I don’t know about you all, but Mother’s Day is one holiday I feel I have a LOT of people on my list... So as I go through my own list and try to get organized this year, I thought I would share with you some of my top 10 favorite gifts for my very … Continue reading Mother’s Day Gifting List
Author: Melissa De Long Consulting
Nerf Gun Wall
My three year old LOVES Nerf Guns... There, I said it, those who want to judge can leave now.... I know, I know, he's young but he has older sisters and friends who introduced him and he is HOOKED! In any case, those who have or have cared for kids with an affinity to Nerf … Continue reading Nerf Gun Wall
DIY Mirror Vases
I decorated an elegant but simple engagement party for a dear friend of mine this past weekend. I was on the hunt for an affordable, small simple centerpiece that fit the space and the couple and I found it! Many have done this and documented it on Pinterest, I am sharing here how I did … Continue reading DIY Mirror Vases
Final Fiesta-Themed Bachelorette Party
My sister and I were stumped when it came to planning the little details of my cousin's out on the town type bachelorette party. So we took it down to basics, sometimes all you need for inspiration is a cocktail! In this case, we asked the bride-to-be what she wanted to drink that evening and … Continue reading Final Fiesta-Themed Bachelorette Party
I’m Starting a Daisy Girl Scout Troop
Well, I've decided... I am going to start a Daisy Troop! I believe in what the Girl Scout program has to offer and I want my little S to be involved! Stay tuned for lesson plans for our meetings!
Baby Shower Tea Party
Seems like just yesterday I was pregnant with my last baby... And while I already had all the hand me downs you could dream of, I knew my friends weren't going to let me get through without a celebration so a "Sprinkle" Tea Party it was! Each friend signed up for a different finger food, … Continue reading Baby Shower Tea Party
Back to School Teacher Gifts
At some point, I got it stuck in my head that I was going to make little gifts for Sierra's teachers for the first day of school. Yes, I know not everyone does this, yes, I know I don't have to do it, but once I decided I wanted to do it, and started looking … Continue reading Back to School Teacher Gifts
Fellow Blogger Feature: Not The Average Mama
Today I want to feature a fellow stepmommy who, from what I read on her blog, rocks the house as a stepmomma! So happy she is out there spreading the good word about how she approaches her role in her kids' lives!
Stop Growing Up!
One would think with S being our second child, we would be quite used to this 1st Day of School business but being the secondary house for K, even though she is almost 12, we have never experienced the ritual at all. So, of course, in my standard fashion I started preparing weeks ago... Made … Continue reading Stop Growing Up!
Alice in Wonderland 7th Birthday Party
Since my blog features all the crazy that is me, and I have obviously been crazy for much longer than the last month, I wanted to find a way to take you all back through time and feature projects that happened before this blog was born. And for my 1st FLASHBACK FRIDAY FEATURE ~ Kylie's … Continue reading Alice in Wonderland 7th Birthday Party