Real Life

Getting to Know Your Archetype {Giveaway Closed}

Jan

2013

Fun, creative and kind. These are the first 3 words my husband blurted out when I asked him to describe me. (Side note- I had to preface that question with a disclaimer to keep it blog- appropriate! Who knows what he really wanted to say?! And also, it took him awhile to come up with the last adjective. Should I be worried?) I've been told I am also responsible, loving, fun, dependable and a bit OCD when it comes to cleaning and organizing, but I think if I could add one adjective to my … [Read more...]

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Free Printable Ta-Da List

Jan

2013

by Stephanie 3 Comments

A couple months ago, I attended Time Out For Women in Phoenix, AZ. Time Out for Women is a weekend conference held in various locations all over the United States and it is super uplifting and inspiring- just what every lady needs now and then! One of the speakers (Julie de Azevedo Hanks) suggested that instead of keeping a "To Do List" we should instead keep a "Ta-Da List" and record the things we do each day that are praise-worthy. Isn't it more exciting to remind ourselves how much … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Digital Designs & Printables, Real Life · Tagged With: free printable

Having a Foundation of Faith {free printable}

Jan

2013

by Stephanie 2 Comments

A sweet friend of ours and a member of our church's congregation had a sudden heart attack the day after Christmas and passed away in the arms of his sweetheart. At church today I talked with his widow and I was amazed and so touched by this woman's great faith. She is such an inspiration! As she spoke, her words were tender, but so powerful and it reminded me of a quote I read several months ago about having a foundation of faith in the talk "Mountains to Climb" by Henry B. Eyring. He … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Digital Designs & Printables, LDS, Real Life · Tagged With: free printable, LDS church, trials

Life, According to Me- A Darling Child’s Journal

Dec

2012

by Stephanie 44 Comments

As a mom of 4 little kids, I often wish I could take a peak into their young minds and see what it is that makes them think, feel and act how they do. Do you have children? Nieces and nephews? Students? You get it, right? I adore these kids more than anything in the world, but sometimes I worry that I’m not communicating with them very well, like I might be missing a teachable moment or something to help them grow and learn and feel safe, valued and loved. While expressing my thoughts on … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Baby & Kids, Digital Designs & Printables, Family, Paper Crafts, Real Life · Tagged With: eBook, kid's activities, life according to me

Cupcake Liner Snowflakes for Sandy Hook Elementary

Dec

2012

by Stephanie 13 Comments

The PTA leaders of all of the schools in Newtown, PA are requesting our help in supporting the families whose lives were turned upside down after last Friday's tragedy. If you're looking for a way to show sympathy and encouragement for this community, here is a project that is in need of support. It is a perfect activity for the entire family, or for any individual who'd like to help. Welcome Students to a Winter Wonderland! When school resumes for Sandy Hook, it will be in a new building. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Charity & Service, Family, Paper Crafts, Real Life, Seasons and Holidays · Tagged With: trials, Winter