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DIY Candy Cane Christmas Tree

December 8, 2014 By Karin Leave a Comment

It’s official. Thanksgiving is over and we’re moving right on to the next holiday! We’ve been busy planning for St. Nick, decorating our home, baking for fun and for gifting and shopping for presents. Perusing through this month’s issue of  Midwest Living, I found the cutest idea for a DIY candy cane Christmas tree. It requires only a few items that you probably already have on-hand and is easy to do with even your littlest elves helping…. 

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Happy Thanksgiving

November 25, 2014 By Karin Leave a Comment

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This Thanksgiving our little family will be heading up north to Wisconsin to celebrate the holiday with our family. We have so much to be thankful for this year—our health, steady employment, a roof over our heads, food on the table, good friends, a supportive family and lots of love—these might sound like the basics, but I still feel really grateful to have all of these things in our lives. And on top of all that, I get to spend my days with the best bud I could ask for and get to share fun things like this Etsy Thanksgiving round-up with you. Life doesn’t get much better!

Thanks to all of you who read our posts and share in our little slice of life. Happy Thanksgiving!

  • Wooden Pie Carrier from PieBox // $35.00 ~ Midwest Made in Chicago!
  • Runaway Turkey Invitations from Quill and Fox // 10 pcs for $19.50
  • Trio of Virtue Banners from Scout and Lilly // $36.00
  • Be Thankful Pillow 16×16″ from Love Joy Create // $38.00
  • Forest Friends Wrap from Clap Clap Design // $9.00
  • Picnic Plaid & Walnut Baby Moccasins from Ullaviggo // $31.76
  • Hand Knit Overalls from LaLaKa // $39.00
  • Nom Nom Plate from OHNORachio // $40.24

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Rainbow Busy Bottle DIY

November 6, 2014 By Karin 2 Comments

As we wade through these muddy waters of toddlerhood, one thing we’ve been dealing with recently is unwanted, slightly aggressive behavior. This type of behavior often manifests itself in ways such as hitting, biting, kicking and throwing.  Because toddlers have little to no impulse control, they often exhibit this physical behavior as a  result of difficulty dealing with really big feelings such as frustration or anger or sometimes just from being scared or even tired. I found a great article from L.R. Knost on what to do when children hit. As a gentle parent, I found Asher’s aggressive behavior surprising, but this article helped me understand that what my son was doing was normal and age-appropriate and gave me practical tips for how to handle it…. 

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Roasted Butternut Squash Soup

October 30, 2014 By Brittany Leave a Comment

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I love soup! With the cooler weather coming soon, a piping hot bowl of soup and a crisp salad is typically my first choice for dinner. This recipe for butternut squash soup is so delicious and hearty…. 

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Get Your Ghoul On

October 28, 2014 By Karin Leave a Comment

Halloween

Halloween is almost here and if you have yet to get into the “spirit” of the season, here are a few great, ghoulish finds from Etsy that you can enjoy well past the 31st!

  • Miniature Putka Pod Wreath from Cattales
    This mini, 3 inch wreath is made with putka pods and grapevine. For $5, it’s the perfect, subtle decoration for Halloween. But if you want something more eye-catching, 10 identical wreaths are available.
  • Cat Pattern Tote from Rove Studio
    Hand-sewn in Shoreham, NY these washable totes come in various sizes and feature the artwork of Rove Studio owner, Jacqueline Maldonado. Perfect for Halloween or any time of the year!
  • Skeleton Ring Holder from Redwoood Stoneworks
    It’s that extra hand you always need! This resin-molded, gold skeleton hand is perfect for holding rings, glasses or cards and adds just the right amount of creepy-chic.
  • Black Cat Bowl from Lauren Sumner Pottery
    This spooky bowl is perfect for rings, tea bags or just as a catch-all at the front the door. It’s handmade from clay in Lauren’s Raleigh, N.C. studio.
  • Sugar Skull Burlap Pillow from The Watson Shop
    Hand-made and printed in Gibsonton, FL this burlap pillow comes in various sizes and is pre-stuffed with a down insert. It’s the perfect place to rest your head after a long day of Trick or Treating.
  • Cereal Killer Spoon from Milk and Honey Luxuries
    Perfect for any cereal lover! Handstamped in Richmond, VA on a vintage, silver-plated spoon.
  • Skull Planter from Mud Puppy
    Made of ceramic with a glossy white glaze, this skull planter is the perfect skeleton to keep out of your closet.

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