Carving Pumpkins
Growing up, my family always carved pumpkins with triangle eyes and nose. They were quick, simple and very predicable. I like to think they had a classic charm. But then I married my husband and found out that pumpkin carving…
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Little Monster Party
We’ve been invited to a Monster Party. The invitation came with this darling Little Monsters Cookbook and a request that we choose a ghoulie dish to bring to the party. All the recipes are designed for “Little Monsters” to make.…
Freshly Pressed- Make it Do
Welcome Friends, I’m so excited to be moving to my new home here at Make-it-Do. Come on in, I’d love to show you around. The new Make-it-Do makes it easier to find: Make it Do Tutorials Useful Cleaning Tips Delicious…
4th of July Parade Costumes
Looking for a few ideas for your neighborhood 4th of July parade? Our last year’s totally awesome parade theme was: Celebrating Heroes….. That’s why Lily and Ben chose to be WWII Paratroopers from the 101st Airborne Division. Their “parachutes” were…
A few good men…
I am so lucky to have good men and father’s in my life. When I was young and in love, choosing a guy who would be a good father never entered my thoughts. I got so lucky. I married an…
This Memorial Day
Since Memorial Day usually marks the unofficial start of Summer, I wish you all warm weather and barbecues. We are going to be spending today at Historic Camp Floyd in Cedar Valley, Utah. They will be having Civil War Battle…
Gifts for Teachers
To learn and never be filled, is wisdom: to teach and never be weary, is love. – anonymous This is our last week of school and I am looking for gifts for our favorite teachers. Our beloved 2nd grade teacher…
Tips and Tricks for Disneyland
Part of the reason we had such a great trip to Disneyland was all the great advice I received from friends and family. For anyone planning a trip in the near future, I thought it might be helpful to share…
A Trip to Remember
We got home late last night from a wonderful trip to Disneyland. It know it’s a cliche… but it truly was a magical trip. The crowds were relatively light, the weather was unseasonably cool (perfect in our book) and the…
St. Patrick’s Day Fun
Looking for a bit of St. Paddy’s day fun with the kids? We’re going to be watching this old classic. Do you remember it? It’s Darby O’Gill and the Little People. And it was one of my favorites as a…
The Woodland Party
We had quite a party at our house yesterday. Ten little girls make for a very fun and lively time. I loved the Woodland theme and it was difficult not to go really crazy. But since I was on a…
Woodland Inspiration
My girls have a birthday right around the corner. And after much debate between them, a woodland party theme came out the winner. It barely edged out Harry Potter. I held my breath listening to their deliberations… hoping it would…