Discover a variety of unique and creative ideas for celebrating all holidays. From DIY crafts to delicious recipes, find inspiration for every occasion.
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. …
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 cards…
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? Everyone…
It’s easy to make your own DIY candy graduation caps for parties and party favors
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 other…
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 these…
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 gets…
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 snacks…
In November when I made Thanksgiving Pilgrim Hats, I made a mistake. Fortunately, I could see that mistake as a St. Patrick’s Candy Leprechaun Hat. So, now that it’s almost time for St. Patrick’s Day, let me show you this very easy to make St. Patrick’s Day Leprechaun Candy Hat. And rather than a mistake,…
One of the best parts of moving around the country with the military is learning about different traditions and customs, even within our own country. When I lived in Arkansas and Alabama, I learned a little about Mardi Gras. People who celebrate Mardi Gras take it seriously. Me, I’m not so serious. I like the bright, festive…