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Monthly Book Club: Dragons Love Tacos

June 6, 2015 by Alli 4 Comments

Monthly Book Club: Dragons Love Tacos

It’s that time of the month again! (No, not that time…) This month’s book club is based off an adorable book called Dragons Love Tacos, by Adam Rubin. He’s the same author that wrote Those Darn Squirrels, which is another family favorite. This cute story tells us how dragons looove tacos. And they love parties. So… 

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Window Ornament Craft

June 3, 2015 by Alli 4 Comments

Window Ornament Craft

I must say, I am very glad to get this project finished and posted. I am still trying to repress the memories of the day I went to Hobby Lobby to buy the materials. Ya know those obnoxious parents who brings grumpy kids to the store, just so they can run around crying and wreaking… 

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DIY Jewelry Holder

May 29, 2015 by Alli Leave a Comment

DIY Jewelry Holder

I am oh-so-excited to share this project with you all! My sister Andrea came up with this idea, and naturally, I had to copy her 🙂 This jewelry holder comes together pretty simply, and doesn’t require a ton of work. And did I mention how cute it is?? That, my friends, is what we call… 

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Paper Mosaic Craft Project

May 22, 2015 by Alli 1 Comment

Paper Mosaic Craft Project

I’m baaaack! I know you were all on the edge of your seats, waiting with baited breath for my next post. Relax, dear readers, it’s here. And there are many more where this came from. Wanna know why I’ve been MIA? Well… growing a human is hard work. Yep, we’re expecting monkey #3 in November… 

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Easter Egg Paper Pouches

March 18, 2015 by Alli Leave a Comment

Easter Egg Paper Pouches

Springtime has arrived here in Arkansas, and we couldn’t be happier! We’ve been playing outside in shorts and t-shirts, and it’s been absolutely lovely. So to celebrate I decided to create an Easter craft, and this is what we came up with. These fun little egg pouches were super easy to whip up, and Soph… 

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Build Your Own Tin Foil Boats

February 18, 2015 by Alli 6 Comments

Build Your Own Tin Foil Boats

 Guess who turned FOUR this weekend??? My little Sophie girl. I’m still in shock. Her birthday requests included: 1. A purple crown 2. Making crafts 3. A chocolate cake with purple frosting, decorated with a sparkly purple butterfly with a black body. Yep, she’s a girl who knows exactly what she wants. We were sick… 

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Valentine’s Day Photo Shoot

January 30, 2015 by Alli Leave a Comment

Valentine’s Day Photo Shoot

Confession: I hate Valentine’s Day. A lot. In school, it was a competition to see who got the most chocolates and flowers from their boyfriend (or in my case, my mom…) Now that I’m married, I don’t hate it any less. I’ve told Jonny on many occasions that I think it’s downright silly. Having him bringing… 

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DIY Snowglobe

December 17, 2014 by Alli Leave a Comment

DIY Snowglobe

Things are a little lonely over at our house this week. The hubs is out of town, so we are Jonny-less. It’s all very sad. The exciting part is that he is in Arkansas, starting his new job! We never imagined that we’d be living in a tiny little town in Arkansas, but life can be… 

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Christmas Tree Window Decoration

December 12, 2014 by Alli Leave a Comment

Christmas Tree Window Decoration

I’m super excited about sharing this craft with you guys! I don’t know why, but it’s probably my favorite Christmas thing we’ve done so far. I just love how simple and beautiful it is. And it costs almost nothing, which is a huge bonus 🙂 Here’s what you need: Green, brown, and yellow paper (I… 

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5 Minute Christmas Ornament

December 10, 2014 by Alli 3 Comments

5 Minute Christmas Ornament

Did you ever have an idea that you thought was awesome? Then as it turns out… not so awesome? Yep. That would be these ornaments. Don’t get me wrong. They’re fun to make, super easy, and look adorable. But be warned: if you have a wild 18-month old that runs around terrorizing your Christmas decorations, edible ornaments… 

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