• Activities,  DIY,  Hanukkah,  Holidays,  Toddler

    How to Make Your Own Personalized Menorah

    I’ve been waiting to do this with Mackenzie for a while now & she’s finally at an age where she could help me in the process! I’ll break down all the steps we took & everything we needed to make her “Mackenzie” menorah. What you’ll need: a base (I used a 13″ 2×4) sandpaper (if the wood you’re using is rough cut) letter blocks (linking the ones I used here) paint for base (I used acrylic paint) nuts (I went to my local hardware store with Hanukkah candles to make sure I got the right size nut) gorilla glue (linking the exact one I used here) modge podge (this step…

  • gift ideas,  Newborn Phase

    Great Personalized Baby Gifts

    We received beautiful, useful personalized gifts when Mackenzie was born and I wanted to share them incase you are looking for a special, personalized gift for a newborn. Personalized Jelly Cat Stuffed Animal | Pottery Barn Personalized Anywhere Chair | Name Puzzle Step Stool | MJK Personalized Knit Hat | Personalized Canvas Tote Bag | Name Train | Personalized Pillow We have 6 out of 7 of these and I’ll tell you why I love each of them as newborn gifts: Personalized Jelly Cat Stuffed Animal– This is the one item we don’t have, but I know people who have it and it’s adorable! Jelly Cat stuffed animals are SO…