Now that summer's finally here we have been enjoying more time together as a family--and even already checking some stuff off our summer activity list (Pools! Lagoon! Mini Golf! Camping....ish!). While I'm a fan of fun times and sleeping in and a more loose schedule than during the school year, I am also a fan of a summer routine and getting work done in addition to playing hard. I'm still trying to sort out our official "summer system" (with motivating points/prizes/allowance, etc.). But in the … [Read more...] about Shaped & Altered Clipboards (for summer chores checklists)
Easy Teacher Appreciation Gift Idea *FREE PRINTABLE*
This week we celebrate Teacher Appreciation Week at our school, so I wanted to share an EASY and quick teacher appreciation gift idea that you could put together pronto! My mom gave me this idea last year and it was a big hit: a pad of cash with a tag that says "A little gratuity. . .a lot of GRATITUDE!" Clever, right? :) I love giving teachers treats and other goodies, but sometimes it's nice to give them some money to spend wherever they want! I know a lot of teachers buy supplies for … [Read more...] about Easy Teacher Appreciation Gift Idea *FREE PRINTABLE*
Colorful Framed Gallery Wall for Mother’s Day {with Martha Stewart Crafts}
Hey friends! Mother's Day is coming up soon! So I am excited to be a part of a campaign with Blueprint Social to share some ideas for Mother's Day using Martha Stewart Crafts products by Plaid. I like to give my mom personalized gifts and thought a colorful and whimsical framed gallery wall featuring her adorable grandchildren would be just the ticket to make her smile! I'll tell you more about it . . . For this project I was sent a big box of Martha Stewart Crafts supplies to use---I … [Read more...] about Colorful Framed Gallery Wall for Mother’s Day {with Martha Stewart Crafts}
Simple St. Patrick’s Day Ideas {free printable}
Earlier this week I shared some fun St. Patrick's Day ideas to do with your families on a local show Fresh Living. We always have a lot of fun there! :) For those of you who missed the segment on Monday here is the link to the video: {embarrassed} http://connect2utah.com/news/features/fresh-living/family/stories/vid_17.shtml And my Instagram pic on set. :) These are way easy and inexpensive and things you can put together quickly in time for St. Patrick's Day coming up. Mini Pots of … [Read more...] about Simple St. Patrick’s Day Ideas {free printable}
DIY Striped Blackout Curtains {using ScotchBlue Painter’s Tape with Edge-Lock Protector}
Last week I adored Becky's darling Striped Frame she made using ScotchBlue's new Painter's Tape with Edge-Lock Line Protector. I'm back today with another painting project using ScotchBlue! I have loved the stripe trend we've been seeing for awhile now in design, and I've been wanting to add some stripes in my home somewhere. When 3M contacted us about this great ScotchBlue tape it gave me the motivation to get a project done! :) Enter Project: DIY Striped Curtains. Our girls' room has … [Read more...] about DIY Striped Blackout Curtains {using ScotchBlue Painter’s Tape with Edge-Lock Protector}