Mixed Prints Life

2013

As I talked with friends, co-workers, and family these past few weeks, one thing seemed to ring true – at least to some degree, this had been the year of the struggle. Be it personal, financial, professional, emotional, or physical, this year seemed to have some “off” times. For us, this past month has been exhausting – an already busy… View Post

2012 :: Year in Review

Another year is coming to a close and as 2013 comes ’round the bend, I’m ready for something fresh and new. This year has had its share of joys and challenges and I’m hoping 2013 is our best year yet! Here’s a quick recap of what we’ve done this year :: January We celebrated on the “beach” for Charlie’s 3rd… View Post

Christmas Craftiness {{for Kids!}}

Joanne is back again with some adorable (and simple!) craft ideas for kids for Christmas. The best part? Some of these double as a perfect gift too! _____________________________________________________________ With the crazy hubbub of present shopping, cookie baking and holiday parties, it is easy to forget the best part of the holidays – very cheesy Christmas crafts and keepsakes! Plus they… View Post

“Oh Christmas Tree!” :: 2012

As I went to find previous blog posts about our trees in years past, I noticed that both posts were named the same thing – variations of “Oh Christmas Tree!” In keeping with tradition, this one is the same! 2010 // 2011 Not sure where 2009 went… This year was a bit different. We originally had a fake tree, but… View Post

‘Tis the Season to Give!

I’m happy to have one of my favorite guest post-ers back! She has some fabulous ideas this holiday season and wanted to share them with all of you. You probably remember Joanne from National Ice Cream Day and her Turkey Day craft ideas. Check out her suggestions for getting your kids involved in giving more than receiving this Holiday season! _______________________________________________________… View Post

Little Gingerbread Men

We finally tackled the clearance Gingerbread Men I found at Walgreens. With some frosting, gum drops and peppermints in hand, we set to work! 1. Charlie & Jack decorating their hearts out 2. Charlie’s finished product modeled after the picture almost exactly, including color coordination. 3. Jack’s finished product, modeled after wherever he wanted to put the candy. I did… View Post

RACK :: Act 16 – Toy Redux

This RACK comes from my friend Jessica who has two boys – ages two & four. What a great way to get kids involved in the GIVING season and clear out clutter! _____________________________________________________________ Jessica of Trendy Bootys went through all our toys with her 2 and 4 year old and donated a trunk full of toys to a couple families… View Post

Remembrance

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A Hurting Heart

As the weekend progressed, we did all the things we had already planned to do. Charlie had his hair cut and formed into spikes. We attended an annual Christmas party. We opened presents, ate food, and hugged loved ones. On Sunday, we readied ourselves for a house showing and dressed the boys for church – Charlie’s first Christmas performance. And… View Post

Happy 30th Birthday to DADDY!

Happy Birthday to one of the best men in my life – my hubby. You make me a better person, you are raising our boys into loving little men (despite your Krampus addiction), and I wouldn’t have our life any other way. Congratulations to thirty years of becoming the wonderful man you are and my best wishes to you for… View Post

RACK :: Act 15 – RACK & RACK’ed Back!

_____________________________________________________________ I decided I would just do a simple one of paying for someone’s Starbucks behind me.  It was a mom with a child…I thought perfect, what mom couldn’t use a good pick me up and positive start to their day.  So I told the Starbucks lady I was going to pay for the lady’s drink behind me and to… View Post

Manly Mondays :: Holiday Magic

________________________________________________________________ Sometimes the joy of parenting is curbed by the not so perfect moments your children bring you.  And sometimes those moments last all day long.  And in these moments, the whole positive reinforcement thing doesn’t quite work.  Suffice it to say that the whole “Santa will bring you presents if you’re good” doesn’t register with the resident 3 year… View Post

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