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M&M Cookie Mix in a Jar with FREE Printable

M&M Cookie Mix in a Jar with FREE Printable

By Marty Walden · 14 Comments

Love giving handmade gifts from the kitchen? This M&M Cookie Mix in a Jar recipe includes a FREE printable and label! Plus the cookies are divine! *** For more inspiration from some amazing blogging friends, check out the goodies at the end of this post! Do you ever look back in the past and wonder what in the world you… Read More

Filed Under: Christmas, Gift Ideas, Printables, recipes, Seasonal Projects

Mother’s Day Gift Ideas: Perfect for the Hard to Buy For Mom!

Mother’s Day Gift Ideas: Perfect for the Hard to Buy For Mom!

By Marty Walden · Leave a Comment

Ever struggle with finding your mom the perfect present? These Mother’s Day gift ideas are perfect for that hard to buy for favorite mom! Mother’s Day will be celebrated in unique ways around the world this year. Through zoom and Skype calls, FaceTime and lots of selfies. Yes, indeed. This new virus has disrupted every aspect of our lives, from… Read More

Filed Under: Gift Ideas, Mother's Day, parenting

25+ Christmas Gift Ideas for Her

25+ Christmas Gift Ideas for Her

By Marty Walden · Leave a Comment

These 25+ Christmas gift ideas for the woman in your life are both inexpensive and creative! Guaranteed to find something for everyone! When I was a little kid the Sears Christmas wish book contained all of my heart’s desires. What in the world was that, you say? It was a hold in your hands, cut pictures out, dare to dream… Read More

Filed Under: Christmas, family, Fashion, Gift Ideas, Lifestyle

21+ Best Back To School Teacher Gifts You Can Easily DIY!

21+ Best Back To School Teacher Gifts You Can Easily DIY!

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With back to school right around the corner, we are featuring 21+ of the best teacher gifts that you can easily DIY with just a few supplies.  Do you have fond memories of your teachers from elementary school? I can’t remember all the details but I remember Mrs. Rudisill. She was a kind, tall woman who was my first grade teacher…. Read More

Filed Under: Back to School, Crafts, Gift Ideas

25+ Best Father’s Day Gifts for Hard to Buy For Dads!

25+ Best Father’s Day Gifts for Hard to Buy For Dads!

By Marty Walden · Leave a Comment

It IS possible to find the best inexpensive Father’s Day gifts for hard to buy for dads! There’s something for everyone here! Is it just me, or are dads hard to buy for? My dad passed away in 2009 (you can read my eulogy here) but I remember he was always hard to buy for. He sold everything from used… Read More

Filed Under: Gift Ideas, Lifestyle

25th Anniversary Decorations: Vow Renewal Ideas

25th Anniversary Decorations: Vow Renewal Ideas

By Marty Walden · 59 Comments

  These 25th anniversary decorations are perfect for an an easy and inexpensive vow renewal service celebrating 25 years of marriage together!     Marriage is hard. Can I get an amen?   Those words are probably the most understated ones I could use to describe the journey my husband and I have taken over the last couple of years…. Read More

Filed Under: 25th Anniversary Vow Renewal Service, 25th Wedding Anniversary, Anniversary, Crafts, decorations, Entertaining, Gift Ideas, Seasonal Projects, Valentine's Day, wedding Tagged With: 25 year anniversary, vow renewal service, wedding anniversary

Give Mom the Perfect Gift by using the Five Love Languages

Give Mom the Perfect Gift by using the Five Love Languages

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Does anyone else feel like Mother’s Day is the hardest holiday? Especially if you’re the mom! Torn between being celebrated and honoring your own mother if she’s still alive, sometimes Mother’s Day can be a day of conflict. I celebrated my first Mother’s Day 27 years ago. I know it seems like a cliche, but the years have flown by… Read More

Filed Under: family, Gift Ideas, Lifestyle, Mother's Day, Motherhood, parenting, Uncategorized Tagged With: Family, Mother's Day, motherhood, Parenting

Christmas Mason Jar Labels and Free Printables

Christmas Mason Jar Labels and Free Printables

By Marty Walden · 25 Comments

These Christmas mason jar labels and tags will be perfect for the homemade gift in a jar for your favorite person. Includes free printables! I’m excited to be joining with Crafty Hangouts this week sharing a fun and easy project for the holiday season. These Christmas mason jar labels are so easy to make using supplies from OnlineLabels.com. Since mason jars are all… Read More

Filed Under: 31 Days to a Beautiful Home, Christmas, Crafts, DIY, Gift Ideas, Printables, Seasonal Projects, sponsored post, youtube Tagged With: Crafty Hangout, Video

Christmas Present Ideas for Him

Christmas Present Ideas for Him

By Marty Walden · 2 Comments

    Do you have a man in your life that is hard to buy for? Do you feel like you need a holiday gift guide to help you? Is it your husband? Your father? Your brother-in-law? I know some of you are nodding your heads and saying, preach on girl! My husband is that person for me. He is… Read More

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