DIY Animal Planters
You have probably spotted all kinds of planters across our home over the last year. I love every kind, but especially ones with character. I wanted to provide more ideas of ways to make use of what you may already have for home decor. I was so tempted to scoop up a few ceramic animal planters I had seen recently, but it occurred to me that this quirky option could be a fun alternative. These DIY animal planters take about ten minutes to create. I hijacked a few forgotten dinosaurs from the bottom of my son’s toy basket and transformed them into succulent planters and/or bookends. Here is the easy how-to…. VIEW FULL POST
It snows about once a year in Georgia, but even then rarely sticks. I didn’t know quite how to explain to my little ones that their Christmas wish for snow wasn’t probably going to happen this year…
I wanted to jump into a new fresh start on the blog this week, and not even take the time to look over and evaluate the past year. I realized, however, that I would be remiss if I didn’t acknowledge the highs and lows of the year in order to move forward in the right direction. Each of you readers that visit IHOD are the reason I am able to keep going this year, and it is important to me that I keep an honest dialogue with you because if you are going to invest time in IHOD, I want that time to be an uplifting part of your day. I apologize in advance for the lengthy post, but these things need to be addressed!
I ended the year pretty burnt out as I do almost every year, and welcomed the extra time with my children and husband at home. I could have used two more weeks, but I decided the number one rule/resolution/goal whatever you want to call it, is not to force anything. This will apply in all areas of my life. Regret, bad moods, stressed relationships, missed moments….all of those things are a result of forcing good to happen. I just want to BE this year, and allow myself the ability to experience each day as it comes without self imposed expectations. Still with me? Okay good.
Let’s start with a look back on your favorite posts from last year shall we? Some of these surprised me, but others I quite agree with you on ;)….
My sister Maria flew in for the New Year to surprise my family, and so a New Year party was in order. We all dressed up, danced, and toasted champagne in gratitude for each other. Every new year brings with it a well of gratitude for my family as I realize more and more how valuable of an imprint they have left on my life. These are just a few snaps from the iphone roll of the evening. How was your New Year? Did you stay in pjs? Celebrate with your friends? What part of the world were you in? We had one sister celebrating across the globe in Hungary!
I have so much to process from 2016….one of the tougher years in motherhood, but one in which I could feel so much inner change for the better. I wouldn’t go as far to say I welcome the tough days, but I am thankful for what they have brought to my perspective on life. I want more of that this year….
More one on one dates with my kids.
Less expectations.
More organization.
Less clutter.
More reading.
Less Netflix.
More phone calls.
Less text messages.
More fearless action.
Less self-doubt.
More honesty.
Less pretending.
More dancing just for the fun of it.
Less time wasters.
More service.
Less fear.
More spontaneous travel.
Less to do lists.
Your turn! What do you want more or less of in 2017?
I’m lucky if I find ten minutes to get my hair out of a 3 day top knot these days! I have to get creative with quick and easy options for the fun occasions like NYE! Here is a two minute hair tutorial you can try out for your next fun occasion. You’ll be surprised how easy it is! If you have shorter or medium length hair, just adapt to one or two twist ties. VIEW FULL POST
I’m not very good at taking a blog break am I? Don’t worry, this was prepared before Christmas. I am probably currently sipping coffee on the floor while simultaneously playing magna tiles with the boys.
We have a New Years party coming up with family coming in town, and so I am resorting to good old Amazon prime to make it happen without having to leave my home. Also, totally just ordered a dress for $26 with two day shipping. Score.
It made me think that most of you with Christmas being a main priority haven’t thought twice about New Years Eve, and may need a few quick options on what to wear that can arrive in your mailbox in time. If you are wearing pjs, more power to ya!
