Welcome to this week's link party. I'm so glad to have you here and have you join the fun! It has been another busy week here at the Coake house. Last week was so crazy that this week has been spent attempting to catch up and get back on track. Thankfully our activities have started to wind down and my husband (who works full time but kind of like an on call job) hasn't been out of town ... Read More about Real Family Fun #17
My Blog Becomes Official ~ Or Making a Business Card Holder
Recently, I made myself and this blog feel all official. I designed and ordered business cards. Then I made myself a business card holder I was headed to a blog conference and knew that there would be plenty of networking and need for business cards. I also knew that I wanted something cute and pink in which to store my business cards. I set out to find a free pattern that was possibly a little ... Read More about My Blog Becomes Official ~ Or Making a Business Card Holder
Real Fun Features #16
Welcome back for another round of your fabulous posts. This is the time of the week that I feature you! I had a hard time picking this week and apparently I had a sweet tooth when I did narrow it down. Thanks for making this part of my job hard. First up is this pretty Low Maintenance Flower Bed from DIY with Grant and Kiley. If it is low maintenance, then it belongs in my ... Read More about Real Fun Features #16
Throw the Burger on the Grill Fun Activities for the Family
I know I'm always looking for and thinking about fun activities for the family. That includes special days like Father's Day. My family and I came up with a Dad inspired game perfect for your Father's Day celebration. The game we came up with is called, Throw the Burger on the Grill. It is a simple game that would work for any age level. Much like the valentine's game, we came up with, you ... Read More about Throw the Burger on the Grill Fun Activities for the Family
Simple Handmade Father’s Day Card
Are you ready for Father's Day? It is just around the corner. This year I am getting things ready a bit early, at least compared to when I usually get things pulled together. That way I can show you and give you an idea or two for your Father's Day. Today, I've got a tutorial for a simple Father's Day Card for you. Let me show you how to make this quick and simple card. Supplies ... Read More about Simple Handmade Father’s Day Card
Real Family Fun #16
Welcome to week #16 of the Real Family Fun link party! I'm glad you've joined us this week. This week has been another busy week. Though, I didn't feel well over the holiday weekend, so I mostly did nothing. It was kind of nice and kind of weird. Me, doing nothing? Doesn't happen very often. I'm hoping that once all our end the year activities are over next week, things will settle down a bit. ... Read More about Real Family Fun #16
Father’s Day Gift ~ Glass Etched Candy Jar
As I'm sure you are aware, Father's Day is approaching really quickly. My girls and I got together and came up with an idea for a Father's Day Gift. Since their Dad really likes candy, we decided to make him a candy jar. While we were at it, we decided to make jars for both Grandpa's, too. As usual, I took pictures along the way and have a tutorial for you. That way you can make your own ... Read More about Father’s Day Gift ~ Glass Etched Candy Jar
Real Fun Features #15
Welcome to one of my favorite posts of the week. It is the post when I get to feature a few of the fantastic posts that linked up at my Real Family Fun link party. If you missed last week's link party, you can still see all the great posts linked up at: Real Family Fun #15. Let me show you a few of my favorite posts that linked up last week. First up, if you have a deck that needs some ... Read More about Real Fun Features #15
18 Sewing Patterns and Tutorials
Happy Memorial Day to you! Do you like to sew? For the longest time, I didn't think that I did. I guess I've learned that I like sewing, but only certain things. I've been quite busy sewing since I started this blog. Today, I'm putting those sewing patterns and tutorials all in one place for you. I've got 18 patterns/tutorials for you plus a brand new bonus sewing pattern for you at the ... Read More about 18 Sewing Patterns and Tutorials
Teacher Gift Idea: Chalkboard Paint Veggie Crate
Is your child's school year over yet? Are you looking for ideas for a gift for a friend or teacher? I've got a tutorial for you today for a teacher gift idea or a gift for a friend. This is a chalkboard paint idea to create a garden fresh veggie bin out of a crate. As you may know, I homeschool our girls. We are part of a homeschool co-op and I am friends with the other moms in the co-op. Those ... Read More about Teacher Gift Idea: Chalkboard Paint Veggie Crate