Tag Archives: Alyssa

School Year Reflections: Kindergarten Survival from a Previous Teacher

My daughter just finished Kindergarten. She’s the oldest of three kids and it was quite hard to acknowledge the fact…

My Daughter Cut Her Hair Off… All of It

Yup that’s right. My three year old cut her hair off, all of it, about four inches all the way…

How to Make Your Own Photo Canvas

Big photos on canvases are everywhere these days. Having your loved ones blown up big in bright colors is quite…

Why I Still Celebrate My Birthday

Recently I celebrated my 32 birthday. It’s not really a super special birthday or anything, but it’s my special day. When…

Making a Bunny Cake – My Easter Tradition

I am sure everyone has memories of things their parents made or did during holidays. Easter and April is a…

Spring is Here – How Will Your Family Celebrate?

There is something about Spring fun that I just LOVE. Here in Indiana it could be the warmer air after the…

Playing the Snow Day Make Up Game

I am from northern Indiana. We are used to snow. We crave snow in the winter. We actually get disappointed…

Chicken Casserole: Straight From Grandma’s Kitchen

There is something about Grandma’s cooking that just can’t be outdone. Both my Grandma and my husband’s Grandma have the…

First Adventures with the Tooth Fairy … Gone Bad

Well, it happened. The first loose tooth in the family. My oldest daughter turned six in January, and her tooth was loose…

DIY Valentine’s Day Cards for Kids

Are you tired of just buying store-bought Valentine’s Day cards for your kiddos to hand out? Do you want to…