Leah With Love

Easy Desk Makeover

Over the last month, I've been working on making over my home office. In the past, it was where I ran my embroidery business. It was also a craft room, where all of my creations and tools were stored. Over the past year, I haven't really used the room at all. So, I made a goal for 2018 to makeover the office into a place the kids and I could both use. A place that was uncluttered (as much as possible) and functional. For me, I wanted a nice work space for when I did my crafts or embroidery here and there. I also wanted a work area for school work. I am grading papers most nights and also want ... read more

Friday Faves

The time is here. The time for me to dust off my keyboard, and get this little sit back up and active. I've missed this space of mine. I've missed sharing new recipes I finally made. I miss sharing deals or products that the kids LOVE. Most of all I miss the community that surrounds blogging. I read a book recently that said you needed to have three types of hobbies- one that will make you money, one that keep you in shape and one that allows you to be creative. Not only does this blog help a bit financially, it's a big creative outlet for me. When I blog, I cook more, I create more and am ... read more

DIY Date Night In Jar

When it comes to Valentine's ideas for the men in your life, it can be tricky! Valentine's Day is all about love and the gift should be a representation of your love. A few years back, I created a date night in jar for my Simply Made with Love Blog. I came up with a lot of date night in ideas to place in the jar. I thought about ideas that would be planned all week long and others that could be last minute. The ideas available for printing range from watching his favorite movie to playing her favorite game to having a themed dinner night at home. This is definitely a gift that will keep on ... read more

Immaculate S’mores Cookies

  My favorite thing about the holiday season is making memories. As a mom, my goal is to make memories with my kids each year that they'll never forget. Many of these memories are of annual traditions, others can be those once in a lifetime experiences or just the day to day holiday celebrations. Something I look the most forward to over the holidays is baking. For as long as I can remember, my holidays have involved baking. Usually with my mom and grandma in the kitchen, making the same traditional cookies each year. We'd listen to music, taste test as we went and boxed them up for ... read more

December 2017 Desktop Wallpapers

My last post was a month ago, life has been just so busy. Good busy thought. As usual, December snuck up on me. I spent a lot of time after Thanksgiving getting ready for Christmas. I finished my Christmas shopping before the 1st, planned out social events for the kids and even did a calendar for our elf friend. Yet, I still feel like I'm behind. I vote to add a few more hours to each day throughout December- or maybe only having to work half days throughout the month. Wouldn't that be nice? Since the month is here, it's time for some new desktop wallpapers. My goal today is to update all of ... read more

November Desktop Wallpapers

November. How?  How are there only 8 more weeks left of 2017? How is Christmas just around the corner?  How did November get here so quickly? I celebrated the new month with some quiet morning time planning and a Starbucks Christmas cup. Yes, they're already out. And they're beautiful this year. As I was planning yesterday, I started to feel a bit overwhelmed. There is so much that needs to be done for the holidays. So many things I want to do with the kids, things I want to create and bake for my coworkers. My goal this weekend is to sit down and write everything down. I also will be making ... read more

Moana Birthday Party

A few months ago, my biggest little turned five years old. Her birthday was on the first day of Kindergarten. I was all sorts of emotional that day. These past five years since she's been born have flown by. So much has changed in life, it's hard to even remember what the newborn days of her life were like. She's such a sweet and beautiful girl, I sure do love watching her grow up. Now that she's older, she's the one that makes the birthday party decisions. I think she chose the Moana theme a few weeks after her fourth birthday party. I thought for sure she'd change her mind over the next ... read more

Edible Halloween Goodies

I live for holidays. I look forward to them. I plan months in advance when it comes to what I want to bake and make. I search FB daily for fun things to do out and about in the community. I try to soak it all up and wish the holiday months would last longer, especially the fall and winter ones. Another thing I love to do when it comes to holidays is host playdates. I look forward to planning festive and activities for the kids. The kids look forward to playing with their friends and eating all of the treats. Since Halloween is just a few days away, I'm sharing some easy edible ... read more

Friday Favorites- Pumpkin & Pictures

It's Friday and we're almost through the month of October. I spent the last hour going through my Pinterest boards, making a list of things I want to do before the month ends. Both littles are so excited for Halloween, I can't wait to see them dressed up this year. This weekend will consist of baking, creating and celebrating all things fall. If you need some inspiration, you can find my fall treats board here and my fall decor board here. Hopefully I won't report back next week with a bunch of Pinterest fails! Now lets get to a few of my favorite things for this week. ONE- Family ... read more

Free October 2017 Desktop Wallpapers

The busiest time of the year is here. My mind has been spinning over the past few weeks with all of the things I want to do over the holiday months. Right now, the focus is Halloween but I'm also thinking about gifts, parties and family pictures. I know Christmas will be here before I know it. If I don't start planning now, I'll be in trouble. I've learned that the more you do to plan ahead of time, the less stressful the holiday season can be. Over the years I've found a bunch of tools that makes the busy holiday seasons a bit more organized and fun!  Later this week (or next at the rate I'm ... read more

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