Go Away, Big Green Monster!, by Ed Emberley, is one of our favorite books. I have to keep it hidden because I don’t want Joel ripping the monster’s nose off, but he loves this book and wants to read it every day. I love how the monster starts out with just eyes and then each … Read more
Coloring is always fun, even for my 18-month old. I printed off our Halloween coloring page from this website, and there are lots of other great websites out there that offer coloring pages for all holidays and events. Here are two others I found: Coloring.ws ColoringPages.net The important thing with all these kid’s craft and … Read more
Boyd, Joel, my sister, and I went to the Fall Festival in Mona, Utah last weekend and had a really great time. I wasn’t thinking we would stay that long because I didn’t think there would be too much for Joel to do, but I was pleasantly surprised and we stayed almost the whole time … Read more
I have been sick sick sick for the last week and my creativity is about as clogged as my nose. So I’ve found some really great things other people have done for Halloween and want to share their ideas with you. Plastic bag ghost from Etcetera Jeri Halloween ornaments, decorated candles, and more from Mommies … Read more
I found some great ideas for Halloween games on this About.com page and thought I’d share them with you! Halloween is not until Friday, so you still have plenty of nights to play these games with your family. We haven’t had a chance to do them yet, but they’re on the agenda for this week. … Read more
Two more winners! Summer Braxton, who said, “I can’t believe that jewelry is made of fabric. So unique. I like the “budding” earrings and the “thistle” ones, too. They look like tiny flower buds,” won the Christine Kangas Jewelry giveaway, and Sallie Eure, who said, “Great stuff! Too much to choose!” won the Jot it … Read more
This is the last week of giveaways for this blogiversary spectacular! Whew. I’ll be glad to get back to my regular posting about family, home, crafts, and kids. We’ve had lots of winners and today I’ll be announcing more awesome prizes! To wrap up the celebration of my one year blogiversary, 5 people will each … Read more
The winner of the Lillyella necklace is Eternal Sunshine, who said, “I love the Fly Away Reversible Necklace. And those pastries have made me hungry!!” And the Pillsbury winner is Lisa F, who said, “I just love that first bracelet. So a’natural!” Email me and I’ll put you in contact with the sponsors – CONGRATULATIONS!!! … Read more
Okay, this is it for our Etsy giveaways. Next week is the big finale and we’ll have prizes from Shade Clothing, Creative Labs, and Spanx so you won’t want to miss out on that. On to today’s prizes! 1. $35 Gift Certificate at Christine Kangas Jewelry Design More beautiful jewelry, but this stuff is unique … Read more
We usually have dinner together for our monthly family birthday parties, and this month’s theme was soup. We had 3 delicious soups, but I only have recipes for 2 of them, so here they are. Easy Minestrone Serves 4 to 6 * 6 cups low-sodium chicken broth * 1 (15.5-ounce) can cannellini beans, drained and … Read more