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Friday Finds #12: Father’s Day

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Father’s day is right around the corner and for the first time we are bring some inspiration to you early for what to do for all those amazing father’s out there! Sara and I are both pretty last minute planners so 2 weeks in advance is looking pretty good on our end not to mention these are all things that can be thrown together last minute…totally our style!
Being as my family will actually be staying with my parents on Father’s Day it got me thinking of what would “dads” really like without being too cheesy or giving them things they really don’t want. I decided that planning and cooking a relaxing, low key dinner with big taste would be perfect to all come together and celebrated having an amazing dad! And what better for that than a shrimp boil!
This recipe actually came from my husband’s side of the family. Since having it, it’s become one of our favorite meals considering you just throw everything into a pot to boil and then spread it out on some newspaper and eat; no plates or utensils required.
I would have to say a shrimp boil paired with these other recipes, eaten outside in the backyard on a warm, Sunday evening sounds like the perfect Father’s day celebration.
As for some actual gifts, here are some ideas we found that we love and would be great for involving the kids.
Free Father’s Day Printable’s from “Confetti Sunshine”


Father’s Day Card and Coupons from “Living Locurto”


Father’s Day Tie Printable from “The 36th Avenue”


Father’s Day Treat Jar from “My Sister’s Suitcase”

Happy planning! ~ HANNA

Friday Finds #11: DIY Accessories

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I’m going to be honest and say that accessories are such an after thought for me when putting together an outfit. As of just recently, and with the help of Sara, I’ve started adding statement necklaces and belts to the mix, but when it comes to accessories there is SO much more that I could do.
In honor of me trying to step out of my little box and try new things Sara and I have put together today’s Friday finds around accessory pieces that you can easily do yourself. I’m very excited to try some of these!

1. DIY Leather Circle Belt | by Design for Mankind
2. Embellished Bobby Pins | by Cupcakes and Cashmere
3. DIY Plaited Twine Belt | by Say Yes
4. DIY Wood Bead Necklace | by Yesterday’s Sweetheart
5. Safety Pin Watch | by Kristina J.
6. DIY Coin Ring | by The Crafted Sparrow
7. Painted Oxford Shoes | by It All Started With Paint
I’d LOVE some more ideas for accessories as well! Feel free to leave a comment below letting me know what some of your favorite accessories are!
~ HANNA

Friday Finds #10: Swimsuits

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Finally it’s Friday! Has anyone else had a week where all you could do is just count down the days to the end of it? That was my kind of week with 2 very cranky kids and the hubby being away for work. I’m looking forward to a long, relaxing weekend enjoying some sun and BBQ’s. 
Speaking of sun and BBQ’s, summer is right around the corner and I don’t know about you, but our summer is going to involve lots of swimming and water activities. Therefore, Sara and I wanted to put together a round up of some of our favorite swimsuit finds

1. Sail Away Maillot Swimsuit | at Downeast Basics
2. Peplum Yellow-dot Tankini Top | at Lime Ricki Swimwear
3. Polka Dot Crewneck Swim Tee | at Lands End
4. Sassy Stripes One-piece Swimsuit | at Beverly Swimwear
*This girl makes and sells her own swimsuits and they are all SO cute! Definitely worth checking out!
* A little more on the pricey side but also another cute site with very original swimsuits
6. Homemade Polka Dot Ruffle Tankini | by Miranda at One Little Minute
If you’re on the look out for a one-piece or more modest swimsuit you are in luck because that seems to be the latest fashion tend. It seems like a couple years ago it was near impossible to find a one-piece swimsuit or even a longer tankini top. Now in just about any store you can find something that will work, in many different styles, patterns, and colors; the questions is just which one to choose?!
Have a fabulous weekend!

Friday Finds #10: Mother’s Day Gift Ideas

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Mother’s Day is right around the corner, in fact it is in THREE days! If  you’re a last minute gifter like us, don’t worry, we’ve got some truly special Mother’s Day gift ideas for you that are sure to impress. This first idea is something Hanna and I put together that will provide your mother a peaceful day of relaxation. Who doesn’t love a good book and chocolate?! If that special woman in your life doesn’t like to read much, no problem, put in their favorite movie instead. The great thing about gift baskets is that they are completely customizable. Hopefully some of the ideas below with get the wheels turning in regards to what your mother would enjoy most. 
Once you’ve gathered up the items for your ultimate relaxation gift basket, you could deliver them in this beautiful DIY “Best Mom Ever” tote created by Jess over at Style Me Pretty. She has even included a FREE printable of the “Best Mom Ever” illustration so all you have to do is print it onto iron-on transfer paper, then iron it onto a canvas tote bag. How simple is that?! 
Below are a few other inexpensive Mother’s Day gift ideas that we absolutely adore. 
Mother’s Day Breakfast + FREE Printables |  by Jennifer at Hostess with Mostess Blog
Easy DIY Painted Flower Pots  |  by Bright Bold & Beautiful

Flowers seem to be a big tradition on Mother’s Day, so why not customize a flower pot to give the gift a little more meaning and thought. We love this simple color block DIY painted pot from Bright Bold & Beautiful!
We hope these easy ideas were inspiring and helpful. Happy (early) Mother’s Day to all you wonderful mommies out there who make this world a more wonderful and joyous place. Without a doubt, we would not be the women or mothers we are today without the loving example of our own mother and all the other influential women in our lives. We love you! 

Friday Finds #9: Budget Friendly Party Ideas

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 It has been a while since we have done a Friday Finds due to the Pinterest Challenge, but we wanted to bring it back this week for some more party fun! Today we’ve rounded up some budget friendly party theme and decoration ideas that would suite any party. You may remember us saying earlier in the week that we love to throw parties for all ages. We believe kid’s parties can have all the thrills and cuteness expected but with grown up touches. 
1.  Easy DIY Streamer Garlands |  by Oh Happy Day
2.  Streamer Over Hang |  at Style Me Pretty
3.  Party Thank Yous (filled with candy) |  by Make it & Love It
4.  Confetti Balloons |  by Ko-Jo Designs
5.  Breakfast Birthday Party |  by Thoughtfully Simple
6.  Colorful DIY Art Birthday Party |  by Studio DIY

For those of you who are wondering about the Pinterest Challenge, the final results will be up soon! Be sure to check out all of the other talented bloggers who join us in the challenge. They are:
These Cake Batter Truffles make by Stephanie would certainly be a tasty, mouth-watering addition to your party!
And this DIY Geometric Canvas Wall made by Amy would be a great way to add eye-catching color and pattern to your party’s backdrop!
And, dare I say, these totally chic DIY Animal Keychains made by Katelyn would make excellent party favors!

Friday Finds #8: Celebrating St. Patrick’s Day

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While we had a lot of traditions surrounding the bigger holidays, growing up we didn’t celebrate these small holidays like St. Patricks day. I’m not sure if I even ever wore green on that day! However, since I’ve become a mother I’ve gained a whole new meaning of “holidays”. I want to use these holidays to create fun memories with my girls and do something a little special as a family. At the same time, the thought of decorating every inch of my house in shamrocks and the color green and making these elaborate recipes as well as coming up with gifts for everyone we know isn’t something that gets me excited as a busy mom. In fact it’s VERY overwhelming.
If you’re like me and you’re a mother chasing kids all day while juggling 50 other things or are not a super crafty person, you’re going to LOVE today’s finds as St. Patrick’s day is right around the corner! I really like how these ideas make celebrating St. Patrick’s day festive and easy while spending time with the family. And the best part…we’ve got ideas from breakfast to dinner to everything in between!

1. Start the day and surprise the kids with this “Lucky” breakfast | Thoughtfully Simple
2. DIY Bell Pepper Clover Stamp craft for kids | The Crazy Coupon Lady
3. St. Patrick’s Day Family Fort Night | Pillow Thought
4. St. Patrick’s Day Outfit Inspiration | The House in the Hills
5. Shamrock Rice Krispies Treats | Try Me Tonight
6. Anti-Pinch Polish | Eighteen25
7. Lucky Shamrock Pesto Pasta | Babble
8. The Night Before St. Patrick’s Day picture book | Amazon
I think my St. Patrick’s day is officially planned out from start to finish with this round-up! How cute is that anti-pinch polish going to be for the girls?! And forget corn beef and cabbage; the pesto pasta looks a lot more kid friendly and so easy!
What are your plans for St. Patrick’s day? We’d love for any more ideas you guys have!
-HANNA

Friday Finds #7: Peter Pan Collars

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1.  Paillette Collar Tee |  kristinaclemens.blogspot.com
2.  Peter Pan Collar Top |  bodenusa.com
3.  Sequin Peter Pan Collar Outfit Inspiration | Image Source
4. Factory Peter Pan Collar Tee | factory.jcrew.com
5. DIY Studded Collar Necklace | thealisonshow.com
6. Knit Tapered Dress with Peter Pan Collar | cottonandcurls.com
7. The Wendy Dress | dresscorilynn.com
Awe, Peter Pan collars… don’t you just love them? We do! It’s one of those timeless styles that portrays a very feminine and classy look. Today we’ve rounded up eight wonderful Peter Pan collar DIYs, products, and style inspirations for you to get your glam on! I myself have recently added several Peter Pan collared tops to my wardrobe, one of which I made myself. I made and posted about this leather Peter Pan collar top months ago, but thought I’d bring it back to show you another way to style it. It was one of those projects that was going miserably wrong, then turned out to be screaming success. The bird silhouette fabric is from Girl Charlee Fabrics. 
Sorry the picture is a little blurry. It was one of those moments where I had 5 minutes between laundry and making dinner, so I grabbed my husband and had him take a quick snapshot. We hope you enjoyed the round-up today and that you’ll share with us your favorite Peter Pan collar styles!