Valentine's Day is this week! How do you celebrate? Do you go all out with candy, flowers and presents? Or maybe a nice dinner for two? Or just keep it low key with a dinner at home and renting a movie? A lot of people say "why Valentines Day? Why can't we show our love everyday?" And while I agree, I also think it's nice to do both! Have a nice dinner ... Read More about Small Ways to Say I Love You!
Guest Post: Missing the Heart
Happy Thursday everyone! Today we have a great guest post from the lovely Kelly who was my in-post sponsor during the month of January. I'm happy to share Kelly's post about teaching and engaging students, as I spent almost 9 years as a high school teacher. I am a middle school teacher. That very statement often solicits reactions of both sympathy and blessings, and I ... Read More about Guest Post: Missing the Heart
Three Easy-peasy Valentine’s For Babies!
For Valentine's Day I thought it would be fun for Carter to make some cards for his Grandparents! We tried out three different varieties and they were all super easy, with only a little bit of prep work for the parent! First up was our attempt to paint our Valentine's. Some babies/toddlers probably really enjoy this one, but as you may have read yesterday, Carter doesn't care much for ... Read More about Three Easy-peasy Valentine’s For Babies!
Bargain Hunting Take 2!
As I pointed out in last week's first Bargain Hunting post, I am not a person who buys something just because it's on sale. But who doesn't love a good deal and saving money? Lately I have been killin' it with the great finds! Stop 1: Pier 1 Imports! Ok so this store isn't really a place you would think to go for bargains, and I didn't go there with those intentions. I ... Read More about Bargain Hunting Take 2!
Snow Ice Cream!
The other day we were hanging out with friends and talking about all the snow (yes we talked about the weather, we are fun like that!) and we decided to try out making some snow ice cream! All you need is: 1 cup of milk or cream, 1 cup of sugar (which turned out to be way too much, so maybe 1/2 a cup will do) and 1 teaspoon of vanilla. Oh, and a big bowl of CLEAN ... Read More about Snow Ice Cream!
