My four-year-old finished his first year of preschool in May, and can you guess what surprised me most about the year? Not how much he learned, not how much his social skills improved (though both were impressive), but how much artwork we’ve accumulated through the course of the year. The amount, dear readers, was staggering. …

It’s the start of another year, and if you are looking for a way to stay more organized this year, this post is for you. I’m sharing an easy and attractive way to plan your  meals for the week (who doesn’t need help with that?!) using this fabulous new chalkboard menu decal from Belvedere Designs! Materials: chalkboard menu decal from belvedere designs …

As a mom, I’m always on the lookout for new ways to keep my kids’ things organized. If I can do it without having to resort to plain, unattractive, or uninspired solutions, even better! These inexpensive coat hooks are easy to create, and are a darling way to corral your little one’s many things. Materials: …

Yesterday, I shared my favorite posts from 2011 & 2012….today, I’m sharing the best of 2013! Some of these are Pinterest favorites, some are personal favorites, and some are reader favorites. It’s so fun to look back and see what I’ve created over the year…and it definitely sets the bar high for 2014. Hope you …

Hello there, sweet readers! It’s me, the-absent-but-haven’t-forgotten-y’all blogger. What can I say? It’s been a busy couple of weeks–mostly with finishing up last-minute Etsy orders, but holiday get-togethers played a part, as well as an icky cold that was with me the two days before Christmas Eve. All’s better now, though, and I hope you guys had a fabulous holiday. I shared …

Hello again, everyone! For those of you who missed my guest post in November, I’m Ashley from Printable Wisdom – and I have a Christmas freebie for you! These little note cards are perfect for sending along with baked goods, using as gift tags, or writing Christmas thank you notes – the possibilities are endless! …

It’s the last full week until Christmas, and I, for one, feel like advent has positively flown by. We still have lots of fun things planned, though, including seeing The Nutcracker ballet, looking at holiday lights, cookie decorating, and a couple of Christmas gatherings with friends.  And if you’re looking for last-minute, creative gift ideas-I’ve got …

This post is part of a social shopper marketing insight campaign with Pollinate Media Group™ and Sharpie, but all my opinions are my own. #pmedia #StaplesSharpie In the busyness and chaos of the holiday season, there are a handful of go-to items that I know I can always rely on to make my holiday decorating …

I’m not gonna lie, this was close to being a big craft-fail. The red paint that I chose is a bit dark for my taste (though it’s kinda growing on me) and the vinyl decal backing paper started pulling my carefully-executed paint stripes up (hence, the copious amounts of distressing to make it look purposeful). With …

Alright, all…this is seriously one of the highlights of December for me…Pantone has chosen it’s Color of the Year for 2014! Drumroll, please… It’s Radiant Orchid, y’all! From their press page: “While the 2013 color of the year, PANTONE 17-5641 Emerald, served as a symbol of growth, renewal and prosperity, Radiant Orchid reaches across the …

Hello, friends! Hope everyone’s having a great holiday season! I, for one, LOVE this time of year…the lights, the gift buying, the decorating, the wrapping, and it’s even more magical with a four-year-old (and, of course, his 7 month old sister) to share it all with. We’re still working on sending out our Christmas cards, but …

Happy Advent, friends! Today, I’m sharing one of my favorite and most popular posts from last year–the how-to for my personalized hoop ornaments! Enjoy! Looking for an easy, customizable, and just downright adorable gift idea? Look no further. These personalized hoop ornaments will make the perfect gift for the little ones in your life, and …