When Life Hands You Lemons...

Make a lemonade stand!!! So about a week ago, my husband told me to pick a project so I could learn how to start woodworking. I came across a lemonade stand on pinterest & told him that was what I wanted to make. Every night, he taught me how, & I did everything myself from hand sawing the wood to hammering. It's the first thing I've ever accomplished when it comes to making something with wood, & I completely love how it turned out. I also combined my talents, sewing a pennant banner & hand painting the sign. The pictures don't do it justice, & the banner I absolutely love, but I'll take some better pictures soon, It is far from perfect, but I made it so my kids would have something to play with outside, & maybe this summer we can actually sell some lemonade!

I made the lemonade stand for all my kids, but my daughter Jenaye is just so in love with it! 

After taking some pictures (with Hannah sleeping & Jaeger at school) we were inspired to make some hand-squeezed lemonade. Mmmmmm!! Nothing like lemonade for a sweet taste of summer! Now if summer would just hurry up! lol

Photography Challenge: In My Kitchen

A couple days ago I was craving the sweet taste of summer!! I bought a coconut, starfruit, pineapple, peaches, raspberries, blueberries, & blackberries. I almost always have some sort of fruit in my kitchen! Before the kids & I dug in, I set it up to take a picture for my next photography challenge.

Photography Challenge: In My Kitchen

Doesn't this just make your mouth water?!! haha Can't wait for summer!!!

Summer Seashell Necklace

Sooo... I've got cabin fever big time! I decided to make some shell necklaces in anticipation for summer! This idea I found off pinterest. A really creative idea & super easy to make!

What you need:
melon seeds
shells
beads
fishing wire
needle

How to:

• Cut up a melon & scoop out the seeds. Rinse them up using a strainer, & let them dry on a pan for a couple days.
• Collect some seashells at the beach or buy them from your local craft store (what I did since I live in Alaska) I drilled holes in mine.
• String the beads & melon seeds on the fishing wire. Use the needle to poke holes through the seeds.

Put the necklace on, pack your beach bag, & head out into summer in style!