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DIY Pillow Mats

Featured Writer: Leigh Ann Phillips With Summer upon us, we moms are planning the details of Summer vacations.  The balance between keeping the kids happy and taking too much can be difficult.  (Do you like my thinking face?) I found this idea on Pinterest and decided to try it.    The kids were involved in every step of this project.  They helped me pick out unstained, coordinating pillowcases from Goodwill and my 9 year old helped with the pinning and the sewing. The pillowcases were 99 ... continue reading...


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Father’s Day Room Service Printables

This Father's day I wanted to change things up a bit but still keep it simple.  You know from the typical Ties for Dad theme and gifts.  I used to give my dad ties and I don't think he ever wore one in his life, lol.  Every Father's day, when I was a kid I alternated between these gifts: ties, wallets or cologne (cheap cologne, don't judge babysitting jobs didn't pay much back then). I will start off our new theme with our Room Service Printable. Our boys love to make special meals for us so ... continue reading...


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Father’s Day Gift Card Holder

Contributing Writer: Kelly Griglione  ~ Welcome Kelly our newest addition to the team, we are so excited to have her! You are going to love all of her eye candy cards that she will be sharing with us. I do love cards with puns, so it was fun to come up with this one for Father's Day. Just a snip here and a snip there, and you have a cute vest for Dad. It's so easy! Why not create a completely customized card for the "Vest" Dads in your life. Does Dad have a favorite tie? Try to duplicate ... continue reading...


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Summer Kick Off Buckets of Fun!

Contributing Writer: Laurel MacDougall It is time for the last day of school and the first day of summer!  This calls for a celebration, don't you think? In our home, every celebration has balloons! and banners! . . . now that's a party. I got buckets at Target's Dollar Spot and filled them up with summer goodies: sunglasses, sunscreen, water balloons, bubbles. crazy straws, candy . .  They will be waiting for the kiddos when they get home from that last day. We will barbecue turkey burgers, ... continue reading...