Happy St. Patrick’s Day! We’re celebrating today with one of our favorite breakfasts- rainbow pancakes.  St. Patrick’s Day is an extra special day in our house because it is also Ashley’s birthday.  She gets SO excited for the leprechaun to come…it has become quite a production in our house.  The leprechaun trap building starts in … Read more
I am a sucker for a good holiday celebration! And since I am 1/4 Irish, I count down until March, when I get to cook up as much hearty Irish food as my family can handle, decorate with way too much green, and summon mischievous leprechauns to wreak a little havoc around the house, and … Read more
I don’t know about you guys, but one of the things my kids love most about Halloween is getting “boo’ed” by our friends and neighbors. Even more fun for them is getting to actually DO the booing! They love making the treats and then waiting patiently to run them over to the doorstep, knock and … Read more
I can’t believe how fast January has flown by! I feel like I was just prepping for New Years and now it’s February already! Wow! I have been meaning to get this photographed and up on the blog for you and it has taken me WAY longer than I planned…that’s life I guess! 😉 I … Read more
I am so excited to share the valentine’s I’ve been working on this last week. I LOVE valentines day! It is just too fun to be able to create little fun handmade gifts for your friends and family. This Totally Kool Valentine is an option for you that is super reasonably priced, peanut-free (for all … Read more
If you’ve been following me for a while, then you know that I LOVE making valentines!! 🙂 Each year I get such a kick out of coming up with something that is handmade and has a cute or corny saying. I start thinking of these things in about November and jot ideas down as I … Read more
I LOVE Halloween. This year I’ve been a little bit of a slacker so far as far as decorating goes, but last year…I had some fun! 🙂 I threw a little shin-dig (more about that later 😉 ) and I wanted to do something really special…a show stopping feature. I decided on a Haunted Hospital theme … Read more
Can I just tell you how excited I am that Ding Dongs are back??!! I thought of this little idea last year, and no joke, within a week…Hostess announced they were closing down and Ding Dongs would be no more. I couldn’t believe my luck! Well, now after patiently waiting…they are back! Not in … Read more
You can’t have a great party without sweets, right? When I first surveyed the property at The Homestead at Bridle Creek looking for the perfect locations for each set-up, I found this pumpkin patch and KNEW I had to use it for the dessert shots. The pops of orange were too perfect against the black … Read more
So many of the great Halloween items that Pottery Barn has out this year are skeleton related. When I thought of putting together a dinner party, the theme of “bon appetit” with a little twist to “Bone Appetit” to make it spookier, just seemed too perfect. Adding in some of the awesome bug themed products they … Read more
On a recent trip to South Coast Plaza, I couldn’t help but linger at the windows of Pottery Barn with their beautiful displays, showing off the gorgeous offerings from their towering two story shop. I LOVE to walk in and browse for design and decorating ideas, and feel like, even if just for a moment, that I am living … Read more
I can’t believe it’s almost October already! I have been in Halloween mode for a few weeks now as I prepped for one of my favorite styled shoots of my career. So, I thought since the Bugs and Kisses tags have been so popular, it’s time for a 2013 Free Halloween Printable! 🙂 This is a … Read more
Are you looking for a show-stopping idea for your 4thof July party this year?  These layered drinks are incredible looking and easy as can be to make.  It is absolutely as simple as pouring three pre-made, store bought drinks into a container or glass. Think you can handle it? 😉 Isn’t that cool?  This layered … Read more
Just in time for all those 4th of July bbq’s I made a little 4th of July printable pennant banner for you! 🙂 It will go with all your 4th of July décor. 🙂 You can print it on your home computer, or take it to your favorite office supply store and have them print … Read more
I get such a kick out of creating fun, easy and free teacher appreciation ideas. Â Here is another gift idea for you for next week. I created these initially as beginning of the year teacher gifts, and then got an email from a fun reader, Megan, asking me to tweak it a bit for end … Read more
It’s that time again! I LOVE Memorial Day, Flag Day, the 4th of July…EVERYTHING patriotic! I am always looking for patriotic party ideas. Â Red White and Blue is just such a stellar color combination, it just makes any party supplies and party food look fun. Â Here’s a SUPER easy and budget friendly DIY treat that … Read more
Looking for a cute and easy gift for the crafty women in your life this Mother’s Day? You can make this fun and easy gift in a matter of minutes and there’s a free printable Mother’s Day tag to go with it! If you don’t want to make the DIY sewing jar, head to your … Read more
Happy Teacher Appreciation week! 🙂 Here’s a round up of all the free Teacher Appreciation Week ideas I have for you.  I have tried to create cute and easy tags and ideas that can be used in conjunction with a variety of different products and that allow you to attach gift cards to them in … Read more
You can make this adorable cookie jar in minutes with a few supplies and then attach this free teacher appreciation printable to it. They are super simple and cute and have so many uses for parties and favors too! I have made this one in a larger size to hold actual cookies, but you could … Read more
I LOVE Easter!!! I think it’s the fact that it really signifies spring is here and summer is on the horizon. The fun bright colors, the pretty frilly dresses…LOVE it! 🙂 I styled a little Easter party earlier this month for an upcoming Easter Egg Hunt party. Here’s a peek… I am absolutely in love … Read more
I can’t believe it’s already that time again! Teacher Appreciation week is right around the corner and have no fear…I’ve got you covered! 🙂 I’ve been working on a new end of the year teacher printable and some fun ideas. Here is the first of this year’s freebies. I hope you like it! If you … Read more
Easter is almost here and nothing screams Easter more than some chocolate bunnies. Have you ever used candy melts or candy molds before? I tried using them a bit ago for a birthday party and guys…they are SO easy! I thought it would be fun to share some DIY Easter party food ideas and so … Read more
Here’s another quick valentine. This can be used for friends, teachers, neighbors etc. Enjoy! tammy
Here’s another fun and easy idea for you. 🙂 If you haven’t checked out the bakery department at Walmart you are missing out! They have so many fun little desserts that you can’t find anywhere else. Like these little pies for instance..and to top it off…they are 50cents each. Yep, you read that right…50 cents. … Read more
Ok, here’s another one for you! 🙂 How about some angry birds? Only they aren’t so angry here. 😉 You can make this valentine quickly and easily with the following supplies: Clear 3 inch boxes (available here) Baker’s Twine (available here) Angry Bird Graham Crackers (available at your grocery store/target or walmart) and these free … Read more
How about another free printable y’all?? 😉 I hope you are having a merry start to your Christmas season! Here’s a little something that makes a GREAT teacher gift, neighbor gift, friends gift, etc. These take out boxes are filled with a little red crinkle (at Walmart for $1 a bag) and jolly ranchers…hence the … Read more
Happy Monday! Ok, so I know this might be a little bit early, but I couldn’t resist!! Let’s face it, I LOVE Thanksgiving, but we’re all secretly looking forward to Black Friday and the start of the Christmas rush, aren’t we?? 😉 The Halloween version of this was SO popular…(like 100,000+ downloads popular)…I thought I … Read more
Ok, here it is! 🙂 I know I told those of you that follow me over on Facebook that I would come up with a free printable for this darling sign I saw…so here you go! 🙂 This is an 8×10 size, and once again I made it black and white so that even those … Read more
