10 Kitchen Gadgets That You Have to Know About

You may or may not need more kitchen gadgets, but these 10 gadgets you must know at least exist.  Because with silicone being so popular in the kitchen these days for it’s ability to absorb a lot of heat, many of these items are made of this wonderful material, while others are just nifty items […]

I Can’t Take the White Walls Anymore!

We moved into our home in April of 2015 just over 9 months ago and I can no longer handle the barren empty walls in it.  With 90% of our belongings still in storage back in Omaha, NE, I have been making due with minimal home decor and trinkets.  Well, after visiting a friends home […]

Our Mini Gamers and Yo Kai Watch

This post was sponsored by Nintendo as part of an Influencer Activation for Influence Central. I received complimentary products to facilitate my review. Carson and Courtney love video games and we are always searching for ones that we, as parents, feel teach more than just fighting bad guys.  So when the opportunity to review YoKai […]

Wine and Redbox – The Perfect Quick Gift {FREE Printables}

This post was sponsored by Redbox as part of a program with Influence Central. I received complimentary products to facilitate my review. I am always looking for quick easy gifts for neighbors, friends and even my older kiddos.  Well this year, I knew I wanted to gift a few friends and neighbors with a bottle […]

Dr. Seuss Birthday Party

Who doesn’t love Dr. Seuss? Make your child’s birthday a memorable one when you add some Seuss sparkle to it. You don’t have to be super crafty or spend a lot of dough, you just need to focus on some fun details and presto! Take a look at how we created a Dr. Seuss birthday […]

Wine Barrels – From Cake Tables to Communion Tables

One of the key elements to making my daughter’s rustic wedding (ok Rustic Chic or Victorian Wedding) look elegant and rustic at the same time was all about incorporating Wine Barrels into the main features of the decor.  Purchasing a wine barrel for the wedding seemed a little excessive, so renting one was the next […]

101 Fun Date Ideas and Free Printables

So let’s be honest here, how many of us actually get to go out with our partner on real “date nights” (or day dates)? Whether you have kids or not, it’s super easy to get stuck in a rut and maintain the same day to day routine. It’s time to mix it up and add […]

DIY Wrapping Paper (Using a Resist Technique)

I love adding a little homemade touch to gifts even if the gift itself isn’t homemade. Besides making your own gift tags, you can also easily make your own wrapping paper. Did you catch that word I just said: EASILY. Yep, this is so simple and it turns out so wonderfully, add a little twine […]

Free Christmas Gift Tag Printables

Happy Holidays! Are you almost all ready for the big day? No worries, I’m not either, but I’m getting there. I plan to get my gifts all wrapped early this year (early means before Christmas Eve!) I created some cute printable gift tags – free for you to use! Simply download them here, print them […]

Snapshot 30 Class: Learn How to Take Better Photos {Day 23}

Snapshot 30: Learn how to take better photos with your smartphone. Included in this class: – Fun daily photo challenges for 30 days. – Tons of app reviews so you know what is worth your time and what isn’t – Tips and tricks for how to take sensational photos with your smartphone *If you don’t […]