P is for Party Planning: Floral Centerpieces on a Budget When it comes to getting myself in over my head on projects, the apple doesn’t fall far from the tree. Â A few months ago, my mom volunteered to provide 18 floral centerpieces for a spaghetti dinner fundraiser. Â There was no budget for this project, so Continue reading
C is for Crafts: DIY Paper Pinwheels  Pinwheels always make me think of springtime and warm weather.  There is just something so festive and inviting about their fun shape and bright colors.  I made these paper pinwheels to add some color to my spring decor this year.  This project is so quick and easy with Continue reading
B is for Birthday:  40th Birthday Treat Basket I have hit a time in my life where many of my near and dears are celebrating milestone birthdays. Welcome to the big 4-0, right? I’m not really sure how that is possible because I myself couldn’t possibly be a day over 29, right? Wink, wink! Anyway, Continue reading
B is for Birthday: Â Cute as a Button Cupcakes When my youngest daughter turned one last summer, I chose a “cute as a button” theme for her party and it was so darn, well, CUTE! Â Stay tuned for more posts in the near future about the cute as a button party, but today we are Continue reading
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