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Woodlane FOURest (Forest) Themed Birthday Party | Simple DIY Decor Ideas and Party Inspiration

Sophie’s Woodland “FOURest” Themed Birthday Party

October 8, 2017

I am excited to share this birthday is one of the first that I did everything on my own (with help from the kids, of course). Usually I will have the cake, cupcakes, all the sweet things made by other creatives. This time around

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Styled Parties

Quick and Easy Crock Pot BBQ Ribs Recipe | Simple Slow Cooker Recipe for Fall

During the summer we spent a weekend away with some family friends. Over the weekend we shared the responsibility of each have a day to make meals. Well, I of course chose tacos, cause well they are easy to make and I like tacos. On top of that you pretty much know that everyone else […]

September 25, 2017

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How To Make a Simple Balloon Garland Backdrop | Easy DIY | Party Decor | Floral Birthday Party

I could not believe how easy it was to make by own Balloon Garland backdrop. I honestly thought it was going to take multiple hours the night before Evelyn’s birthday (yes, I procrastinate), but it didn’t! Mind you, I didn’t go as big as I would have liked. I am so pleased with the outcome […]

August 5, 2017

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DIY Gold Foil Easter Eggs | Simple DIY

So last week when I was trying to think of another DIY to add to our Kid’s Spring Style and Geo Floral Easter Party, DIY gold foil Easter eggs came to mind. First though, those will be super simple. Reality, gold foil is a pain to work with. Just wanted to get that out there, you […]

March 23, 2017

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Quick and Easy Marshmallow and White Chocolate Strawberry Hearts Recipe

I had a handful of fun and creative (so I thought) ideas for Valentine’s Day and this, my friends, is the only one that worked. Sometimes it happens that way, where it just really is way better in your head then in reality. I am happy to share that these were not just a success because […]

January 29, 2017

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DIY Easy and Simple Holiday Christmas Wreath

Do you have an abundance of wire hangers like I do in my house? They are the absolute worst! … at least they were, until I thought about the idea to create a holiday wreath with one.

November 30, 2016

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What is the gender? Unique gender reveal with plants

Two days ago my midwife appointment was scheduled, my husband had just worked all night long the night before and was at home sleeping so I headed out of the house early and decided to go to Micheals Craft Store. I didn’t have any idea of how I was going to share the gender of […]

March 16, 2016

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Love at first sight is the only way to really describe how I feel about the style of Olga Prinku. I was first introduced to Olga when she sent me a very kind email a couple months back asking me about my blog and possibly collaborating. I knew that I was going to be very […]

November 26, 2015

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x and o vanlentines day doily garland

Hello dear readers of Creative Wife + Joyful Worker!  I am absolutely thrilled to be guest posting over here and featuring one of my favourite Valentine’s Day DIY projects.  If you follow me over at The Mumsy Blog, you may notice that I have already shared this project there, “DIY X & O Valentine’s Day […]

February 5, 2015

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