Three Months Later… We Have a Baby, Whole New Life

All the Mrs. have been MIA for a while … big stuff happening. Two of us had babies, in fact. Three months since my last post, and since the birth of my daughter, I’m finally returning to share this part … Continue reading

This is the Week! My Stephie is Getting Married!

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I’m so excited! One of my best friends in the whole world, Stephanie is getting married on Friday. She’s my friend who I threw the FRIENDS-themed bridal shower that has gotten a lot of attention on Pinterest and on our … Continue reading

Quick & Easy Pot Pie – My Grammy’s “Cheat” Recipe

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My Grammy knows me well. She knows that I don’t like to cook complicated things. I hate getting out tons of ingredients just to create a dish for two people – and I especially hate the mess that comes with … Continue reading

{GIVEAWAY} The Next BIG Thing: Treatsie, a Couture Candy of the Month Club

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I’m only just a little obsessed with chocolate (and spicy cheetohs, but that’s another story). And aren’t we all? I know my fellow Mrs. are (remember our Super Sweet Blog award Q&A about our favorite sweets?)! Well, a few weeks ago, … Continue reading

DIY Painted Canvas: First Item Checked Off My Pinterest Bucket List

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It’s only been about 6 months, but I can cross one thing off my pinterest bucket list. “Make my own art for the house.” Well, maybe I can only put a check mark next to item #1 on my list, … Continue reading

Sweet! Our Second Blog Award

Thank you, Emma’s Baking Addiction. We’re honored you nominated us for this “sweet” award. Here are the answers to the Super Sweet Blogging Award questions: 1. Cookies or cake? Mrs. Christensen: “Definitely cake. There’s more love in it – takes more time … Continue reading

DIY Themed Mini Christmas Trees (This One’s for My Husband!)

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For this, “The Joyful Edition” of Collectively Creative, I wanted to share a super fun idea that is bringing me (and my husband) joy this Christmas. I surprised my hubby with his very own themed, mini Christmas tree this year. … Continue reading

Christmas Gift Idea: Ornament Exchange (to Help Trim Your Tree in Meaning)

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Due to my severe lack of decor skills and extreme traditionalism, I don’t do artsy Christmas trees. I do old-school, family ornaments and heirloom bulbs. I don’t use deco mesh on my tree (partly because I can’t seem to use … Continue reading

Our Very First Blog Award; Thank You, We’re Honored!

Recently, we were nominated for a Liebster Blog Award, an award given by fellow bloggers to recognize new, up-and-coming blogs. We were nominated by fellow blogger Lisa, founder of Diary of a Beauty Addict; she’s clearly a girl after my own heart with … Continue reading

Beauty Pass or Fail: Gel Perfect by Nutra Nail

Well, I really want to give Nutra Nail’s Gel Perfect 5-Minute Gel-Color Manicure a bad review, but I can’t help but take responsibility for why I don’t like this gel polish. It chips as fast – if not faster – that … Continue reading