• Billy Elliot at the Benedum Center in Pittsburgh

    Billy Elliot at the Benedum Center in Pittsburgh

    Billy Elliot has arrived in the 'Burg and you don't want to miss it! I attended the opening night performance Tuesday and I was blown away.  It made me laugh, made me cry, and gave me...

  • Pin Me! Weekly Pinterest Linky

    Pin Me! Weekly Pinterest Linky

      I'll admit it, I'm addicted.  At first i played around a bit and tried to see the whole point of this new thing Pinterest everyone was talking about but I just...

  • Cheesy Potato Soup

    Cheesy Potato Soup

      This is one of my favorite comfort food recipes for cold winter weekends I have been making it for as long as I can remember and everyone loves it! I hope you enjoy it too! Ingredients 7...

  • Pin Me! Weekly Pinterest Linky

    Pin Me! Weekly Pinterest Linky

      I'll admit it, I'm addicted.  At first i played around a bit and tried to see the whole point of this new thing Pinterest everyone was talking about but I just...

  • Pin Me! Weekly Pinterest Linky

    Pin Me! Weekly Pinterest Linky

      I'll admit it, I'm addicted.  At first i played around a bit and tried to see the whole point of this new thing Pinterest everyone was talking about but I just...

Easy Valentine Mailboxes for Kids

Easy Valentine Mailboxes for Kids I know the holidays just ended, but before you know it Valentine's Day will be upon us and your child will be asking to make a Valentine mailbox for all thier love notes.  I scoured the intenet looking for some great Valentine's Day boxes for kids and put them all together on a Pinterest board for your reference.  Here is a sneak peak at what I found.   You can goto my Valentine Box Pinterest Board to see larger photos and click through to instructions on how to...

5 Fun Fall Decor Crafts

5 Fun Fall Decor Crafts School is back in session, the pool is closed and the weather is getting cooler…Ready or not, its time for Fall and time for some fun Fall decor.  Here are some ideas I found while searching the web Felted Acorns How cute would these been in a dish on your table.  Found at i make stuff Mason Jar Candle Holders With Acorns I LOVE this idea! Found at Pottery Barn Decoupage Pumpkins Instructions on The Hillside Home Fall Paper Leaf Wreath Made from an old book! Instructions found on...

Craft Roundup ~ Homemade End of Year Teacher Gift Ideas

Craft Roundup ~ Homemade End of Year Teacher Gift Ideas Its that time of year again, I always struggle with what to get the teachers that they will not only enjoy, but will use and not get 10 more just like it.  I have searched the web and found a few really cute ideas to share. I hope you find one that will work for you Gift Card Plant This is great if you are collecting money from the entire class. Instructions at FamilyFun.com Embellished Scissors Directions can be found on Skip to My Lou Fancy Sticky Notes Directions can be found at Greeting...

Making Autograph Books for #DisneySmMoms Celebration

Making Autograph Books for #DisneySmMoms Celebration Only 16 days until we leave for #DisneySmMoms conference and we are so giddy! One thing I wanted to make sure we all had for the trip was an autograph book.  Last time I went to Disney with kids was in 2000 when Emilee was 3 and Zac was 1.  We got the standard Disney autograph book at the park and when I got home I added photos and stickers. It turned out ok and has been a great keepsake, but this time around I wanted something a little more personal and with more room to work so I decided...

What Can You Create With An Elmer’s Tri-Fold Display Board

What Can You Create With An Elmer's Tri-Fold Display Board As most of you know I have been working closely with Elmer’s for the last few months. Right now we are working on a creative project called Can You Top This.  This project is all about showing your creativity using an Elmer’s Tri-Fold Display board. You can create a craft project, a school project, a work project, a holiday project, anything you can think of and you could win one of 30 $100 Walmart gift cards!  The contest ends Dec 1st at 11:59 EST so you have to hurry!...

Cute Easy Last Minute Halloween Costumes

Cute Easy Last Minute Halloween Costumes I woke up this morning and realized Halloween is next weekend! Where did October go! I’m considering making costumes this year (something I haven’t done in quite some time) so as I was searching I thought I would share some I found that are quick and easy to make in case you are in the same boat as me right now.  If you try any let me know how they turn out! Chicken Costume Find directions for this costume at Parenting.com Scuba Diver Costume Find directions for this costume at...

Huge Elmer’s Paper Crafting Products Giveaway! #BWE10

Huge Elmer's Paper Crafting Products Giveaway! #BWE10 As most of you know I have been working with Elmer’s for the last few months and we are gearing up for another great project called Project Ready. Project Ready is all about being prepared for any project you may need to do, whether it is a craft project, a school project, a science fair project or just a rainy day activity, do you have the basic supplies you need to complete a great project or will you be running out to the store at the last minute to find what you need.  With...

Get Your Fridge Organized For Back To School

Get Your Fridge Organized For Back To School It’s that time of year again….back to school time. Back to schedules, back to homework and back to lots of papers and permission forms. I can’t tell you how many times I have misplaced an important paper from school that needed filled out, or couldn’t find the lunch menu so the kids could see if they want to eat at school. With 4 kids in 4 different schools with 4 different schedules its very easy to get disorganized. This year I’m ready! I have made really cute...

Craft Round Up ~ Homemade Teacher Gifts

It’s been awhile since I put one of these together, figured now was a great time to show you some ideas for some awesome thank you gifts for your child’s teacher. Homemade Rubber Stamps Directions for these stamps can be found at FamilyFun.com ...

Candle Making Made Easy by The Candlemakers Store

I was recently introduced to a company called The Candlemakers Store, a company that specializes in candle making supplies. You can buy supplies to make a few candles or to make a few hundred candles! They have so many scents, colors and jars to choose from its easy to find what you are looking for and everything is priced rather reasonably. I have tried to make candles in the past and I have run into several problems that have prevented me from making them again. The scents/colors are never...

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