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Hunger Games Treasure Hunt

Hunger Games Treasure Hunt

April 29, 2013 · by Lucy · in adventures, kid at heart

An awesome treasure hunt that slowly (and to the hunter’s surprise) devolved into a bloodthirsty Hunger Games style fight to the death.

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Dress-up for New Years

Dress-up for New Years

January 11, 2013 · by Lucy · in adventures

Somehow I was convinced to wear this most outrageous dress for New Years—but I ended up liking it! We silver-leafed some of my old shoes and even my fingernails to match the silver spikes.

Succulent lantern planter DIY

Succulent lantern planter DIY

January 4, 2013 · by Lucy · in crafts, garden

I bring you….a succulent lantern planter DIY! This Christmas, Chris and I made an unusual gift out of an Ikea lantern and some free wood samples from Home Depot—thus combining three of our favorite things (succulents, Ikea, and free things)…

Golden Snitch Ornament DIY – Harry Potter Holiday craft

Golden Snitch Ornament DIY – Harry Potter Holiday craft

December 11, 2012 · by Lucy · in crafts, kid at heart

A fun, quick, cheap and easy DIY for a Golden Snitch ornament (a Harry Potter holiday craft) to hang on your Christmas tree. It’s a great craft for Harry Potter loving kids and adults this holiday.

Harvest Festival

Harvest Festival

December 6, 2012 · by Lucy · in adventures

Our 2nd Annual Harvest Festival (or Feast-ival) was a success. Pot-luck style, we had an early Thanksgiving-but-with-friends dinner that was absolutely delicious!

DIY Death Ray – mad scientist costume (Dr. Horrible)

DIY Death Ray – mad scientist costume (Dr. Horrible)

November 5, 2012 · by Lucy · in crafts

For Halloween this year, Chris decided to be a mad scientist. I was surprised at how quickly he pulled it all together (on the day of the party!), but was even more surprised at the amazing death ray he seemed to fashion out of nothing.

Tiki hut for dinner, fire pit for wine

Tiki hut for dinner, fire pit for wine

November 1, 2012 · by Lucy · in garden

We’ve recently updated our tiki hut to more of a tiki cabana, so here’s a last little look at some good times in the old tiki hut, along with some happy nights with wine around the fire pit.

Terrifying Halloween Photoshop – Part VI

Terrifying Halloween Photoshop – Part VI

October 30, 2012 · by Lucy · in crafts

Here’s Jan! We’re missing the before and oldified photos. FINISHED PRODUCT:   That’s it folks! (for this year anyway….) Click here to view all the Terrifying Halloween Photoshops (6 total)

Terrifying Halloween Photoshop – Part V

Terrifying Halloween Photoshop – Part V

October 29, 2012 · by Lucy · in crafts

Here’s Tom! BEFORE: FINISHED PRODUCT: Click here to view all the Terrifying Halloween Photoshops (6 total)

Terrifying Halloween Photoshop – Part IV

Terrifying Halloween Photoshop – Part IV

October 26, 2012 · by Lucy · in crafts

Here’s Chris! BEFORE: AFTER “OLDIFYING”: FINISHED PRODUCT: More to come! Click here to view all the Terrifying Halloween Photoshops (6 total)

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