I am so mad at myself for thinking about pageviews or pinterest or what would bring this blog traffic. Because in the process I lost something I can never get back. When we had Hudson's third birthday, I was so excited to share, but I really wanted to be able to offer the firefighter printables we made for his birthday, so I didn't write the post. Well, Hudson turns four this month and I never did get that post up. And now all those thoughts and feeling I had about my little guy are gone. ...
For the Kiddos
Easter Craft Carrot Bookmark
Simple, cheap and with the kind of supplies I have laying in my junk drawer, is my kind of craft lately. With Easter right around the corner, an Easter craft felt in order. These carrot bookmarks are cheap, quick, simple and useful. The kids really love creating and feel a real sense of pride and accomplishment when they finish a project. It isn't uncommon for the kids to grab supplies and create with no direction from me. They are creative little souls all on their own. We had a little ...
Bedroom Decor Ideas & Mini Makeover
Creating a beautiful bedroom is simple once you have a few key elements: A beautiful bed frame, a bedside table and a few key pieces to pull together your bedroom design idea. How to become a bedroom designer There is no certification involved, but here are some steps to creating a bedroom you love. Research! Start a Pinterest board for bedroom ideas Analyze. What do all those bedroom ideas and designs have in common? Light walls? Dark walls? Patterned walls? Upholstered bed ...
Girl Bedroom Makeover – Woodland Forest Decorating Ideas
This isn't any ordinary bedroom makeover. The pictures will show you a beautiful space, but that is only half of the story. The story really begins with a little girl, Riley, who has been battling brain cancer. A sweet little 9 year-old girl who has been dreaming of her own room. I've seen it time and time again, the universe bringing things together in such a way that you just look to the sky with wonder. That feeling that something bigger than you is at work. Her family was house ...
How to Get Your Toddler to Sleep Through the Night
One simple trick got our toddler to sleep through the night. With four kids, one being a brand new baby, you would think the baby was the one causing us to lose sleep. Turns out, it was our toddler! Fiona is pretty much a rockstar sleeper. She might wake once for a quick feeding and then back to bed. Hudson, our nearly three-year-old had started waking up regularly and was no longer sleeping through the night. After being a rock-solid sleeper for really long time, our toddler started ...
