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Sew Your Own Holiday Skirt

I have not sewn in many months, and I was really missing it.  Even though I hadn’t been sewing I had still been shopping, so I have quite a few lovely patterns I’ve collected with the thought of making them into skirts for Ella.  So this week I dusted off the sewing machine, which is...

Ella’s Art Show

Last week we attended an art show at Baker Hunt in Covington.  Ella has been taking art classes there for several years.  Most recently she has been enrolled in BOSS which is described on their website as: Art on Steroids. This will be a collaborative studio effort with kids and adults encouraged to co-create. The...

Menu Plan Monday ~ December 12

I am participating in Menu Plan Monday at Orgjunkie.com, but unlike most of the other participants who plan their menus and post them that week, I’m always a bit behind, and I post my menus a week later. I do this so that I can let you know if I try a new recipe and...

Henry & Will

Henry and Will are cousins and are only a few months apart in age, and they love hanging out together.  They started hanging out together when they were very small: We had the pleasure of having sweet Prince William hang out with us this week.  And the boys got into so much trouble had so much...

{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....
Beef Goulash Soup {Guest Post}

Beef Goulash Soup {Guest Post}

One of my favorite resources for tasty recipes is the Oven Light at the Vicky and Jen: What Really Matters website. My cousin Vicky and her friend Jen make up this dynamic duo. They don’t just have awesome recipes on their site, they have a blog, podcasts, fun things for parents to do with kids,...

Time Out ~ Sam Style

**please excuse the crazy messy room and the blurry video…we are still figuring out how to make good movies with the new camera 😉

Upcycled Can Garland Tutorial

My friends at Make Shop Live are constantly coming up with cool ideas on things to do with recycled materials…one man’s junk is another man’s treasure!  Their blog is full of fun crafty ideas for upcycling materials ~ check out their Tutorial Tuesday posts for inspiration! Like this one, a tutorial on how to make...

Pretzels, Anyone?

Mama did not have breakfast on the table quickly enough this morning.

Menu Plan Monday ~ December 5

I am participating in Menu Plan Monday at orgjunkie.com, but unlike most of the other participants who plan their menus and post them that week, I’m always a bit behind, and I post my menus a week later. I do this so that I can let you know if I try a new recipe and...

Nana’s Fudge

  I spent the day with my Mama and sister learning all the secrets to making my Nana’s fudge.  I feel like I hold this awesome power now.  The fudge recipe has been handed down from generation to generation ~ it’s our family’s secret recipe for the holidays.  I can’t wait to pass this on to Ella someday! ...

Santa’s Little Helper Ornament GIVEAWAY CLOSED

CONGRATS to Maureen N. who said “My favorite holiday tradition is going to see the train display with my son. We started doing this last year and we all love it.”  YOU WON the REINDEER ORNAMENT!!! Email your address to me at: Katie@Cards-by-Katie.com Thank you to all who entered ~ stayed tuned for more cool...