DIY Fabric Shoelaces

DIY Fabric Shoelaces

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  Has anyone ever been summoned to Jury Duty?  I haven’t.  Ever.  Until today…..my 32rd birthday.  (Shouldn’t there be a law that excludes you from Jury Duty on your birthday/anniversaries/favorite days of the week/etc. ;) Haha! )  I keep hearing of friends and family calling the night before reporting for duty, and not needing to attend.  So, I had my fingers crossed extra tight.  Well, …

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The 15 MINUTE “Thrift Store Skirt” to “Girl’s Dress” Refashion

The 15 MINUTE “Thrift Store Skirt” to “Girl’s Dress” Refashion

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Elli’s growing like a stinkin’ weed.  Most of her dresses are getting awkwardly short on her.  Her skirts, well, those can always sit a little lower on the hips and can last a little longer. ;)  But the dresses……I keep telling her she can’t wear the awkward-short ones any more.  Yeah, sad day for Elli.  (Remember how she’s obsessed with skirts and dresses??)  I have …

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What YOU have been MAKING…..and LOVING! :)

What YOU have been MAKING…..and LOVING! :)

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Check out these adorable aprons (with a matching oven mitt) at Pick Your Plum today.  They come in kids, tweens, and adults sizes.  There’s one for everyone.  I’m kind of nerdy…..but I secretly want matching ones for me and my 2 girlies.  Okay, see ya later…..I’m off to order 3 aprons under Steve’s name, so he can gift them to me for Mother’s Day! ;) …

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Creamy Greek Yogurt Fruit Dip

Creamy Greek Yogurt Fruit Dip

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Oooooh, I’ve been hoping these would come back!! Do you remember those personalized Bamboo Cutting boards that Pick Your Plum was selling at Christmas time?? They’re baaaack! I have one (and so does my mom and sister) and they’re great!  But they sold out speedy fast last time.  They are super nice quality and lots of fun to use yourself or gift to someone. Mother’s …

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iPad Mini, anyone? How about 2 of them?? {GIVEAWAY!!}

iPad Mini, anyone? How about 2 of them?? {GIVEAWAY!!}

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It’s like giveaway month around here for some reason.  I guess when it rains, it pours. :)  But free isn’t going to make anyone sad, right??  Especially today’s giveaway.  Get ready for this one…..   Because, what could be better than a chance to win a new iPad Mini??   Well, TWO chances to win an iPAD MINI!!!  Yep, 2.         I …

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Guess who’s another year older?!?!

Guess who’s another year older?!?!

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  Usually I’m the writer on this blog……but Chloe wants to butt in and make a little announcement:           Haha!  This little nut is now officially a toddler.  (Actually, I think the official toddler age starts at 1……but I’m not willing to let go of my “baby” until they’re 2.)         Our sweet little Chloe is growing up …

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