Today, as UT football season starts, all of the greater Knoxville area celebrates the unofficial first day of fall. When it’s football time in Tennessee, it’s also autumn – at least to all of us in the 865. So, in honor of this season, I spent some time with my youngest doing a pumpkin craftContinue reading “Pumpkin Children’s Art”
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Pom-Pom Painting at Home
I had a sweet artsy afternoon with my littles today. These Toy Story loving boys enjoyed painting Rex at the kitchen table together. Our two-year-old (three in November) is OBSESSED with Toy Story and all things Pixar. He lovingly calls Rex the “Darry-dar” (dinosaur). So this particular selection of painting project was easy as couldContinue reading “Pom-Pom Painting at Home”
Cost-Effective Gender Reveal Gift for Baby
Someone close to me is expecting, and they had a small gender reveal with their closest community. There wasn’t a formal printed invite for the reveal or any expectation for guests to bring something – it was just a small, in-home gathering to share the gender of baby-to-be. However, I wanted to show some supportContinue reading “Cost-Effective Gender Reveal Gift for Baby “
Garden Produce Markers
I won’t pretend to be a professional gardener, or even a hobbyist, really. But each year we’ve been at this house, we’ve tried our hand at some garden produce to see what grows for us. This year, we are limiting mostly to the things we have had previous success with. And, because I was cravingContinue reading “Garden Produce Markers”
Valentine’s Day Teacher Gift Idea
It’s ONE night till Valentine’s Day! If you are scrambling for a last minute teacher gift or childcare gift, I have a cutie patootie idea for you. At Walmart, grab one of these $1-2 Hershey coated candy tubes with the heart on top. The heart is the tie-in to the cute saying on the tag,Continue reading “Valentine’s Day Teacher Gift Idea “
Valentine’s Day Thumbprint Magnet DIY
I wanted to share this little DIY I did with my kiddos tonight. I created three of these heart magnets – one for our house, my parents’ house, and my in-laws’ house. They’ll serve as Valentines from my three boys to their grandparents. If you’re looking for a non-edible Valentines gift from your child, thisContinue reading “Valentine’s Day Thumbprint Magnet DIY “
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”
Kate with a Twang 