Hi everyone- These monster donuts (or mini cakes) are a fun idea to serve in the week leading up to Halloween! I believe it is the top sugar filled holiday of the year! So I am doing my part to “sugar up” the kids during this week of class parties, trick or treat pre-parties, and girls’ [Read more…]
DIY Floating Ghost Tutorial
Hi Everyone- It’s getting close to Halloween! Here is an updated tutorial on my diy floating ghost project from a few years ago. It is one of my most popular posts. In the past I used a ball shaped foam to drape the cheese cloth over the “foam head.” I would then add sticks or wood spoons to [Read more…]
Halloween Décor in a few minutes
Halloween Décor Here’s a super easy idea on how to add Halloween décor to your space in a few minutes. My go to décor for Halloween (and all holidays and seasons) is ribbon. Ribbon is almost always on sale somewhere, comes in a variety of colors rivaling nail polish hues. And ribbon is easy to work with [Read more…]
HEDGEHOG COOKIES… {ALMOST} TOO CUTE TO EAT!
HEDGEHOGS are trending this fall! Yay! SO here is my contribution to push the trend forward. Hedgehog cookies! I found this cute Hedgehog cookie recipe in the Taste of Home Kid Approved Cookbook. The ingredient list is below. You may recognize this recipe from my first attempt at these little guys. Instead of tossing them [Read more…]
Fall Decor Ideas for Small Spaces
With fall in the air I wanted to share a few fall décor ideas for small spaces. Little ideas can make a big impact in a small room, loft, apartment, dorm room, assisted living or mother-in-law suite – it doesn’t take much to add seasonal décor! These birch branches are from my Christmas tree last year! I bundled a few branches [Read more…]
Mosquito Repellant Plants
How is it that some of us get attacked by mosquitos the minute we step outside while others can watch an entire sunset and never get a nibble? I am wearing long sleeves and yoga pants pajama bottoms after 5pm because of the mosquitos comfort. #notatrophywife So while in the mountains, where the mosquitos have clearly adjusted to [Read more…]
Patriotic Pillow Decor
HI there- I admit I don’t use a lot of red, white and blue in my house for the 4th of July. I think because the heat just makes me cranky and it doesn’t have the wind up like say Halloween where you can get a good 4 weeks out of the ghosts and pumpkins! [Read more…]
Décor in Minutes
décor in minutes The seasons fly by so fast and if I didn’t love spending time decorating for the seasons and holidays (there is a difference) I would call it a huge sane drain! But, I love the seasons and holidays and LOVE to decorate. My friends give me a hard time when I am [Read more…]
Labels Organize Everything
How many of you own a label maker? I have several label makers and the ultimate label maker: the Silhouette. Labels calm me. Seriously. Labels are my go t0 strategy to organize a desk, drawer, closet or refrigerator. I {may have} labeled the fruit bin in the refrigerator just in case the family couldn’t recognize [Read more…]
Spring Plates in Minutes
I am so excited to share how I created spring plates in minutes! I love this very easy spring plate idea. I am a bit of a dish freak. I have used stronger language to describe my dish obsession, but this is a family friendly blog. I love plates, mugs and salad plates. With every season I [Read more…]
Bunny Image Printable
Hi Everyone- I am in love with this bunny image printable. The best part is you don’t have to drain your printer’s ink! I emailed my local printer (Office Max soon to be Staples) with the graphic below and asked for the image to print to an 18×24 printable. The cost for the 18×24 printable: $2.11. This price was definitely worth the [Read more…]
DIY Winter Wreath
Hi everyone- It’s funny to post a winter wreath when we had temps as high as 70 last weekend in Denver. Seriously, where’s the snow? We need snow. Now, if you are over the snow you can still make this DIY winter wreath and save it for next winter! So I made this DIY Winter [Read more…]
Stair Case Garland Ideas…
Hi there- I found these stair case garland ideas in October and I am just now sharing. My original plan was to change the garland in my home after seeing a friend’s much simpler, cuter idea. My middle child would call this plan, “hashtag suburban mom probs.” I didn’t get any garland up this year on [Read more…]