Christmas Festival In Texas

We have really enjoyed living in our little Forney, TX.  It is hard to believe that at the end of this month we will have lived here for a f...

DIY Burlap Matting

Celebrate your child's art with this Pottery Barn - inspired picture frame.  I love how the elegant and rustic come together. My kids l...

My Family's Heirloom Furniture

Family heirlooms.......... I love them.........and my dad's side of the family has plenty of them.  My grandparents are getting ready to...

How to Deal with Life-Changing Events

(For Me, Having a Medically  Disabled  Husband) There are a few things in life that you never contemplate happening to you.  Not being able ...

Mario Birthday Party with Free Printables!

"It's-a-Mario!"  My son Tyler had a great Mario birthday party!   Next to drawing the Mario head, my biggest challenge was co...

A First Grader's View on Classroom Rules!

Last year my first grade son came home with this paper in tow.  He had worked hard to create a list of classroom rules.  Every time I think ...

Momma Took Us to the Zoo!

"Momma's taking us to the zoo tomorrow, zoo tomorrow, zoo tomorrow.  Momma's taking us to the zoo tomorrow, we can stay all day...

Encouraging a Young Author or Artist

I have a daughter who loves to write.  She has started many books, written little cartoons, and tells "little boy and girl" storie...

Household Notebook and Free Printables!

Two more lazy weeks of summer.............then it's time to buck up and get things rolling again.  So, I decided to get a little more o...