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“Make it” Monday:  DIY Sesame Street Themed 2nd Birthday for Dahlia

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Joanne September 19, 2016

    This year, we had so much fun planning Dahlia’s 2nd birthday party with an obvious Sesame Street theme.  It’s the one show we let Dahlia watch on TV regularly […]

“Make it” Monday:  DIY Emergency Kits for Kids

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Joanne August 29, 2016

Dahlia starts preschool this week and though I am excited for her, reality is setting in that she’s growing up to be a sweet little lady.  I want to protect […]

“Make it” Monday:  DIY Homemade Play Dough

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Joanne August 8, 2016

Yesterday, we went to Play Haven in San Francisco for a play date.  It’s an awesome play space for kids that has everything — a rock climbing wall, an art […]

“Make it” Monday:  DIY Chalkboard Sign for 2-Year-Old Dahlia

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Joanne June 26, 2016

  Ahhh! Where did the time go?!  It has been a while since I posted and even longer since I made a Chalkboard Poster for Dahlia.  In fact, it’s been […]

Thrifty Thursday: DIY West Elm Inspired Dresser Makeover

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Joanne March 9, 2016

Happy Thrifty Thursday! Today I want to share one of my all-time favorite furniture re-do’s from when we first moved into our home, our West Elm inspired dresser. When we moved […]

Foodie Friday:  DIY Fruit & Vegetable Garden

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Joanne March 4, 2016

Spring is fast approaching and I love the idea of growing & eating your own fresh fruits and vegetables!  I grew up in Stockton, Ca near a lot of fresh […]

Thrifty Thursday:  $3 Easter Inspired Wreath 

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Joanne March 3, 2016

A whole $3.00 and 5 minutes are all it took to make this Easter inspired wreath with items I bought from the Dollar Tree.  In 4 steps, see how you […]

Thrifty Thursday:  DIY Pink & Gold Baptism for Dahlia

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Joanne February 18, 2016

A couple of weekends ago, we celebrated Dahlia’s baptism.  She did an awesome job and didn’t cry (woohoo) – she actually made us smile & laugh because she was so […]

Holiday 2015 Wrap Up – 10 Fun Things I Did During the Holidays

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Joanne January 11, 2016

As my first full week in 2016 comes to an end, I keep thinking about all the fun I had during my 11 day Holiday break and wish I had more […]

“Make it” Monday:  Pumpkin Decorating Alternatives

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Joanne October 12, 2015

‘Tis the season for pumpkin everything! This weekend, I hosted another Craft Night at my house and appropriately, we decorated pumpkins 3 different ways!  I have done real pumpkin carving […]

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