When I talked about the kids’ birthday celebrations, I mentioned that being able to celebrate with friends is the BEST part. And I mean it – it’s incredibly important and creates so many lasting memories. But I think I may have made a wee oversight, and would like to place it at SECOND BEST if I may. Because the truth is, it was the toy GIFTING that topped our list. Buying the items and taking them to the Pediatric unit…
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Julep {Which Beauty Maven Are You?}
I only mentioned doing a Julep review over a month ago, and now I am FINALLY getting around to it. December was filled with some pretty major projects, so {as I’m sure you are well aware} the blog took a back seat. But now I’m back and ready to pass along a few awesome reviews. Namely, Julep. I originally signed up for Julep shortly before our Whitefish trip last Easter, and couldn’t wait to check it out. Honestly, I didn’t…
I can never seem to have it *all* together. And as a result, the kids parties seem to be late….like REALLY late. Brooklyn’s birthday is late September and Jonah’s in early October. Last year, Brooklyn’s party was in December and Jonah’s was in January {I KNOW}. This year, while making some progress, their parties were still late. I had them in November. Next year I’m determined to get my act together and do them closer to their actual birthdays. Many…
For over a year Brooklyn had been getting the catalogues in the mail each month. And each time it came in, I would surprise her when I picked her up from school and she would exclaim in her most excited voice *YES! My magazine came!* She was in love. And dreaming of the day when she would have an American Girl doll of her very own. I wanted to get her one, and loved the idea of surprising her with…
We’ve talked about the cash party twice now….but what about the celebrations? That’s what brought the most joy – spending time with their friends, just playing and having fun. Brooklyn’s was a Gourmet Princess Party and Jonah’s a Skull/Pirate/Scooby Doo party {HA!}. Now to Jonah’s: What did he think about getting money? You tell me: At the end of the day, it’s about getting together with great friends to celebrate another year. It’s not about the presents, it’s not about…
I have had more than one person comment to say they LOVE the idea of the Cash Birthday Party. But with that, I have also been asked *what to say* or *how to tell people*. Because it’s kind of taboo, no? Like I said in my last post, it might be seen as kind of tacky. So here’s what I did. Last year I started planting the seeds early by making mention of it when birthday parties were talked about.…
We can’t be the only ones in the same boat. With Easter, Birthdays, and Christmas – even just for two kids – our house has been TAKEN OVER by toys. Stuff. Everywhere, there is STUFF. We don’t buy our kids a ton randomly, and in the last year especially, we’ve really cut back on the little impulse purchases. All it does is add to the stuff. The mess – that, let’s be honest, is a fight to clean up EVER.…
When my mom is ready to de-clutter she tends to pass things to me. The problem is, I then think it’s necessary to keep these gifted items, thinking they must be important. Take these two snowmen for example – in this photo of my grandpa and his *friend* in 1980. See them {bottom right}? I know what you’re thinking….. But in the 80’s they were totally cool and everyone was impressed because my mom made them. Oh, yes she did.…
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He Makes Me Laugh {10 Years and Counting} #makingmemories #anewkindofhallmark
I mentioned before that we recently celebrated our 10th anniversary {where has the time gone?}. I haven’t talked much about simply because Brent was gone the following week {boys hunting trip} and I didn’t want internet-land knowing the kids and I were home alone. lol BUT, I can talk about it now! Truthfully, there isn’t much to talk about as we haven’t really celebrated yet. Our anniversary was spent with Brent cleaning his guns {that’s normal right?} and packing for…