Scrapbook Techniques–Ribbon

Stripes,polka dots,solids,strings,yarns,satins,skinny,wide….Oh!  How I love RIBBONS!!

One of my favorite embellishments in scrapbooking is ribbon.  You can do so many things with it and using just the right ribbon enhances your page to make it a masterpiece!  Don’t forget:  the best adhesive to attach [...]

Summer Fun Around the Town

Mom….I’m bored!  It sure doesn’t take long for the kiddos to get bored in the summer. 

 

Here are a few ideas to keep your summer exciting and full of new activities!

Go for a swim–play in the sprinkler–have a picnic–play a board game–fly a kite–go camping–walk [...]

Jesus at the swimming pool

Last Memorial Day weekend,we went swimming at Grandma and Grandpa’s neighborhood pool.  Out of the blue,Annika said,“I wish Jesus was here right now so I could see Him walk on top of the water!”

Home Organization Series –Closets

Closet storage and organization is a unique challenge.  Unlike other areas you may be organizing (junk drawers,linens,etc) clothes come in different colors,seasons,sleeve lengths,hemlines,etc. It’s no wonder you may need a little extra help to get your wardrobe organized and stored properly.

 

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Patriotic Stilts

Memorial Day is just around the corner!  Are you planning a big cook-out with neighbors,friends,or family and need something to entertain the kiddos for a while? 

 Here is a kid-friendly craft that will  be fun to make and use!

Things you need:   2 per [...]

Patriotic Drink

 Ahhhh…..refreshing!  Here is a sure hit at your Memorial Day cook-out!

Ingredients:  Strawberry pop,blue Gatorade,Diet 7 Up,and a clear glass with ice

Along with making a fun drink,this can also be a science lesson!  Show your kids the [...]

Scrapbook Techniques–Color

 So have you created so many layouts that you are lacking some inspiration?  Get ready for another scrapbook technique to showcase your memories!  Look at your pictures for your topic.  Are there similar colors in all the pictures?  Just like adding salt to your food to enhance the flavor,chosing papers and embellishments with [...]

Celebrating Memorial Day

There are many reasons to celebrate Memorial Day weekend.  This holiday marks the beginning of summer,the opening of swimming pools,the end of school,a long weekend and,most importantly,a time for remembrance and observance.  

Here are a few ideas to help you teach your kids about [...]

Baby Powder

How can a little boy be so cute yet so ornery?! 

Ever since Logan was able to stand,he learned how to climb on everything!  He climbed out of his crib at 17 months old,climbs on the couch,and to this day climbs trees or anything that [...]

Home Organization Series –Garage

Are you stumbling over bikes,suitcases,camping gear and boxes filled with assorted junk while your car sits in the driveway or out in the street? If your garage resembles something that should be on Hoarders,it’s time to organize. You may even be able to put your car back [...]