Godparent Gifts

6.03.2018

I love Pinterest. I’m sure it wouldn’t take a brain surgeon to figure that out, seeing as how my blog is primarily DIY. I’ve been using it to help me come up with ideas for years. And just when I need it the most (when I’m a new mom with no time and no creative juices flowing), it fails me.

My daughter was baptized last month. I wasn’t about to ask her Godparents to be Godparents by just calling them up and asking. I mean, come on. I am a crafter, I’m better than that. But when your creative juices aren’t flowing (when your daughter must have stolen them from the womb), it’s quite hard to come up with something cute.

I took to Pinterest to make it easy. I was ready to just print someone else’s free printable and call it a day. Until I realized there were no other free printables and I was going to have to come up with one on my own. What is this? Doing it myself? I better be getting paid for this.

There were a couple cute ideas for purchase, but I’m not that desperate. My first thought had been the movie theme from the Godfather anyway, so I went from there. I picked up this cute little wooden box from Michael’s, painted it black, and filled it with my own printables and a few goodies. I don’t like to brag (okay I do), but I think he loved his little gift. Mainly because he got alcohol and a cigar. Probably the best Godfather gift ever.

Asking the Godmother was a little more tricky. While hers didn’t end up as boozy, it still turned out so pretty. I bought an ugly blue plastic wand at the Dollar Tree, covered it in glitter and sequins, and tied some pretty ribbon to the top. I printed my own tag once again, and sent her the new and improved fairy ‘Godmother’ wand.

Both of Sawyer’s Godparents said YES (is saying ‘no’ even an option?), and she was baptized in front of all of our closest friends and family. We feel so blessed to have her, and hope that her Godparents feel quite loved as well.

If you’d like to create either of these items, you can print the pieces here:

Godfather 1, Godfather 2, Godfather 3

Godmother 1, Godmother 2

DIY, Holidays!

Dollar Store Easter Door Hanger

3.27.2018

Apparently having babies means you have zero free time to blog. Not that I would know of course, I mean, I’ve blogged twice now since Sawyer was born. It’s this weird thing where you literally have zero going on in your life but zero free time at the same time. It’s tricky.

But alas, here I am. I’m back for your viewing pleasure. Or more like I’m bringing Sawyer back for your viewing pleasure, because, let’s face it. She’s the real beauty here.

So now that I’m a mama, I have almost no time to craft. I know, I know…find time for yourself they say. It’s all a balance they say. Try to relax they say. Don’t worry. On the good days I get in a three minute shower.

In all of my holiday decorations, the one thing I really don’t have is an Easter door hanger. So I strapped Sawyer on and off we went in search of something easy we could DIY. Since the Dollar Tree is my favorite store, you can guess where we stopped first.

I picked up this little fringy looking bunny and some cute ribbon. The bunny already had a bow, but it was kind of lame and plastic, need I say more? So I just spruced up the old bunny with a little color. Tied a bow around the neck and voila! New and improved bunny. To be honest, you can’t even call this a DIY. Unless your a new mom. Then this is the DIY of the century.

And as promised, for your viewing pleasure: Sawyer posing with the new bunny. In the midst of a sneeze. Which is just about the cutest thing I’ve ever seen.

Holidays!

Reuben Season

11.29.2017

Elf on the Shelf - Gender Neutral Bathrooms — There’s a Bathroom for Everyone! Where does Reuben fit?

It’s that time of year again! For some of you, it is the ‘Dreaded Elf on the Shelf’ season. For the rest of you it’s the exciting ‘Watch What Everyone Does with That Hilarious Elf’ season (if you couldn’t guess, this group is my favorite of the two). I’ve been juggling both groups for the past five years or so, but I’ve come to accept that about half of my Facebook friends will unfollow me for the entire month of December. They’re clearly from the first group. It’s unfortunate really, but I just can’t control Reuben, he’s got a mind of his own. He’s also a little offensive every once in a while, so proceed with caution!

Reuben feels the need for speed - Top Gun — Reuben feels the need for speed – Top Gun

Elf on the Shelf - Willy Wonka — Willy Wonka and the Golden Ticket

Elf on the Shelf - Dos Equis - Most Interesting Man In the World — Reuben is the Most Interesting Elf In the World – Dos Equis

Reuben was Laughing Out Loud - Emojistyle — Reuben was Laughing Out Loud – Emojistyle

Elf on the Shelf - Ellen Degeneres — Reuben as Ellen Degeneres, interviewing Hillary Clinton

Elf on the Shelf - In N Out Burger — Reuben got a side job at In N Out last season!

Elf on the Shelf - On Wednesdays We Wear Pink - Mean Girls — On Wednesdays Reuben Wears Pink – Mean Girls

Reuben put the lotion on his skin! Silence of the Lambs

Reuben was confused because both teams got trophy's? — Reuben was confused because both teams got trophy’s?

Chucky from Child's Play — Chucky from Child’s Play

If you missed Reuben’s previous years, you can see highlights here, here and here. Otherwise, search Instagram for Reuben’s own hashtag (which is mostly him, with the exception of one fool who had the audacity to use Reuben’s hashtag): #reubentheelf

Tell me, which Reuben has been your favorite?

DIY, Home Decor

Adventure/Travel Theme Nursery

8.15.2017

Adventure Travel Themed Nursery for Baby Girl

You guys. Is it possible to be in love with a nursery? Because if so, then I think my husband better be jealous at this point. I’m starting to swoon.

Adventure Theme Travel Nursery Baby Girl

When we found out that I was pregnant, we weren’t sold on the idea of putting a nursery in our place (that may sound inconceivable to some of you, but if you lived in the Bay Area for one day, you’d completely understand). I figured our daughter would sleep in a bassinet for the first few months, at which point we hopefully would be able to move into a new place.

Adventure Travel Theme Nursery - Baby Girl

Let me tell you now, it was all worth it. I couldn’t be happier that we decided to make our baby girl her own space (and by own space I mean she will clearly be sharing it with me). I mean, look how it turned out! I already want to sleep in here myself.

Adventure Travel Themed Nursery - Baby Girl

Since we are travel fanatics, I thought an adventure/travel theme would be perfect for her room. Thankfully, my mother used to dabble in interior design and loves to share her expertise with her only child. And soon to be only grandchild. I suppose it’s also a benefit that she’s retired and doesn’t mind flying across the country.

My favorite piece of the entire room? The two planes hanging in the corner. I found the two questionably colored gold planes at Ross, spray painted them to match everything in the room, and voila. I think it pulled the entire theme together.

Adventure Travel Themed Nursery for a Baby Girl

The best part about my dearest mother is her love of being thrifty, which is where I get it from (like mother, like daughter?). There’s nothing better than getting a good deal. Okay, I lied. There is something better than getting a good deal: getting tons of good deals that turn into this nursery.

Adventure Travel Themed Nursery for Baby Girl

One of my other favorite pieces is her new dresser. My mom and I bought an old wooden dresser on Craigslist and refurnished it. Painted it with white chalk paint, and used new drawer pulls, spray painted pink. I think it turned out beautifully if I do say so myself. Sixty dollars on Craigslist was definitely a score for me!

Baby Girl Adventure Travel Theme Nursery

Baby Girl Travel Adventure Theme Nursery

A lot of these pieces were found at stores like Ross, Michael’s, and Hobby Lobby. Main pieces are listed below. If you have any questions about a specific item, just ask!

Crib (Simmons Kids Slumbertime Monterey, Rustic White)

Reclining Glider (Baby Relax Mikayla Swivel Gliding Rocker, Gray Microfiber)

Rug (Better Homes and Gardens Plush Eyelash Shag Area Rug, Silver)

Curtains (Reyna Window Panel, White) – these are also available on Amazon