#FridayFavorites - what I'm loving this week
Tag: Crafts
I Heart U
Happy Valentines' Day from My Color-Coded Life. My Pinterest News Feed has been filled with red hearts, candy, and cute ways to make the perfect valentines for weeks now. When I was in my 20s, I HATED this holiday, so much in fact, that my mom started sending me funny valentines each year signed with … Continue reading I Heart U
My Friday and 2014 Favorites 01.02.15
Happy New Year! 2014 was a good year for my family and for My Color-Coded Life and I hope it was good to you as well! Thank you for continue to read along with us here. Today, I will do my yearly wrap-up as my favorites -- what I am still reading, watching, and making … Continue reading My Friday and 2014 Favorites 01.02.15
Over the fields we go. Wrapping all the way…
My wrapping marathon has begun. It began Saturday when I attended my friend's annual gift wrapping party. She makes the most incredible bows! She's a wrapping expert. I always choose a special paper for the gifts we will open X-mas Eve. (We give each other new pajamas and a book the night before the big … Continue reading Over the fields we go. Wrapping all the way…
COUNTDOWN TO THANKSGIVING
The time between Halloween and Thanksgiving always seems to fly by. Actually, the time between Halloween and New Year's always flies by, but unlike Starbucks who introduces their red cups on November 1st, I like to celebrate each holiday in order. When I was first married, I hosted Thanksgiving at my house. The week … Continue reading COUNTDOWN TO THANKSGIVING
A Happy Spooky Halloween Party
We had a great time at our annual Halloween Party this past weekend. In addition to good friends, fun times, and delicious snacks it's always great for the kids to do a test run of their costumes! A spooky clip-art owl was my inspiration for the party. Here are the materials I used to make … Continue reading A Happy Spooky Halloween Party
Back to School Brunch
Yesterday, I hosted a small Back to School Brunch for Olivia and my girlfriend's two kids. Fall is almost here and I hope that I can get back into some of my usual routines - one being blogging! Besides a fun time for my friend and the kids - the best part about this party … Continue reading Back to School Brunch
Gift Wrapping for Superheroes
Olivia attended a superhero birthday party a few weeks ago. I knew I wanted to wrap the presents we brought to go along with their theme. It was a brother and sister who were celebrating, so we needed two gifts. Through a quick search on Pinterest, I found the Meaningful Mama and her awesome free … Continue reading Gift Wrapping for Superheroes
4th of July Fun!
I'm looking forward to just relaxing this 4th of July, spending time with family and having fun in the sun. I decided to put together small gift bags for the kids to give them some fun things to do poolside. I put all this together from the Target dollar bins and my own computer! I … Continue reading 4th of July Fun!
Summer Calendar
Today is my first day of summer vacation! I returned to teaching this year after ten years, so this is my first summer home with my daughter. I am very excited for us to have this special time together. I wanted to create a calendar with her of all the things we want to do … Continue reading Summer Calendar