Julie Measures

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Top Ten Posts from 2017

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2017 is winding down! Time to look back at the Top Posts from 2017 here at Julie Measures 2017 is drawing to close and it's time to take a minute and think back about what the year has brought. 2017 was the first full year for Julie Measures (after previously having been Julie is Coco and Cocoa.) It was year full of travel, from Idaho Falls, Idaho to see family, Kansas City for the eclipse, … [Read more...]

Family Friendly New Years Eve Party Planning

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Ready to ring in the New Year? Here are 4 ways to throw a family friendly New Years Eve Party! For many years when I was a teenager and even after I got married our family spent New Years Eve at the home of a family friend. It was a mulit-generational get-together with several families. Different age groups would be spread across the house playing games, listening to music, and hanging out. … [Read more...]

Personalized DIY Bird Feeders in Fun Shapes

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Don't forget about your feathered friends when the temperatures turn colder! Make your own DIY Bird Feeders to hang in your yard. Something about cooler weather always makes me think about birds. While some fly south for the winter there are plenty of them that stay in the neighborhood. My Nana was an avid birder. And it always seemed that she was extra mindful to feed the birds in … [Read more...]

Wrapping Gifts With Yarn – Brown Paper Packages Ties Up With String

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This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #L2LMom #CollectiveBias Brown paper packages tied up with string! Make your gift stand out from the crowd with these two DIY idea's for Wrapping Gifts with Yarn. Anyone else love The Sound of Music? I admit I get a little annoyed when they play 'My Favorite Things' as a Christmas song … [Read more...]

Fishbowl Snowman

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No matter the weather you're home can be a winter wonderland with this DIY Fishbowl Snowman decoration I'm always looking to add wintery touches to my decorations. This year I'm creating a winter scene Fishbowl Snowman. By filling clear (or nearly clear) bowls and stacking them together I'm creating a very personalized snowman decoration. What you'll need: 3 clear bowls (any type … [Read more...]

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