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Mother's Day Card Craft

Mother’s Day Card Craft

Are you looking for a cute and easy card to make with the kids for Mother’s Day?  I came up with a simple card, and the best thing is you can use all of those extra school pictures you ordered this year that are still sitting in the envelope!  These cards are perfect for Mamas,...

{this moment}

Inspired by SouleMama: A Friday ritual. A single photo – no words – capturing a moment from the week. A simple, special, extraordinary moment. A moment I want to pause, savor and remember. If you’re inspired to do the same, leave a link to your ‘moment’ in the comments for all to find and see....

My Favorite Day of the Year!

Today is my birthday.  If you’ve been following this blog for more than a year or if you know me well you will know that I like to celebrate my birthday all week long.  I’m a bit of a princess when it comes to my birthday.  And there is no shame in that.  I’m not...

Peter Pan…Old School Style {GIVEAWAY}

{GIVEAWAY CLOSED}  Congrats to Ashley for winning this family four pack of tickets!  Email me at Katie(at)Cards-by-Katie.com to claim your prize!  I need to hear from you within 24 hours.  Thanks for entering! I have loved old black & white movies since I was very young.  My dad made sure we watched all of the...

Menu Plan Monday ~ In Reverse ~ April 30

We had some very tasty dinners last week, most made at home, but my favorite was our picnic dinner at the zoo.   I’m participating in Orgjunkie.com’s Menu Plan Monday, and if you are looking for menu planning ideas you should check out her post…there are so many great menu links! Here’s what we ate last...
Tunes and Blooms at the Cincinnati Zoo

Tunes and Blooms at the Cincinnati Zoo

Last week we packed up a picnic and met family & friends at the Cincinnati Zoo for dinner & music.  Every Thursday in April the Cincinnati Zoo & WNKU presents “Tunes and Blooms”, a FREE concert event that showcases great local bands.  This April the final show of the month brought together two of our favorite...
Delicious & Easy Guacamole Recipe

Delicious & Easy Guacamole Recipe

My cousin Mara made the most amazing guacamole for our family Easter party.  I could not get enough of it.  She shared her recipe with me and then Sam & I made it this week to take on our picnic at the zoo.  It was a hit!  It’s such an easy guacamole to make.   And...

My Children Have Turned to the Dark Side

{this moment} …. from the vaults

Inspired by SouleMama:   A Friday ritual. A single photo – no words – capturing a moment from the week. A simple, special, extraordinary moment. A moment I want to pause, savor and remember. If you’re inspired to do the same, leave a link to your ‘moment’ in the comments for all to find and see....

Out West

Michael went on a trip to Vegas a few weeks ago, and visited the Hoover Dam and Grand Canyon while he was out west.  He was out there for a bachelor party, so I’m not at liberty to say much more about the trip (haha).  He had a blast with his friends but was sorely...

Sesame Street Live :: GIVEAWAY {CLOSED}

This giveaway is now CLOSED ~ Congrats to Anna Merlo who said… My fave is ERNIE! Rubber Duckie you’re the one! Anna, Email me at Katie@Cards-by-Katie.com within 12 hours! To those who did not win, remember there’s a discount (detailed below).  And please stay tuned for another fun giveaway coming soon! Elmo and friends are rolling...

Menu Plan Monday ~ April 23

You might notice when looking at our menu for the week that many of the dinners are easy fixes.  Our evenings have been rather busy (I feel like I’ve said this before!) and to make things less stressful I have been planning easy meals during the week.  I’m looking forward to summer and the end...