gift ideas - 8/19 - Somewhat Simple

A present for your husband

May

2012

Want to see a super fun idea for a present for your husband? Let me preface this post by saying my husband is a super thoughtful kind of guy. He likes a gift with meaning- something that takes more thought than money and something he can't just go buy himself. Like, he would totally love a new baseball hat, but if he really wanted a new hat, he'd buy one. Also, my husband is the best gift giver in the world, which means I get awesome presents, but it also means I have to be awesome for … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Seasons and Holidays · Tagged With: Birthdays, fathers day, gift ideas

Fun, Meaningful Gift for Dad or Grandpa

May

2012

by Stephanie 8 Comments

This is a fun, meaningful gift for dad or grandpa that you can put together with the kids in no time! What do you get the guy who has everything? My dad is the kind of person who buys what he wants and gets what he needs himself, so thinking of something to give him for his birthday is always quite the challenge. Last year, however, I think I hit a home run. The idea I had was awesome! Let me share it with you: First, I asked each of my kids to think of 3-4 things they love about their … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Seasons and Holidays · Tagged With: fathers day, gift ideas

I Love You Because Frame {and free printable!}

Apr

2012

by Stephanie 7 Comments

This is a simple project that adds a fun way to recognize the little things you love about someone. All you need is a frame ( I used the Grafton frame from Cut It Out ) and a printable to go behind the glass. Here is the one I made: I used the light blue Square Pattern Piece from Sprik Space. CLICK HERE IF YOU'D LIKE TO USE THE SAME PRINTABLE. {It's free!} Just slip the printable behind the glass and go crazy with a dry erase marker! It is fun coming up with little reasons you love … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Digital Designs & Printables · Tagged With: frames, gift ideas

A Fun Valentines Gift Guide

Feb

2012

by Stephanie 1 Comment

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} - Show your spouse how lucky you are to have them this Valentine's Day! Follow this simple tutorial to create scratch off cards to reveal your love for them. #2) Love Story … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Seasons and Holidays · Tagged With: gift ideas, valentine's day

Moving Party {Invitations & Gift Idea}

Feb

2012

by Stephanie 6 Comments

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 me, of course- and I threw them a party! We all got to have fun and eat yummy food and our friends got a great chance to see to all the people who love them dearly. Its a win/win... except they moved, which … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Paper Crafts, Parties & Entertaining · Tagged With: gift ideas, invitations, moving party, repurposing