Create DIY Longhorn canvas art with your child's footprint, and you'll have a keepsake for future University of Texas (UT) football seasons. Hook 'em!
DIY Themed Accent Pillows
Create DIY accent pillows for an inexpensive way to decorate your child's room with a theme. No sewing required! See this cute car bedding example with train and bus pillows.
Police Appreciation Bags + Free Printable
Support police officers and tell them "thank you" by putting together and distributing police appreciation bags full of treats and useful items! Free printable tags and shopping list included in post.
Steak in the Oven!
I recently did something for the first time - cooking a steak in the oven! I had no idea how it would turn out, but I loved it so much that I wanted to share it with you. I followed this recipe (copied below) to a T with a large ribeye steak from HEB. The steak turned … Continue reading Steak in the Oven!
Toy Rotation Bins
Find out how to set up toy rotation bins to cycle toys and - most importantly - stick with it! Get the toys organized and many of them stored away, and enjoy having fewer toys to clean up and less overwhelmed children.
Kitchen Window Update – Part 2
Back in May, I added a platter above our arched kitchen window, where I can easily change out what's written on it with a dry erase marker. Read all about it here. I finally finished my other planned project for that window - adding curtains! We had 2" blinds covering the rectangular part of the window. … Continue reading Kitchen Window Update – Part 2
Vanilla Poke Cake
Make a delicious and moist vanilla poke cake with simple and easy ingredients: cake mix, sweetened condensed milk, whipped cream, and coconut. Perfect for decorating as a July 4th flag cake!
Side Table Makeover
This little side table came close to being donated twice. I saved it the first time, telling myself I'd paint it and use it in the guest bedroom as a bedside table. Then it saved itself the second time by being the perfect size and height for the wipe warmer when my son was born. … Continue reading Side Table Makeover
Managing the Photo Madness
Are you overwhelmed with photo files? Check out these tips to get photos organized, edited, and backed up on a monthly basis, and start feeling in control!
Road Trip Activities for Kids – Part 2
As I mentioned in part 1 of this post, I'm desperately stockpiling activities for our kids to do in the car for a loooong road trip we have coming up. Hopefully, you'll find some inspiration for your summer travels! Many of these activities would be great for quiet time at home too (and who doesn't … Continue reading Road Trip Activities for Kids – Part 2