Mom-Approved Gift Lists for Children

I posted this on my Instagram in early December, but I think, as our holiday rapidly approaches tonight and tomorrow, that this can actually be used for Christmas AND birthdays, so I wanted to make sure it had a more permanent place in my corner of the internet, Look through these and let me knowContinue reading “Mom-Approved Gift Lists for Children”

Teacher Appreciation Gift Ideas

My little (big) boy is graduating preschool this Friday! I can’t believe it. It’s teacher appreciation week and graduation week, so we had to do something special for his teacher and his school. We made two super simple and affordable gifts I’m going to share with you below. #1: Teacher Gift AJ’s teacher, Ms. Cassie,Continue reading “Teacher Appreciation Gift Ideas”

Personalized Easter Basket DIY

My oldest son, AJ, was gifted a beautiful hand-painted, customized wooden Easter basket five years ago. It was his first Easter, and the gift came from a dear church friend. This Easter, our newest family addition is celebrating his first Easter! I wanted Teddy to have his own customized Easter basket for this year’s (andContinue reading “Personalized Easter Basket DIY”

St. Patty’s Day Paint Projects

It’s the week of St. Patrick’s Day! I guess a good old-fashioned “top o’ the morning” is in order. If you know anything about me, you know I love a good DIY or craft, and it’s made all the better if I get to do it with my son, AJ. AJ and I did twoContinue reading “St. Patty’s Day Paint Projects”

DIY Skateboard Valentine

Valentines Day is Tuesday! If you’re needing a last minute valentine idea for your child’s classroom exchange, I wanted to share an inexpensive craft. Using just snack bags, craft supplies I had at home, and party favors, I was able to come up with a sugar-free, allergy-free valentine idea! I got these finger skateboards atContinue reading “DIY Skateboard Valentine”

Announcing Teddy!

If you have been following me on social media, you know that we were eagerly anticipating our baby boy for most of 2022. He has officially arrived! Theodore “Teddy” Miller came on the evening of November 7, weighing in at 10 pounds on the dot! (And no, we didn’t have a c-section; he was bornContinue reading “Announcing Teddy!”

DIY Baby Gender Reveal

If you follow me on Instagram or Facebook, you know that we threw a little gender reveal party! Essentially, the party was to create excitement for our toddler, AJ, as he gets closer and closer to being a big brother. Jake and I wanted to find out about the baby’s gender in the ultrasound roomContinue reading “DIY Baby Gender Reveal”

Last Minute Father’s Day DIY

Father’s Day is TODAY! Well, in our family, we celebrated yesterday. I like to call the Saturday before Father’s Day “stepfather Saturday” because Jake is an amazing stepdad and deserves to be celebrated, just as much as any biological dad. The Saturday immediately before Father’s Day, for two years now, we have had both ofContinue reading “Last Minute Father’s Day DIY”

Baby on the Way!

If you follow me on Instagram or Facebook, you’ve heard the news… Baby Miller is on the way! We are so excited to be expecting the next member of our family. We wanted to formally share here on the blog, too.  AJ, our almost-four-year-old, is so excited to be a big brother. While he saysContinue reading “Baby on the Way!”

Q-Tip Polka Dot Painting

We’ve had some severe rain the past few days – so much so that the school I work at was closed early yesterday and out completely today for flooding in the county. When I’m off work and Little Man is home, I keep him home with me to capture any additional time with him thatContinue reading “Q-Tip Polka Dot Painting”