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4th of July Party Ideas
If you're wanting to add some extra red, white, and blue to your entertaining this 4th of July, this post is for you. Here are a few patriotic party ideas that will spice up your BBQ.
I found this idea of tying a tin star around your napkin over on The Party Dress.
Entertaining with Style suggests [...]
Etsy Elite – Checkers
What's one game that every child should play?
If I could choose two, I'd say Go Fish and checkers. I mentioned Go Fish last week. Let's look at checkerboards today.
I found checkerboards made from wood, acrylic, fabric, yarn, and stained glass. There were small ones and big ones, pricey and inexpensive, exquisitely fancy and very simple. [...]
Thanks You’re Sweet Free Printable
Need an easy and cute gift? I designed these to fit a sandwich baggie. Fun for teacher gifts or party favors! Click the image below to download and print.
For personal use only.
Thank You Gift Ideas
How do you show someone that you appreciated their kind act of service? It can be something as simple as a smile and a thank you card. That always does the trick.
However, if you've really had someone touch your life and you'd like to thank them in a more unique way here are a few [...]
A Well Dressed Lamp
To me lampshades are like hats. They can say so much about your style, even though they are one of the smaller details in a room.
I am always looking for ways to change the look of a lampshade with small, simple, and inexpensive details.
Here are some of my most recent favorites…
The Threaded Ribbon Lamp Shade
To [...]
Easy Craft – Mini Composition Book Make Over
I found these cute mini composition books at Staples and thought with a little jazzing up they would make great party favors. I gave them to my daughter's teachers.
I first added a ribbon to the inside back cover. I folded it under so it wouldn't ravel all over the place.
Put the ribbon inside the book.
Add [...]
Etsy Elite – Boredom Busters for Toddlers
Last week, I shared some great boredom busters for big kids.
The littler guys get bored, too. I am always on the lookout for toys to prevent boredom in my 2-year-old. Waiting in line, sitting in restaurants, car trips, and other down times prevent a real challenge for us, but the toys and games below can [...]






