It has been quite a while since I posted any American Girl crafts. Have you been itching for a cute and simple craft for yourself or your daughter's doll? Today, Rachel from Architecture of a Mom has a simple and adorable headband you or your daughter can make for your American Girl dolls. I think you could easily make a matching headband for yourself or your daughter as well....because who ... Read More about American Girl Crafts ~ Make a Pretty Embellished Headband
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DIY Desk for IKEA Expedit Hack
I've got a DIY desk for you today. It is part of the moving of my girls into their own rooms and part of the IKEA Expedit shelving unit and desk I made for my oldest daughter's room. When me moved our girls rooms around, I planned this IKEA Expedit shelving unit and had in mind that I would be able to buy a very inexpensive desktop and legs at IKEA. I had done the math and planning ahead ... Read More about DIY Desk for IKEA Expedit Hack
Great IKEA built in hack for simple shelving and desk
I'm excited to share today's post with you. It is a simple IKEA built in hack that I think most anyone can do. The DIY IKEA shelf I created can easily be used as we've used it or it would work great as an entertainment center, in an office or computer area, and so many other ways. When we moved my girls' rooms around, I used an IKEA Expedit (now called the IKEA Kallax) to make a great shelving ... Read More about Great IKEA built in hack for simple shelving and desk
Back to School ~ Capture the Memories with Fantastic Pictures
For many of you, back to school has already happened or will very shortly. Where I live, the school year doesn't begin until after Labor Day. As a homeschooling mom, I often struggle to bring you back to school ideas. There is one thing I do every year that I think every parent should do regardless of what type of school your child attends...that is first day of school pictures! Today Jessa ... Read More about Back to School ~ Capture the Memories with Fantastic Pictures
Girls Bedroom Ideas ~ Moving My Girls from 1 Room to 2 Rooms
You guys, this post has been a long time in making it onto the blog. It goes back to March to be exact. A bit over 4 months ago, we moved our girls rooms around. I've got tons of pictures for you today. I'm hoping you enjoy them and that maybe they can give you some girls bedroom ideas for your own house. Until March of this year, my girls shared a room. I thought long and hard about ... Read More about Girls Bedroom Ideas ~ Moving My Girls from 1 Room to 2 Rooms
Tostadas ~ Yummy Slow Cooker Recipes
Do you love slow cooker recipes? I know I do, however I really prefer to find recipes that use real ingredients, not processed foods. Today, I'm sharing one of my favorite slow cooker recipes that is easy and natural. I love it because it is yummy and it feeds a ton of people. It is perfect for a group or to make and put half of it in the freezer for another busy night. Perfection! This ... Read More about Tostadas ~ Yummy Slow Cooker Recipes
How to Make Tostada Shells from Corn Tortillas
How about another all natural and simple recipe today? Sounds good to me. Have you ever tried to find natural tostada shells in the grocery store? Where I live they all have lard, MSG, or other junk I don't want in our food. I have figured out how to make tostada shells from corn tortillas. It is really easy to make your own tostada shells and takes only about 10 minutes. It also saves ... Read More about How to Make Tostada Shells from Corn Tortillas
How to Make Cute Flour Sack Towels
These cute flour sack towels are a fun way to add some color or holiday decor to your home. Below you'll find an easy to follow step-by-step tutorial to show you how to make them. Earlier this summer, before we left on our cross-country adventure, I wanted to add a little summer touch to my home decor. I decided to make these cute flour sack towels. You can make these towels and ... Read More about How to Make Cute Flour Sack Towels
Our Cross Country Adventure
As many of you know, my two girls and I set out on a 5 week cross-country adventure. We left on July 8th. We drove 2,400 miles to my hometown of Phoenix. I have shared a few pics on Instagram and on Facebook, but I thought you might enjoy seeing a bit more of our journey. It has been a great trip! I'm so glad we decided to go for it. These are pictures from the our trip out West as well as ... Read More about Our Cross Country Adventure
Popsicle Summer Family Fun
With the summer heat turned up full force here in Arizona (on our cross-country summer road trip), we needed to find some cool family fun. I came up with the most delicious idea! Have you heard of the fairly new Zoku Quick Pop Maker? They are fantastic. You can make a popsicle in 7 minutes! Instant gratification makes for fun times. ;-) Popsicles seem like the perfect summer treat. ... Read More about Popsicle Summer Family Fun