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For Annabelle’s 12th birthday, a family friend treated us to a lovely girl day. We went to a place local to us called The Mad Potters and we painted ceramics. If you’ve never tried ceramic painting, I highly recommend you find a place near you. It was such a special way to spend time together….
It’s no secret that being a mom is hard. It can be physically tiring, mentally draining, and emotionally overwhelming. And yet, mothers are often too busy taking care of everyone else to remember to take care of themselves. But moms deserve self-care! Moms everywhere know the struggle of trying to balance motherhood with their own…
When your children play sports you always worry about their safety. My daughter loves playing soccer, but she has been injured more in her eight years than I have in a lifetime of playing softball and volleyball. When she had her first concussion I wanted her to quit playing soccer, but she would not have…
Although I do my best to tackle a great deal of my deep cleaning in regards to my home in the Spring, it’s easy to forget about it’s Fall counterpart. Fall cleaning isn’t just about tidying up on a regular schedule (though that’s good too), there are health benefits and more. Fireplaces, blankets, warm drinks… There…
I have been working with Let’s Resin to share with our readers all the great products they have to offer. Even if you are not the crafty sort, you can still create these gorgeous DIY Bohemian Earrings. I have included a step-by-step video of how I made these earrings. Materials:: Earring Mold Opal Chunky Glitter…
It’s been a bit of a birthday season over here. Our oldest son turned 14 and our daughter turned 12. We let them pick where they want to eat out. This year we enjoyed Benihana’s, which was a treat since it wasn’t open last year. After dinner we hit the drive in movie theater. It…
Here we are, middle of September. What on earth happened to 2021? Since my kids have finished up their second week of school, and with Fall being just around the corner, I thought I would surprise them with a festively fall after school treat! I have shared our love for Little Bites in the past,…
I have been working with Let’s Resin to show our readers all their great products they have to offer. Today I want to show you my DIY Butterfly Car Coaster and how to incorporate their Double Sided Butterfly and Moth Pearl Papers with their molds. I will be adding these beautiful pearl papers to their Car…
Ah, autumn. It comes with pumpkin spice lattes, cooler temperatures, and the onset of the holiday season, so what’s not to love? You were fine with your breezy dresses and standard-issue flip-flops, so what happens when the weather starts to cool off and you’re expected to start wearing shoes again? You break out your Soft…
Does your family love Scooby-Doo as much as mine does? Scooby-Doo has always been a long time favorite of mine and my children. How can you not love the Mystery Gang and all of their mysterious adventures. I really love that Warner Bros is still creating new Scooby-Doo movies and incorporating other childhood favorites into…
I love working with all of the great products that Counter Culture DIY has to offer! This was my first time working with Rick’s Mix and I love the fluidity of the paint. It is the perfect consistency to see movement when you move your surface. The colors are so vibrant. Rick’s Mix 16 oz…
What’s your best scar story? Scars can be a conversation starter whether you want them to be or not. The stories I often tell are about my experience with melanoma. There’s every day scars that tell tales too. Unless you want to prevent new scars to avoid probing questions about an injury. Embrace is a…