Also check out 2013’s updated Cocoa Bar: This year while decorating for Christmas/Winter we decided that it would be fun to have a Hot Cocoa Bar. Jonathan and I have used to several times throughout this season already, but I really love the idea of Eliana growing up with a Cocoa Bar. What a… Continue reading Hot Cocoa Bar
I am super excited about this sewing DIY! I have been borrowing my Mom’s backpack purse since Eliana was born. I love it for so many reasons! I finally decided that the loan time may be expired so after looking online and scouring local stores for a similar purse I decided to just try and make… Continue reading DIY Backpack Purse – Sewing A Diaper Bag Purse
Happy Easter! The Easter Bunny treated us well this year so we thought we would share his basket ideas with everyone along with the excitement a 2 year old brings to the Easter holiday! Of course the Easter Bunny brought us some candy filled eggs and a chocolate bunny, but he must of had some… Continue reading Easter Basket Ideas For A Two Year Old
Have I mentioned that we are going to Disney in a little over a month? We are very excited and while I thought that Eliana was a little too young to appreciate the trip when we first scheduled it, she has surprised me and talks about it everyday. She has been anticipating meeting Cinderella, Elsa… Continue reading Updated Art Wall And A Dr. Seuss Quote In The Playroom
The simple things that will entertain a baby for hours… A Leftover Box (or any other safe leftover you have in the car) Don’t be afraid to be silly! Babies love silliness – I first had this on my head – she was giggling. When it moved to her head, she exploded in smiles. A… Continue reading Traveling In The Car With A Baby
Our trip to Disney was fabulous. To say that it was magical feels cliche…but it was! Eliana’s fantasies became alive in front of our eyes and we enjoyed every second of it! While we enjoy rotating our vacation spots because of the educational and cultural values it provides to children (and adults) we can understand… Continue reading Disney Tips and Tricks – Disney World with a Toddler
Grandparents are the best! Prior to our last road trip we met Eliana’s Nanalynn for a coffee at Starbucks. She brought two gifts for Eliana. The first gift (above left) was opened prior to leaving on our trip. It was an outfit and book for her American Girl Bitty Baby doll for her to play with while… Continue reading Roses Are Red And The Sky Is Blue – Here Is A Fun Way To Make Traveling Fun For You!
Our vanity sits between two walls. It is not a large vanity for a master bath, but we really don’t need more than what we have. I wanted some extra storage on the wall, but didn’t want it to take up too much space or stick out too far. So a between the studs storage… Continue reading Between The Studs Storage – Adding More Storage to the Master Bathroom
An Afternoon DIY – Framed ChalkboardPhoto taken by Paul Lorei Make your very own chalkboard with only a few supplies. Items needed: Frame Plywood cut to size Black spray paint primer Chalkboard paint (I used Krylon spray paint) Chalk Screws (slightly longer than width of plywood) Drill Drill bit Picture hanger hardware Long thin piece… Continue reading DIY Framed Chalkboard
Materials: An old coffee table (Craigslist or hand me down) 2″ Foam Batting (thicker is better) Staple gun 1/2″ plywood cut to size (Home Depot or Lowes can make your cuts for free) Spray Glue Fabric Sander Primer Paint Most upholstered coffee tables wrap the foam/batting/fabric around the entire top of the coffee table and… Continue reading DIY Upholstered Ottoman from an Old Coffee Table – A Tutorial
