Watch Out For Little Gobblers….
Last week, we got a little surprise here in sunny AZ. Water fell from the sky. And then it kept falling for like three days. These crazy little outside lovers got a wee bit stir crazy, and Mama had to...
View ArticleFun – olutions
Okay, I know that word does not really work. But when I hear the word “resolution” I think of things like “drink more water, and less Dr. Pepper” or “Go to the gym instead of binge watching Mad Men on...
View ArticleCookie Sheet + Chalkboard Paint + Pom Poms = Chore Chart!
Amen, Ryan, amen. My life changed when I discovered chalkboard paint. I loooooove that stuff. Also on the list of things I love is when my children dress themselves and brush their own teeth and put...
View ArticleTomato Basil Parmesan Soup
It’s been cold here in Phoenix this week…. And by that I mean in the 60′s (sorry/not sorry rest of the country). Cool weather is the perfect reason to bust out the dutch oven and make a big pot of my...
View ArticleFlyswatter (Splat!) Painting
If you live on the East Coast/polar vortex, you have to promise not to be mad at me when I write this next sentence. The weather here in AZ has been outrageously gorgeous, like 80′s gorgeous. In fact,...
View Article10 (More) Adorable Vintage Books for Girls
You all know by now, I am a total book nerd. For more evidence, you can check out this post. or this one or this one! And in my humble opinion, vintage books are the best ones. I don’t know why, but...
View Article10 Best Vintage Picture Books for Boys
Three weeks ago, I posted about the ten best vintage picture books for girls. I promised a post about the 10 best vintage picture books for boys, so here goes! Now, when I use the term “for boys” of...
View ArticleDIY PVC Pipe Sprinkler
Ready or not, here it comes. . . . summer that is! For us here in Phoenix, our summers can be brutal, and the best way to beat the heat is water! Although pools are nice, they can warm up pretty quick....
View ArticleDIY Mother’s Day Gifts
Can you believe Mother’s Day is almost a week away?! From the time I was a little girl, I always remember my mom telling me that she would much rather receive a handmade gift than store bought. And now...
View ArticleThree Great No Bake Treats…Because I Might Die if I Have to Turn on My Oven.
People, it is warm here in sunny AZ. I always thought that since I grew up here, I could tolerate the heat so much better than your average non – native. But throw in a couple years past my 30th...
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