The little guy is turning 3!! I can't believe it. Good bye toddler, hello little boy. He has requested a Bucky Badger party. I have started to get the party decorations ready. For those of you who don't know Bucky Badger is the University of Wisconsin-Madison's mascot (and mine and the hubs Alma Mater or Alma Mama as Quinn says). The school colors are red and white, hence the red and white wreath. Pinterest might be the most expensive free thing. I was browsing Pinterest and saw a balloon ...
CELEBRATE! Parties & Holidays
Rummage Sale Vase to Halloween Decor
Those of you who have been following me for sometime may remember some green vases I picked up from a rummage sale (read about that here). Gorgeous right! They were so cheap and I thought I could do something fun with them. I cleaned them with rubbing alcohol and then spray painted them yellow. Well that seriously lasted one hot minute. After I painted them I realized I had no idea where to put them. While they were sitting around waiting for a home I was trying to dream up some ...
Four Months: Marking Milestones
I first saw this idea on Pinterest and knew it would be perfect for me. Eleanor already had chalkboard doors in her room and this would be the perfect way to mark her milestones. Since today was Eleanor's four month check-up, we decided to grab a shot of her with her "stats". I learned some things along the way. 1. Take pictures during the day when you have good lighting. 2. Write heavier. 3. Use a steadier hand! How did I end up with so many blurry shots? 4. Put all the information on one ...
Family Friday: Ghost Prints
This little craft I did with Quinn right before he turned one. This is a simple Halloween craft that you can do with your kids. I love it because aside from being cute holiday decor it marks their growth. Originally I did it and planned to use it when I scrapbooked his Halloween pictures, but you can hang them for holiday decor as well. I used Crayola washable poster and craft paint in white. Make sure it is washable, unless you want your child walking around with a white foot for a couple ...
Hello Fall: Insta-Art Giveaway!!
If you are looking to add a little fall flavor to your space we have just the thing for you. All you need is an 8x10 frame, a computer and a printer and voila! Art! If you haven't noticed, summer is winding down and we are heading into fall. I just love fall. I also love Halloween. Pre-kids my husband and I loved to throw a Halloween party. If you are looking for some classy touches to spookify your space I have just the thing for you. Original artwork from Balancing Home. That is what it ...
