One of the my favorite things about the new year is that I am ready for a fresh start and ready to start working on things that were put onto the back burner during the holiday season. I love taking the time at the beginning of the year to organize and put life in order….
Archives for 2017
7 Layer Bean Dip Recipe
If you are in need of an amazing appetizer, then you have to make this 7 layer bean dip, it’s my favorite and I love it so much! It is so good and it is definitely a crowd pleaser! It’s perfect for any party or get together. I love making it for things like New…
Instant Pot Recipe – Creamy Chicken Pasta
The Instant Pot is one of my favorite kitchen gadgets! I seriously use it at least twice a week and I love it so very much! This recipe is one of my favorite Instant Pot recipe. It only takes about 30 minutes (that’s from start to finish and using frozen chicken!) and my family loves…
Top Ten Posts of 2017
It’s the end of 2017 and it’s time to reflect on the best posts that performed the best this year. When I went back and looked at them, I was surprised by some and not surprised by others :). Here is a look at my most popular posts from this year!
Best of 2017 Crafts from Lots of Awesome Craft Bloggers
How is it even possible that 2017 is almost over? I feel like I say this every year but I am always so shocked by how quickly time goes by. I think the older you get, the quicker time flies by. As 2017 comes to an end, it’s fun to reflect on the year and…
5 Minute to Win It Games using Plastic Cups
If you are having a party or a get together anytime soon, then you HAVE TO do these awesome Minute to Win It games using plastic cups, they are super fun and they are great for kids or for adults! They are great for a big group or for a small group, either way they…
DIY Personalized Christmas Mugs
Two years ago I decided that instead of buying Christmas dishes, we should make our own. It was a tradition that I wanted to start and when another year came, we made up another dish. We are on year three now and the kids (and I) love it! We have made plates, glasses and now…
Star Wars Sign with SVG Cut File
A couple weeks ago one of my friends posted this epic and awesome Star Wars sign on facebook (you can see the original sign here) and she said that she loved it and needed it. Well I thought to myself, I can make that for her. So I did just that. It turned out awesome…
Boy Pajamas Shirts- Mario, Emoji and Football {Cut Files}
Every Christmas Eve we open up pajamas that we get to wear to bed and then wear on Christmas morning. Well as my boys are getting older, it’s harder to find pajamas that have shirts that aren’t too warm (my boys are really warm sleepers) and that aren’t too young looking. It is easy to…
Christmas Kids Crafts {MMM #412 Block Party}
This week the kids get out of school and winter break officially starts! Are you ready for it? It is always crazy chaos at my house because the kids are so excited about Christmas and school being out. Well this year I am going to be prepared and have some awesome Christmas kids crafts for…
Homemade Christmas Ornaments- Melted Crayon Ornaments
Homemade Christmas ornaments are so much fun! Just like anything homemade, it’s fun to have something unique and something you can’t just go buy at the store. Well one of my friends saw my nail polish dipped ornaments and asked if I had ever tried doing melted crayon ornaments. I hadn’t but it intrigued me…
Nail Polish Dipped Christmas Ornaments
I have seen so many people make things by dipping them into nail polish and it looks SO COOL!! Well with Christmas so close, I thought it would be so much fun to do this with Christmas ornaments and boy was I right!! These nail polish dipped Christmas ornaments are SO MUCH FUN and addicting!! …
Rustic Picture Frame with Photo to Wood Transfer
I wanted to make my husband something for his desk with a picture of us. I didn’t want to just have a regular photo in a frame, I wanted something different. I wanted to make something a little more rustic and manly, so I made up this rustic picture frame with the photo transferred onto…
Christmas Nativity Traditions and Crafts {MMM #411 Block Party}
The Christmas nativity is the reason for the season. Nativities are one of my favorite traditions at Christmas. Here are some fun nativity ideas you can make yourself to add to your collection. These would be a great activity for the family! Or you can decorate with them or make them and give them as…
Christmas Tree Farm Sign {with Cut File}
I love Christmas time, it’s one of my favorite times of the year! I love the happiest that is around and the time to create and give to others. Well I have been making a lot of farmhouse signs lately. I make up one for me and then several others to give to other people. It’s…
Christmas Tree Crafts, Treats and More {MMM #410 Block Party}
I love seeing Christmas trees decked out everywhere it’s such a fun part of the holiday season. I find it fun and totally geeky that now Christmas trees have become a symbol in and of themselves. I especially love doing Christmas tree crafts and treats because it’s an easy shape to make and they turn…
Farmhouse Signs Made 3 Ways with Vinyl
I am obsessed with making farmhouse signs. I just love to make them and coming up with fun designs and sayings to go with them. Well did you know that there are a different ways to make them? Well my favorite way to make them is using vinyl (because my handwriting is AWFUL and I…
Classic Nintendo Controller Birthday Shirt {Free SVG Cut File}
It is really fun to make them something special that they can wear on their special day and then through out the year. My kids get excited to see what their birthday shirt will look like when they wake up in the morning. Every year I try to do something that they like. I have…
Best Christmas Neighbor Gift – Santa Cookies Plate with Cookies in a Jar
One of my absolute favorite things to give to my friends and neighbors are these Santa plates with cookie mixes. Not only are they a super cute and fun neighbor gift, they are yummy and gives them an activity to do as a family, who doesn’t love that?! I have done them in a few…
DIY Christmas Ornaments {MMM #409 Block Party}
It is officially Christmas season and now is the time to get crafting for decor and presents! We have pulled together some of our very favorite DIY Christmas Ornaments to give you inspiration for this upcoming holiday! Make your Christmas tree the most festive tree on the block these fun ideas.