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Retro Halloween Friendship Pins Craft

Posted on Thursday, September 13, 2018 23 Comments

Hi, everyone. I’m back today with a fun retro Halloween craft. Who remembers friendship pins? When I was a little girl, we decorated the laces of our tennis shoes with tiny, bead-covered safety pins. We were so cool! I’m putting a little spin on that idea with Halloween friendship pins. Halloween Friendship Pins Craft RELATED: … Read More

Adorable New Halloween Bingo Game!

Posted on Friday, August 31, 2018 21 Comments

If you know me very well, you might know my deep, dark secret. When it comes to designing and creating, I’m kind of a perfectionist. When something isn’t the way I want it, it bugs me. Time passes, and then it bugs me a lot! 3 years ago, I created a Halloween bingo game that … Read More

The secret to an amazing gluten free wedding reception

Posted on Tuesday, June 26, 2018 19 Comments

My beautiful and talented niece got married a few weeks ago. She and her husband both eat gluten free, and with Celiac disease running in the family, many members of the wedding party also couldn’t eat gluten. Rather than buying special treats to satisfy the gluten-free guests, they decided on a gluten free wedding reception. Sounds … Read More

The Coolest iMovie Birthday Cake

Posted on Wednesday, May 2, 2018 32 Comments

They say good things come to those who wait. Well, if you’ve been waiting for the rest of my iMovie party ideas, they’re finally here! When school started, I shared our Mad Libs/iMovie party game, and now I’m finally ready to share the iMovie Birthday cake. Seriously. You’re not going to believe how easy it is … Read More

Easy Rustic Santa Claus Door Hangers

Posted on Wednesday, December 6, 2017 29 Comments

Years ago, my sister made me an adorable Santa Claus door hanger. I loved it so much that I made one for each of my friends and co-workers the next year. Each year, as I unpack my Christmas decorations, I stumble across the pattern, and think, “I should put that idea on my blog.” Well, … Read More

Best Christmas Gift Ideas for Teachers

Posted on Thursday, November 30, 2017 47 Comments

Have you decided what to give your children’s teachers for Christmas this year? When I taught school, I received many thoughtful gifts from parents and students. My favorites were gift cards, homemade and store-bought goodies (let’s face it — I have a sweet tooth!) and fun things the kids made for me. Today I’ve collected … Read More

Amazing Million Dollar Double Chocolate Fudge Recipe

Posted on Friday, November 17, 2017 52 Comments

I may or may not have eaten fudge with my breakfast this morning. And yesterday. And with my lunch. I am not ashamed. I finally whipped up a batch of my mom and Grandmother’s famous Million Dollar fudge early enough in the season to share the fudge recipe with all of you before Christmas. It’s … Read More

Holiday White Chocolate Popcorn with Sea Salt

Posted on Thursday, November 9, 2017 38 Comments

White chocolate popcorn is one of my favorite Christmas treats. The chocolate, salt and popcorn are such a yummy combination. Also, something about popcorn in a recipe makes me feel like I’m consuming fewer calories. Am I right? I decided to tackle making it myself this year, and I love the results! With festively colored … Read More

Combine Mad Libs and iMovies for the perfect party game!

Posted on Friday, August 25, 2017 22 Comments

Hi, everyone. Sorry I’ve been AWOL so long. My family is still in the middle of a move, but I’ve managed to find a few minutes to share one of my favorite new party ideas! I’ve mashed together the classic game of Mad Libs and the modern trend of creating iMovie trailers. The result is tons of … Read More

Simple Service Projects for Teens to Try Today!

Posted on Wednesday, May 3, 2017 37 Comments

Do you have teenagers or younger children looking for opportunities to serve in the community? We’re always on the lookout for great service projects for teens and kids. A favorite project in our home is making simple fleece blankets. They’re easy and inexpensive to make, and it’s fun to throw in a favorite movie or visit … Read More