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”
Tag Archives: Seasonal
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 “
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”
Strawberry & Chocolate Cookies
What says Valentine’s Day better than strawberries and chocolate?! The combination is a classic, particularly around this time of year. But I don’t know about y’all, but it’s been a challenge to find good strawberries in stock in my neck of the woods! This year, I’ve combined the classic flavor combination in a different wayContinue reading “Strawberry & Chocolate Cookies”
Halloween Fun for Toddlers
It’s the season for trick or treat! And man, my little one is about it! He loves Halloween and pumpkins and fall. At age 3, it’s important that the things we do are both age appropriate and fun, and I thought this list of seasonal activities might be helpful to my other momma hen friends!Continue reading “Halloween Fun for Toddlers”
Pumpkin Patch Cake Activity
It’s October, and that means it’s time for PUMPKINS! Do y’all love fall? I love the cooler weather, the crewneck sweatshirts, the natural colors, and the vegetation, including pumpkins. I wanted an activity to welcome the autumn season but that would be both appealing and appropriate for my little one. He loves to bake (heContinue reading “Pumpkin Patch Cake Activity”
Kate with a Twang 