Odds and Ends

It seems like I have fallen behind a bit on little things I have done and haven't gotten them up on the blog. So, in order to catch up, I am going to have to combine several posts into one misc. post here.

Chris' birthday from here on out will always be a bit lacking (since he shares his birthday with our son). This year he got a few necessities, but the fun item I put together for him was this gift of Root Beers and Candy Bars. Two things he loves to have around the house for when the urge hits him. I got the adorable white container at Target (LOVE IT) and just filled it up. Simple and yet so cute!


Speaking of gifts, for Father's Day this year (along with his normal gifts) I put together this little hero kit for him. This woman created the kit and man am I grateful for her sharing it. It was perfect. Chris always asks me to let him be my hero. He says if I would just say "thanks for being my hero" it would go a long way. So, when I saw the kit, I thought perfect....I will show him, he is my hero! He loved it by the way.

And the cute little paint sample tag. I went to Lowe's and picked out paint samples and then Hannah and I sat down and she told me all the reasons she thinks Chris is so great and I wrote them down on the sample. So, simple and yet meaningful. I found the idea here!


I have concluded that homemade strawberry freezer jam is probably the best gift to give someone. I made some recently and gave them to neighbors, visiting teachees and friends. Who doesn't love jam? Who doesn't love fresh strawberries? Who doesn't love a gift? It really is the perfect gift and the best part is it is so easy. Next year, i have to remember to give it to teachers on Teacher Appreciation Day. Here in the central valley it is always during the same time that strawberry season kicks off. So, it is a must-do next year!