Make your own shelf – DIY

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While at Home Depot a while back I discovered these cute little brackets and had to use them somehow. I knew I needed something on the wall behind my desk… After a little thought I had the lumber dude cut a 6 foot long piece of pine so I (by I, I mean my Husband..again) {Read More}

DIY Chalkboard

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I absolutely love having this chalkboard in our kitchen. We use it for everything. Menus, welcome home signs, parties, teaching, reminders, lists etc.. Best of all, it was super easy! Supplies: 2×4 foot ply wood from Home Depot Paint brush Chalkboard paint Chalk – i Love crayola outdoor chalk, the colors are extra vibrant Hammer {Read More}

DIY Tissue Paper Flowers

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While planning for my little ones tea party this past week my Mom asked me to pick up some tissue paper for her to “just throw a few little flowers together for decoration.” As usual she created some beautiful, crafty decorations that I had never even heard of. Did you know you could make 4ft. {Read More}

Fabric Flowers

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These things seem to be everywhere lately, I myself have purchased a few headbands and hair clips from various etsy stores. They’re so darn cute and you can dress them up or down. You can wear them or your kid can wear them. They’re a great gift idea and with all of the tutorials available {Read More}

DIY Easter Egg Wreath

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Every year about this time I start flipping through the latest craft magazines and without fail there is always an Easter Egg wreath of some sort. There are the fancy monochromatic/crackle paint eggs, the simple ones with one row of eggs, and, my personal favorite, the crazy whimsical, child-like wreaths that look like an Easter {Read More}

Interview With A { fabulous! } Photographer

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My friend Amanda happens to be the amazing photographer behind Amanda Holloway Photography. She took our family pictures last month and so graciously agreed to answer a few questions for MomAndWife.com readers! Amanda, you’re pretty much the coolest. Thank you much! For the beginners out there, what’s the big difference between a point and shoot {Read More}

Make Your Own Planner

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I, apparently, am a bit of a planner snob. I just can’t get into those themed planners with flowers all over where you’re supposed to write, or the generic calendars with various office supply store logos all over them. Also, I don’t like the weekly layout of a lot of planners. I’m a full month {Read More}

Stretch while you work

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If you’re like me and stuck in front of a computer all day (I shouldn’t say ‘stuck’ because I love what I do) then try these simple little stretches to keep you from feeling stiff. They’ve been super helpful in keeping me feeling good after the 12 hour days I’ve been putting in here lately. {Read More}