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  • "Mark's Turntable of Toppings": Creative Gift Idea | A step-by-step video & photo tutorial of how I created "Mark's Turntable of Toppings"–a creative birthday or Christmas gift idea adaptable for any lover of sprinkles, spices, and salad toppings...or lazy susans!
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    Mark’s Turntable of Toppings: Creative Gift Idea

  • 5 Things I Love MOST About My Silhouette Cameo Machine! (My absolute favorite crafting tool of all time. No exaggeration.) Plus a giveaway!
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    5 Things I Love Most About My Silhouette Cameo Machine!

  • "HamilPUNS" Family Punny Halloween Costumes & Hamilton Musical Parody Videos! We were "not throwing away our shot" at Hamilton Musical inspired costumes for our 9th Annual Lanker Family Punny Halloween. Get ready to meet Alexander Camelton, Aaron Purr (sir), Angelicat, Owliza, and Piggy, too... The Schuyler Sisters! A HamilTON of fun for the whole pun-loving, musical-theatre-obsessed family! via thinkingcloset.com
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    HamilPUNS Family Halloween Costumes & Hamilton Musical Parody Videos

  • Juniper dressed the part of Madeline for her birthday party day! | How to host a "Madeline In Paris"-themed 4th birthday party at home with creative DIY party activities, French decor, and costumes inspired by the classic Madeline children's books via ThinkingCloset.com
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    Juniper’s “Madeline in Paris” 4th Birthday Party

  • Brush Pen Doodle Entry | 2 Minute Bible Journaling Video Tutorial. Check out the quick n' easy process video on how to create a two-page spread with hand-lettering and brush pen doodles like this one from Matthew 23! Over at thinkingcloset.com
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    2 Minute Bible Journaling Video Tutorial: Brush Pen Doodle Entry

  • How to make your own balloon garland party backdrop! This white, clear confetti, copper, and gold star balloon banner lasted over a week and took about two hours to complete...well worth it! Check out my post for tips and tricks. | A "Twinkle Twinkle Little Star" 1st Birthday Party, inspired by our favorite baby lullaby. DIY party ideas for a dazzling celebration for your shining star's first birthday or baby shower! via thinkingcloset.com
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    Pepper’s “Twinkle Twinkle Little Star” 1st Birthday Party

  • Virtual Coffee Date: Social-Distancing Style! Let's catch up over virtual coffee as we reflect on three questions! via thinkingcloset.com
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    Virtual Coffee Date: Social-Distancing Style!

  • Fresh 48 Photo Session by Kossina Creative | Pepper's Birth Story: How our "spicy" girl entered the world via ThinkingCloset.com
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    Pepper’s Birth Story

  • One Second Everyday Video Diary: A Manifesto for the Never Enough-ians! The inside scoop on my favorite app for capturing those precious moments that go by in a flash...plus a special video message I spelled out in the month of January: 31 words in 31 seconds. May it be an encouragement to those who struggle to feel like they are ENOUGH as they are.
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    VIDEO: A Manifesto for the “Never Enough-ians”

  • My One Word for 2020 & How to Create a Dream-Map in Your Planner or Bullet Journal | Join me for the story of how I discovered my "one word" for the year, why this word is unlike any I've ever had before, and how I mapped out my vision embracing my ENOUGH-ness in 2020. Also, I have an opportunity for YOU to join a new devotional series I'm launching!
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    My One Word for 2020

  • 2019 in Review: The Unaccomplished | Before charging ahead into a new year full of new goals, let's pump the breaks a bit, and look back at what we accomplished, and what we didn't, and how we grew! We can do that through a "year in a review" spread in our planner or bullet journal. Join me for the run-down!
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    2019 In Review: The Unaccomplished

  • "Hawaiian Punch" & "Dr. Pepper" Punny Halloween Costumes! Great for a Dynamic Duo like a parent & baby or kid...or a couple! Here's the inside scoop on our 8th annual creative punny Halloween costumes...also, check out our punny Halloween costumes from the past 7 years! So many groan-worthy costume ideas.
    Baby | Crafty | Creativity | Fall | Holiday | Punny Costumes

    Dr. Pepper & Hawaiian Punch: Punny Halloween Costumes for Dynamic Duos

  • My One Word for 2019 & How to Create a Dream-Map in Your Planner or Bullet Journal | Join me for a virtual coffee date in which I share my "one word" for 2019 and give a close up look at my planner spread in which I cast vision for the year and map out my dreams and goals into do-able, action-able steps. Here's how I'm pursuing PRESENCE in 2019! And how you can map out YOUR dreams for the new year.
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    My One Word for 2019

  • 2018 in Review: An Exercise in Gratitude | Before we set our goals for the new year, let's get our hearts in the right place by conducting a "year in a review" spread in our planner or bullet journal–so we can foster a heart of gratitude for the gifts last year brought our way...even in its hardships, unmet goals, and squandered time. Here's the how-to and the big WHY....
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    2018 in Review: An Exercise in Gratitude

  • Disney-Themed Punny Halloween Costume for a Family of 3! Introducing "Prince Charm-ing," "Taco Belle," and their "Minnie M & M." Here's the inside scoop for how we pulled together our seventh annual creative punny Halloween costumes...including step by step tutorials for the do-able DIY elements. Also, check out our punny Halloween costumes from the past 6 years! So many knee-slapping costume ideas in this mix.
    Crafty | Creativity | Fall | Holiday | Punny Costumes

    Disney-Themed Punny Halloween Costumes for the Family

  • How to Create a “This Bible Belongs To” Page in Your Journaling Bible
    Bible Journaling | Crafty | Creativity | Printable | Tips & Tricks | Video

    How to Create a “This Bible Belongs To” Page in Your Journaling Bible

  • Permission Pages: Journaling Bible Process Video | Here's a glimpse at the NEW Permission Pages Digital Devotional Kit by Lauren Lanker in action! Designed to support you in creating your own set of permission pages where you can boldly declare the permission you’ve been granted by God to be free. Where you can boldly declare what "This Bible is for" (asking questions and making mistakes) and what "This Bible is not for" (proving my worth or giving in to fear). So inspired!
    Bible Journaling | Crafty | Creativity | Printable | Video

    How to Create Permission Pages: Bible Journaling Process Video

  • Love this Ice Cream Themed Birthday Party Inspiration! DIY party ideas from Juniper's 2nd Birthday Celebration. Inexpensive and do-able ideas you can pull of in the last minute! From backdrops to lawn decor to favors to letter-board quotes!
    Crafty | Creativity | Parties | Summer | Tips & Tricks

    Ice Cream Themed Birthday Party: DIY Decor Ideas

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