Jack-in-the-Box Toddler Costume

I love a good pun.  I think they are fantastic, so I incorporated one into my son's Halloween costume.  I decided he was going to be a Jackson-in-a-Box.  I searched for tutorials on making a homemade costume (I didn't want to shell out $20 for a costume the kid may or may not wear), but if course I couldn't find one so I made one in hopes it may assist another mama one day.  I did base this costume from this costume I found, but the original blog is private.

Keep reading for my "How To" on the hat, neck bunting, and box for $7!

Beginner's Iced Coffee

I use the word "beginner" because I'm barely entering the world of liking coffee.  This is my idea of coffee:

40% milk

25% sugar

25% mocha/caramel flavor

10% coffee.

                   

over ice. 

According to my husband, that doesn't count as coffee. I'm trying though!  If coffee is an acquired taste for me, I have to start somewhere, right?  Thank goodness I've found some recipes I like!

Photoshop Action: Coffeeshop Sunkissed 2

I discovered an incredible resource for photo editing: http://www.thecoffeeshopblog.com/.  The writer, Rita, provides one of my favorite things: free Photoshop Actions!  These actions are great for aspiring photographers who know the basics of Photoshop Elements or CS but are trying to step up their game.  This is a before and after of a newer action called "Sunkissed 2" that I used on one of my kiddo's 12 month photos.