Encourage Summer Reading

Even though school is out for the summer, learning is not on vacation.  Do you enjoy reading to your kids?  Reading is a great opportunity for cuddle time, connecting with your child and of course, learning.  We usually read to our kids every night before bed.  At...

How to Hollow an Egg as a Keepsake

  Every Spring when we’re coloring eggs, I hollow out an egg for each child to color and then save it as a keepsake over the years.  Each year means a new color, a new age to write on the egg . . . and a new memory.  It is fun to see their scribbles...

Letter & Wall Art for Your Child’s Room

Today, I’m sharing about a fun craft I recently did.  Please know that I am not super duper crafty.  I enjoy doing crafts, but let’s just say when I share about a craft, I will definitely be sharing what I wish I would have done differently!  So sit back,...

Baby’s Memory Box

As you may know by now, I am a saver.  I save everything related to memories.  I have fun things, weird things, big things, small things.  To my husband’s dismay, everything runs past my “but maybe I will want to look at it someday or show the kids.”...

Daisy Chain Necklace

Create this summery necklace for someone special.  It is easy to do and all you need are daisies (or another flower), scissors and a knife.  But hurry before the daisies disappear until next year. Go to this Martha Stewart site for full instructions.