5 Ways to Organize Your Family’s Command Center

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The Army, NASA, and any busy family have one thing in common:  they all need a central command station.  Whether you’re moving troops, putting a man on the moon, or just trying to get three kids to three different activities on time, it takes planning….and a dedicated space to do that planning.  Quite a few {…Read More…}





Silhouette Giveaway

Did Santa leave you some money under the tree? Need something wonderful to spend it on? Well now through January 5th you can buy the Silhouette Cameo along with the fabric ink starter kit for $299 if you use the code “IHEARTIC”. If you use the promo code add a Silhouette CAMEO and a Fabric {…Read More…}





Wooden Shipping Crate Toy Box

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Do you need to make room for all those new toys your kids got for Christmas?   Well check your local Freecycle or Craigslist for some free or cheap shipping crates to retrofit into a toy box for your children.   Inspired by Pottery Barn Kids Rustic Toy Box with Wheels, which retails for $299, {…Read More…}





Will you SNAP?

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Have you heard? Are you going?  Have you signed up? The SNAP conference is the premier blogging conference happening in Utah in April 19-21.  Anyone who is in the creative niche should consider going.  I promise nothing will do more for the growth or health of your blog than networking with other like-minded people. You {…Read More…}





Merry Christmas 2011

Merry Christmas from the Farrant Family   Tim, Kayla, Isaac and Beckie





5 Ways to Make Treats for Santa

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‘Tis the night before Christmas, and even though not a creature may be stirring at your house, this might be the time for you to stir up a few last-minute treats. After all, you don’t want to be caught empty-handed (or plated!) when the St. Nicholas makes his appearance later tonight.  It’s not too hard {…Read More…}





Blue Bird Christmas Tree

Growing up my family didn’t have a ton of traditions.  But Christmas was always the time I looked forward to all year because of the things my family did to make it special.  I grew up in a large extended family.  My mom had seven brothers and sisters and when they had babies (my generation) {…Read More…}