Don't you just love fall? It is such a fantastic season filled with so much fun and yummy fall food. Normally every fall we head to the apple orchard and pick apples. We love it. It is a fun family fall tradition. So far this year, we haven't been able to fit it in. I didn't let that stop me from making a few apple recipes so we could feel like we had gone to the apple orchard. Apple bread was the ... Read More about Anita’s Amazing Apple Bread
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Real Family Fun #37
Welcome to week 37 of Real Family Fun! I'm glad to have you here this week. This week has been a busy one, though I'm not exactly certain how or where the week went. Does that ever happen to you? Busy, but can't figure out exactly what you did with the time? Oh well...moving on. We are excited for Halloween at our house. I will have two cute witches on Halloween night this year. How about ... Read More about Real Family Fun #37
Personalized Beer Glasses {Homemade Gifts}
Do you enjoy making homemade gifts? I sure do. I love finding the right thing for the right person. I also love saving money over what it would cost me to buy the same item. To me, personalized gifts are such a fun touch to both give and receive. Don't you just love getting something with your name, initial or monogram on it? I've got a tutorial for you on making personalized beer glasses. Perfect ... Read More about Personalized Beer Glasses {Homemade Gifts}
Real Fun Features #36
Welcome to Real Fun Features #36. This is the post where I highlight a few of my favorite posts that linked up at my weekly link party. I had fun looking through all your fantastic links this week. You all made it really hard to narrow things down this week. Thanks for that! If you missed the fun, you can see all of the posts at #RealFamilyFun #36. I love a cute, fun and easy ... Read More about Real Fun Features #36
Fall Decorating Ideas
Do you decorate for fall? Fall is such a fun season for decorating. I've got some fall decorating ideas for you today. I have fun being creative and crafty and I also have fun adding some decorative touches to my house, but let me tell you I am not a professional stylist. In fact, it is an area that I think I am a bit weak. I still like to decorate and have fun making things with which to ... Read More about Fall Decorating Ideas
Simple DIY Crafts & Fall Decorating Ideas
Are you ready for a two simple DIY Crafts today? I love simple and inexpensive fall decorating ideas. They are perfect for my budget and my time. How about your budget and time? Today, I'm going to show you how to make pretty glittery leaves and pumpkins and how to turn those into a garland you can use in many different places around your home. I've got the tutorials for you along with ... Read More about Simple DIY Crafts & Fall Decorating Ideas
Real Family Fun #36
Welcome to Real Family Fun! I'm excited to have you here this week. I love having you all come each week and getting to see your awesome creations and ideas. Tomorrow, my youngest daughter turns 7! Wow...it is hard to believe that she is already 7 and that we moved into this state and this house 7 years ago as well. It is the longest I have ever lived in one place as an adult. We started ... Read More about Real Family Fun #36
Glitter Pumpkins {DIY Crafts}
With fall in full swing, I wanted to get in the mood with a few DIY crafts. Today I want to show you how to take a plain dollar store pumpkin and add some pizzazz to it. It makes a perfect fall decoration and it is super easy, too. Yay! From plain orange pumpkin to pretty sparkly pumpkin and it only cost me a couple of dollars. You ready to make your own? I've got a tutorial for you...let's ... Read More about Glitter Pumpkins {DIY Crafts}
Real Fun Features #35
Welcome to our 35th Real Fun Features post! I'm glad to have you here and am excited to show you a few of my favorite posts from Real Family Fun #35. My kids haven't gotten a Rainbow Loom, but I suspect they will soon because they look so fun. Creative Mama on a Dime has some great ideas for bracelets, head bands and storage in her post, Rainbow Loom Fun and Instructions. ... Read More about Real Fun Features #35
Pumpkin Carving Family Fun
I've got another family fun idea for you today. Like I said last week, I think fall is one of my favorite seasons for fun family activities. Today, I want to show you how fun pumpkin carving can be as a family. It is something my family and I look forward to every year. Last week, I gave you all kinds of tips for pumpkin patch family fun. Having fun at the pumpkin patch doesn't have to be the ... Read More about Pumpkin Carving Family Fun