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Whether you are entertaining the kids, throwing a birthday bash, or working on a Halloween costume (it will be here before you know it) there are uncountable ways to channel Captain America. Make your little one feel like a superhero … Read more
Decorate for the fourth of July this year with a reclaimed wood project. Nothing says nostalgia and good ol’ fashion America like barnwood. In honor of the 13 original colonies here are 13 project ideas to celebrate the land of the free … Read more
Mothers day is just a few weeks away – do you have a gift for the special mom or mother figure in your life? I’ve spent the last two weeks crafting fun Mother’s Day projects with my ZINK hAppy printer: … Read more
I’ve Got My Eyes On You, Valentine Valentines Day is right around the corner and I’ve already received the party announcement from Maddilyn’s teacher. Instead of handing out the generic Valentine’s Day cards, my preschooler and I decided to get … Read more
Aside from having a beautiful location in the Dominican Republic, one of the things I love most about our wedding is something I hadn’t even thought of in all my pre-planning – repurposing decor and items from our big day. … Read more
With the new year approaching, we all start thinking of ways to reset or start new. For many of us, we want to try and make healthier choices or take better care of ourselves and loved ones. So here is … Read more
Looking for a little Disney inspired fun at home? Check out these 20 awesome DIY Beauty and the Beast crafts, recipes and activities for the kids to enjoy. In 2017, the story and characters Disney fans know and love came to … Read more
Easter is going to be different this year. A lot of holidays will be this year as my husband will be “working away” for the better part of seven months as he deploys across the ocean. It’s our first deployment … Read more
Something huge happened in February. No, not Valentine’s day. Marvel Studios DOCTOR STRANGE was released on DVD February 28th, just in time for spring and summer birthday parties. Pulling off a Dr. Strange birthday party isn’t as easy as say, … Read more
Are you sick of winter, yet? Here in northern Michigan, we have been hit with constant snow and freezing temps. Being trapped inside so much is making all of us a little stir crazy especially my very active two year … Read more
“Nearly three-quarters of eighth-graders tested below proficient in geography on the 2014 National Assessment of Educational Progress – also known as the Nation’s Report Card – and that’s almost exactly the same result as in 1994.” – U.S. News Sending … Read more
I’m obsessed with photography, especially when my children and family are the subjects. The majority of my down time is spent learning photojournalism techniques to better document their lives as they happen. The end result is that my family gets a … Read more
Shopping for my parents was a lot harder before I had kids. They’re the type of people who tend to purchase themselves whatever material items they desire and it left me scratching my head most years. Now that we have … Read more
Last year was Maddilyn’s first year of preschool and along with it came many other first. Being the shopaholics we are, we loved ‘first’ back to school shopping. In addition to the fun new clothes, backpack and school supplies we also … Read more
When you drink as much coffee as I do, you start looking for creative ways to re-purpose coffee grounds and reuse K cups. Instead of tossing them in the trash, there are so many more fun and creative ways to … Read more
As 2015 comes to an end, we prepare ourselves for the celebrations and traditions to welcome the arrival of the New Year. However, not everyone celebrates the new year according to the standard Gregorian calendar. For Asians all over the world, including Asian-Americans, they are … Read more