When I was a junior in college my now husband--then boyfriend--gave me a potted plant. That was nearly a decade ago and now the pot looks like this. It was broke down to say the least. The plant was still viable, but it was definitely ready for a new home. We were at the Home Depot grabbing other supplies for various projects and the terra cotta flower pots caught my eye. Seemed like just the right size for my plant and very affordable. Much better, right? Man! I don't know why it ...
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The Beauty of Project Life
This post is part of a paid campaign with American Crafts, but all opinions are my own. Less than five months ago I told you how I had plans to start Project Life (check out those plans here). At that time I had no photos chosen, sorted, developed. In those five months we remodeled our bathroom, did a nursery, welcomed our third child and I STILL managed to document all of 2012, June, July and our our August camping trip of 2013. That is nothing short of miraculous. After years and years ...
Growing Your Family Gracefully
When I had Quinn, he was my world. I couldn't imagine being able to take care of another child. I couldn't imagine what another child would possibly look like--be like. I couldn't imagine loving another child as deeply as I love Quinn. That seems almost funny now looking back. Quinn was a tad older then 2 1/2 when Eleanor was born. I was worried he would be jealous, feel neglected and be bitter. I had heard horror stories of children not talking to their mom for weeks--just daddy. I ...
10 Days of Chaos & Camping
The last ten days have been a whirlwind around here. Ross was on a business trip for six days (Well he came home on the sixth day in the afternoon). I know there are lots of single moms and moms who have husbands that travel a lot, but that isn't the norm around here. I'm use to having my partner in crime and the kids are use to having daddy home. We were out running errands when Ross called to tell me he was home. When we pulled up to the house and Quinn saw daddy come out of the house he ...
Chalkboard Toy Bin Labels
These chalkboard toy bin labels will give you the organization you have been searching for. It is possible to have a beautiful, organized space while living with children and all their toys. Once kids are in the picture, a toy bin becomes a household essential. Make your toy bin work for you I live with a lot of kid stuff. I've talked about that a few times here on the blog: organizing board games, and even gave 5 Tips for Living with Kids and Their Stuff. This is one of those things that ...