Author: Candice
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Toddler Pumpkins and Art Project Ideas
Olivia worked so diligently on a few Halloween greetings this year! Love how this simple art project was a great learning opportunity to discuss drawing circles and triangles. My sweet girl is a pro at making smiley faces! Here are here masterpieces: The process in action: After the paint was dry and the pumpkins were…
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Halloween Lip Balm Card
Do you have a favorite lip balm? I do- it’s made with wild orange and peppermint essential oils. I surprised a few family members with this treat! To make this card, I used Lori Whitlock’s Lip Balm Card Template. I added ghost and BOO medallion outlined in orange glitter to the front. Two small purple…
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You’ve Been Booed Gift
Olivia delivered little surprises to her buddies this week! I’ve loved looking at all the “You’ve Been Booed!” ideas floating on Pinterest lately. Here’s our homemade spin on this fun gift: These days, homemade gifts need to be quick AND engaging for a toddler! Olivia helped me put together a Frankenstein, pumpkin, black cat, and…
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Halloween Mantel Ideas
For a peek at my Halloween mantel this year, check out my latest post on Snap Click Supply Co! I embellished a burlap banner from Target with darling paper embellishments from the Hocus Pocus digital collection. Hop on over to this post for 6 Halloween mantel ideas to celebrate the season. The final result =…
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Monday Motivation: Words to Live By #7
It’s the week of Halloween! Fall is FLYING by… I love Autumn- the cool, crisp air… pumpkin flavors galore… radiant leaf displays… haunted happenings… and so much more. Seeing the upcoming Holidays through Liv’s eyes is truly magical. She is so excited about her Halloween costume and can’t wait to help with whatever Fall project…
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Monday Motivation: Words to Live By #6
I’ve been thinking a lot about this quote… …and asking myself, “What do I want Olivia to remember?” I’m betting that she’s not going to remember whether the house was perfectly clean or if every item was checked off my daily “to-do” list. Over the summer, there was a popular graphic circulating on social media…
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Hello, Fall 2015
Fall is officially here! Who is excited for cooler temps, changing leaves, and Fall family traditions?! To help you document these precious memories, I recently shared a project over at Snap Click Supply Company: For the full scoop on how to put this Fall Scrapbook layout together, head over to this post. I just love…
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Sweet Summer Memories 2015
Dearest Olivia, We’ve had so much fun this summer! Right now, you love playing with play dough, blowing bubbles, chasing the puppies, painting your nails, reading books, and anything to do with water. It’s been an absolute JOY to watch you swim in the pool and lake. I will never forget you leaping off the…
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Wellness Wednesdays: Gratitude in Action
I had a different post scheduled for today, but this one feels more timely, more real. I posted on my Instagram account earlier today: “Got some good/bad news this morning. We’ve been working with a holistic MD for the past few weeks to get a better overall picture of Olivia’s health. Right now, I’m sitting…
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Monday Motivation: Words to Live By #5
I’ve been a little quiet on the blog lately about motherhood topics and sharing updates on Olivia. Our sweet girl is amazing- she is laughing, running, and talking up a storm. I have to pinch myself sometimes that we are at the point of having real conversations where she shares her ideas and opinions! For…