As I mentioned last week in my cupcake mishap post, last Friday marked my older daughter’s first day of kindergarten. I knew her outfit for the big day needed to be super special, so my mom (she’s known as Mama Reita around here) and I put our heads together to come up with something fun….
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Raising Butterflies with Children
Last summer, I started a new tradition with my children. We raised our very own butterfly “family” from teensy larvae all the way until they were ready to be released into our back yard! This was an activity we all loved, and it was a terrific learning opportunity for all of us. To start, I…
Vellum Tea Light Lanterns (Silhouette Promo Time!)
I love the little electronic tea lights that bring gentle candlelight to centerpieces without the worry of a lit flame. This time of year, it seems there is always an abundance of events to plan that call for special ways to gussy up tablescapes, and the idea I’m sharing today couples the flicker of the battery-operated…
Summer Blossom Wreath
Happy Independence Day, everyone! Thanks so much for making PS a part of your day!Today’s project is another gorgeous creation from PS Contributors Bonnie and Trish of Uncommon. Y’all know I love wreaths, and this one is fantastic!***Hi Positively Splendid readers! We are Trish and Bonnie from Uncommon, and we are happy to be here…
Lemon-Mascarpone Mini Tarts with Summer Berries
In one of my recent trips to Bed, Bath and Beyond, I stumbled upon some fun scalloped mini tart pans in various sizes that I absolutely had to have. I’ll admit it: I had no idea what I would do with them, but they were too cute to pass up. Fast forward a week or…
Outdoor Drink Holder Tutorial
PS Contributor Megan from The Homes I Have Made is here to share a new project that I firmly believe is absolutely brilliant, and I think y’all will too! Take it away, Megan! *** Hello Positively Splendid readers! It’s Megan from The Homes I Have Made, and I am really excited to be back this…
Sun-Dried Tomato Pesto with Farfalle
With the advent of summer, I invariably crave one ingredient in particular: basil. The bright, slightly spicy flavor of this summery herb lends such delicious depth to so many dishes. Last week, I shared some of my basil-growing tips, and today I’m sharing my all-time favorite way to showcase my summer basil crop: pesto! This is my tried-and-true…
Basil-Growing Tips
Really, there are few tastes and fragrances that remind me more of summertime than basil. I absolutely love to cook with basil, and it is a staple in our herb garden each and every year. Today I thought I would share a few of the things I have learned over the course of the last few…
Travel Bingo Game (Free Printables!)
With summer upon us, roadtrip season is in full swing. And as a parent of four young children, anything that keeps them happy in the car is a very welcome thing! Today I am going to share a game I am planning to play with my kiddos during our summer travels: Travel Bingo! This bingo…
Happy Fathers’ Day!
{{A collage gift for my husband, with photos from my Instagram}} It’s the everyday moments that constitute a life well lived. Goofy grins. Bedtime snuggles. Games of catch. Those are the things that truly mean something. This Fathers’ Day, I hope you can reflect on all of the little moments you have cherished with the…