DIY 2013 Family Memory Jar

At the end of every year, we sit around the table and ask each other what the highlights of the last 12 months have been. Sure we come up with some big ones,… Continue reading

Books 2013 – The Light Between Oceans

One of my goals this year is to try to read 50 books. Note the keyword in the sentence is “try.” The closest I have come to 50 is around half that number… Continue reading

DIY Charging Station

Let’s face it: Life is full of cords. iPod cords, phone cords, computer cords, speaker cords; they’re everywhere. And they’re kind of unsightly. There are a few nice looking charging stations on the… Continue reading

Keeping my Eyes on These Mini Apple Pies

I love me some apple pie. Of all the pies out there, apple, in my book, is the king. But you know, it’s hard to get apple pie, other than special occasions because… Continue reading

Toothpick Jeans at J Crew

I have a recipe coming tomorrow involving apple pie, but in the mean time, I thought I would share this: Toothpick Jeans at J Crew.     via Toothpick Jeans at J Crew.

An All-Time New Year’s Eve Party

Happy 2013! I know I am a little late here, but the holidays have been crazy, and I haven’t had much time to write. Anyway, at the last minute, we decided to host… Continue reading

Make the Grinch in a Cinch (Cookies, I mean….)*

I got kind of carried away with the holiday season, and as a result haven’t had much time for blogging. Even though these are “Grinch” cookies, it’s never a bad time for a… Continue reading

DIY Melted Snowman Ornament

There are so many cute homemade ornaments on the boards. I had some extra clear glass ornaments, so I went looking for something to do with them and found this cool melted snowman… Continue reading

DIY Santa Ornament

I like to make my own Christmas ornaments. Last year I made these, in honor of Edison’s obsession with Harry Potter.   The one on that I found recently Pinterest is a little more… Continue reading

DIY Holiday Pinecone Wreath

Well, it’s time to get my holiday on. Every year, I do the traditional evergreen wreath, but this year, I found a super cute pinecone wreath on the boards. The photo on Pinterest… Continue reading