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4/52

January 28, 2016 By Katrina

The 52 Project, 4/52: Bear: A brave arctic explorer. Beany: “I really want to throw this snowball. I really, really want to throw this snowball. I have to throw this snowball!” XO, Katrina

Worth the Effort: Pain Aux Raisins

January 21, 2016 By Katrina

We’ve been told time and again that hard work is worth the effort, but here’s the real deal: Some things aren’t always worth the effort. Wrangling two kids into coats and hats to traipse through a foot of snow to go buy diapers when Amazon two-day shipping is just so free? Not worth it. Getting…

3/52

January 19, 2016 By Katrina

It snowed, you guys! And these kids are taking it like old pros. Here’s 3/52:

2/52

January 11, 2016 By Katrina

The 52 Project, 2/52: Bear: He’s looking like a little rascal these days, always climbing on things just to see if he can. His sister’s bed is the latest mountain he’s checked off his list. Beany: Post-bath curls in her usually straight hair, with the last bit of twinkle from the Christmas tree — two of my favorite things just…

1/52

January 4, 2016 By Katrina

Happy New Year! I hope 2016 is off to a good start for you. Because New Year’s is such a good time to set new goals and start new projects, I thought it might also be the perfect chance to revisit one from the past.

Christmas Cheer

December 22, 2015 By Katrina

Buddy the Elf had the right idea: The best way to spread Christmas cheer is singing loud for all to hear. I’m signing off for the holidays to spend time with family, bake cookies and sing carols as loudly as we can for as long as we can until we’re filled with as much Christmas cheer…

Paper Straw Stars

December 19, 2015 By Katrina

It’s the final day of Wrapping Week 2015! Are your presents looking snazzy yet? I love this last wrapping idea because you don’t need glue or tape to make it happen — just string and straws and some mad cool folding skills. These paper straw stars look super cute atop a package, but they’re just as…

Chalk Marker Wrapping Paper

December 18, 2015 By Katrina

This chalk marker wrapping paper is the easiest of all and perfect if you only have minutes before running out the door. Grab some plain wrapping paper, a chalk marker and a dot of paint, and freehand something festive!

Cupcake Trees

December 17, 2015 By Katrina

There are so many fun things already around your house that you can use to wrap presents, and I think these cupcake trees are a fun example of that. Cupcake liners, paper straws and baker’s string — that’s all you need!