin Notes Dad” and has a special story. He had already been in the habit of sending daily notes in his daughter’s lunch. But after being diagnosed with cancer, he embarked on a simple but [...]
As the season changes so does our skin. Cooler weather leads to dry, itchy skin that craves a good moisturising and exfoliating. Below are a few yummy smelling, fall-themed recipes that are sure to leave you feeling refreshed. The best part? You probably have most of the ingredients on hand already. Pumpkin Spice Body Scrub [...]
In the aftermath of wedding showers, baby showers, birthday parties, and graduations there is one common factor, or rather I've always been told there should be: a personalized thank you note. Staring at a lengthy list of pending thank you notes may have the same effect on you as that final research paper from college. [...]
Decorating your home can seem like an overwhelming and potentially expensive task. I want to share a few of my personal tips for making your home look like a million bucks! Where to Start Start small! Do not attempt to decorate your entire house at once, or you will quickly become overwhelmed. Decide what area [...]
When I was growing up, I would go with my mom to help her cut out things for her classroom using manual die cutting machines before school started. She loved creating decorations and personalized pieces for her classroom. Over the years, those types of machines have come a long way from what we used. Now, [...]
I've always wanted more than two children. For most of my childhood, I grew up with just one sister and I always wished we had at least one other sibling. My husband and I were blessed with a daughter in 2016 and a son in 2018. With two kids, we've already accumulated a lot of [...]
"Mom, when are we doing our next Rock Drop?" My youngest child asked me this question last week, and I confess my heart instantly warmed. Last summer I introduced my kids to Kindness Rocks. It is a practice I hoped would become a new family tradition. So, I was delighted when my daughter asked about [...]
