The Un-Valentines Day Gift

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This idea was inspired by my single cousin’s FB status a few days ago: “4 days till Singles Awareness Day….greeaat!” and she had the following picture on her wall: I realize that Valentines Day is not all roses and chocolates for everyone. I’m married, but my Valentines Day will consist of helping kids with homework,… read more »

A Fun Valentines Gift Guide

valentines day gift ideas

I’ve partnered up with The Dating Divas  and a bunch of other bloggers to show off our most popular Valentine’s Day ideas! Today’s post is featuring our amazing DIY gifts that you can whip up for you special someone this coming Valentine’s Day! Here we go….. #1) Lucky In Love Scratch-Off Cards {The Dating Divas} –… read more »

Moving Party {Invitations & Gift Idea}

moving party invitations

Last year our good friends decided to pick up their family and move across the country. They decided to do all of this without my permission, and I was less than thrilled with this idea. So I did what anyone should try to do in the middle of a crappy situation- after the bitterness left… read more »

The ABC’s of What I Love About You

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I’m a long-time customer of MyPublisher.com and I have made several of their classic hardcover books. Last week while working on my current project, I noticed an option for a book that I’d never seen before- they call it “My Mini” and what grabbed my attention was just how cheap it is- $2.49! It is… read more »

Valentine’s Day Headband Tutorial

Here is what you will need: Fabric (It is only going to be about 1-2 inches wide but about 44-45 inches long.) Scissors Needle and thread Hot glue gun and hot glue stick Iron and ironing board Small pieces of felt Headband First you will grab you fabric and scissors.  Mine was quarter of a yard of… read more »

Reindeer Greeting

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I’m sharing a fun idea today for a last-minute Christmas greeting you still have time to create and email your loved ones! Visit Tip Junkie for all the details…  

Christmas Treats in a Can- A Neighbor Gift!

Christmas in a can

One of my readers recently left me a comment mentioning a fun activity her family does each year. I liked this idea so much, I decided it would become a new tradition for my family, and I can’t wait! Each year take a walk (or drive) around your neighborhood and vote for the house with… read more »

2 Gifts in 1! {Creative Gift Card Holder & Teacher’s Box of Goodies}

teacher goody box and gift card holder

Way back in March of 2010, I featured this idea for a teacher’s box of goodies: It was linked to my link party from the creative girls from Eighteen 25 and I bookmarked it to someday recreate this gift for one of my kid’s teachers. I bought the box right away, but I waited for… read more »

Pretty Presents on Pinterest

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I’ve added some more pins on Pinterest all “GIFT RELATED!” Check ‘em out… Creative Gift Wrap and Tags Neighbor Gifts Thoughtful Gifts and Thank You’s Gag Gifts Cards If you need an invitation to Pinterest, let me know! Just email me!

Back-to-School “Little Smarties” Teacher’s Gift

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 My kids started school this week and I am really excited about the teachers they have! I wanted to do something nice for them on the 1st day of school, so I came up with this idea for my kids to give to each of them: Simply take a zippered pencil pouch ($1 @ WalMart)… read more »