What started off as me wanting to use up some beading supplies I've been hoarding for several years has turned into a full-fledged jewelry shop in my craft studio. About 3 years ago I had this grandiose idea of having a mother-daughter crafting party before the holidays. I … [Read more...]

I do not even know how it is already the end of another school year. I am sure we all remember how long school years felt as a kid but on the other side, as a parent, they seem to FLY right on by. This is a big year for my youngest as she is graduating from Pre-k and moving on to … [Read more...]

My five year old (gasp! I still can't believe she is five!!) loves lemonade. I mean, LOVES it, can't get enough of it. The only thing she loves more than lemonade is the color pink. Sometimes I wonder if Pinkalicious is her secret guide to life. When it came time to pick a … [Read more...]

House party or location party? That is often the first question you have to deal with when planning a birthday party. After a year hiatus from birthday parties, we opted for fun family experiences instead, that was the first issue my soon-to-be seven year old and I had to figure … [Read more...]

Have you seen Disney's live action Cinderella yet? It is wonderful. Yes, it's a fairy tale with a happily ever after ending but the road to get there is paved with many emotions (oh so many feels!), including the single best piece of advice a mother can give her daughter: Have … [Read more...]