Our family started a Thanks Tree earlier this week.  I really want our kids to take the time to think about the things that they have and also take the time to be thankful for them.  I got the idea after reading this post, and…

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Fall = goodness. Honestly, everything about it.  It’s crunching leaves, it’s scarves, it’s warming up inside while it’s chilly outside, it’s drinking numerous amounts of hot coffee, it’s calm.  But the food…oh the food.  Apple, cinnamon, pumpkin, caramel.  Yum. In addition to all of these…

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I LOVE and adore Christmas, but often it can seem that Thanksgiving decor gets rolled over by Christmas decor.  I went shopping yesterday and saw lots of shiny bulbs, trees, and lights hanging in the stores, but not a single thing for good ol’ T-day….

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Halloween came and went in a blur!  I wanted to make the kids costumes again this year (see their’s from last year), but of course, I got a late late start to them, and didn’t like how they were turning out.  *sigh*  I was very…

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I hope you are ready for another huge-giant-photo-loaded-post!  On Tuesday we showed you photos of the food and drink at our sister’s Bride’s Party, and today (as promised) you will get to see the decorations.  Three things you need to know before I start this:  1….

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After decorating a Cinderella-themed classroom door this morning, I am ready for something with a bit more “spook” factor to it. I can’t wait to make some of these – so cute!  I plan to use this easy template from Country Living, but I need to…

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I was looking back through some old MayDae posts this week, and came across my recreation of this print.  I still love it- I can’t believe that we did that 8 months ago!  This year is going by soooo quickly. I also came across my kid’s…

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Seeing as how it’s after midnight, today is our parents 30th wedding anniversary!  30 YEARS!!!  Holy heck, that is a long time! {Source} Aren’t they the cutest?!  My parents are honestly two of the coolest people I know.  Both gifted in words, they write the…

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I wore this outfit last week on the same day that I got a haircut.  It is one of my favorite feelings in the world getting my hair done.  I always leave the salon feeling like I’m gonna have an amazing day…  Stormie was kind…

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Happy (almost) 4th of July!  I absolutely love this holiday, and I can’t wait to spend it eating yummy food, setting off fireworks, having a fire in the backyard, and eating more food:) I adore this 4th of July party that I saw over on…

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