It's now officially fall and I've pulled out the sweaters and hoodies. The leaves have begun to change color and fall from the trees and we're lining our schedules with corn mazes and pumpkin patches and these fall children's books are perfect for this time of year! Leaf Jumpers Paperback / Hardcover Graceful, poetic text celebrates the beauty of autumn leaves, while the simple text at the … [Read more...]
Stained Glass from Wax Paper Leaves {Easy Autumn Craft Tutorial} #FunCraftsWithMom
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I love my local bike trail. I can reach the entrance with just a small walk out my front door which makes it incredibly convenient. This time of year it becomes so beautiful and I love pulling my camera out with me. There are gorgeous leaves falling everywhere and they look so pretty all together. Last time we were out there I let Sawyer get out of the stroller and we had a fun time … [Read more...]
Paper Plate Apple Trees {Toddler Friendly Craft}
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We're about to go apple picking soon and I thought a fun way to get Sawyer excited about it would be to make a fun craft! This craft is a bit on the time-consuming side but only because you have to wait for things to dry. Other than that it's pretty easy and fun for everyone at any skill level. To get started you'll need a few things. White Plate Cardboard Strip Green Paint Brown … [Read more...]
Autumn & Halloween Home Decor Ideas {My Tips & Tricks}
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I need some motivation right now. My kids are finally back in school and my list of To-Do's is bigger than ever! I'm usually behind in everything I'm doing so last year when I finally sat down to write this post I realized it was time to take down the Christmas tree. So to get myself in the spirit of this and review how I had things last year I thought it was time to share how I decorate my home … [Read more...]
{Wordful Wednesday} Pumpkin Patch Photography In New England
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Saturday we all had to go to Gavin's soccer game early in the morning. It was SO cold. I brought my camera and took a lot of great shots but I found I ended up with some really great ones I wasn't planning on having as a result of having my DSLR on me. From soccer we went to the pumpkin fields for more pumpkins. They have a area to play while you wait for the hayride so it gave me a chance … [Read more...]
Baby + Pumpkin = Adorable Baby Photography
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A few months ago someone posted a picture of their child last year sitting in a pumpkin and I was sold. I was immediately searching the pages of Etsy knowing I needed a cute little hat for him. Then I had to find a pumpkin big enough for him. I found two. The boys found them before I got to them and went and carved them on me so Hubby went out and got us a new one and had it all gutted and ready … [Read more...]
Wilton Autumn & Halloween Giveaway!
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I get so excited when Halloween rolls around. Not because of the ghoulish costumes and the piles of candy but it's the first time in awhile that I can feel festive again. When fall rolls around I'm spending more time inside again. I'm pulling out decor for the first time really since Easter and I'm excited to get back in the kitchen. One company that always has me looking for fun recipes is … [Read more...]
Wordless Wednesday My Fall Decor Splurge
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I've been so unmotivated lately. My house has been falling behind and I just couldn't pull myself out of this funk I've been in. I know I'm preggers but I needed to do something even if this 'exhaustion' was excused. On a recent trip to Walmart I fell head over heals for the new fall decor in the Better Homes & Gardens line. While my table is set for four, I actually bought six settings since … [Read more...]
