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”
Category Archives: Momma Hen
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”
Toy Storage Tips & Tricks
So who knew that being a parent meant that your entire life would be invaded by toys? Some of them are expensive – the “must have” Christmas gift kind of items. Some of them are educational like color-coded puzzles and books that use the alphabet strategically. Some of them are less significant toys – dollarContinue reading “Toy Storage Tips & Tricks”
Kate with a Twang 