December 19, 2016

Mom Monday {DIY Holiday PJ Party}

I really want to start a fun holiday tradition for Piper and a few of her close friends. I love the idea of having them over for a pajama party. Play Christmas movies, serve homemade hot cocoa, and have some fun craft for them to do, like making their own ornaments. I love this snow globe ornament craft, it's super easy, and I have a thing for snow globes this year. And don't forget the pajamas. I am in love with these color your own pj sets from my...READ MORE

May 4, 2015

Mom Monday {A day at the ENC}

Thanks to our very own Jane aka production princess, we visited the Environmental Nature Center over the weekend. They were having their semi-annual fair and we had a blast! From great food and coffee booths, to arts & crafts and nature walks and some really cool animals, it was a fun filled day. One of the highlights of our day was meeting this guy. Yes that is a wolf!! So cool. We saw all sorts of animals like owls & snakes. And we...READ MORE

July 22, 2013

Mom Monday {5 things to do with your kids this summer}

As August swiftly approaches I am reminded of all the things I still want to do with Piper before summer ends. Here are my top picks. 1. See a movie in the park. Many communities offer family movie nights at the park. I have always wanted to do this, so it is now officially on my list. 2. Go camping in the backyard. 3. Make homemade fruit and yogurt popsicles together and then eat them outside. 4. Visit a local farm 5. Do one of the crafts from...READ MORE

July 1, 2013

Mom Monday {DIY Crown Bar}

For Piper's 3rd birthday party we had a purple princess party. One of my favorite parts was the DIY crown bar. Inspired by the ever fabulous Bri of Design Love Fest, and her DIY crown post here, I decided to make a station for guests to decorate their own crowns to wear during the princess party. I followed Bri's directions pretty closely, and purchased some gold poster board (WARNING it was $5/sheet at Hobby Lobby which yielded 5 crowns). I added to...READ MORE