This post is sponsored by Uncommon Goods. But all reviews and opinions of the products are my own. It’s always nice to receive good gifts but I think it is an even better gesture to give good gifts, especially when they are meaningful and serve a purpose. I’ve been noticing a trend that as soon as Fall rolls around folks start talking about Christmas and
Family fun never gets old. Every now and again, we love to slow down and do a fun surprise for our family to enjoy. My family loves it when we treat ourselves to little things. Or when I surprise them by making a treat such as cookies. To us, cookies are indeed a treat. It is not something that is on the daily menu (who
A few days ago, someone asked me how old is our first daughter. Hearing myself answer “five” sounded kind of weird. How in the world is she already five? Those little kids do grow up fast for sure! We celebrated her birthday back in November, a week before her actual birthday which is on the 29. With Thanksgiving just before her birthday, it sometimes makes
This past November, our first daughter turned 4. It was literally two days after Thanksgiving (November 29), so you know we were very busy that week. Here she is with her cute little self – enjoying her morning breakfast at home. Funny, she was so excited so she got up early and told me she wanted to take a bath (although she had one the
For our annual vacation this year, we took a trip to California. My hubby had been there once or twice before and had mentioned that he wanted to take the family there. So last year (2013), he began talking about going there for spring break this year (2014). We only went for a few days but it was an awesome getaway time for our family. In addition,
Two weekends ago was hubby’s birthday. My intent was to invite some of our friends over to celebrate with us but I decided to just go out with him instead. On Thursday, his workers held a surprise party for him at work. Then on Friday, I corresponded with a co-worker of his to order lunch for him from one of his favorite restaurants, Boston Market. There is one about
For her second birthday, Nov. 29, 2012, we kept it small. We only invited two of our close family friends. Our theme this year was Rubber Duckies. Somehow, I just could not find balloons and other party decor with duckies. Most places had the Tweety Bird, instead. So for the balloons, utelsils, plates, cups, napkins, and table cover, we went with a variation of pastel
My 1st daughter, Shenice, really likes the Mickey Mouse Clubhouse show and all the characters, especially Minnie Mouse. So for her first birthday, Nov. 29, 2011, I decided to do a Minnie Mouse theme. We created her birthday invitations from Minnie Mouse and decorated colors of the like, brown, black, and pink and white polka dots. I do not know where the photos are but I know they
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