2014 ~ Create it. Go!

Wednesday, December 24, 2014

Merry Christmas and Happy new Year!


Merry Christmas!

I'm taking a bit of time off blogging here and there over the next couple weeks, but no worries! I'm still here and will continue to post, just not daily for the next week or two, as I spend some quality time with my family building memories. I'm so thankful for all I've been blessed with this past year, and am excited for a new 2015 that's going to ROCK! (I already have a HUGE list of posts and ideas I want to share!) I have enjoyed blogging and learning more and more and sharing so many ideas through it all. What a blessing social media can me, when we used it for good! (and recipes, and crafts, and tips with kids and family, and home...haha I could keep going.)

As we all look to the end of one year, and the beginning of another, I am reminded at what matters most to me in my life. I wanted to share some of that with you this Christmas. I recently shared a little video called #HeIsTheGift found here. It's short and simple, but beautiful and poignant. . I love the story of Christmas found here as well. I'm thankful for Christ in my life, for his birth, AND for his life. I'm thankful for a wonderful family that keeps on trying.

I hope that you and your families also have a wonderful holiday season and enjoy the time together. Happy Holidays and Merry Christmas!

#ShareTheGift

Monday, December 22, 2014

Spiced Hazelnut Cookies with Chocolate Hazelnut Topping

This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. 
All opinions are mine alone. 
 #TasteTheMiracle #CollectiveBias #recipe #cookie

I've shared a few of our family's traditions lately during the holiday season and some of our favorite recipes too. I've saved one of the best to share with you today!

 When I was growing up, many years my family would go caroling during the holidays. It was a special memory and a fun night that we shared with other friends. We would normally have a group of 3-4 families and we would all gather together at someone's home before we left. We would all bring some goodies, and then we would distribute all the misc. goodies to several plates, so that there was some of each kind of cookie, fudge, bread, etc. on every plate. Then we were ready to leave! 

We'd go to other friends' homes and carol, and then leave them each with a plate of yumminess. What's not to love?! Even as a teenager, this night would leave me with a feeling of warmth. ( It didn't hurt that it was a social thing for me too, bc I got to be with friends. heehee) Now, that I have my own family, I have wanted to do this for years...AND this is the year! I am so excited and wanted to come up with a fun new cookie recipe to take as well.  



Friday, December 19, 2014

Not Your Ordinary Santa Cookie Plate!

#christmas #santa #silhouetteportrait #diy #diychristmas #christmasforkids #believe #cookieplate



I can't believe we have less than a week until Christmas. I am still finishing up a few projects...eek!

Thursday, December 18, 2014

New Year's Tradition: Family Memorable Moments Jar

A few years ago, I decided that I wanted more traditions in our own little family. Traditions make memories. So I decided to start some of our own...and New Year's is one holiday that didn't seem to hold many (if ANY!) for us.


One thing I had been trying to do more of throughout the year, was to capture more of our everyday fun little moments. The idea was to blog them, but you know how that goes. Life gets in the way and sometimes these little tiny moments of time never made their way to the blog. So I decided to just jot them down real quick in a notebook here and there. But then...nobody enjoyed them. So I had the thought, "Why not get a jar of sorts, and have the whole family contribute to little fun (or funny) moments throughout the year?" We keep a tin box (used to be a jar...either works!) on the counter (with some blank pieces of paper and a pen in it) and we write them down when they happen and return them to the jar folded.

Wednesday, December 17, 2014

Top 5 Featured Posts and Pins

I have seen so many great posts and pins recently, that I wanted to share them! I don't know about you, but they are like gems when you find just the right one for a gift, a dinner, or just that little idea that plants inside your head as inspiration for something or someone else!

Thanks for the great ideas everyone! And thanks for sharing them!

Felt Nativity Story Free Pattern from Stay at Home Educator
For the little ones...or for the Sunday School lesson...



Great DIY Gifts on a Budget from The 36th Ave



Yummy Goodness found on FB here.


Recipe below:
1 (16- to 18-ounce) round loaf Italian or sourdough bread
1/4 cup butter melted
1 teaspoon dry ranch dressing mix
1/2 cup (about 5 slices) cooked chopped thick-cut bacon
1/4 cup jarred jalapeƱo peppers, chopped
10 (3/4-ounce) slices cheese chopped
2 teaspoons chopped fresh parsley, if desired

Heat oven to 350°F. Place two (24-inch) pieces aluminum foil, crossing one over the other, on flat surface.

Cut bread, using serrated knife, in grid pattern, spacing about 1-inch between rows. Do not cut through bottom crust. Set aside.

Combine melted butter and ranch dressing in medium bowl. Add all remaining ingredients except parsley; mix well.

Place loaf in center of aluminum foil pieces. Spoon cheese mixture into cut areas of bread. Wrap foil loosely around bread. Place onto ungreased baking sheet.

Bake 30 minutes. Pull back foil; continue baking 5-10 minutes or until loaf is golden brown and cheese is melted. Sprinkle with parsley, if desired.

Serve immediately. Pull out individual bread pieces, using tongs or 2 forks and reaching down into loaf to include filling and bread.


$1 DIY Sketch Pen holders for your Silhouette (Dying over these!) from the Silhouette School.



Fun and easy Golden Bling wreath from Ginger Snap Crafts


Friday, December 12, 2014

Rocket Raccoon and a List of 10 Family {To Do} Ideas during Christmas/Winter Break

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 #OwnTheGalaxy #CollectiveBias 
#familymovienight #christmasbreakideasforkids #familytime #rocketraccoon #screentime #chrismtastraditions #12daysofchristmas #familytradtions

I've been thinking a lot lately about what we fill our time with during the holiday season and what we actually WANT to fill our time with. I think we all get busy and wrapped up in the hustle and bustle of the season, but we all WANT more time to just simplify and enjoy being with our families at this time of year. As Rocket Raccoon said in Guardians of the Galaxy, "I'm only interested in the simple things...like how much is this going to hurt!" (I promise that spending time as a family will NOT hurt...at least I hope not! haha) 


As I have been thinking about our own family, I decided that I want to plan some fun during my kids' break from school this winter! We have traditions that we do every year, and of course, I love those and want to keep those up, but I want to do more this year! I also wanted to come up with a list of things that would help keep my children occupied during their time off from school. (Trying to avoid hearing those ugly two words "I'm bored." hahaha)

So, here's a list of ideas to do as a family and to keep your kids occupied this season and to have a bit of fun as a family!

Wednesday, December 10, 2014

DIY Family Tree Floating Ornaments and Our Family Christmas Photos

 #diy   #diyornaments   #christmas   #christmasgifts  #christmascrafts   #ontheblog   #ontheblogtoday  #floatingornaments   #createitgo   #inkjetprinter   #familyphotos  #familyphotoornament   #‎inkjettransparencyornamentinserts  #silhouetteamerica #familiesareforever #familyhistory #geneology

I was thrilled to guest post for Melissa over at the Silhouette School last week. If you own (or want to own) a Silhouette machine, she has a great site to help you with lots of great tutorials and inspiration! I wanted to make sure and share with you my tutorial on here as well, for making Family Christmas floating ornaments.

One of my favorite things I make this time of year is floating ornaments. You probably saw my recent Frozen Olaf inspired one from earlier this week or others I have done in the past. I absolutely adore the unique look of them and the personalization you can make with each one. And it helps that they are sooooo incredibly fast, easy, and inexpensive, but impress everyone who sees them!


Tuesday, December 9, 2014

Super Soft Sugar Cookie Recipe

Today I'm sharing one of my favorite past recipe posts! Why? Because I still have yet to find a better recipe to replace it. It's a winner!


You know those soft sugar cookies that you buy at the grocery store? The little round ones with the frosting, that are so soft, and you can't duplicate for the life of you?! Well, this recipe makes cookies similar to those! I love it!

Monday, December 8, 2014

OREO Cookie Balls on Gingerbread Cookie Cake

    This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. 
    All opinions are mine alone.
#CollectiveBias #OREOCookieBalls #cbias #recipe #holidayrecipes #holidaytreats #cookiecake

Are you ready for the holidays? What do you do to celebrate New Year's after the thrill of Christmas is gone? I am never ready to take down our tree just yet. Our family likes to prolong this time of year and the festivities at least into New Year's and sometimes even a couple days after. It only comes every 12 months ya know! ;)


Well, I have the perfect dessert/snack for you to make this holiday season! (And really, it works for almost anytime, because there are so many different ways you can mix it up!) BUT, not only do I have a great recipe for you today for some OREO Cookie Balls, and fun variations, BUT...I also have a super fun new IDEA/tradition to go along with it for you! Keep reading to find out how they go together! ;)

Who doesn't love #OREOCookieBalls?! 

Some People Are Worth Melting For (Frozen Inspired) Ornament

I don't know about your house, but mine is STILL humming with Frozen songs. And Olaf seems to be even bigger (if that is possible!) in our house ever since we made that adorable Olaf costume for my daughter for Halloween (seen here). Then the Olaf Inspired mug came along and, so of course, we needed to add an ornament to our Olaf filled house for this winter season!


I love my Silhouette! Have I said that before? I love my SIL!!!

And I have enjoyed being part of the Silhouette FB challenge group so much this year as well. Today I'm sharing my holiday post as part of that group and it's soooo much fun! Plus, I've got a surprise for you at the end of the post!



Christmas Wish List {Favorite Things} Basket GIVEAWAY

Today I'm doubly excited to be part of a another group of bloggers that have some amazing and fun Christmas Wish List Baskets all up for grabs! 

22 amazing bloggers from 2 countries have gotten together to offer 22 prize packages for this year's Christmas Wish List Giveaway! Each blogger has gathered some of their favourite items from their own wish list and put together a gift for you!
Visit each blog to see what items are included in their prize.  Every blogger has a separate giveaway that you must enter on their own site, to win their prize package.  You might win more than one!
Giveaways open to Canada will have a little Canadian flag in the top corner of their image (above).  If there is also an American flag that means that giveaway is open to both countries. Most of the giveaways are open to the U.S. only (no flag on image).
Blog Hop
1. Raising Memories // 2. Ginger Snap Crafts // 3. Rustic Refined // 4. Kleinworth & Co.// 5. 7 Alive // 6. A Momless Mom // 7. Dukes & Duchesses // 8. Happy Hour Projects // 9. It Happens in a Blink // 10. Create. Craft. Love. // 11. The Kim Six Fix  // 12. Crafting in the Rain // 13. Create it. Go! // 14. Bubbly Nature Creations // 15. Working Mommy Journal // 16. Fern Avenue 17. B is 4 // 18. inkhappi // 19. Kathe with an E // 20. The Mommy Mix // 21. Play. Party. Pin. // 22. Frenchie Wraps 

Sunday, December 7, 2014

DIY Yardstick Crate Box Tutorial

I have had some sickies this week and have had a hard time getting this last project for the week done. Ironically too, it is sooo easy! But I'm here today...finally! haha

Today I have another From this to that for you. My favorite kind of post! Where I take something that seems plain and ordinary and transform it into...something not so plain and ordinary. lol No, really. I just love creating and love taking something and using some creativity to make it into something fun...or just something...MORE! Love it!


Today I have a simple DIY for you. And all you really need is a couple of yardsticks! Yep! That's it! (Well, I'm not gonna lie...you need some adhesive or nails/staples too. lol)

It's the easiest thing ever and so fun!

Wednesday, December 3, 2014

Who likes Wassail? (Recipe) Holiday Punch


"What IS that?"people ask?
"Wassail." is my answer.
"What?"
"Wassail!"
Blank look follows, still unsure of the word I just said.
lol

Wassail. It's a traditionally known holiday punch that has apple cider as the main ingredient. It's soooo yummy and makes your whole house smell heavenly!

Share the Gift

Photo: John 3:16 is often overlooked as a scripture related to Christmas, but in it lies the true meaning of the season. This Christmas, discover, embrace, and #ShareTheGift that never stops giving. Watch the video at http://mor.mn/24by9


Our family took a couple minutes last night to watch this little video together before our evening family prayer and scripture reading. I just wanted to share it. I thought it was the perfect way to start this Christmas season and brought the exact feeling I wanted into our home.

Hope you enjoy.
http://www.mormon.org/christmas?cid=social_20141201_36491647

#ShareTheGift
#reasonfortheseason

Tuesday, December 2, 2014

Minecraft Gameband Makes the Game Portable

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#GameOnTheGo #CollectiveBias #Minecraft #creeper #cbias @MyGameband @Minecraft 

How many of you out there have someone you know who would play Minecraft 24/7 if you let them?! haha What if it could be a portable Minecraft game? Think your kids (or YOU?) could go for that?! Well, if you follow me on here at all, you know I have a few kids who would! Maybe it was the Minecraft inspired DIY costumes I've shown (that we have sported three years in a row) that tipped you off? haha  Sheez! We even had Minecraft decor in our bathroom at one point! ha! Well, we've added to that Minecraft craze lately with this Gameband. And BOY! Is it a big hit in our house!


Monday, December 1, 2014

Flying through the Floor Cleaning with Chores for Children

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#CleanForTheHolidays #CollectiveBias #choresforkids #chorechart #ad

Do you have a chore chart at your house? Is is a success? Or a fail? At our house, somedays it's one and others, well, we don't focus on those days. ;) Well...remember that fun Star Wars themed chore chart I posted recently? (You can see it here.) We are still LOVIN it! (or at least I am...hee hee) But along with that, comes figuring out exactly what kind of chores you want your kids to do AND what kind of chores that you can reasonably expect them to be capable of performing successfully. I never ever would have guessed this, but my kids feel like cleaning the floor is one of the hardest chores they are asked to do. They don't feel like they sweep and/or mop well. And I have to admit, the job they do is...lacking. ;) So I set out recently to get the best mop that I could find for them to do some floor cleaning successfully. And apparently I got the right one, because I walked into the kitchen to see this the other day as my son was mopping! True story. I had to run to grab the camera. Totally cracked me up!


Face it, it's no fun to get assigned a task that you don't feel confident that you can do. If you assign chores to your children that they are unable to accomplish, instead of giving them a feeling accomplishment and pride in the work that they are doing, it can leave them with a bitter feeling toward doing chores and may lead them to drag their feet even more when asked to help out. When we, as adults OR as children, learn to do something new and also take pride in how we perform that task, it helps to give us a feeling of more independence. It also helps us to want to do more of the same and of similar tasks. You want to make sure that what you are asking of your kids is reasonable, and that they understand your expectations.

Friday, November 28, 2014

Blogger Black Friday Giveaway! $400 CASH!!!!

Who wants some cash?! Haha EVERYONE! Is there any other answer to that question?

Well, today I have a GREAT deal for you!!! And you don't even have to leave your pajamas and home and fight the crowds for it!

To help you with the holidays, me and 30 of my blogging friends teamed up to give you a $400 Cash giveaway! You read that right! $400 of CASH for one lucky winner right before the holidays!! All you have to have is a PayPal account where we can send you the money and enter below for your chance to win!!HolidayCashGiveaway_11_22-4
Giveaway rules: Giveaway is open to U.S. and Canadian residents. Winner must have valid PayPal address to claim winnings. Winning entry WILL BE VERIFIED and if incomplete the entry is void and a new winner will be chosen. Giveaway will be open on Black Friday, November 28th-December 5th at midnight. Pinterest and Instagram and not in any way associated with this giveaway and are hereby released of any liability. Giveaway will be notified via email of winnings and has 48 hours to claim prize before a new winner is selected. Good luck! 

Wednesday, November 26, 2014

5 Step Plan to Achieve a More Healthy Family and More Immune Support

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#24HourEsterC  #CollectiveBias #cbias #healthyandhappy #healthyliving

I don't know about you, but we woke up to frost on the ground this past weekend. We have been loving this crisp autumn weather and hate to see it end. At the same time my kids are ancy for some upcoming sledding weather too! BUT...you know what that means, right? You don't want to be without the support your body needs. Time to get ready with some supplements and healthy living!

If you have followed me even a little bit, you know that our family tries hard to stay healthy; both inside and out. What you put into your body greatly affects you immune support system and your health, which in turn affects your mental clarity and your body functioning properly.

So with the visit from Jack Frost, I started thinking about how I can help my family stay healthy and keep their bodies strong and ready to combat any germs that head our way. So I came up with a 5 step plan for our family to keep us healthy and strong during this season. Then I headed over to my great friend-of-a-store that never lets me down, our local Walmart to get started. 


Here is the 5 step plan I came up with:

5 Step Plan to Achieve a More Healthy Family

1. SUPPLEMENT YOUR NUTRITION

Tuesday, November 25, 2014

Nativity Stencil Winners are...

Our giveaway ended yesterday for two stencils to make this beautiful wood chip garland.


And the winners are:
Helen G
and
JoAnn


(See contest rafflecopter results here.)

Email me at createitgo@gmail.com and give me your addresses within the next 46 hours to claim your prize or I will choose another random winner.

Thanks everyone!


Friday, November 21, 2014

12 Days of Christmas Nativity Ornament Set Re-Do



 It's Friday and I'm excited to show you this week's From this to that Friday project!


If you have followed me for awhile, you might remember this gorgeous 12 Days of Christmas 12 piece, Nativity Ornament Set I came up with a few years ago.

Thursday, November 20, 2014

Heavenly and Healthy Melt in your Mouth Waffles; GF and White refined Sugar Free {Recipe}


I keep promising to share these scrumptious "Melt in your mouth Waffles" and my family keeps eating them all before I can get a picture of one of them! haha


If you have ever tried any GF recipes, it's hard to find ones that are similar to what you are used to having with your "regular" flours. Me? I typically have about 8 different kinds of flour in my house on a regular basis. Over the last couple of years and some experimenting, I am finally happily satisfied (as is my family!) with this recipe! Soooo good and you won't even know it's GF!

Wednesday, November 19, 2014

How to Paint MDF Wood Projects {Tutorial}

Have you ever tried to paint MDF wood? MDF is great for being a cheaper option for wood projects, but it soaks up paint like crazy! Because of that, it is very hard to get the paint job looking great. You find yourself painting coat after coat after coat of paint! And still are not satisfied with the outcome!


Well, I have the answer for you! And it's really soooo very simple!

Monday, November 17, 2014

Nativity Garland Stencil GIVEAWAY!

#nativity #christmas #christmasdecor#christmasdiy #diy #stencil #giveaway #ontheblog #christmasgifts #homemadegifts #gifts

I am feeling the love lately and want to give it back! So, it's GIVEAWAY time!

This is my most popular item right now and soooo easy to make as DIY, so I will be giving away TWO of these Nativity Garland Stencils! 



To be entered in the giveaway, just enter below in the rafflecopter.

Friday, November 14, 2014

Creamy Cauliflower Bacon Soup Recipe

#recipe #recipeoftheday #healthyliving #cleaneating

I have seen so many people use cauliflower for things you would never have thought to try a few years ago...pizza crust for one, and have you seen that picture of a slow roasted head of cauliflower? NEVER would have thought to do that! And it looks so good!!

Well, my husband can't eat broccoli anymore (food sensitivities/allergies) and loves creamy broccoli cheese soup. We also love a good creamy potato soup, but so much starch there!

So I decided to try making a healthier creamy soup with cauliflower. IT.WAS.AWESOME! My 15 year old had FOUR helpings kind of awesome! It even tasted cheesy, but had no cheese in it.

I thought it perfect to share for this super cold weather we have had this week and are expecting more of. There are really minimal ingredients too. So, here you go.

Creamy Cauliflower Bacon Soup Recipe

Thursday, November 13, 2014

Olaf's Mug {Frozen Inspired}

#diy #frozeninspired #olaf #mug #winter #holidaytreat #hotchocolate

My 3 and 4 year old girls have a very affectionate relationship with Olaf...to say the least! haha He is very loved at our house. My 3 year old gets up in your space, about an inch from you face, and whipsers, "Olaf likes warm hugs". She does this often and out of the blue. It cracks me up!

The other day, my daughter totally all on her own, came up with the thought,"Mom! We should make an Olaf mug!" And with the freezing (Brrrr!) temperatures we have this week, it was perfect to make! So we did! 

Bwahaha Get it? It's Olaf's mug. bwahaha)

Monday, November 10, 2014

May the Chores be with You {Chore Chart} for Kids

#chores #chorechart #appropriatejobsforkids #teachresponsibility

Happy Monday! Are you ready for today and this week? Does your house get destroyed every weekend with your kids home? haha Well, I have the post for you today!

Last week, my son texted me from school and asked me to bring some homework up to him at school that he had left on the kitchen table. Hmmm...

I love being a stay at home mom, and am so thankful that I CAN do this kind of thing for him. BUT, at the same time, I also want to help him learn. Since this is the third or fourth time already this fall, that this has happened...I made a quick change. I said sure, but you'll owe me a chore or $5. Not to say really that he OWES me, but I wanted him to know that my time is also valuable, and that I don't just sit at home with nothing to do. I want him to know what it takes for me to stop what I am doing, find the HW, gather the little ones at home with me together, buckle them in the car, drive up to the school, take them all in with me and the HW...you get the picture.

My husband and I even think it would be good for the kids to do everything that I do (like above) sometime (Well, not actually have THEM drive! lol) to see how much effort and time it actually takes to do this.

Anyway...he didn't think I was serious (apparently) but agreed. Later after he got home I reminded him and he laughed saying. "You're serious?" I smiled, and said, "yes." I just asked him to change out a couple of lightbulbs that are up high (and that he can reach more easily than me) and he laughed a bit later and said, "I don't think I will be forgetting things as much." Good kid.

And seems to have worked as a great lesson...? We'll see, but at least I am trying and so is he. Love my kids. And I love them enough to take the time to help them learn. They each have chores.

What kind of chores do you have your kids do around your house? What age do you have them start?

Friday, November 7, 2014

How to Make Homemade Maple Syrup (Without a Maple tree haha) {Recipe}

I don't know about you, but I love the flavor in homemade maple syrup. If I had a maple tree and lived up NE (like my husband's aunt and uncle), I would definitely tap those maple trees (Yep! They do that!). But...I don't.


So...this is the best I can do! And it's sooooo easy! (Yes it is still full of sugar, but at least you know that is ALL that is in there. No preservatives or extra words you can't pronounce. No High Fructose Corn Syrup, and it's also about moderation. This is an occasional treat. I DO want to try this with some coconut palm sugar soon though and see how it comes out.)

To make your own maple syrup, all you need are three ingredients:

Thursday, November 6, 2014

Top 10 Pins from the Week

I have another to ten post for you today, but this time it is my Top 10 Favorite Pins for the Week.

They are all so different and so creative! Something for everyone! 
1. How fun are these gluegun window snowflakes from We Lived Happily Ever After:

2. Looking for a new recipe to wow everyone this holiday! This could be the one! 
Oh.my! This looks heavenly from In Katrina's Kitchen:

Wednesday, November 5, 2014

Top 10 Perfect Mini Pumpkin Place Settings for Thanksgiving Dinner


I don't know about you, but I already have a ton of things "on my plate" to get ready before Thanksgiving, so while I LOVE place settings at the table, I also don't want to spend a ton of time on them. I love the bright colors of mini pumpkins and how festive they are as well as the elegant look of the mini white pumpkins. This makes mini pumpkins PERFECT for Thanksgiving dinner place settings! So I've compiled 10 perfect place setting ideas using these cute and classy mini pumpkins. Most of them are so easy, all you need to do is gather a paper and pen, or a sharpie or even print the name!

Tuesday, November 4, 2014

An Aggie Owned Longhorn; and A Welding Hobby

It's a wet rainy day here today in NW Arkansas! But I'm not minding it. (Except that means goodbye to more colors in the trees.)  I love getting cozy and warm inside with a cup of hot wassail while it's raining outside. What's your favorite rainy day activity?

Today's post is a perfect example of a great rainy day activity. Years ago, even before we were married...my husband used to have fun playing around with a bit of welding. He sold his welder one year though and hasn't done it since. UNTIL...recently when he started back up again. I love seeing his creations come to life from just a piece of metal. He designs and comes up with them all himself and wants them kept simple. I love it!

Keep reading to see more!

Friday, October 31, 2014

Happy Halloween from Two Cuties!

My four year old brought this home from preschool and can't get enough of this!

Happy Halloween from two little cuties!

A Witch's Halloween Decorating Fun

Happy Halloween!! When do you have your costumes decided and done? I used to have them decided much earlier, but this year my kids took their time deciding, some even just decided a little over a week ago! Eek! Had me scrambling a bit.

But this one has had the spirit of Halloween all month, dressing up MANY times a week in different costumes and having fun with them. With all our fun house decorations and her in this witch costume last week, the camera had to come out though!

She told me laughingly, that these boots were just too BIG for her. lol Cracked me up!


Thursday, October 30, 2014

Fellow Bloggers Featured!

I love finding and sharing the genius of other bloggers and am excited to show you these today!

hahaha Check out some of these 120 ways to decorate your car for Trunk or Treats from the Dating Divas!

Photo: 120 CREATIVE TRUNK OR TREAT IDEAS

http://www.thedatingdivas.com/theme-scene/120-creative-trunk-or-treat-ideas/    

120 new and creative ways to decorate your car for a Halloween Trunk or Treat activity!

I love this DIY Lego Tray from Somewhat Simple

Wednesday, October 29, 2014

Crafty Time Saver: 5 minute Halloween blocks {craft}

#minutecrafts #halloweencrafts #halloweenblocks #ghostblock #mummywrappedblock #frankensteinblock #createitgo #ontheblog #diy #repurpose

I don't know about you, but when I hear 5 minute craft! or even 15 minute craft!...I am all ears!

This one fits right in that category. SO easy! So cute! So fun! And great for little ones and adults alike!!!

All you need is:

DIY Frozen OLAF Inspired Costume

#diy #olaf #frozen #costumes #olafcostume #createitgo

Do your kids LOVE the movie "Frozen"? Does your whole family know the words to the song "Let it Go" (like mine does)? Then you're going to love this costume!!
My daughter decided just last week that she was GOING to be Olaf for Halloween this year. Good thing I overheard her telling someone else this! haha
So I set out to see what costumes were out there.