Whimsical Wednesday-Week 7

Happy week 7!  Let me start off by saying that I'm super excited that I've made it this far and thank you all for being so encouraging of the blog!  Loving it!

Now on to the task at hand, our dads!  Father's day is this Sunday!  Do you have any big plans for your dad yet?

Well if you don't have anything lined up than scroll through some ideas I've gathered this week. (And if you are an overachiever who has everything together already just do it anyway, you may be missing something ;)).



This is a great card that I'm sure any dad would love to get! (Click link for a printable!)



My dad never really wore ties much, but these little gift bags are just so darling!



There wasn't a link for this picture, but it was just SO adorable that I couldn't pass it up.



Handprints are so meaningful, and this little tree of life/family tree is so personal and "hand" made, too cute.



A tie wreath!  Who knew.  Such a clever idea (not sure if dads would actually love this but it's fun none-the-less).



If your dad has a sweet tooth, this is probably the way to go.  Simple, funny and tasty.  Totes a winner.



If your dad never gets control, just give it to him, let him have it for just ONE day!



My dad rocks.  This present is handmade, cheap and PUNNY!  Just do it, every dad could use a punny paperweight, right?

To be totally honest, my dad would likely prefer spending the day with his three daughers playing Frisbee, or really just doing anything, maybe making dinner together and just laughing and being a family.  However, we like to give him stuff so it's almost nice to do something simple yet awesome!

Make sure to wish that special man (biological or honorary) a happy day on Sunday!

Love,

Keely

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Whimsical Wednesday-Week 2

This Sunday is Mother's Day! This week I searched for some great ideas for you for gifts for your moms as well as ideas for brunch (what mom doesn't love brunch!?!).

I've found over the years that the best gift I can give either of my parents is to just hang out with them, cook with them and eat with them. At my house, however, we have three events all usually within a week: Mother's Day, my birthday and my sister's birthday, so we end up doing one big celebration (often church and then family brunch). It's so much fun to get the whole family together (minus the one sister who lives out of state).

Here's some inspiration for those of you still searching for gifts for you moms, enjoy!




This adorable little card will warm the hearts of moms of little kids and big kids alike.  You can find a tutorial here.



This little cupcake bouquet is gorgeous! (However I love anything with cupcakes). Found here.



If you're an adventurous baker (who's skilled in fondant) you can surprise your mom with this gorgeous flower pot cake!



What mom doesn't want to be pampered?  Go the extra mile and make her some sugar hand scrub (she'll love the gift and be impressed with your skill :)



This beautiful brunch spread is perfect for Mother's Day.  Sit down chat and enjoy brunch :)



This necklace caught my eye, and I think it's gorgeous and the perfect way for a mom to keep her kids close to her heart.



What a beautiful piece of art.  You can do it yourself too, if you're feeling adventurous.  Make a list of all the things you love about your mom and grab some wood, stencils and spray paint, she'll love it!.

I hope you were able to find some fun Mother's Day ideas.  I know all moms are different, but all moms love their children and almost anything that they give them (based on my experience anyway).  Make sure to treat your mom extra special this Sunday (just think of all the crap she had to put up with through the years :).

Love,

Keely