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Chalkboard Flower Pots

I absolutely love these chalkboard flower pots. They’re easy to make and a great kid-friendly activity for any summer day! (If my two-year-old son can help, anyone can!) To make your own, gather the following supplies: Clay flower pots (with bottoms) Acrylic paint Paintbrushes Chalkboard paint Flowers and Potting soil […]

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Random Acts of Kindness Tree

Did you know there is a Random Acts of Kindness Day? It’s celebrated every year on February 17th… But why limit yourself to one day a year? I came up with a creative and fun way for our family to spread random acts of kindness year-round: a Random Acts of Kindness Tree! The concept […]

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Photo Ornament Tutorial

Last year I started a memory tree for my son, Casey. I made a photo ornament for each month of his life, starting the month he was born. The project turned out so great I thought I’d share a tutorial on how to create your own photo ornaments! These are great […]

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Initial Ornament Tutorial

I’m in the process of making a real family tree and needed an initial ornament for each member of our family. So I headed to the craft store to see what I could come up with… …I ended up with these glittery initial ornaments! They turned out so great I wanted to share an […]

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Thank a Mailman Day!

Thank a Mailman Day is February 4th. This is a great chance to say a BIG thank you to the person who braves the rain, snow and sleet to bring you your mail. Here’s a simple (and free!) way to tell your mail carrier how much you appreciate their service:  our Thank a […]

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Happy Compliment Day!

You look beautiful today! It’s great to see you. I’m so happy you stopped by. You really are amazing! Happy Compliment Day! Celebrated every year on January 24th, today is an opportunity to say something positive about the people you interact with. Remember, everyone has good attributes – that’s right – […]