Veggies are so in for 2012!

Happy almost new year! It's hard to believe that we will be ringing in 2012 in less than 48 hours. Where has the time gone? The Christmas season was a joyful one around here. We were able to visit with family, relish in the magic of Christmas, and even pick up a double ear infection and soaring high fevers for the little one. So needless to say, we are praying for good health and happiness in the new year.Back to purpose of this post...veggies....

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Oh my!!!! It's been a while!!!!!

I have learned a very big lesson over the past two months it is impossible to be a homeschool mommy, wife, successful stay at home mommy, ETSY store owner, and a blogger all at the same time...I have fallen way behind so now that Christmas orders are starting to dwindle....and yes I completed over 250 Christmas Cards for fabulous families this Holiday season...that is an all time record for me, and I still have a few more coming in......ahhh...

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Christmas Card Wreath

Every year it's a treat to open up Christmas cards from friends near and far. It would be even more of a treat to get to share the holidays with all of those that we see coming through our mailbox! Since these sweet friends and family can't always visit, it is nice to display their warm wishes around the house. As night time was approaching the other day, and our first cards were arriving, I took what I had around the house and made a quick and...

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No Talent Needed - Advent Calendar

With little to no talent, and a busy Christmas season, you too can make this easy Advent Calendar.I hope that easy and fun crafts like this allow you to slow down and enjoy the most wonderful season of a...

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A Woodlands Themed Mantle

This is our first Christmas season in our home, and I couldn't wait to decorate a mantle for the...

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Camp Will

I along with the other guests not only survived our camping experience last night, we relished in it! Jen and Jason out did themselves yet again. Their backyard was transformed into a kid friendly campsite full of tents, hot dogs, and of course s'mores! Thanks for a delightful evening and that precious baby boy of yours. So can I cross camping off of my bucket li...

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Easy Holiday iron on transfers

It's as easy as 1- 2- 3!Just go to www.marcylauren.etsy.com to purchase your designOpen Microsoft word or another word processing program, insert the image and then drag the corners to resize to the desired height.and print onto Avery dark t-shirt transfer paper sold at Walmart.Step 1: Cut the design outStep 2: Peel the back offStep 3: Position the transfer onto the shirt making sure it is straightStep 4 and 5: Cover with the tissue paper provided,...

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Give Thanks Banner

A simple way to show your gratitude.Start with a roll of packing paper or a brown paper grocery bag.Cut rectangles, squares, triangles...really any shape you would like. I crumbled my rectangles to add a little texture to the banner. I also didn't cut out identical rectangles, but if you are a closet perfectionist, go right ahead!Now start gluing on your letters. You could cut your letters out of fall inspired scrapbook paper, or use pre-cut letters....

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Halloween fun

Ghost Candles This morning started off with some spooky pancakes and some Halloween fun! Kaitlyn and I made some Ghost candles out of old spaghetti jars. She squeezed some white paint into them and I added a few tablespoons of water...she shook them both up to coat the jar. I drew the eyes and mouth and she used the sharpie to color it in. Put a small flameless candle in the bottom of the jar for a spooky effect...these looked so cute tonight in...

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Mad Hatter's Tea Party

We threw the kids a Mad hatter's Tea Party this weekend, and it was oh so fun! My little 3 year old was Alice and her 7 month old brother was the Mad Hatter. All of their little friends came over in their costumes and drank colored "tea" (Crayola Flavored water, no sugar added, comes in bright colors and is sold at Walmart) and ate cookies. The Party Invitations and Printables can be found here For treats each guest got a spooky S'more kit ( graham...

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