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September Blog

Emily Carriveau
Sep 4, 2025
1 min read

Last week I moved my middle kid into college. The start of a new chapter that has me feeling OK and not OK all at the same time. I can’t even count the number of videos I’ve done where I’ve told you guys to just trust the process. Now it’s time for me to listen to my own advice… Trust the process.

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BOO BAG 👻

Decorate your bag

Cut off the handles

Fold over the top creating a 2 inch cuff

Taking a scissors cut slits around the entire perimeter of the bag. Make sure to cut an even amount of slits.

Take a ribbon and weave it in and out of the slits

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TEACHER GIFT IDEA ✏️

I put together the cutest surprise for Brady’s high school teachers, but this idea would work so well for anyone on your list.

Take the smaller vase and place it inside the bigger vase

Decorate between the two vases . I used pencils, chocolate, gift cards…. You can add whatever you you’d like.

Fill the middle vase with a bouquet of flowers.

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MY GOLD STAR CRAFT SUPPLIES🌟

Linking a few things I've been reaching for in recent projects from Epoxy to the best glitter tray that I never knew I needed!

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August Blog

Emily Carriveau
Aug 7, 2025
3 min read

15 years ago, back when I had three young Doodly-doos, I needed to bring my boys shopping for new shoes. Bringing three little boys to the mall let alone shoe department was nothing short of chaotic. This is what led me to the idea of giving each of my kids their very own back to school shopping day. This was not only a day where I was able to get them their clothes and shoes… It was a way for me to tailor the day specifically toward them. My kid got to choose where we ate, any special snacks we’d have throughout the day, the stores they wanted to shop at for clothing and shoes, we would get their backpack and their lunchbox and all of their back to school supplies. I would also give them some fun money that they could spend however they wanted. Not only did this day make my kid feel incredibly special, it was a way for me to connect with them one on one. Creating Jordan Day, Spencer Day, and Brady Day was one of the best things I ever did as a mother. Even today my grown boys still look forward to it. And truthfully, I think I’m just as excited as they are.

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Gold Stars✨

Never underestimate what a garage sale find and some spray paint can do! I spotted these stars at a garage sale and knew they had so much potential to shine bright and become the cutest holiday decor situation!

I grabbed some gold spray paint and got to work. Once the paint was dry, I added glitter and it turned out so cute!

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Teacher Gift- Sticker Box 👩🏻‍🏫

Supplies:

Mason jars

Wood box or vessel of choice

Candy of choice

Acrylic paint

Foam brush

Cricut for lettering.. other options: you can use sticker letters or free-hand paint the words on

Cardboard

Hot glue gun

Elmers glue

Wood skewers

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Fill your jars with candy
Print your saying on your cricut then apply to the wood, we’re going to paint over the letters, let it dry, and then peel the letters off to reveal the wood underneath.
Take your cardboard and rip the first layer off so you can see the bumpy middle part. Use the glue to draw flowers then cut them out.
Paint your flowers. I used fun bright colors!
After everything has dried. Fill your vessel with the jars and some paper napkins in-between.
Then take your wooden skewers and stick them through the holes in the cardboard flowers.

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Teacher Gift- Candy Basket 🍬

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Supplies:

Case Photo & Craft Keeper box or tackle box

Cricut

Stickers

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Print your saying on your cricut (or you could use sticker letters)

My saying: Whoo needs a sticker (with an owl design) 🦉

Apply your saying to the top of your sticker box and then fill with stickers

Upcycled Frames 🖼️

Found some black pictures frames but I was afraid they would blend too much with my new floral wallpaper situation, so I got to work! Again, I broke out some gold spray paint, disembled the frames and started painting. Not to mention, I took some breaks and floated in the pool while my first coat dried (totally recommend this lol). I think they turned out perfect and I’m so excited to bring my wall art collage to life!

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With back to school coming up, this is a really easy breakfast idea that will last throughout the week. My kids love it! I will usually start out with making monkey bread or having cinnamon rolls and then I make this egg bake with the leftovers. I hope you love as much as my family does.

Leftover Muffin Bake

you will need:

6-8 leftover Muffins or Cinnamon Rolls

8 Eggs beaten

2 Cups Milk

1 tsp Vanilla..or More

½ Cup White Sugar

Grease a 9x13 pan
Place chopped CinnamonRolls OR Muffins in bowl
Whisk toyether eggs, Milk, Vanilla + Sugar

• Pour over your bread & stir together (until everything is completely coated.. don’t worry if it looks soupy)

• Cover with Foil + place in refrigerator over night

In the morning, preheat oven to 350°
Bake covered for 30 Minutes
Uncover a bake an adelitional 25 minutes

Now enjoy having no food go to waste 😋

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July Blog

Emily Carriveau
Jul 3, 2025
2 min read

Celebrating the Fourth of July in Delano is something that I’ve done for as long as I can remember . I grew up going to the carnival, being in the parade, even running for Miss Delano. When I started having kids of my own, the traditions continued. Some years we watched the parade… other years, my kids were in it. We’d go to the carnival and ride the same carnival rides I did as a kid… I swear it’s the same tilt-a-whirl and zipper that I rode as a teenager. The corn dogs taste exactly the same and I still crave that bag of cotton candy. Even though my kids are grown, their faces still light up when the carnival comes to town. And yes, you’ll still find us all there creating memories together with our friends and family. Wishing you all a fun and safe Fourth of July weekend… may your memories and pictures be plentiful!

**Jordan ‘Bordan’ riding the semi truck with Bumpa (my dad)**

**Pregnant with Brady at the carnival with Jordan and Spencer**

**Watching the parade with my middle, Spencer**

**Jordan walking in the parade with Fall Harvest Orchard**

I used to spend so much time in front of this funhouse watching my kids go through over and over again - gotta love wrist band night! Pictured is Jordan wearing the 4th of July T-shirt we made together for him to wear to the carnival.

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S’MORES CAMPING BUCKET ⛺️

What You’ll Need:

Bucket of choice

Koozie of choice

Mini travel fire pit

S'more ingredients

Ribbons for decorating

Cricut or vinyl stickers for personalization

Make your personalization on your cricut- mine says “life is better at the camp fire” then I also printed a cute campfire design
Add the design onto the outside of your bucket
Then add some ribbon to your items- I tied the s’mores making items together
Place everything in your bucket and then you ‘ll have the cutest summer gift to make one (or a few) happy campers!

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4TH OF JULY HAT