Pinterest Love: Easter

Easter is right around the corner.  I love the Easter holiday because it's when we celebrate Jesus' death and resurrection...the same death that paid for our sins and gives us eternal life with Jesus, as long as we know and believe in Him.  The chocolate, family gatherings, and cute bunnies are just an extra perk. Here are a few things I found on Pinterest to make the Easter holiday a tad bit more special this year.  

Easy, healthy Easter treats for kiddos

 Breakfast Bunny

Awesome FREE Easter printables 

Dyeing Eggs...the easy way

Easter poem for older children

Resurrection Rolls

Pinterest Love: Make Ahead Meals

I don't know about you, but I have been feeling a little cooped up these past few weeks.  It has been pretty darn cold here on the Trail and I need something to keep my eyes on spring.  I have this grand idea of having a meal preparation day to get multiple meals ready to go for our super busy spring and summer.  I know many of you already do freezer cooking and I absolutely LOVE the idea, I am just lacking the motivation and organization to do it.  So, I thought if I shared some great pins for freezer cooking, maybe it would motivate me into action.  We will see...


16 Freezer Crockpot Meals from The Hats of a Homemaker (grocery lists included!)

31 Things You Can Freeze by One Good Thing by Jillee

Crockpot Freezer Meals by Baked in the South

Freezer Meals on the Cheap by A Turtles Life for Me (recipes not included)

101 Summer Freezer Meals by Once a Month Mom...a huge list!

If you have any other links that have recipes or tips for freezer cooking, please send them my way!

Pinterest Love: Valentine's Day Fun

Hi all.  Valentine's Day is right around the corner.  I am excited about all the hearts, candy, and lovey-dovey-ness that comes along with this special sweetheart day.  Here are some awesome crafty ideas for decorating and enjoying Valentine's Day.

Love is...Chalkboard idea

Scripture for Valentine's Day

The Greatest 30 DIY Valentine's Ideas

 Riesens Why I Love You Jar from Lil' Luna

20 Valentine Projects from Blissful and Domestic

Pinterest Love: Valentine's Day

Christmas is over.  The New Year has come.  And now it's time to patiently wait through the long, cold month of January for the day of red and pink hearts.  

When I was teaching I loved Valentine's Day, because it is one of the only holidays kids do most of the celebrating at school with their friends.  But let's be real, I still love this holiday now that I'm home.  I love it for the pink and red hearts, the excuse it gives all of us women to eat chocolate, and, above all, a reason to celebrate in the midst of the most boring time of the year.

Here are some Pinterest activities you can do with your little ones on these cold days leading up to Valentine's Day.  Hope you try!

Heart Stamps from Rust & Sunshine

 Tissue Paper Valentine's Day Craft from Love Play, Learn

Valentine's Day Craft from Mama and Baby Love 

Handprint Gift (author unknown)

19 Heart Crafts from Rainy Day Mum

Pinterest Love: Christmas Crafts

Hi all!  Happy Friday!  I hope it's warmer where you are today.  As for me, I woke up to -2 this morning.  Brrrrr!!  It's definitely feeling like Christmas today.  Here are some Christmas crafts to do leading up to this fantastic holiday.  Hope you try!

DIY Twine Star

Festive 3D Garland

Basket Decoration

Cinnamon Applesauce Heart Ornaments

Christmas Cards on Branches 

Best Thanksgiving Ideas

Thanksgiving is just around the corner.  It's one of my favorite holidays, after Christmas, of course...mainly because this holiday is entirely focused on food (yum!) and being thankful.  A thankful heart is a happy heart!  For the past three years, we have hosted Thanksgiving dinner for my family and it's a tradition that I hope to continue.  Here are some of some amazing links I'm using to get ready for Turkey Day this year.  If you're hosting this year, you might want to check them out!

click here to pin...tons of printables. i have the 'give thanks' banner printed and hung and it is adorable!

click here to pin...pumpkin pound cake...this is the moistest pound cake around!

click here to pin...i am planning on having a 'thankful tree' this year. what a cute idea!

click here to pin...pretty thanksgiving day decor; i love this saying and am planning on putting it up on the chalkboard

click here to pin...i made this cake for luke's birthday and it is so good.

click here to pin...if you have canned any apple pie filling, why not use it for a braid for breakfast? yum!

Pinterest Love: Rainy Day Activities

It has been a rainy week on the Trail.  I. Love. It.  I don't know what it is, but something about a rainy day makes my heart happy.  I love cuddling up with a blanket, my cup of coffee, and playing with Luke or reading a good book.  There are all kinds of other things that you can do on a rainy (or snowy) day with your kiddos.  I found some great pins with ideas for Moms or Dads to do with their little ones on those inside play days.  Enjoy!

click here to pin...baby play with fabric scraps

click here to pin...this list is pretty incredible and creative

click here to pin...rainy day mum blog; i just found it and love it!

click here to pin...i love this idea; luke and i might try and make one of these as soon as i run out of paper towels

click here to pin...another pin from rainy day mum and it's an awesome one!

Pinterest Love: Christmas Cookies in July

This month for cooking club the theme was 'Christmas in July'.  It was such a fun theme and nice to eat some home cooked, savory yumminess that did not get cooked on the grill.  Don't get me wrong, I could eat a cheeseburger every night, but it was a welcome change.  One of my friends in cooking club, Lydia, made some aaaa-mazing, decadent desserts.  She is the inspiration to my Pinterest love this week!  It's been unusually cool the last five days on the Trail....perfect for a 'Christmas Cookies in July' weekend!

click here to pin...all time favorite christmas cookie recipes

click here to pin...as most of you know we love peanut butter on the trail, enough said

click to pin...lydia made these for cooking club and they were ridiculous

click here to pin...i made these for the cookies exchange last year and they. were. perfect.

Pinterest Love: Baby Resources

This fall Kevin and I have around 15 friends that are having babies.  Madness.  Pure baby madness.  Being a baby lover, I couldn't be happier.  I can't wait to hold, cuddle, squeeze and kiss each and every last one of them.

During my pregnancy I pinned lots, lots of 'baby stuff'.  Today I'm going to share the pins I have gone back to over and over again during Luke's little life.  I hope these are helpful to some of you new-mommys-to-be!  Love you all!

click here to pin...if you have read some of my previous posts, i have tried these treasure baskets with luke and they are so fun!

click here to pin...baby center has tons of fun things to do with your babe, broken down by month

click here to pin...great information if you're going to breastfeed

click here to pin...this is THE BEST site for making your own baby food; it's genius

click here to pin...timeline of baby sleep, sleeping baby means sleeping mommy; super important