Use Duct Tape to Mark Your Gear

This tip comes straight from my oldest daughter.  She’s a soccer player, and at her practices there are 50+ girls who all have water jugs that look alike.  So […]

Best Ever, Hands Down! Easy DIY Gift Idea

I think this is such a fun, simple idea!  Using the wording “Best _____ Ever… Hands Down!” works for anybody!  I actually made this as a Christmas gift for […]

Press & Roll Citrus Fruits to Get More Juice

I used to watch my friend roll her orange like nobody’s business before she would peel or cut it.  I finally asked her what in the heck she was […]

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    Giveaway: Win an Autographed Copy of The Myth of the Perfect Girl or a Surprise Gift from the Author! EXPIRED!!

Giveaway: Win an Autographed Copy of The Myth of the Perfect Girl or a Surprise Gift from the Author! EXPIRED!!

I am thrilled to be able to share this amazing book with some lucky readers–perfect timing as Mother’s Day nears, and we women celebrate being a mother and/or a […]

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Custom Photo Cards! Who Says They’re Just for Christmas?

Nowadays, I think most of us use pictures in our holiday cards.  Some people still print their photos and then insert them in their cards, but more and more […]

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Hang Pictures Quickly Using Toothpaste!

I am the picture-hanger in our house.  My husband can’t stand doing that kind of thing–he really just doesn’t have the patience or the desire.  As for me, I […]

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    50 Gift Ideas for the Ladies in Your Life: Perfect for Mother’s Day!

50 Gift Ideas for the Ladies in Your Life: Perfect for Mother’s Day!

Mother’s Day is just over two weeks away already–how did that happen?!  I am still getting used to writing “2013” on my checks (not kidding)!!!  If you are suddenly […]

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DIY 5-Minute Chalkboard Sign

Cute chalkboard signs are everywhere these days!  I have admired them for so long in friends’ holiday cards, birth announcements, invitations, and in pictures all over Pinterest, but I […]

First Birthday Party Ideas, Details & Decorations

My youngest of four girls just turned one–sniff!  I can’t believe I will never have another first birthday party to throw!  With this being my fourth go-around, I have […]

Store Knives Sharp Edge Up to Prevent Dulling

If you store your knives in the original wood block they came in (like I do), you are probably dulling your knives inadvertently!  My aunt taught me this trick […]

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    Baby’s First Year Photo Book: A Special First Birthday Gift for Your Child

Baby’s First Year Photo Book: A Special First Birthday Gift for Your Child

I am so excited to share this idea with you!!  When I first started taking these pictures of my daughter each month, I really wasn’t sure what I was […]

First Year Baby Pictures: Show Scale Each Month

This post has been a year in the making!  I started taking these pictures six months before I even had this blog… I first got the idea to take […]

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