Category Archives: Crafts

Crochet Valentine’s Heart Garland

Posted on February 1, 2012 at 8:00 am
in Crafts, Holidays, Party Ideas, Tutorials, , ,

You know I’ve been in a crocheting mood lately. So it’s no surprise that I would make a decoration by crocheting. I came up with this pattern for a crochet heart garland for the fireplace. It was rather simple to … Continue reading →

17 Comments

A Pink Birthday Party

Posted on January 31, 2012 at 8:00 am
in Crafts, Party Ideas, The Birds, , , ,

It’s official, my little spunky Elle is 3. I haven’t thrown a birthday party for her with friends until this year. And it worked out great. This was the first year where she actually understood birthday parties and celebrating with … Continue reading →

4 Comments

Recuperating

Posted on January 30, 2012 at 8:00 am
in Crafts, Entertaining, Party Ideas, , , ,

I am recovering from a weekend of celebrating Elle’s birthday with a large group of 3- to 5-year-olds. Here’s a sneak peak of the cake. More coming soon. I am also working on a few Valentine’s Day stuff that I … Continue reading →

2 Comments

100th Day of School

Posted on January 25, 2012 at 8:00 am
in Crafts, School, ,

Kaye had her 100th day of school last Friday. What?! How can she be more than halfway through kindergarten already?! Breathe. Breathe. Her school had a big day celebrating the 100th day of school. In fact, she came home saying … Continue reading →

20 Comments

Birthday Countdown Tradition

Posted on January 24, 2012 at 8:00 am
in Crafts, Modern Motherhood, Party Ideas, ,

I decided this year I would start a new birthday tradition for the girls. Two weeks before their birthday, I would make a countdown chart for them. And for each day they countdown to their birthday, they get something special … Continue reading →

5 Comments