4th of July Party Favors – Candy Filled Firecrackers

I created a super easy & cheap table centerpiece for the 4th of July holiday and today I’m sharing some fun & cute candy filled firecrackers that make great party favors! What I originally wanted to do was use 4th of July wrapping paper but I couldn’t seem to find any so I decided to [...]

Just a Hint or Two for Mother’s Day

With Mother’s Day around the corner, not only am I trying to decide what to get my own Mom but I’m also dropping hints to my family for myself.  You’d think after 18+ years of marriage that my husband would be able to get the kiddos together and pick something out on his own but [...]

Easter Goodies!

I just love the Easter holiday!  Look at all these Easter goodies for the kiddos!  I wanted to create three Easter baskets for my son Truett and two of his friends; Chloe and Chase.  I found some great items to put in them like bubbles ($1), sidewalk chalk ($1), mini ‘magna doodles’ ($1), and of [...]

How to Make a Valentine’s Day Piñata Craft

Valentine's Day Pinata

During the middle years of our marriage, I did a lot of crafts.  In fact, I custom made things and sold them to folks so we’d have grocery money.  While I did need the money back then, I just really enjoyed crafting in general and promised myself that in 2011, I’d do more of the [...]

Cowboys on a Bag

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Okay, I got my bag!  I LOVE it and I’m so glad I chose the diaper bag because it fits EVERYTHING!  My camera, my flips, bottle water, snacks and so much more.  The outside pockets are perfect for my iphone.  I chose to put my cowboys on it, which also happens to be my husband [...]

Brooke Burke, Mel B in LA with Me and the Girls AND us on the Insider

What?  Okay, so WE were there with THEM…..WHAT?  Okay, we had the chance to MEET Brooke Burke at the Premiere of A Woman’s World (which is hilarious!) and not just her, also met Mel B ( a spice girl who was also on Dancing with Stars). It was fun indeed and Brooke is so thin. [...]

Just Seeing How Many of You Read My Posts

Christmas is almost here but as for most, it won’t be much.  We went with quality of quantity this year so one kid only has 2 gifts to open.  Of course little man will make out this year but he’s two and was actually in need of some fun toys!  A couple of things that [...]

My Favorite Ornament

Christmas Ornament

I have many faves actually but this one is close to my heart because my son did the artwork at the age of 5.  Most of my ornaments are western except for a few that are family ones handed down but that year I thought it would be fun to have the kids get creative.  [...]