You will love these fun back to school supply ideas for mom! It’s almost August and back to school sales are starting to pop up and I’m cringing just thinking of the thought of school starting already. I think this summer has been the busiest I have ever been as a mom. Between running the…
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Back to School Teacher Gift
This back to school teacher gift is perfect to show your appreciation for all the hard work your teacher does! I might be a teeny tiny bit addicted to nabbing the back to school sales at the stores. I always tend to stock up on pencils, markers, crayons, glue and whatever else might catch my…
The Best (High School) Graduation Gift
With high school graduation season in full force, you’ll want to make this memorable and useful gift for your college bound friends. My mom is a loyal JC Penney shopper. I remember as a kid she had their credit card – before the days the VISA logo was on it – and every year we…
Firework Cupcakes
These firework cupcakes are a perfect 4th of July dessert! I love everything red, white and blue about the 4th of July. Plus, I love that all Americans can (often) peacefully come together to celebrate America’s birthday. Everybody loves a party! From cookouts to parades to fireworks displays, there’s so much going on for America’s…
Red, White, and Blue Cake Pops
What’s a better way to celebrate America’s birthday than eating cake? These Red, White, and Blue Cake Pops are perfect for the occasion. Our 4th of July is usually filled with parades, fireworks, and a get together down by the lake. That means I usually have to make a dish to pass. Around holidays I love…
Flip Flop Welcome Sign
If you love summer time and flip flops, this easy DIY flip flop welcome sign is for you. I was at the dollar store the other day searching for goodies that I couldn’t leave without and these American flag flip flops popped out at me. But not for my feet! I wanted them for this…
Red, White, and Blue Popsicles
The 4th of July is just around the corner, so I’ve been preparing a list of the recipes and crafts my family and I plan on making. On the top of the list are these Red, White, and Blue Popsicles. As a kid I was a big popsicle lover. I mean what’s better than an ice…
Flower Cupcakes
These flower cupcakes look amazing and are very easy to make! I discovered something recently that I never knew existed. Candy Clay. It’s this amazing recipe by Wilton and I’m not sure how I made it this long without knowing about it. It’s two ingredients, too! And make ahead! So it’s pretty much better than…
Patriotic Table Decor
These quick and easy Patriotic Rag Balls will be perfect for your holiday table decor! I absolutely love holidays and July 4th is one of my favorites as I adore summer and being outside. I think it also helps that my birthday is July 3rd and growing up it was always fun to have my…
4th of July Desserts
These easy 4th of July Desserts will be a big hit! I love holiday desserts and the 4th of July is no exception. The stores always have special displays and merchandise that’s red, white and blue and I love browsing the new sprinkles, holiday decorations and apparel for America’s birthday. It seems like I’m always…
Best Gifts for Mom on Mother’s Day
I surveyed a few close moms and asked them what they really wanted for Mother’s Day and the results were somewhat surprising. Here are some of the best gifts for mom. Right now the burst for blog content is Mother’s Day. Just look at all of the pins on Pinterest and you’ll certainly see all…
DIY Lip Balm
With only two ingredients, anyone can make this DIY Lip Balm! Having chapped lips is a big annoyance of mine. I always keep a lip balm or gloss with me. I buy those small tubes to toss in my purse, but the problem is they are so small, so I lose them. I never knew…
Patriotic Cookie Dough Truffles
With only 2 ingredients these no bake Patriotic Cookie Dough Truffles are a quick, fun, and easy treat for the fourth of July! I am always looking for easy treats throughout the year and these 2 ingredient Patriotic Cookie Dough Truffles are quick, easy and delicious. These truffles only take a few ingredients and a…
DIY Marbled Pottery Pot
This faux marbled pottery pot will add a splash of color to your home decor! This simple and quick DIY project will have you smiling in no time! I love DIY projects, crafts, and really anything that involves a paint brush. And since I love crafts and my husband loves organization, I decided to make…
Patriotic Mini Fruit Pizza Cookies Recipe
These fruit pizzas are quick and easy to make and will look gorgeous and taste amazing at your Memorial Day, Fourth of July or summer barbecue outing this summer! Nothing says summer like fresh berries and I love them all. In June the signs start to appear for strawberry picking and farmer’s markets advertise fresh-picked…