I’ve always been a fan of a good memoir. If you ask me, there is no better way to truly get to know someone and what they are all about. If you’re considering jotting down a personal history of your own, consider including some of these story ideas to better pad your story. Plus, it’s […]
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Backyard Party Ideas For The End Of School
Like any Mom, I’m eager for the end of the school year until we are a few weeks into summer vacation. This year, my eldest finishes elementary school and my youngest finishes kindergarten. It’s crazy how fast they grow! We plan on celebrating the completion of these milestones with a backyard party! Keep reading for […]
Easter Activities For Kids
Easter is less than a month away and the good ole Easter bunny is sure to be hopping down your sidewalk here soon. I’m a huge fan of all things Easter. I love the sense of rebirth around this time of year and I love to admire the gorgeous flowers as they “pop up” all […]
Eggtra Special Easter Gift Basket Ideas
Easter is just around the corner and I’m already preparing for the big event! This year, we are headed to Goblin Valley, Utah for a camping trip! It’s fun to camp in this area of the United States during Easter because there are tons of weird rock formations. Perfect for hiding eggs. But not only […]
Winter Crafts That Have Nothing To Do With Christmas
Looking for winter crafts best suited for after Christmas? You’ve come to the right place! These adorable winter crafts have nothing to do with the holiday but will keep your fingers busy until Valentine’s Day. The holidays may are over, but doesn’t mean the rest of your winter has to be dark and dreary. Winter […]
DIY Christmas Stockings Even Your Husband Can Do
This year, I’ve decided to retire my family’s old Christmas stockings and update them with some easy-to-make handmade stockings, instead! Of course, I’ll keep the old stockings hidden away in a plastic bin…I am sentimental, after all! With 4 children and several “adopted kids” that live at my house, you could say that I have […]
DIY Giant Christmas Ornaments That Will Have You Bouncing With Christmas Cheer
In my home, one can never go too far when decorating for Christmas. In fact, all of my kids were bummed last year when I skipped out on applying the fake snow around the windowsills! We regularly have snow here on Christmas…so who knew they would be so bummed out when I skipped decorating with […]
Turn Over a New Leaf … Fall Craft Traditions to Start
Everyone knows that the best part of Fall (besides the gorgeous leaves and cooler temperatures) is creating adorable fall crafts! Ever since I was little, my Mom and I would make leaf print paint art every year as soon as the leaves fell. Unfortunately, I’ve been slacking on carrying on that tradition since I had […]
Put ‘Em to Work … Teen Summer Jobs
If your kids are anything like mine, you’ll probably start to hear the typical “Mom, I’m bored” complaint coming sometime around the end of June. It seems like even a month into Summer, the kids are bored from their vacation! I decided to take a page from my Mom’s book and every time my kids […]
Effortless Mothers Day Crafts for Preschoolers
Mothers Day is right around the corner! It can be difficult to figure out just what Mom wants for her special day, but these craft ideas for kids could be it! These Mother’s Day crafts for preschoolers are easy and they require little supervision on your end. Celebrate Mothers Day with a DIY gift […]