Are you guys ready to talk about Valentine's Day? It is less than a month away. I'm looking forward to some fun Valentine's crafts and ideas that I will be sharing with you this year. I wanted to start with a cute wreath or wall art idea that I came up with this year and which Offray sent me the ribbon to complete as well as sponsored this post. So one of the fun perks of my job, is that ... Read More about Gorgeous Rose Ribbon Valentine’s Day Wreath
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Idea for Cute and Healthy Snacks for Valentine’s Day
I'm always looking for healthy snacks. That dumb afternoon snack seems to get me every time...even with our snack jar, which has lately been completely bare. I wanted to plan ahead this year so I could share some Valentine's day ideas with you too. I wanted to come up with a simple yet healthy snack for Valentine's day. It needed to be quick and something the whole family would enjoy...meaning me ... Read More about Idea for Cute and Healthy Snacks for Valentine’s Day
Add Some Cuteness to a Throw with DIY Pom Poms
Do you love pom poms? I'm pretty sure I'm addicted! They are so cute and can add some fun and cuteness to most anything....like the DIY I have for you today. Just buy a throw and spend a little time to give your throw some cuteness with pom poms! It is a fun and cute home decor project that just make me smile as I snuggle under the throw on these cold winter nights. I had originally planned ... Read More about Add Some Cuteness to a Throw with DIY Pom Poms
Decorating Ideas ~ A Year of Apothecary Jars
In 2013 and 2014 I made DIY Apothecary jars. Throughout those years, I showed you all kinds of ideas for each season and/or holiday to use the jars for decorating ideas. I totally meant to put them all together into one post for you and got busy and never did it. As a Happy New Year present to you and to me (because this makes for a quick and easy post for me to put together), I decided to finally ... Read More about Decorating Ideas ~ A Year of Apothecary Jars
Over 20 Great Ways to Get Organized
Normally I am quite the organized person, however the end of last year was just overwhelming. There is no way to sugar coat it. It got too busy and things pretty much spiraled out of control. I know my family did not appreciate my stress level and my snippiness. Being a very organized person by nature, it stresses me out when things get disorganized. I'm also a visual person, so when it gets ... Read More about Over 20 Great Ways to Get Organized
The Best of The Real Thing with the Coake Family 2014
Hi everybody! Welcome to 2015! I wanted to start the year off by taking a look back at 2014. I had a fantastic year with the blog. The blog grew and grew and grew some more. In fact it more than doubled in the size of followers as well as income. I'm super happy with that! You all had some posts that you really loved and I wanted to put the top ten of those posts into one post. I thought you ... Read More about The Best of The Real Thing with the Coake Family 2014
Happy New Year!
Happy New Year! Happy New Year! Here's to an organized 2015 filled with great crafts, fun DIY, yummy recipes, and tons of fun with the family! OK...that might be a stretch, but let's have some fun trying anyway. ;-) ... Read More about Happy New Year!
Merry Christmas!
Hope you and your family have a blessed day! Merry Christmas! ... Read More about Merry Christmas!
Adorable Bags for New Year’s Family Fun
Can you believe it is already time to talk about New Year's? I know we haven't had Christmas yet, but I'm taking two weeks off this year! Yay! Can't wait! I wanted to bring you an updated version of the New Year's bags we have used for the last couple of years and share with you how we celebrate New Year's together as a family and have tons of fun! As you may remember, I've been ... Read More about Adorable Bags for New Year’s Family Fun
Be Entertaining This Holiday Season ~ Keeping it Real
OK all you wonderful women and moms who read my blog. How are you doing? Totally feeling the stress of pulling the holidays together for your family with just a few days still to go? I wanted to take a minute to talk to you (and me) today. Let's talk about how to relieve stress and entertain for ourselves so we can enjoy the holidays. I did something drastic (yes that is a bit dramatic) yesterday ... Read More about Be Entertaining This Holiday Season ~ Keeping it Real