My craft show finds this past weekend.

In my life thus far, I have not been into big wood crafty things. Maybe as I am aging I am getting "soft" or liking select crafty things more. Uh oh! I bought this for my girls room. I thought this princess frog was soooo cute and perfect for their ages! There is no way I have time, energy, or resources to make something like this so I bought it.The gal who made it did a nice job with all the details.

I also bought a little something for myself for mother's day! A fabric broach or it can also be a mommy hair clip. I will putting this on a cute pink cardigan I have in my closet.

Happy belated Mother's Day!

I hope you all had a wonderful day with your families yesterday.
Isn't Motherhood a ride of emotions? It's rewarding, trying, fun, hard, draining, joyful, a blessing, and a privilege. I am so glad God has blessed me to be a mother 3 times over (soon to be 4). Happy Mother's day belated!

Staci's breakfast casserole

Staci's breakfast casserole

Ingredients:

1 pkg frozen shredded hashbrowns (Ore-ida brand has no additives)

2 cups shredded cheddar cheese (I just eye-ball this amount)

1 16 oz pkg turkey bacon (cooked ahead of time) or 1 pound of fully cooked lean ham

7 large eggs, 1 cup of skim milk, ½ teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon pepper, ½ teaspoon onion powder, 1 teaspoon ground mustard

1. Grease 9 x 13 glass baking dish & a preheated 350 degree oven

2. Place frozen hashbrowns in a single layer in on the bottom of the baking dish

3. Bake hashbrowns in preheated 350 degree oven for 10 minutes then remove from the oven

4. Sprinkle with cheese and fully cooked meat (turkey bacon or ham)

5. In a bowl, beat eggs, milk, salt, pepper, onion, and ground mustard then pour over the meat

6. Cover with foil and bake at 350 degrees for 1 hour (check after 45 minutes), uncover and bake another 15 minutes longer until edges are golden brown and a knife inserted in the center comes out clean.

I serve this dish warm on Easter weekend or Mother's day with fresh fruit, waffles/pancakes, or spinach fruit smoothies.

2 for $1 Mother's day (and more) cards at Dollar Tree Stores

The Dollar Tree stores have nice cards 2 for $1. I got these two for Mother's day (they have them for Grandma's too). Of course they have other occasions 2 for $1 such as: graduation, wedding, baby shower, sympathy, b-day, Father's day, and more for $.50 a piece. Keep it in mind when you need cards.

Happy Mother's day everyone.

Wedding table decorations-For any occasion-including ME!

I have said this before, I love weddings. They are an expression of bride's (or mother's) creativity. I like the simplicity of the rectangle flower vase on a square mirror. It's a classic look for that you can use for many occasions in years to come. This is a versatile arrangement that can be used for a baby shower center piece, a new mother bouquet, or for Mother's day. Oh wait I am going to make one similar for myself this weekend. I am not going to wait for my hubby to bring me flowers...I'll cut my own. I deserve it I am a hard working mom. Follow my lead-Do something for yourself blog pals!

A simple and thoughtful Mother's Day (or Father's Day) card idea.

This Mother's Day (Father's Day) card is from my daughter who is in preschool. A brad helps you twist the preschoolers hand to the side to show the picture of us together. The front

The back says:

Children have a certain way
of growing bigger every day,
but these little hands
and this special smile
will stay in your heart

for a long, long while.

Happy Mother's Day everyone!

Kill two birds with one stone!

A Mother's Day (or Grandma) present for free-The Home Depot kid workshop wheelbarrow craft on

Saturday, May 2

10 a.m.-12 p.m.

Check out the wheelbarrow craft picture and detailed information HERE

**I am planning on adding a potted plant to the wheelbarrow and some paint and it's a perfect from the heart present from my kids to give Grandma for Mother's Day.**

Staci's NOTE: Our Home Depot didn't limit ages. A parent had to be present to participate. We had to sign up (ahead of time or when you get there) including our signature, home address, and child's age. We have two under 5 years old and they got a craft no problem.