Wednesday, August 6, 2014
Birthday parties are always fun aren't they?? Even as the planner, they can be a trip back into memory lane! I loved legos growing up and I am thrilled my daughter enjoys them as much as I did. The one thing I love that she has though is a "girl" version of the legos. They are so cute! Even their hair and outfits are adorable!
For her birthday she decided she wanted a lego friends birthday party! So I did what any simple mom would do...I scanned Pinterest! And of course found some amazing ideas. There were a few we did on our own. But, the pictures speak for all the fun we had!
I found a wonderful lady on etsy to make the invitations and the thank you notes! Unfortunately, her shop is no longer available, otherwise I would link you there! But there are plenty of other great ideas there! They simply customized it for my daughter and I printed them out myself with the download they provided! So cute and simple!
Besides some delicious food meant for friends! The girls made hair clips out of four dot lego bricks (we chose white, pink and purple) then I hot glued them on some clips found at Hobby Lobby. I found little flower pieces, or butterflies, whatever small pieces I could find (mostly leftovers from kits we had bought) and put them in containers, and each girl designed 2 of their own hair clips. The bows I made by hand with a simple single lego in each of the centers. At the end of the party each girl got to pick out their own hair bow to put in their lego party bag.
The food was simple too...pink and purple cupcakes, and lego shaped krispy treats using Easter colored M&Ms.
We watched a Lego Friends short video, opened presents and then played Lego Friends Bingo provided by another Etsy friend who custom made this as well! Click Here is her shop she has more bingo themed ideas!
The girls had a blast! It was all at home, not too much work, and didn't break the bank!
It doesn't have to be a birthday to enjoy some of these activities! Invite some friends over and just do one of them!
For her birthday she decided she wanted a lego friends birthday party! So I did what any simple mom would do...I scanned Pinterest! And of course found some amazing ideas. There were a few we did on our own. But, the pictures speak for all the fun we had!
These bags were a great idea from this blogger! She did a great job detailing some other fun ideas too!
I found a wonderful lady on etsy to make the invitations and the thank you notes! Unfortunately, her shop is no longer available, otherwise I would link you there! But there are plenty of other great ideas there! They simply customized it for my daughter and I printed them out myself with the download they provided! So cute and simple!
The food was simple too...pink and purple cupcakes, and lego shaped krispy treats using Easter colored M&Ms.
We watched a Lego Friends short video, opened presents and then played Lego Friends Bingo provided by another Etsy friend who custom made this as well! Click Here is her shop she has more bingo themed ideas!
The girls had a blast! It was all at home, not too much work, and didn't break the bank!
It doesn't have to be a birthday to enjoy some of these activities! Invite some friends over and just do one of them!
Monday, March 10, 2014
Once we moved into our house, I really wanted to have a bench that went with our casual dining table. I have kids, and my kids have friends, and it seemed that I could fit more butts on a bench than a chair. After researching many benches, they all seemed either too expensive, or they just didn't fit with what I had in my mind. 
Then one day after Christmas I was watching the guys at Home Depot put away these palettes and I thought to myself "those hold a ton of weight!" My "A-Ha Moment" is what you see here. A bench! My kids absolutely love it and I can literally fit about 5 sometimes 6 tiny butts on it! It was also simple and inexpensive. But, it does take some TLC and Time.
While doing this project, I wondered how many other furniture items could be made with palettes? I would love to know what you have made with palettes. Comment below and tell me.
If you like the idea please pin it! Let's fill some homes with some great palette ideas!
Tuesday, November 26, 2013
I'm here to admit that I'm not a runner! Not at all...actually. But, I run. Stick with me, and I will get to my point. You see, running just isn't that interesting to me. I have a personality that is shaped somewhat slightly ADD...where it is hard for me to sit and do THE SAME THING for long periods of time. The same is true for running. It has always been boring for me. BUT...my body loves it! It feels refreshed, recharged, healthy, etc. And, quite frankly because I get amazing results when I do run, it makes me want to run more.
Over the past several years I have challenged myself in the area of running. Not because I like running...but because it stretches me, it pulls out different potentials inside of the depths of my spirit, and it helps me pray, think, and achieve goals that I might never achieve.
One of my goals for 2014 is to run a half marathon. Remember...I'm not a runner! So, this is a lofty goal, and one that I will take my time on. I am going to follow a 9-10mo. plan to train for this half marathon, and I cannot wait to post on here about my journey with this training. I realize that the first step to this goal, is dedication, over coming obstacles like the thoughts that run through my head "maybe tomorrow", "I'm just not feeling good today" or a good one for me is "I need to be with the kids"...the list could go on. All the excuses in the world are going to need to be put to the side as I travel on this path. I must come out on top and not let anything get in my way!
I am going to be using a running app on my phone called runkeeper! If you would like to follow my daily routine I will be posting my schedule soon! Start with me! You don't have to make your goal a 1/2 marathon, what about a 5k? or a 10k? Its up to you...but I would love the company! And...I would love to hear your progress as well. Your health matters! Maybe we could encourage each other in our goals! I hear that is the best remedy for those bad thoughts that discourage us! Let's do it!
Cheers to an Amazing Start!
Jamie
Over the past several years I have challenged myself in the area of running. Not because I like running...but because it stretches me, it pulls out different potentials inside of the depths of my spirit, and it helps me pray, think, and achieve goals that I might never achieve.
One of my goals for 2014 is to run a half marathon. Remember...I'm not a runner! So, this is a lofty goal, and one that I will take my time on. I am going to follow a 9-10mo. plan to train for this half marathon, and I cannot wait to post on here about my journey with this training. I realize that the first step to this goal, is dedication, over coming obstacles like the thoughts that run through my head "maybe tomorrow", "I'm just not feeling good today" or a good one for me is "I need to be with the kids"...the list could go on. All the excuses in the world are going to need to be put to the side as I travel on this path. I must come out on top and not let anything get in my way!
I am going to be using a running app on my phone called runkeeper! If you would like to follow my daily routine I will be posting my schedule soon! Start with me! You don't have to make your goal a 1/2 marathon, what about a 5k? or a 10k? Its up to you...but I would love the company! And...I would love to hear your progress as well. Your health matters! Maybe we could encourage each other in our goals! I hear that is the best remedy for those bad thoughts that discourage us! Let's do it!
Cheers to an Amazing Start!
Jamie
Friday, August 2, 2013
For those of you keeping up with our house improvements thanks for checking in! I'm getting excited and a bit nervous as everything I picked out is beginning to come to fruition which can often lead to questioning decisions made roughly 7mos. ago!
Anyway, here are some pictures to keep everyone up to speed. Cabinets and trim is up - but I will have to save more detailed pictures for another day. Soon, I will take you on a virtual tour!
We continue to praise God for this awesome place we are about to call home! My daughter starts school in just a few weeks and I can't wait for that too!
Anyway, here are some pictures to keep everyone up to speed. Cabinets and trim is up - but I will have to save more detailed pictures for another day. Soon, I will take you on a virtual tour!
We continue to praise God for this awesome place we are about to call home! My daughter starts school in just a few weeks and I can't wait for that too!
Wednesday, July 31, 2013
Friday, July 19, 2013
The past several weeks were pretty boring as they put in plumbing, electrical, HVAC, gas, cable, etc. But, things just got exciting again! We are thrilled! And, continue to be more and more excited!
So far we are on target to be moved in pretty soon after my daughter starts her first year of kindergarten!
So far we are on target to be moved in pretty soon after my daughter starts her first year of kindergarten!
Thursday, July 4, 2013
Its the 4th of July!! And...what better way to celebrate than a sale that benefits your health and wellness!
A Simple Bite's Vitamin Shop is having a sale! Our largest sale ever!!
OPC-3 Our extremely effective antioxident is 40% off for a 90 day supply!!
Multivitamin - With all active ingredients is 40% off for a 90 day supply!!
All other supplements are 14% off!!
HEAD ON OVER TO OUR SHOP
JULY 4th weekend ONLY!! Using coupon code JULY4
A Simple Bite's Vitamin Shop is having a sale! Our largest sale ever!!
OPC-3 Our extremely effective antioxident is 40% off for a 90 day supply!!
Multivitamin - With all active ingredients is 40% off for a 90 day supply!!
All other supplements are 14% off!!
HEAD ON OVER TO OUR SHOP
JULY 4th weekend ONLY!! Using coupon code JULY4
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