Ideas from a Military Mom
I can’t believe that it’s almost time for 4th of July and 4th of July parties! I’ve been on a big upcycled jar kick lately (graduation on the mind). Since the 4th is almost upon us, I’ve got a super quick (we’re talking 3-4 minutes, tops!) and easy patriotic upcycled jar project for you that’s perfectKeep Reading…
My “baby” just graduated from high school. It’s fun to give a gift in addition to the traditional and much appreciated monetary gift. This is a super easy last-minute graduation gift that starts with a repurposed jar. I’m proud to be a Parade contributor and you can find the complete quick and easy tutorial on Parade. Keep Reading…
Why does Father’s Day always sneak up on me each year? With 3 kids, I have a bunch of excuses (end of the school year, end of the school year, end of the school year) but no good reason. Luckily, I was able to whip up a couple of these adorable quick Father’s Day cardsKeep Reading…
It’s graduation party time around the Organized home. No matter how organized you are and how far ahead you plan, there will always be something you’ve forgotten. I’ve got an easy and quick last-minute graduation decoration that could also work as a last-minute gift to share with you today. Who doesn’t love jelly beans? EveryoneKeep Reading…
I mentioned yesterday that we have a big graduation party coming up at our house. We’re doing everything ourselves (except maybe the cake, who doesn’t want a giant cake with their graduate’s gorgeous face on it?!). I’d seen graduation caps on Pinterest using candy and cookies, but I wanted one with the candy remaining in the wrapper. IKeep Reading…
It’s that time of year when patriotic decorations come out, first for Memorial Day and later for the 4th of July. As a veteran married to an active duty husband with most of my family having served in the military, honoring our veterans and military families is important to me. I’m thrilled to join with 4 otherKeep Reading…
I’ve been saving glass jars since we moved into our current house a year ago. We must eat way too many jarred foods because I’m being overrun by glass jars. When my friend, J., came over for a day of crafting and chatting (the modern-day quilting bee equivalent), I knew we had to do a project using theseKeep Reading…
I appreciate a good prank. I enjoy playing a prank and I enjoy being pranked….as long as the prank is harmless. I’ve played pranks on roommates, co-workers, friends and, of course, my children. This year I’m planning on playing a harmless April Fools’ Day prank on my kids for breakfast. Shhh, don’t tell them. This is aKeep Reading…
The ongoing cookie challenge between Corinne from Wondermom Wannabe and myself has evolved into a brownie challenge. You may remember that the challenge started with my Oreo Surprise cookie and most recently included Corinne’s Pistachio White Chocolate Chip Cookies. Corinne shared that her children are singing my praises ala Bill Cosby (“Susan is great, she getsKeep Reading…
Although I’m part Irish, I grew up in Hawai’i where St. Patrick’s Day is not really celebrated much. I never thought that much about St. Patrick’s Day until I had children. Now days I try to find small, fun ways to celebrate the day, like these quick and easy St. Patrick’s Day Snacks. These shamrock-shaped snacksKeep Reading…
