Why taking photos increases our happiness

I’m delighted to have my dear friend Heather Walker share her thoughts on photography, and why we take photos of our loved ones. Both her portraits and instagram pictures are filled with so much HEART,… Continue Reading

Thoughtful and Free Birthday Gift Ideas

(For those that tuned in on Sat/Sun for the rest of my birthday week and didn’t see it–soo sorry! With traveling, and two computers having issues, it was quite tricky. Now to finish up the… Continue Reading

The Birthday Plate Tradition

Many years ago, my mother-in-law made us this Birthday Plate, and my kids love the tradition of pulling it out on their birthdays to eat their meals. It’s a fun and simpleย way to help them… Continue Reading

40 Balloon Ideas

I LOVE balloons! If you saw my Birthday Balloon Gift Idea (along with 101+ others) then you’d know how much I love balloons as a gift. I shared that idea in my Birthday Celebration Week… Continue Reading

101+ Birthday Gift Ideas for your Friends

I’m excited to share today 101+ Birthday Gift Ideas for your Friends,ย including theย Birthday Balloon + printable gift idea I’ve prepared. It’s myย Birthday Celebration Week, andย along withย over 100ย talented bloggers we are sharing lots of inexpensive ideas… Continue Reading

Printable Birthday Calendar

Stop right now, and look up the birthdays of the top 10-20 ย most important people in your life: ย Teachers, neighbors, family, college roommates, close friends. Maybe there are a handful of people that you’d like… Continue Reading

Birthday Photo Booth Props and Free Printables

It’s my birthday today, and I’m sharing all sorts of fun all week long on my site! ย If you haven’t already, check out all the details and giveaways on the Birthday Celebration Post. RIGHT NOW,… Continue Reading

Land of the Free, Because of the Brave

Happy 4th of July! ย I’m grateful for the freedoms I enjoy, and I wanted to share a few printable designs from my friends, in case you need a last minute decoration for your table today.… Continue Reading

Key Lime Coconut Bars {Gluten Free}

I’m delighted to have Brielle back from Breezy Bakes, sharing a most delicious {Gluten Free} Key Lime Coconut Bars with us!

Nautical Inspired Summer Mantel: Anchor Art

Ever since we took our family cruiseย in January, (and making anchor shirts) I have been slightly obsessed with anchors, so my summer mantel is inspired by everything nautical! ย It all is focused around the anchor… Continue Reading

My Love Story Chapter 23 ~ Long Distance

{It’s back–the continuation of My Love Story! I’ve had email requests to get the next chapter out, I can’t believe it’s been 6 months since the last entry! ย If you’ve missed the previous chapters, START… Continue Reading