I know there’s nothing fancy or amazing about these ghost suckers. They’re as run-of-the mill as Halloween crafts come, but sometimes, oldies are goodies. Here’s how to make easy ghost suckers for Halloween. Make ’em for your kids, make ’em for your neighbors, make ’em for your friends. The supply list for this craft is almost ridiculous. Easy Ghost Suckers: yarn tissues suckers black marker STEP 1: Take two tissues {more makes it too bunchy, less and you can see…
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This little terrorist has been in my life for just over 6 years now. I think I’ll keep him.
How was your holiday weekend? I had so much fun. No email, no phone calls, just plain fun all weekend long. The 4th of July holiday was spread out over three solid days in Utah and I couldn’t have enjoyed it more. Parades, fireworks, barbecues, swimming at the pool, eating cotton candy. The stuff of summer memories. What did you do? Play with your friends and family? Nap in a cool place? Catch up on your suntan? I’m curious if…
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A dessert for the fourth of July! I love the 4th of July, it’s my favorite holiday. Warm summer air, fireworks, BBQ, cold drinks, happy kids swimming in the pool. What’s not to love? Maybe the best part though is 4th of July food. I can’t get enough of the delicious BBQ and festive desserts served around my house on Independence Day, can you? 4th of July Flag Dessert Cake Recipe white or yellow cake 2 cups fresh strawberries 1…
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This dessert is my contribution to our family’s 4th of July BBQ. Individual jello dessert with whipped cream on top; an easy and colorful recipe for the holiday. Can I get a what-what? This stuff is delicious. This jello recipe takes three ingredients, including water. You could do this in your sleep. Practically. Ingredients for Yummy 4th of July Dessert Recipe: -1 box each red & blue Jell-O -container of spray whip cream Seriously, in. your. sleep. Follow the instructions…
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What are you doing for Father’s Day this weekend? Any fabulous BBQ plans? Viktor took Precocious on a cattle drive in Wyoming so I’m off the hook for Father’s Day. Wait. A cattle drive? We don’t own cattle. But Viktor’s friend does! So they’re off playing cowboys and me and Charming will probably eat cold cereal in bed Sunday morning. Woot. The rest of you are probably celebrating Father’s Day though, so I’m going to leave you some great links…
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I ended up caving and buying some Valentine’s cards for Precocious at the grocery store. She wanted to make her own with the Cricut but the blade is too dull and we ran out of time. They’re hideous, but I’m turning a blind eye, I don’t have time to be heartbroken about it. It’s not too late for you though. The ever talented, amazing, miraculous Alma of Ollibird fame has created some free downloads for you. And they’re darling. If…
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Here’s a roundup of all kinds of Valentine fun, in case you’re in the mood to be a little crafty. The step-by-step tutorial for this homemade felt heart brooch from Dabbled are easy enough for a beginner to follow. Cute right? Remember this heart braid from last year? I’ll attempt it again with Precocious next week. I swear. What about this great heart pillow made out of buttons? Totally doable. This heart pudding pie from Make and Takes looks delicious…
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My friend Donna, who knows I enjoy some vampire fiction, brought me a box of Twilight themed conversation hearts a couple weeks ago. Not only do they make my tongue go numb, some of them are sparkly. Yes, sparkly. I love Valentine’s Day.
