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My friend, Marci, shared an amazing new product with me that I had to let y'all know about it! I've never really been one to dream about having longer eyelashes (fake ones are too expensive and laborious for this busy mama), but once Marci showed me how these 3D Fiber Lashes from her company … [Read more...] about Younique Moodstruck 3D Fiber Lashes Review and GIVEAWAY!
Let me paint a picture of something we are all familiar with. You've been up with someone all night long. And that someone was probably either throwing up, pooping, or wanting to suck on your boob every 5 minutes. The sun finally peeks over the horizon and your other children are now awake and … [Read more...] about How To Manage a Mommy Meltdown (Without a Trip to Target)
When we got back from this trip we were greeted by the squishing of our toes in the corner of our dining room carpet. Somehow water had leaked into the house while we were away and soaked through the dining room carpet as well as part of our tiled pantry. Personally, I preferred the squishing of my … [Read more...] about Provisions
Hey there readers! Today I am excited to share with you one of my dearest friends and college roommate - Jenna Braddock, from Fresh Food Perspectives. This girl is AMAZING. I loved getting to live with her during our FSU days and see what God was doing in her heart as she pursued a calling in … [Read more...] about For Busy Moms – What To Eat For Lunch
Are you planning a trip to the beach this summer? If so, then you MUST give one of these hilarious and super easy photo ideas a try. Bury one child in the sand and then have another child bend over him for this funny headless kid illusion (via HERE). Have everyone bend over and draw a face in the … [Read more...] about 5 Fun Photos To Take At The Beach
The other day I posted a photo of myself on Instagram and then found myself checking my phone every few minutes to see who liked it. After about an hour, I decided that it didn't get as many likes as I had hoped, so I took it down - a little ashamed and a little embarrassed. Then I went on to … [Read more...] about Your Greatest Success (Is Not In a Selfie)
While your kids are draping themselves over chairs complaining that there's nothing to do, gently encourage their little hearts to go and be a blessing to someone. Here are a few ways we like to serve in the hot months of summer... Our favorite is to bring cold water bottles to the garbage men - I … [Read more...] about Summer Service Ideas – FREE Printable
The Happy Buddy turned 5 on the 3rd of July and I really wanted to make him a special birthday cake to celebrate. I almost gave up and called the Publix bakery after looking on Pinterest and seeing so many intricate, difficult, you-might-need-a-culinary-arts-degree-to-make-it cakes. But then I saw a … [Read more...] about How To Make A Number 5 Cake
Dear Happy Buddy, Your birthday this year made me a bit of a basket case. I couldn't stop thinking about how quickly you grew up - how you are now this big, giant 5-year-old. After Mickey Mouse-shaped pancakes in the morning, I took you and your little brother to the free water play day at the … [Read more...] about A Whole Hand
I have been busy pinning lots of fun 4th of July crafts, but that's about as far as I've gotten with this upcoming holiday. We haven't been doing much crafting lately because our house is in a bit of disarray due to water damage which led to mold which led to the ripping out of the entire left side … [Read more...] about Last-Minute 4th of July Crafts
We spent a morning with Grandmommy (the hubby's grandma) last week. She didn't freak out when the Happy Buddy flung sugar across the counter and all over the floor. She didn't mind that the snickerdoodles were shaped like baby carrots instead of melon balls. She knew the importance for a little … [Read more...] about Baking With Grandmommy
It's been a fun week! Thanks for being my friends, sweet blog readers. :-) Happy Perfect Friend-ing! *P.S. If you're looking to have a good laugh, check out THIS POST from Scary Mommy on How To Be a Good Friend. It is one of my favorite and funniest things ever.* … [Read more...] about The Perfect Friend
In the beginning, the hubby and I were not too fond of each other. He was a dark, brooding musician-type who liked to run orderly high school worship team rehearsals and be on time to everything. I, on the other hand, was a bouncy, cheerleader-type who liked to burst into rehearsals late and maybe … [Read more...] about On Being Your Hubby’s Friend
I love to leave small surprises on my friends' doorsteps - a happy reminder when they come home that they matter and are loved. Here is my latest little doorstep blessing and it has a FREE Printable too {{knuckle bumps}}! I scored these adorable plush and bendable flowers at The Dollar Tree. Then … [Read more...] about A Garden of Friendship – FREE Printable!
Do you remember making friendship bracelets with embroidery thread at summer camp? Well, these certainly aren't as elaborate or glamorous, but they will make for a quick and easy craft on a rainy day! Supplies - Pipe Cleaners Straws Scissors Directions - Cut the straws. Thread on the … [Read more...] about Super Easy Friendship Bracelets
