I can’t believe that Valentine’s Day is right around the corner. Here’s a super simple Valentine treat to make with the kids – pink heart Rice Krispie treats. As you can see we like pink around here. Calla, my four year old, helped with the treats, especially adding the food coloring, hence the very vibrant…
all prints above from artists’ listings It was a perfect morning to look at artwork. It’s snowing in Crested Butte again, so why not spend the first part of the day looking for some unique art for a baby’s room. But it was so hard to narrow it down… there is so much adorable and…
Okay, so you’ve booked your photographer to capture your family at their finest. This photo session will for sure give you the perfect photo for your holiday card. But what do you have everyone wear, do you match or not? How do you make sure the littles will cooperate? Where should you go for the…
Our mom has been a life-long educator. She’s taught preschool to high school journalism and English. Reading has been an integral part of her life as a teacher. She made it a part of our lives, as well. Some of our favorite memories of childhood center on the books of our youth. Now that we…
Alex and I celebrated our eight year wedding anniversary this week. So I wanted to make him something special with Calla’s help. I love making special gifts for loved ones with kids. It’s meaningful and helps them be a part of a special occasion. She wanted to paint a heart for her daddy after looking…
Come instagram with us! Here are some of our favorite shots from our instagram in the last few weeks. From the lakes of Michigan, the San Francisco bay to the rivers of Crested Butte, we’re capturing our everyday lives. Follow along, we’d love to have you join us! http://instagram.com/aliceandlois
Who doesn’t love a little glitter?! This simple project is a fun way to add some bling to art work. This is a super simple DIY project you can do with your kids. I made some of these clips with my nieces a few weeks ago and they loved the project. Supplies: wood clothes pins,…
My daughter, Harper started kindergarten this week. Oh course I needed to make her something special to use during her long school day. I had picked up this fabric a while back and knew it would be perfect for this project! This drawstring snack bag is an ideal beginner sewing project. Once you have made…
We’re back in Colorado now and the peaches right over the pass in Paonia are perfect. So we made the drive from Crested Butte over Kebler Pass to Orchard Valley to pick pounds of these gorgeous peaches. Calla loved telling all the people she met at the orchard that she just got back from Michigan…
We spent a cloudy morning picking blueberries near our parents’ home in Michigan this week. They are fortunate to live in the state’s blueberry belt. These berries are rich in antioxidants, a real super food. Our mom freezes them pounds at a time and incorporates them into her breakfast every day. Picking blueberries is perfect…
We picked some strawberries in our garden and decided the best thing to make was strawberry lemonade! It was a fun and easy recipe for kids to help with, and the lemonade was delicious. And of course, little girls can’t resist a pink drink! Strawberry Lemonade 1 1/2 cups fresh strawberries, chopped 1/2 cup fresh…
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