Hello Summer!

Ahhh Summer time! My absolute favorite time of the year. BBQ's, pool parties and camping are just a few of the normal activities you will be doing this season with your loved ones but what about the weekends you just want to lounge around your home and let the kids play outside? I have come up with a small yet simple list of children activities this summer that will keep the kids busy and momma happy!

*Build a fort out of old sheets and sticks

*Bike rides

*Spot shapes in the clouds

* Water slide day (tarps or good old Slip-n-Slides)

* Outdoor tea party with Mom

*Make paper boats to float in puddles (or race @ the river)

*Tie a towel for super hero capes (Join in the fun Moms!)

*Picnic in the Park

*Go on a Plant Scavenger Hunt (Link)

*Hot Potato with water balloons

* Grab your favorite summer time treat (Shave Ice, cotton candy)

*Fishing with Dad

* Mud puddle jumping

* Climb trees and spot different animals

*Board games on the patio

* Movie night in the backyard (Projector, old sheets and of course, treats!)

..and of course when spending time with your loved ones, always remember to turn off your cell phone and enjoy the company of your family! (okay keep it on just to snap a few photos)

Pretty Flower

Picked this little beauty up @ Trader Joe's while I was shopping for dinner.... so pretty I think I will keep her.

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Mom's Wooden Spoon

**Every mom needs a wooden spoon right?! For making cookies of course!!


After searching Pinterest for some creative ideas for wood burning crafts, I came across a blog from Alisa Burke and fell in LOVE!! Absolutely amazing artist that does some incredible art work from water color paintings, to up cycling old tees to pretty much anything crafty! I saw her wood burned spoons knew that I would have to make some for gifts this year. Wanted to share my new obsession with wood burning crafts and great gift ideas below...

Regular plain spoons from Target about to get a face lift... I just created a pattern that I liked from Alisa and put a little spin on them.

Here are some of the other wood burning gifts that I have made over this wonderful weekend off... All for under $3 bucks a piece.

Enjoy!

XOXO-Tamara

Mother's Day Wood Burned Frame

Simple Mother in-law gift ideas for under $3?! Sign me up! Easy peasy instructions on how to make this super cute handmade picture frame for your Mother in-law this year!!

Supplies you will need are SIMPLE:

* Wood Burner (I got mine @ Michael's for $16 bucks)
* Wood Frame
* Paper & Printer

That's it!! So Easy!

Just print out the message you would like to write on the frame and tape it to frame. You can also trace any design you want and just start to burn the wood but I wanted to ensure that my words were straight and aligned.

That's it once again!! It is so simple! Love the way this turned out and LOVE my new wood burner!

***Add your favorite picture of your hubby and walla you're done! Cute, simple and budget friendly! Now on to my next wood burning project... Kitchen spoons for all my sisters for Mother's Day!!

Mothers Day Images

FREE IMAGES?!! YES Please!

 Remember Mothers Day is Sunday, May 12th. Don't forget to show your mum some love!! Download these below images and show your LOVE to your mom via Facebook, Instagram or Twitter with with adorable Free Prints! 

xoxo-Tamara

Travel Often

I live by this! Really, honestly, 

I eat very well!

my small office...

My new small as ever office space. I think I love it!

My rock!

I know this man who drives me crazy with every look he gives me. He is my best friend, my rock, my cozy blanket on a cold winters night.

He is my husband.

Be You!

Want this framed in your home? Click here to download for free. Enjoy!

Happy Aloha Day!

Happy Aloha Day! 

Enjoy hugging your love ones on this beautiful day!

San Francisco, California

California, Sunday Mornings

Aloha!