Holidays

St. Patrick’s Day snacks that kids will love

by Andrea on March 13, 2012 · 3 comments

Will you celebrate St. Patrick’s day with your kids? I have to admit, I am a sucker for a fun holiday. I love looking online for inspiration for projects and recipes I can make with Oscar. And I love Pinterest as much as the next mom, believe me. But sometimes the inspiration I find there [...]

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Valentine’s Day isn’t for everyone

by Andrea on February 14, 2012 · 4 comments

Let’s have some fun with the ol’ holiday of love shall we? You may or may not remember that many moons ago I had a first marriage. It was short and not too sweet, even though our wedding day was none other than February 14th. That’s right, today would have been my 15th wedding anniversary! [...]

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My 2 favorite boys

by Andrea on January 5, 2012 · 2 comments

Most of us have taken down our Christmas decorations by now and maybe even some of you have taken down the outside lights. I am getting there ok? But the fact is, Christmas is over. And for all of its craziness, I think this may have been my best Christmas ever. I could go on [...]

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5 easy photo ideas to capture Christmas

by Andrea on December 19, 2011 · 3 comments

Capturing Christmas memories can be difficult with two young children running around. The toddler is overcome with excitement and diving into presents faster than the speed of light and the baby goes between needing to be fed or at least held, wanting to nap and maybe eyeing a gift or two himself. It can be [...]

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Christmas Card Photos {outtakes}

by Andrea on December 12, 2011 · 7 comments

A couple weeks ago we got the family all gussied up and went out to the State Capitol downtown to have some photos taken by the lovely Amaris Hames. I really wasn’t sure how it would go down as this is the first time we have tried to get pictures with the whole family, but [...]

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Reindeer Wreath {Wordless Wednesday}

by Andrea on December 7, 2011 · 1 comment

My front door using the Reindeer Wreath Tutorial from Good Housekeeping!

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Christmastime! {Wordless Wednesday}

by Andrea on November 30, 2011 · 2 comments

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Community {a week of thanksgiving}

by Andrea on November 25, 2011 · 1 comment

We made it to day 5! You guys, this week has been so awesome and I am so overwhelmed with gratitude that so many of you took the time to write and join in with your thankful thoughts. I don’t know about you, but as I sat down each day to write I realized that [...]

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Thanksgiving crafts for kids

by Andrea on November 14, 2011 · 9 comments

By now, you know that I love all things Fall, but this year more than ever because Fall with an almost 3 year old opens up worlds of crafting possibilities. And Jerry only has to work 2 more days before we are officially on Thanksgiving time so I am ready to jump in and celebrate [...]

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Thanksgiving Treats for Kids

by Andrea on November 10, 2011 · 3 comments

Are you looking for some awesome treats to make with your kids for Thanksgiving? I have been searching the internet high and low for my favorite yummy treats and I can’t wait to make some of these! The holidays are a great time to get kids interested in the kitchen. And as a bonus, you [...]

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