One reader replied to Sunday’s newsletter: I’m reading this post with tears in my eyes. Thank you, Mary. You’ll never know how much I needed “permission” to let go of the boxes and boxes of paints, fabric, stencils, etc. Thank you so much. from S.W. Because of her reply, I decided to turn that newsletter […]
LEGO Valentine’s Box
My little 1st grader man is SO EXCITED for Valentine’s Day this year. Last night after we made his Valentine’s Box, he wanted us to list out everything that he needed to do to get ready for his party at school. Then he wanted us to check everything off the list. Seriously, this kid gets […]
100th Day of School Shirt (100 Eye Monster)
Each school and each grade of elementary seem to have unique requests for celebrating the 100th day of school. I think dressing like your 100 years old is very common for kindergarten. Another very common request is shirts with 100 things on them. That’s what we got to do this year. Usually, for these 100th […]
Party Planning Printable
I have a new printable in the shop, and it is a simple one, but very important if you happen to be planning a birthday party or small event. The Party Planning pages in this printable aren’t just a place to plan out your party and make important notes, but they also help to remind […]
Ninjago Party (Ninja Training Games & Activities)
Winter birthday parties are harder than summer ones for planning active little kid parties. My 3 girls were born in the summer and being able to include outside activities makes their parties so much easier to plan. Some years we’ve just paid for the convenience of doing the January party at a jump house or […]
Mississippi Pot Roast – Gluten Free
There is a new Pot Roast recipe we’ve been making a lot the last few months, because we can’t get enough of it! I like it because it tastes good. but also, I can put it together in about 10 minutes in the morning. Then, boom, dinner is ready 8 hours later. Am I the […]
Crap Happens
I admit, I titled this Crap Happens knowing full well that my mother will say something to me about it. Crap is not one of her favorite words and she tried to cure me of it, but I continue to rebel. Sorry, Mom. Some things can only accurately be described as crap. (Hey Mom, at […]
Cleaning Champion: Dyson v11 animal
Even for a non-shedding dog, Cookie creates a constant mess. I’m not sure how she even has toys with stuffing left, because I throw them away at every opportunity. I used to vacuum all my floors once a week, but now I need to vacuum some places almost daily. She made this mess WHILE I […]