Memorable Valentine’s Gift Idea for your Guy As many of you know I affectionately refer to my husband as my {first}. Today I am sharing a fun Valentine’s Day gift idea for your guy! Ladies, if you have been married for “awhile” you know husbands do not put new undergarments at the top of their wish list. [Read more…]
Last minute idea for delivering treats to friends & neighbors
HI Everyone- Crazy busy around here! Denver got buried earlier this week with 9″ of snow! I think it put the entire city into a frenzy judging by the parking lots and highways on Friday! {One of} the best things about Denver is we can get nine inches of snow followed by 55 degree temps! [Read more…]
My favorite kitchen utensil
Hi everyone- Happy November! With cooler temps I am kicking into baking mode! And, I wanted to share my favorite kitchen utensil! I never considered it my favorite until I realized how much I use it! I actually bought two because I loved it so much! I use it for cookie dough, perfectly shaped pancakes [Read more…]
Easy Care Package Idea
My daughter is in college and I am constantly thinking about care packages (I haven’t actually gotten my act together to send a care package)! And, when I’m not thinking about them she is good about texting me reminders or notices that her roommates’ moms are sending care packages. But this was such an easy care [Read more…]
College Care Package Party for Moms
When my baby girl left for her first year of college several of the moms got together on a Sunday afternoon to prepare care packages for our girls. Sniff. Sniff. Breathe. The hostess served wine for us moms. Some of us may have had a second glass. Here are the details: Each mom was asked to bring enough of [Read more…]
College Dorm Room Ideas
Hi There- This post is dedicated to all the parents of incoming college freshmen. The days leading up to departure are filled with excitement, fear, sadness, plans and a sense of new-ness that brings back the first day of kindergarten! New bedding, new backpacks, lamps, towels, toiletries, laundry bags… that list goes on and on. [Read more…]
State Flags Make Fun Graduation Gifts
Hi Everyone- It’s graduation season! Here is a super fun graduation gift for the high school grads off to college in the fall! I buy multiple Colorado state flags at a local Colorado store. You can also find state flags on Amazon. I usually pair them with cash since they are so affordable. These are easy gifts [Read more…]
Easy Baby Shower Ideas
Hi you guys! How are you? My sister-in-law and I hosted a baby shower for one of our sister-in-laws a few weekends ago. Her entire guest list was pretty much made up of accountants so we had to get the shower in before tax season kicks into high gear! We had the lunch catered by Garbanzos and it [Read more…]
Matchmaker Hostess Gift
Hi everyone- Here’s a fun hostess gift idea for this holiday season! I call it a matchmaker hostess gift. It pairs a mason jar with matches. Add a Yankee candle and you are good to go! I have one in my guest bathroom and in my kitchen! Mason jars make everything so much cuter! Here’s a fun hostess or housewarming [Read more…]
Mason Jar Spider Printable
Hello! How is your week? Here is a fun, easy treat for teachers, care packages, or for booing your neighbors! I am sending one to a sweet neighbor boy who comes over afterschool to play with our new puppy, Chloe! I think Chloe is going to “boo” her new friend, Jack! I also made these [Read more…]
College Care Package Ideas
HI all- As some of you know I have a college age daughter! She is now a junior at a Midwest school! I want to share a few ideas for care packages. It’s that time of the new year where students settle into a routine and may get a little homesick. I mailed my daughter care packages during [Read more…]
Candy in a Mason Jar
Who doesn’t love mason jars? So I am constantly finding ways to make décor ideas that can be changed out with the seasons and holidays. I made these simple candy in a mason jar treats for my son’s teachers. Don’t worry they are not just getting a dozen candy cane balls! Our school does a cash [Read more…]
Bird Seed Balls
Look what I found at The Barn in Castle Rock, Colorado? The Barn showcases booths of crafts. It’s like an indoor tag sale! I saw this and just couldn’t pass it up. I know the perfect place for it in my backyard! It’s like an afternoon snack for the birds. Hey, we all get a little hungry [Read more…]
