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Teacher appreciation week is upon us and as the school year wraps up, we thought it would be fun to take our End of School Time Capsule idea and put a teacher-centric spin on it. Plus, as a non-crafty working mom, I’m ALL about the easy to execute ideas and a sweet fill-in-the-blank questionnaire ... Read More

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Back to school is a flurry of tradition and keepsake creation. I’m not a scrapbooker or crafter, but I’m all about  the first day of school photos, taken each year on the front porch before departing for the big day. The end of school is a flurry of another sort. We’re busy appreciating teach... Read More

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My new house has a fireplace! With a mantle and everything! Sadly I lack the skill-set for taking random decorations/twigs/thrift-store finds/mason jars and compiling a pleasing to the eye seasonal display. So that means that my mantle is currently functioning as the spot where we keep the cho... Read More

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St. Patrick’s Day lands on a Sunday this year, which means I’ll have a nice leisurely morning to spend with my kiddos. But my girl is a bit too picky to celebrate with green tinted breakfast foods. Sure, my 2-year-old son would power through green eggs like nobody’s business, but if I want ... Read More

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Cuz there ain't no party like a Downton Party! Here are a few civilized ideas for the rager you might have up your sleeve in celebration of all things Downton Abbey! Downton Abbey Party Ideas Downton Paper Dolls Union Jack Downton Bunting Dowager Countess Quotes... Read More

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So you've been a little busy and Valentine's Day snuck up on you, I've been there. So I pulled together a few last minute Valentine ideas for you to have fun with your little ones.  Which one do you want to try? Carrie found a sweet Valentine book to read to your kids, and a last minute way to d... Read More

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Valentine's Day is a sweet time to remind your beloved exactly how you feel, but sometimes you need a little prompt. If you need a few Valentine love notes, we got your back.   Eight different vintage-inspired designs to choose from like "You and I should..." "Next Friday night let's..." ... Read More

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Hey, I love a clever Valentine’s Day card as much as the next Mama, but let’s take a break from making the glowstick-as-a-light-saber card for the kiddos and celebrate grown-up love. I’m not saying you have to get all gussied up and hit the town on February 14th...it is a school-night after... Read More

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Sure, it's a few weeks until Valentine's Day, but it's never too early to start preparing for all your lovies. I have all your DIY Valentines ideas before you run out of time!   Need Valentine Box ideas for school? Carrie has found the best Valentine boxes in this great post. T... Read More

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I know. Christmas was about a minute ago but it’s time to get on the stick and start finalizing (or start making) your New Year’s Eve party plans. My New Year’s Eve plans include kids, cards, movies, games, and liberal use of the camera phone. But this isn’t just any old party? It’s ... Read More

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