We have been in a few stores this summer that have had this moon sand out on display for children to play with and my kids beg me to buy it for them every single time. Some of the bags and kits I’ve seen can cost anywhere from $18.00-$25.00. We decided to make our own…
A Box full of sunshine! Missionary Birthday Package.
How many of you are Missionary Moms? I recently joined the ranks, and can only say that it has been one of the hardest and most rewarding things in my life. We spend 18 years preparing them to go on a mission, but we don’t spend any time preparing ourselves! On the day I was…
Edible Frosting Paper Review
I have always enjoyed making and decorating cakes. My oldest is 21 and I’ve always decorated my kids a special cake for their birthday. Believe me my first cake that many years ago looked very amateur but I’ve learned so many different things in all these years. A skill comes from trial and error and…
Summer fruit salad- frog eye salad
I have been eating frog eye salad ever since I was a little girl. My mom would always make it for family gatherings and now I’m doing the same. This fruit salad is the perfect summer salad and is also great for large crowds because it makes a lot. I have had people ask what…
Homemade Garlic Bread Made Easy
I am sitting here in a bit of shock that we haven’t shared this recipe yet. This is one of those foods we eat so regularly I can’t believe I haven’t shared it with you. It’s also incredibly simple AND is one we are complimented on every time we make it for someone new SO…
DIY – 4th of July wood stars
Every year when the 4th of July rolls around I always wish I had more 4th of July decorations. When I see things at the store I just don’t see quite what I want either the colors are too bright or it’s just not what I’m looking for. I had an idea in my head…
Mission/Missionary DIY Clock!!!
First things first – our Agnes and Dora giveaway has ended – go see if you won!!! Now onto this AWESOME project!!!! This past week Staci (of The Potter’s Place) and I had a little play date at Ikea. As we were walking through the store I came across this awesome clock (which sadly I…
Make Your Own Succulent Garden
Hola! It’s Gena! I haven’t posted in a while, but thought this was the perfect project to share. I have been seeing a lot of pins on Pinterest about potted succulent. I loved the idea and started pinning away. My garden is overgrown and overwhelming me at the moment. This was quick and easy. Here…
DIY Party Table Ideas
My summer already has been full of many celebrations and parties. Lakley turned 18 and graduated from High School. My 2 sisters and I all had daughters graduate from the same High School, so we threw a party for them (which I will post about next) and Lakley’s birthday was the day before graduation so we had a lot…
Planter box-a new flower box for Mother’s Day!
Hello Everyone! I’m so excited to be a part of this blog with these amazing and talented women. Today I want to share this cute little planter/flower box my husband Matt and the kids made for me this year for Mother’s Day. The day before the kids told me I…