VALENTINES DAY WREATH

 Ever since I moved to Ft. Campbell I've fallen in love with living near the woods and having so much nature around me. And since nature is so beautiful and free I've also sort of became obsessed with bringing it into my home. Especially around the holiday time!  

Valentines Day is around the corner and my door was needing a wreath. I thought it would be genius to use a few red berry branches from the little "Harbor Belle" shrub on the side of my house, with thoughts to create something crafty for our front door.      

 I came up with a very cute idea to make a heart shaped wreath using simple and handy supplies. 

This is what I used:

• Free Red Berry branches from the (Harbor Belle shrub) 
• Free wire hanger
• floral wire
• wire cutters

First I bent the wire hanger into the shape of a heart. Yes I know my heart looks cuckoo, bending that thing was way harder than it looks OKAY!! Second, I placed one small berry branch on one side of the heart and attached it to the hanger using floral wire. From there I kinda just overlapped and attached the berry branches all around the heart/hanger until I was happy.  

And now the finished wreath is hanging on the Casa Rivera's front door looking fab from a pink and white ribbon!! I just love nature and these little red berries, they're the cutest!!! On another note...I hope your hearts come out better than mine. Love Ya!!

XO, NANCY!! 

10 DAYS OF VALENTINES-DAY 9: VALENTINES DAY KABOBS

Still looking for some last minute gift ideas for the kiddos, coworkers, or friends? How about these super sweet Valentines Day Kabobs!?!  I literally put these together last minute. Procrastinator, yupp that's me! 

 This is what you'll need; 1 box brownie mix, bag of marshmallows, wooden skewers, strawberries and Bakers melting chocolate.

 Let me fill you in on the Kabob details. All I did was bake a box of Duncan Hines chewy fudge brownies, cut it into pieces and let it cool. While my brownies were baking I melted 4 squares of Bakers white chocolate dipped my strawberries in there and let them cool as well. I soaked my skewers in water for about 5 minutes until all my other ingredients were ready to use. Once everything was nice and cool I pulled out the marshmallows and began to stick everything together. I used the remaining white chocolate as a decorative drizzle for my finished kabobs. 

Next I wrapped my kabobs in these darling treat bags I picked up from Dollar tree. With decorative scissors I cut up small pieces of white card stock paper, added stickers and turned them into name tags(stickers were purchased at dollar tree as well). That's pretty much it my friends! I have to point out that not only is this extremely easy to make, it is also very inexpensive. 

I cant wait to see the look on my daughters face when she sees the fabulous treats I made her. Though I am not looking forward on tomorrows sugar rush! 

What did you get your kids for Valentines day? Did you go with store bought or homemade?

XO, Nancy!

Free Fun This Weekend in San Antonio

Free family fun in San Antonio! When the weekend comes around my family and I are ready to rip and run, explore and have fun. We enjoy doing things as a family, the downside is that it can get a bit pricey! Since were on a strict budget I try to search for free family friendly activities for us to enjoy. Below are my findings, for you and your family. Have Fun!!

                         

The Farmers Market At The Cibolo has a free admission every Saturday  from 8:30 a.m.- 12:30 p.m. Opportunity to learn about organic vegetable gardening as well as other natural foods and products.
Herff Farm, 33 Herff Road.
phone: 210-854-1116

The Institute of  Texan Cultures is offering a free admission to all museum visitors on August 25,2013. In support of the Texas Vietnam Heroes exhibit. Museum hours are from noon - 5 p.m. Learn about Texas rich and vibrant culture and enjoy exhibits for the hole family.
801 E. Ceasar E. Chavez Blvd. San Antonio, TX.  Hemisfair Park Campus. Phone: 210458-2300

Japanese Tea Garden Photo

Garden Scavenger Hunt at the Jingu House at The Japanese Tea Garden. This began on August 13,2013 - August 31,2013. This is a fun activity for the entire family. You can pick up your game at the Jingu House Cafe and locate the flora,fauna and fish throughout the garden.

SAMA photo of Hours&adm.

The San Antonio Museum of Art has a free admission for all                 visitors every Sunday from 10:00 a.m. -12:00 p.m.
 200 W. Jones Ave. San Antonio, TX
  phone: 210-978-8100
 






     
                               Feel Free to fill me in on your free Family Fun in the Alamo city!