In the midst of the hustle and bustle of everyday life, it is such a great idea to carve out time to reconnect with friends and family. Instead of the standard movie or game night, have fun together creating up a storm with some fun new kits from Dremel! The Dremel Hatch Project Kits (affiliate link) contain…
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Cupcake Perspective
Today is without a doubt the biggest day yet for my second-born: Not only is she celebrating her fifth birthday, she is also starting kindergarten! That hot August day five years ago when we welcomed Charlotte into our family truly seems as though it were yesterday, yet here she stands before us, a self-assured, sharp-as-a-tack,…
Packrat
viaI have a confession to make: I am a serious packrat. As in, a certifiable, card-carrying packrat.Mr. Splendid is undoubtedly nodding his head emphatically YES as he reads this.When I was small, my mom would give me a box of fancy chocolates each year for Valentine’s Day. Four little handcrafted, edible works of art that must have tasted…
Memories that LiveOn
There is honestly little that can be accomplished online these days that surprises me. In a typical day, I can download my new favorite song nearly instantaneously, video conference with my mom halfway across the country, and pay bills with the click of a mouse. I can buy a new pair of boots, read favorite…
Welcoming…
We are both doing well after a fast and easy delivery! God is so, so good! Amy @ Positively SplendidHaving grown up in a home brimming with sewing notions and paintbrushes, Amy has a deep love for all things creative. On any given day, you’ll find her knee-deep in her latest creative endeavor, with projects…
Kindergarten
He came into our lives in the wee hours of a snowy December morning. At precisely 2:31 a.m., I became the mother of a bouncing baby boy.At precisely 7:15 a.m. this coming Monday, that same boy will embark on his first step of many in spreading his wings to ultimately leave our little nest:He’s starting kindergarten.Where…
A Digital Walk Down Memory Lane
I have three active email accounts, all of which are literally bursting at the seams with messages. My nesting urge seems to be touching even on the digital realm of my life, as I was hit this week with a desire to weed out all of the junk. In the process, I was surprised and…
Sprinklers!
There is something so simply delightful about a late-afternoon run through the sprinklers on a warm summer day. Have a marvelous holiday weekend, everyone! I hope as we enjoy happy moments like these with our families that we can all take some time to remember the lives that have been sacrificed to ensure us the…
Family Summer Bucket List
Who can believe it’s the final day of the Summer Survival Guide? May zipped on by right before my very eyes! Today’s guest is honestly one of the loveliest, most genuine and thoughtful women I have encountered in the blogging world, and she never ceases to impress with the caliber of her inspirational projects. I…
Hello, world!
Happy Sunday, everyone!It was a fun, busy week here. I have suddenly gotten a bee in my bonnet to get our “new” home (ahem – the one we’ve now lived in 6 months) totally put together. The impetus for my little nesting kick undoubtedly stemmed from seeing one very sweet little face on Tuesday. 🙂 Meet…