Inspiration

  • Summer in Winter
    Inspiration,  Kid Fun

    Summer-in-Winter Party

    This past weekend, with several storms looming over most of the country, it was cold and snowy.  While the country was bracing itself for it all we were getting dressed up in shorts, tshirts and sandals. Crazy?  Nope!  Just a Summer-in-Winter party my very good friend puts on every year.  Everyone was encouraged to wear summer clothes.  The kids thought we were crazy at first! We started off the evening with summer related words taped to our backs, we then had so ask questions and try to guess what the word was.  A good ice breaker. Then we had a obstacle course of sorts and teamed up in pairs, 1…

  • Christmas Countdown
    Blogging,  Inspiration,  Kid Fun

    Fun Christmas Countdown Project

    There is nothing like this time of year. Carols, cookies, friends, families, lights, and JESUS! My friend and I wanted to do something fun for the little ones to countdown to Christmas. We decided on little wrapped presents each marked with a day # representing how many days left until Christmas. Our countdown began December 1st so I had my kids start with 24 so they would know how many days until Christmas. Supplies Needed: Toilet paper rolls (12, cut in half to make 24) Tissue paper cut into 7×4 rectangles Pipe cleaner to close ends (approx.  4″) Avery Circle printer labels (optional) 24 Fun, inexpensive gifts (see list)  We…

  • Blogging,  Goals,  Inspiration

    Making Your Home a Haven – Women Living Well

    A few years ago I came across video from a homeschool Mom, she had videos on homeschooling, also songs for preschoolers.  It was a great help when starting out in the homeschool world.  I started following her on Facebook and she now has thousands of fans.  She posts Bible Studies, Devotionals and challenges.  The blog is called Women Living Well. This past Summer she posted a marriage challenge.  Each week she posted inspirational and motivational articles that were geared at strengthening your marriage.  What a refreshing topic too, to delight in your husband and to love and cherish him.  I was hooked.  This Fall she has posted a brand new…

  • Summer Bucket List
    Blogging,  Inspiration,  Kid Fun

    Summer Bucket List

    YES! Every Summer I keep a mental list of things I want to do with the family. You know, all the fun summer stuff and activities. But usually every Summer it’s not until in the last weeks of August that I suddenly remember everything I wanted to do! So, this year, by way of Pinterest, as always, I was inspired to do BETTER.  How? Write it down! Of course, a summer bucket list! Why had I not thought of this before!  Armed with a huge easel pad and my most favorite BIC markers, I went to work. Coming up with anything and everything.  Still want to add more. After Memorial…

  • Blogging,  Inspiration

    Painting Wicker Patio Furniture

    What is it about moving into a new place that gets us all excited?  The prospects, the dreams, ideas and then truly making it a home.  It is like a fresh start, a way to do all the things you have always wanted to do.  So you know what that means. It’s time to search the web and look for inspiration and the possibilities are endless. Once we moved in my “To Do” list has grown by a miles and miles.  One project that I already started was painting wicker patio furniture that my Mom had given to us.  Then, of course, I also wanted to make covers for the existing cushions,…

  • Homeschooling,  Inspiration,  Kid Fun,  Thankful For

    Easter Fun with Lego

    Of course, I was again inspired on Pinterest! Last year I created a board called Easter Fun, where I pinned some really cute and fun ideas. Unfortunately, by the time Easter rolled around I forgot all about my little Easter fun board. This year I decided to look through my boards and do projects that I had already pinned before. That is when I came across this fun idea. Anything to do with Legos and my boys are game. This project covers the death and resurrection of Jesus. They know the story about Jesus being put to death and they know the amazing story of Him rising from the tomb, now…

  • Ikea_Expedit Decals
    Blogging,  Inspiration

    Using Wall Decals

    All over Pinterest these days I’ve been seeing those way cool sayings and scriptures people are putting up in their homes on their walls. I love them but thought there was no way I could paint letters in a straight line let alone make them look consistent. I would just have to admire them on Pinterest. However, a little trip to Hobby Lobby and everything changed! They have wall decals that cause no damage to surfaces, love that!  The selection was huge and my husband even liked the idea.  We picked out three and headed to our new home excited to put them up. I started with one wall decal in our living…

  • Blogging,  Inspiration,  Kid Fun

    My Budding Photographer

    My oldest son has taken a liking to photography and I couldn’t be happier!  He has been taking a photography class and he has loved it.  We visited an Italian Festival a couple of weeks ago and we let him loose with the camera.  It wasn’t until this week that I looked at the pictures.  He did a fantastic job.  He snapped handcrafted goods, people and food.  I thoroughly enjoyed seeing the festival through his eyes.