8 Thanksgiving Tablescapes
I have been thinking a lot about Thanksgiving Table-setting as I consider our upcoming gathering. I know for some people Thanksgiving is all about the food. Others just want to watch football and for...
View ArticleExciting Advent Calendars
I know what you are thinking. That I am a little late in the game to be talking about advents. And you’re right? Except that if you missed Dec. 1 as the date to get started on your calendar, there is...
View ArticlePeace on Earth
I thought I was managing my emotions about the Connecticut tragedy pretty well. There has been so much to do–I just keep pressing forward. Until last night, when this situation–coupled with some...
View ArticleHoliday Home Tour 2012
Every year I’ve wanted to do a post like this, but every year, I am in a total state of chaos leading up to Christmas and don’t feel like I can let anyone enter my home. It is usually a work in...
View ArticleTop 12 of 2012
It’s time to countdown your favorite posts on My Insanity from 2012. Here are the top 12 posts based on page views in reverse order (so we can countdown, you know). Did your favorite make the cut? I’m...
View Article5th Annual Party Party Winner Revealed
After tabulating the results on the Party Party page and adding them to the repins and likes on my Pinterest board.. …I am finally ready to declare the winner of the Party Party Contest of 2013 who...
View ArticleHe Put a Ring on It – Blinged-Out Bridal Shower with David Tutera Bridal
I’m a big fan of David Tutera. I’ve watched every episode of My Fair Wedding that is available on Netflix! When I heard about the new David Tutera Bridal line designed for DIYers like moi, I was...
View ArticleAnnouncing Disney Week
Spring Break Season is upon us and I know some of you may be planning a trip to the House of the Mouse (a.k.a Disneyland or Disney World) during your break. Last week at this time my family was...
View ArticleWe’re Going to Disneyland – How to break the news to the kids
It’s Disney week on the blog, and I thought we would start at the beginning of the fun: Telling the kids that they were about to take a trip to Disneyland! It wasn’t hard to keep the trip a secret,...
View ArticleTerrific Train Birthday Party
I’ve had a little break from birthday parties, but there are a couple right around the corner now. Before my son celebrates his 3rd birthday, it might be a good idea to blog his 2nd birthday. It hit...
View ArticleHow to make a 3D Train Cake
I had a request for more details about the 3D cake I made for my son’s 2-year-old Train Birthday Party last year. I should clarify before I start, that I am not a trained baker (wait until I show you...
View ArticleGift Idea and Giveaway: Travels with Gannon & Wyatt
“Travel is fatal to prejudice, bigotry, and narrow-mindedness.” – Mark Twain When I was 11-years old. My family lived in the Dominican Republic for a year. It was a completely life-transforming...
View ArticleTurkey Bowl Thanksgiving Get-Together
You know I love me some beautiful Thanksgiving tablescapes with nice dishes and clever place cards, but maybe you are in the mood for a more laid-back get-together over this holiday weekend. Maybe...
View ArticleGift Idea: Just Dance 2014
When buying gifts for my kids for Christmas, I’m always trying to find the balance between things that they want and things I want them to have. I prefer gifts that have some value beyond a little bit...
View ArticleOne Little Word 2014: Fearless
I’ve been planning this post for months, but between a broken blog and a slow pregnant body, getting it posted has been the first bloggy challenge of the New Year. Each year for the past several years...
View ArticleOne Smart Cookie — First Day of School Treat!
This post originally appeared on one of my favorite sites, Paging Supermom, last year when school started. My kids were so excited by this surprise! School starts this week for us. Not sure they will...
View ArticleOf Life and Death
I generally like to keep this blog a rather light and happy place to be. This is mainly because I think life should be light and happy whenever possible, hence my penchant for perpetual party...
View ArticleGlowing Neon Laser Tag Party
Turning 10 is a pretty big deal! Even if your mom recently had a baby and is super-busy and worn-out, 10 still needs to be celebrated, right? 10-year-old boys can also be a big deal–a big, noisy,...
View ArticleLEGO Frozen Ice Castle Giveaway
Do you want to build an ice castle? As I mentioned in my Year in Review post, my readers love Frozen. And they/we also love LEGOs. We don’t want to just Let it go! Here is a quick fun giveaway that...
View ArticleFamily Fun Outings – Arizona Style- part 1 The Duttons
Spring Break is right around the corner and if you are anything like me, you can’t wait for it to get here, but after a day or two of squabbles over the remote, you are ready for it to be over. Never...
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