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An Easy – Not So Scary – Halloween Wreath

I love simple holiday crafts that are quick, easy, and inexpensive.  This wreath is all of those things and more!  With a few simple supplies and a few minutes you can create this adorably silly googly eyed wreath to decorate your home this Halloween.  This is the perfect – not so scary – wreath for your home if you have little ones!  It will delight them and adults too.

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Family Fun – Fall To Do List

I simply love everything about the fall season.  It is my favorite time of the year by far and I really relish all of the fun family activities that we do together during the season.  Each year I put together a list of activities that we plan to do over the fall months together as a way to get excited about all things fall, family, and fun.  It is time for pumpkins, sweaters, hot cider, and bonfires and I couldn’t be more excited!

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Outdoor Fall Decoration Using Pumpkins, Tulle And Christmas Lights

Here is a simple outdoor fall decor idea that takes minutes to put together but fills your porch with a soft glow that will last all fall long.  By combining a roll of tulle, a strand of Christmas lights, and a few fresh fall pumpkins you have a simple outdoor decoration that looks great during the day and at night too.  My favorite time of the year is just around the corner!

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An Anniversary Gift For The Husband – A Year’s Worth Of Date Nights

My husband is the most important man in my life, of course, but when it comes to giving him gifts for special occasions I usually do best to do nothing at all.   Men are always impossible to shop for when it is an anniversary.  Here is a thoughtful gift idea that keeps on giving all year long.  A years worth of preplanned dates – one every month – to spend some quality time together.

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Texas Roadhouse Cinnamon Butter And Roll Copycat Recipes

Is there anything better than fresh from the oven warm bread slathered in a deliciously sweet cinnamon infused butter?  I think not.  If you have ever been to Texas Roadhouse and raved over their amazing complimentary rolls with the sinful cinnamon butter you know they are irresistible.   Here are two recipes so you can enjoy them at home.

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Repurposed Tank Top To Ruffled Pillows

Ever go through your closet and keep things because you like them, knowing full well you will never wear them again?  Such was the case with a ruffled white tank top in my closet, and after a couple years of saving it for no reason I decided that if I liked it so much, why not make it into something I would really use and enjoy on a daily basis.  Out came a matching pair of white ruffled pillows.

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Turn Family Snapshots Into Priceless Photos – Editing And Quotes

By combining a few of my favorite quotes with some simple family snapshots, I can create beautiful and meaningful pictures that capture special family moments.  I love using our day to day family photos for projects like family photo books or gifts for family.  Enhanced with photo editing and quotes they become priceless.

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First Day of School Chalkboard Photo And An After School Surprise

My first baby was off to Kindergarten today.  It has been a most exciting day for him, and a most difficult day for me, but no the less I always aim to make big days a little extra special!  The day started with the first day off school photo and I can’t wait for him to get off the bus to find a special little surprise.

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Let The Kids Be Mom For The Day Before Going Back To School

A lot of kids are back to school this week or will be getting on that bus in the next couple of weeks.  This year we are celebrating one of our last full days together before school starts with a fun twist to the day.  Today the kids were appointed Mommy for the day and will choose how we spend the day, all of our activities, and even our meals.  What a fun way to end the summer together.

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Making Getting Out The Door For School Easier

The switch from lazy summer days with no set schedule to the hussel and bussel of getting out the door and of to school is a challenge for a lot of families.  To make getting out the door for school easier we have a little system using closest organizers that takes the guess work out of getting dressed for school.  It’s a simple idea but has really saved a lot of headaches for our family. Continue reading Making Getting Out The Door For School Easier