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Mummy Pops
Okay I have a confession. I had no party, no school event, no nothin' to actually make these for. But I did it anyway. Don't you worry - they will get eaten. I pinned the inspiration photo from Workman Family last year. I was smitten. I've made Oreo Suckers before...
DIY Heart Mobile
We moved a lot when I was younger. What I remember most is that right when we would move in I would have to set up my room immediately. I don't think I'm exaggerating when I say I made my mom take me to pick out wallpaper (yes I'm that old) before all of the boxes...
Day 2 – Crock Pot Loaded Baked Potato Soup (gluten free)
Oh beloved crock pot, I do love you so. I don't use mine nearly enough simply because I haven't found enough yummy gluten free recipes but when I stumbled across crock pot loaded baked potato soup on Pinterest I knew I hit the comfort food jackpot. So I made it. And...
Pumpkin Man & Fall Sweater Wreath
Anyone else the teensiest bit excited that fall is here? My inspiration for this project came from this pumpkin man on countryhome.com that I pinned last year. Given that we had just moved and I was exhausted from pregnancy I felt lucky just to get the kids costumes...
A sneak Peak at 31 Days & a guest feature on Remodelaholic!
First and foremost, the awesome and crazy talented team over at Remodelaholic is featuring my post on Grace's Hanging Loft Bed!! Justin and Cassity are an amazing husband and wife whose idea of a fun Saturday is ripping out a wall...now that's my kind of duo. Their...
What’s for Brinner?
Oh, its a real word. brinner (brin-ner) adj. breakfast eaten at the time in which you eat dinner. It's BREAKFAST for DINNER people! I could tell you that I do it because my kids love it so much and I'm such a good Mom but this one is purely selfish...it's all about...
Wordless Wednesday
Life’s tough. Here’s why that’s good news…
I've written once or twice before on the topic of 'perspective'. I think it's because it plays such a crucial role in our lives right now. Without it we could SO EASILY wallow in all that makes life difficult for us. Jared's losing his vision to RP Therefore he...
Wordless Wednesday
How to Get Rich Quick
You've heard it right? "It's easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle than for a rich man to enter the kingdom of God" Mark 10:25 It's a loaded statement. Worthy of pondering. But I believe that what Jesus was trying to say is that when we focus on the...
The Art of Working with Distraction
We all have to deal with it. Whether it's your co-worker in the cubicle next to you whose cell phone ring is named 'cat fight'. Set to LOUD. And it rings all. day. long. The woman in the office across from yours whose perfume assaults your nose for a good 45...
What’s new with the Faris’? Here’s our Top 7
#1 Jared was laid off from his job about 7 weeks ago. It was a bit stunning and somewhat scary but it's all good because... #2 Jared started a new company about 3 weeks ago. Anyone who saw Jared over the last year had to notice how stressed out he was, his job was...