Insta Sunday

A glimpse into my week...

I crave winter.

My favorite season of the year.

I miss boots, scarves, fireplaces, hot coco and the smell of cinnamon.

I was given my grandmothers sewing machine with so many awesome goodies

just waiting for me to start a new project. Now I just need to lean to sew.

I made this wall and table banner for a friends birthday. 

I was pretty excited the way they turned out.

I blogged about my new favorite Starbucks coffee: Tall Skinny Peppermint Mocha

Next thing I knew, my husband surprised me with one at work. I adore him so much.

We officially have a sophomore. That's right, first day of school this week for

our oldest Rachel. I just realized she learns to drive this year. Freaking out? Yes!

Ended the week with a beautiful bouquet of red roses 

delivered to me at work. My husband spoils me rotten. :)

Happy Sunday and remember to SHINE!

Simple Crafts with Kids Bring Lifelong Memories

I love Spring. Colors become pastels, flowers begin to bloom and you can buy Cadbury Egg's! Yes, I admit it. I have a weakness for Easter candy. 

One of the things on my year's "to-do" list was to spend more one-on-one with the kids {my 14 year old hates being called a "kid" but she's still my baby}. In the past few months we've started doing weekly crafts in our house. I have to admit my 6-year old daughter is much more excited and involved but all around, it brings us closer together. We laugh together, well mostly at me, but that's ok. I'm loving every second of it.

I've put together some crafty ideas I want to do with the kids during this Spring. I know we won't be able to make all of them, but a handful will do.

The sources are all available on my Pinterest Spring Fever page here.

I encourage everyone with kids, make a craft at least once a week together. It doesn't have to be anything extravagant. The paint chip egg garland above wouldn't take long at all and cost almost nothing. Your kids just want you. These will be lifelong memories, for the both of you.