Teacher Gift Idea

Happy Back-To-School to you!Some have already started back to school and many kids begin tomorrow. Here’s a re-post of an easy, inexpensive, and much-loved gift for teachers. I had some crazy idea to make a Christmas gift for my daughter’s teacher.  I’ve never made anything like this before so I wasn’t sure if it would even […]

Everything Smurfy

Smurfs are back!  It’s so exciting to share them with my kiddos.  Many a Saturday morning was spent singing “la LA la la la la LA la la la la” Smurf stuff is popping up everywhere.  Check out what I found…   Smurf Bento.  Do I see blue rice?  Love it! source Homemade Papa Smurf […]

Secret to Beautiful Blog Photos – Light Box

I’ve been interested in getting (or making) a white box for a while.  The effect it has on pictures is just gorgeous.   It’s basically a mini white tent with filtered lighting.  I’m sure you’ve seen the picture – we all have ’em.  The obnoxiously over flashed, too close, cluttered background photos.   I think […]

For The Crafters…

If you have little ones, you may recognize Leslie from Yo Gabba Gabba. Some may think this video is nuts!  Yup, it’s kinda bizarre …  If you’re a crafter, I’m sure you love it. “Work through the paaaayne”

Crayon Monogram Teacher Gift

Crayon Monogram Teacher Gift Frame on Sugar Bananas

A crayon monogram is an easy way to make a unique, meaningful gift for someone special or an adorable wall hanging for a child’s bedroom or playroom.  With just a few supplies, this project comes together quickly.   I had some crazy idea to make a Christmas gift for my daughter’s preschool teacher. I’ve never […]

Homemade Chocolate Orange Lip Balm

chocolate bar unwrapped

Chocolate orange lip balm is one of my favorite all natural recipes.  The chocolate and orange are a perfect flavor combination. What better idea than to combine them into a lip balm.   Pin for later: After some time living in the south, I’ve found it can get pret-ty dry in the fall. –out of no […]