This post brought to you by BISSELL Homecare, Inc.. All opinions are 100% mine. If you are like me and love a list, like to get everything on paper and plan it out-- then you will enjoy these party planning printables. They cover everything from nailing down the guest list, to planning the menu, decorations and activities and putting together a check list for what needs to get done to make your party a success. When it comes to party planning, if you are hosting the shin-dig at ...
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Five Years, Five Things
Yesterday Quinn turned 5! I had a really hard time letting go of yesterday. There may have even been tears. When I was snuggling Quinn in bed he finally said, "Mom, when are you going to let go of me?" He meant the excessive squeezing and hugging, but I couldn't help but to think of that question in another way. Man is letting go hard. Five just feels so damn old. He isn't a baby or toddler--he is a boy. It kind of hurts. I didn't expect to feel this way. Quinn is so special. I know every ...
The Things They Take Away
Last year, on the last day of school before Christmas break, I was volunteering in Quinn's classroom. Quinn was so excited for this day. It was pajama day, the kids were doing a book exchange, there were crafts, treats and even a magic show. This day had been so hyped up and to my little preschooler it was going to be nothing short of epic. We are at school a total of 5 minutes and I know something is wrong. Quinn is clinging too me, sitting in my lap. This isn't like Quinn-- he is usually ...
Coffee Quote Printable for National Coffee Day
It is national coffee day today! Me and coffee are BFF's in the morning. Seriously. Maybe coffee isn't your thing--maybe it is tea. You can find a tea printable here. Maybe you are like me: coffee drinker in the morning and tea drinker at night. Coffee is how I start my day and tea is how I unwind. Happy National Coffee Day! If this is your household motto go ahead and click below on the orange box to download your printable. Sharing this project at: Thrifty Decor Chick: ...
A Spooky Halloween Mantle
While the kids were asleep, I had fun playing with my Halloween "mantle" -- aka: dining room console table. This year we reused a lot of things and added a few new fun things from American Crafts available at Target. For this mantle we used the bunting and the fun label stickers from the American Craft line at Target. This fun banner is one of three kits available. There are also the mini witch hats and paper wreath (you can see below). Target is carrying a wide ...