Author: Sarah

  • TACO SALAD

    TACO SALAD

    When I went to Las Vegas to spend time with my sister and her husband and her new little baby, they made this taco salad and I have made it so many times since. To make it, I used spinach, chopped green peppers, chopped yellow peppers, fresh cilantro, diced tomatoes, black refried beans with cheese…

  • WOODEN COMPASS

    WOODEN COMPASS

    So a while ago I saw a pillow with two arrows and “N, S, E, W” on it. I thought it looked so cool and thought I could make it out of wood for a wall hanging. My husband cut the arrows out of some old pallet wood and I just rubbed some dark stain on…

  • DIY RUSTED TINS

    DIY RUSTED TINS

    The other week in one of my link parties I remember someone linking up how they used vinegar to age metal and I looked for that kind blogger’s link but couldn’t find the link anymore! So whoever you are, thanks for the idea! Anyway, a while ago I bought some of these tin buckets in…

  • S’MORE BARS

    S’MORE BARS

    I love s’mores and I love brownies and I have seen s’more brownie bars before so I decided to try them out myself. They are a quick and easy dessert that’s so much more exciting than just plain brownies. It’s a great dessert when you’re in a pinch because you can keep most of the ingredients in…

  • DIY RUSTED NUMBERS

    DIY RUSTED NUMBERS

    Oh my gosh, so I can’t remember where I saw these DIY rusted metal letters but I just love this project! It was so quick and easy. Just get some paper mache numbers and metallic paint.  (ps I also bought some clear spray paint because I thought I would need it as a top coat but…

  • TODDLER FELT KNEE PATCHES

    TODDLER FELT KNEE PATCHES

    And here’s another little clothing upcycle with a simple patch. My little Elly loves kittens so I asked if she wanted some knee patches and she requested cats. She is always wearing through her leggings before she outgrows them so I decided to be proactive about this and glue on some patches before the holes…

  • TODDLER GIRL’S SPRING STYLE BOARD

    TODDLER GIRL’S SPRING STYLE BOARD

    I love spring shopping. There’s something just so exciting about the warmer weather that makes me want to buy clothes. Here are some of my favorite little girl outfits perfect for the transition from winter to summer weather. I’m so glad Elly loves shopping as much as I do we love our little shopping dates. …

  • GIVEAWAY FOR THE LITTLE ONES

    GIVEAWAY FOR THE LITTLE ONES

    Happy Monday to you! I have a huge giveaway for you today from Freshly Picked, Lulu + Roo, Sweet Bundle, me and Target.  It’s all about the little ones! We are giving away a Baby Stats Subway Art Printable, a pair of Freshly Picked Moccasins, a teething ring from Sweet Bundle, a $25 gift card to Target and…

  • DIY SKILLS FOR KIDS

    DIY SKILLS FOR KIDS

    Any mom who enjoys crafting and DIY will tell you that there’s nothing quite like sitting down with your kids and creating wonderful crafts, but it’s not always easy to find projects that they’d enjoy. But fostering the spirit of DIY in kids not only equips them with skills they’ll find useful as they age,…