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Like you, I've spent more time at home this fall than every before. I've cleaned closets, tried new recipes and done everything I can to cozy up the house. One thing that is a no-fail way to make my home even more warm and inviting is keeping fresh flowers in a focal spot. ...read more

I'm currently swooning over all the doors I see on Pinterest. Their autumnal perfection is enviable. But I'm here to tell you that all your picturesque dreams are about to come true with these two easy fall wreaths. In addition to the DIY options, we've got five ready-to-go ...read more

Fall is the perfect time to host gatherings with family and friends in your home. We're not just talking about Thanksgiving either. With the weather getting cooler, it's nice to get together in someone's home and have a wine and cheese night. For our fall entertaining we're ...read more

Yes, we're hopping on the Halloween bandwagon a bit early this season. But it's never too soon to start prepping for spooktacular holiday fun! The secret to any good Halloween decoration is making it creepy. Even in small amounts, a little terror can go a long way. I found these ...read more

I fell for the Bijou Indochine jewelry designs by Natalie Bombet at the Momtrends Holiday event. I ended up doing most of my holiday shopping at her online store. When COVID hit, the clever entrepreneur pivoted and started making DIY kits. This week my girls and I have been ...read more

Wearing red, white and blue for 4th of July is pretty much a must. The kids and I wanted to make our own shirts this year, so we came up with this fun DIY firework shirt that even my 2 year old helped with (after he woke up early from his nap of course) Related: Macy's 4th of ...read more

When it comes to summer, it's all about being outdoors and enjoying the fruits fo the season and we've gathered the cutest watermelon summer gear. We do love all fruit, check out our pineapple love here, but when it comes to summer, this cheerful sweet snack is our farmer's ...read more

Moms always get breakfast in bed on Mother's Day, so why not serve donuts to Dad on Father's Day? We thought it was a cute idea, so we made a DIY painted mug to serve Dad his coffee in on Father's Day. Check out this simple tutorial and get our easy donut recipe at the bottom ...read more

It can be frustrating and, at times, down right infuriating trying to find the perfect gift for the woman who's given you everything. But something that any woman would love is a gift with personality that's hand crafted and comes from the heart. (And shh! It's also ...read more

Every child knows that for Mother's Day, Mom AT LEAST gets a card. Hopefully you've grown up with that tradition and still hold onto it. Nothing beats a handmade card. Even if you aren't so much for written sentiments, making a beautiful card will speak for itself. This ...read more

I made these beautiful gilded watercolor eggs for our Easter display this year. As an adult I'm not longer happy with the simple cups of color for dying eggs. I need a more intricate more "adult" design. Something that's really pretty to look at with some detail. I made most of ...read more

Fairy Gardens are a whimsical way to provoke creativity and add a little magic to your home. With some simple supplies (all found at the dollar store!) you can make a beautiful fairy garden for your spritely friends to have Easter brunch with you. Related: Three free Easter ...read more

We got inspired by Pinterest to create this DIY ombre egg centerpiece for Easter.  It's a simple project that won't involve a lot of time or money and you've likely got all the tools you need to embark on this craft without having to head to the craft store or grocery store. ...read more

In gearing up for Valentine's Day here's an easy hair style for little girls. I promise I am not a master at braiding hair so don't let the braids deter you from trying. Your girls will be the talk of the class! I've created this easy Valentine's Day braid for my daughter and ...read more

It should be noted that this article was originally going to be a tutorial of sorts—perhaps a pared down "how-to" or maybe even a basic guide to nail art: “DIY V-Day Manicures Made Easy!” Celebrating Valentine's Day in Style We are pretty excited about Valentine's Day. We've ...read more

Growing up, Thanksgiving was my favorite holiday. (Well, maybe it tied with Christmas.) I loved the parade, the food, the football, the family, the big feast... all of it. We have a new tradition that involves making a Thanksgiving snacks that the kids will gobble up. In our ...read more

Heart-shaped cookies and crafting... That's what the after-school hour is going to look like around here on Thursday. I love celebrating Valentine's Day with the littles and I especially enjoy keeping them engaged and entertained with fun and festive activities. These adorable ...read more

I've always heard people say that kids are more excited to eat vegetables they've grown themselves. I just never really thought this slice of advice applied to me and my super-duper picky kiddos. I mean, I'm lucky if I can get them to chew and swallow a whole itty bitty baby ...read more