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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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 “
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”
Easy Last-Minute DIY Christmas Gift Ideas
If you’re searching for a quick, last-minute Christmas gift, I have a few ideas for you! #1: Christmas Tea Gift I actually made these little tea gifts for the Sunday School teachers at church. As the Christian Education Director, part of my job is being a resource and encouragement to our Sunday school volunteer teachers.Continue reading “Easy Last-Minute DIY Christmas Gift Ideas”
Christmas Memories & Grief
I’ve been very reflective this holiday season, and in the midst of that, I find myself missing my family so much – particularly, my extended family I grew up with in Ohio. When we were kids, we spent every Christmas Eve together. This year, my closest cousin Rachel passed away, and I’m finding myself rememberingContinue reading “Christmas Memories & Grief”
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”
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”
3 Last Minute Sweet Holiday Gifts
Christmas is THIS WEEK! It’s my favorite holiday, and I couldn’t be more excited. When I was a kid, my parents hosted a Christmas Eve open house, and all of our family on my mom’s side, that lived in-state, would come over for dinner, dessert, and presents. We always got to stay up really late,Continue reading “3 Last Minute Sweet Holiday Gifts”
Kate with a Twang 