The feeling of Fall really sets in for me when we do our pre-Halloween trip to the pumpkin patch. This past weekend was the perfect fall weather with beautiful sunny skies and cooler temperatures. I also will never pass up an opportunity to throw on my flannel style, grab a hot apple cider and get lost in a corn…
Halloween Crafts With Kids 2018
My daughter and I love doing seasonal and holiday themed crafts and this year is no different. With what we had in the house, we did one Halloween craft this weekend (shown in the featured image), and we picked out some more of our favorite kid crafts that are on the list.Our toilet paper roll witches from craftymorning.com…
Why Do We Celebrate Labor Day?
While most of us focus on Labor Day as a long weekend for BBQ’s and gatherings, but most of us wouldn’t be able to explain when and why Labor Day started. I really appreciated this quick article by Katie Robinson for Town & Country magazine. Katie covers the basics and some of our questions in a concise article…
Back To School
I am grateful for every moment I have with my amazingly independent and spirited daughter (with full sass as witnessed above). But, I am also grateful for every moment that I have to myself. Back to school is always bittersweet. On one hand it reminds me that I let another Summer season go by and didn’t quite do all…
Make Your Halloween Decorations By Upcycling!
Some of my favorite things about holidays are the lead up to the holidays – decorations, crafts, and baking galore!My daughter is 6 years old, and she loves doing crafts and making the decorations. However, I frequently find myself in the position of not having everything that she needs to complete her project. As Halloween approaches, I found some amazing…