As some of you may know, it is the playoffs for the NFL and that means lots of get togethers happening at my house. We are die hard San Francisco 49er fans and we are pretty darn excited that our team has once again made it to the playoffs. I should also add to that, that both my husband and myself become nervous eaters during football games. I mean the kinds that will polish off an entire pan … [Read more...]
Make your own Downton Abbey T-shirt
January 6, 2014 5 Comments
If you had asked me a couple of years ago if there would ever come a time in my life when I was obsessed with a PBS Masterpiece Classic show, I would have laughed in your face. It would never have occurred to me that a British period drama would be one of my absolute favorite shows. But fast forward and here I am on the edge of me seat with excitement that season four of Downton Abbey has … [Read more...]
Christmas Recap and a $300 Amazon Gift Card Giveaway!
January 4, 2014 Leave a Comment
Oh my goodness, I am so very excited to write this post today. Not only do we get to take a quick look back through all of my favorite crafts and recipes that I made this Christmas season, but there is also a $300 Amazon gift card up for grabs! Can't beat that, am I right?! Okay, so let's talk about Christmas...I had a fantastic one and I hope that you did as well. Seeing as how I started … [Read more...]
Green Smoothie
January 3, 2014 12 Comments
My name is Kristen and I dislike vegetables. There are a few exceptions to this rule, but for the most part, eating my veggies makes me feel like a child again. Do you remember those days of being forced to eat something that you just couldn't stand the taste of and feeling as though you were about to gag? Yeah, sometimes I still feel that way and it is almost always due to eating my … [Read more...]
DIY Ball Drop Punch Bowl
December 30, 2013 5 Comments
Wow, first let me start this post by telling you the honest truth...these pictures, in no way, do this punch bowl justice. I took probably a gazillion pictures from a hundred different angles and came to the sad realization that there is no way that I would be able to capture each and every sparkly piece of glitter and the way that the light reflects from it. It is just so darn sparkly, shiny … [Read more...]
New Year’s with Kids
December 27, 2013 13 Comments
I'll be the first to admit that I am a big homebody. I love to stay in my own home and eat my own food, drink my own drinks, listen to my own music and not worry about putting on makeup or doing my hair. My husband and I don't go out for dates very often for that reason (he is an even bigger homebody than I am). We love to have friends visit though and I often find myself planning last minute … [Read more...]
Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays!
December 25, 2013 Leave a Comment
On this special day, I don't want to bombard you with another craft or recipe, just a simple sentiment from my home to yours. I wish you and yours the brightest of holidays, whichever ones it may be that you celebrate. Starting this blog at the end of October and getting to post through the holidays has been an incredible and exhilarating journey for me and I appreciate each and every one of you … [Read more...]
Holly Jolly Holiday Punch
December 23, 2013 1 Comment
Does your family have a special food or drink that absolutely must be served at each and every holiday meal or the whole meal is an epic failure? This punch is that drink for our family. My mom started making this when I was a young girl and it has since made its way down to my own family and I don't see it stopping anytime soon. My kids adore it and insist upon it being served at each and … [Read more...]
DIY Apple Cider Mix
December 20, 2013 2 Comments
Here we are, less than a week before Christmas and I am stuck nursing a yucky cold and hoping that I can start to feel better soon so that I may partake in some of my favorite Christmas activities. Until then, I am hiding out under my heated throw blanket and searching for ways to keep warm. I have been drinking a lot of apple cider lately, and I knew that holding on to a nice, steaming hot mug … [Read more...]
DIY Gift Bow
December 18, 2013 2 Comments
As you can probably tell by now, I love taking an ordinary product and making it my own. If there is a way to personalize something, I am more than likely going to figure out how to do it and make it happen. And that desire is compounded ten fold when I realize that I can put my children's touch on things. Take a gift bow, for instance. Just an ordinary bow, nothing special about it. You can … [Read more...]
10 Minute Fudge
December 16, 2013 Leave a Comment
I will be the first to admit that I love food and I doubly love to receive homemade goodies as a gift. Not only did someone think of you, but they spent their time to make something just for you. Love that! This fudge is perfect for gifting! Not only was it super quick and easy to pull together (I even had all the ingredients on hand - you might too), but who doesn't love fudge?! You can … [Read more...]
Sweet and Simple DIY Teacher Gift
December 13, 2013 2 Comments
I have two school aged kids, and each and every year I struggle to come up with a new gift idea for their teachers. I look for something that is quick and easy for me, yet shows my appreciation and gratitude for all of the hard work they do day in and day out. I have done the coffee chain gift cards and have seen them pile up on the teacher's desk that morning as all of the other kids come in … [Read more...]
