A Slightly Better Wife

Marriage.Homeschool.Motherhood

  • Marriage
  • Homeschool
    • Homeschool Resources
    • Homeschool
    • Disclosure
  • Motherhood + Homemaking
  • Recipes
  • Shop
    • Affiliate Shop
  • Cart

{Sneak Peak} DIY Hot Cocoa Stand for Family Pictures

This post contains affiliate links that you can read about HERE.
{Sneak Peak} I’m crazy excited about this hot cocoa stand my hubby built, for our family photo shoot.  The best part is that when I asked him to make it, he.didn’t.even.try.to.talk.me.out.of.it!  
Folks, he’s learning! haha
I pulled the idea off of Pinterest.  There were so many cute ones to choose from, but this is what we came up with.  We sort of used this design {click here} from Ana White to get us started.  Really you could make this just about any way you’d like.
We had a majority of this lumber leftover from other projects, so the cost was minimal.  I picked up most of the accessories from the dollar store or used things we had on hand already.  We spent a grand total of about $30 to pull this off.
Now, that’s not including the new coats I picked up.  But hey, I had coupons at one store and used Cartwheel at the other! Honestly us 3 girls really needed nice dress coats anyway.
 
 On Thanksgiving we got the stand out to give it a trial run.  All the cousins loved playing with it.  My super styling SIL & my momma helped me finalize our coordinating warm outfits.  Outdoor family photos in Iowa are pretty rare during the winter, but us crazies gave it a try anyway!
The actual photo-shoot day was super fun!  We had a young photographer and her mom (my friend) pose us, laugh with {and probably at us}, and capture some great memories that we’ll have for a lifetime!
Here are my tips for pulling off an outdoor family photo session like this in the coooold winter:
1. DRESS WARM.  Hats and gloves kind of warm, okay?
2. Let the kids play.  Relax mama, the shots of them playing were the best.
3. Ask the kids how they want to pose.  You’ll be surprised -or not- but their personality really comes out when they are free to move how they wish.
4. Bribe them with cookies…. then take more pictures!
I’ve been so excited to share some of these with you!  I’m glad I finally had a minute to sit down and compile these scribbles!  I hope you enjoyed the pictures, I know I sure did!
Behind the Scenes Photos:

 

You can accessorize this stand how ever you’d like.  We filled our beverage dispenser with hot (actually cold) cocoa.

If you don’t have a Beverage Dispenser yet, I suggest you get one!  We love ours for when we are hosting company, either big groups or small.  We usually just put water in it with lemon and mint leaves.  The presentation is beautiful!  I bought one, and we received one as a gift; which was perfect because now we have one for upstairs and downstairs during parties! Little kids LOVE them; keep a towel handy!

Share this:

  • Tweet
  • Email
  • Telegram
  • Print

Like this:

Like Loading...

Related

Filed Under: All The Posts, Celebrate Absolutely Everything, Homemaking Tagged With: Celebrate Absolutely Everything, Homemaking

« Delicious and Easy Pumpkin Dump Cake Recipe
Recipe: Warm Coconut Cream Cheese Goo »

Trackbacks

  1. {Sneak Peak} DIY Hot Cocoa Stand for Family Pictures | Desain Gerobak Jualan Terbaru | Inspirasi Rumah Minimalis says:
    December 19, 2019 at 6:52 am

    […] Source by calieann4 […]

    Reply
  2. {Sneak Peak} DIY Hot Cocoa Stand for Family Pictures | Desain Gerobak Jualan Terbaru | Inspirasi Rumah Minimalis says:
    December 23, 2019 at 2:42 pm

    […] Source by c65rosses […]

    Reply

Leave a ReplyCancel reply

Join the Newsletter

* indicates required

Welcome! Click the pic for “About Me”:

Categories

  • All The Posts (634)
  • Celebrate Absolutely Everything (50)
  • Encouragement (98)
  • Gift Guides (12)
  • Health and Wellness (18)
  • Homemaking (69)
  • Homeschool (36)
  • Local (4)
  • Marriage (42)
  • Outdoor (1)
  • Parenting (61)
  • Recipes (48)
  • Thanks (22)

Hey Friend! I am truly so glad that you’re here today!

At A Slightly Better Wife, I share about faith, homemaking, homeschooling, and marriage—along with my passion for creating a non-toxic, intentional home. Life isn’t about perfection, but I believe in making small, meaningful choices each day to do things slightly better than before.

My love for simple living and homemaking was deeply shaped by my grandparents. I have the best childhood memories of being in the kitchen with my Grandma Edna, learning the beauty of home-cooked meals and a well-tended home. My Grandpa Link’s storytelling and wisdom instilled in me the value of faith, family, and slowing down to listen during the little moments that make life rich. Their influence is woven into who I am today and I’m so grateful for that.

I’m a wife, a momma of 5, and a homemaker at heart. My husband and I met young, just days after my 18th birthday, and we quickly (like within a week) knew that forever was in our plans.

Together, we built our home on the edge of town, where we’re raising and homeschooling our children while embracing a simple, purposeful life in the city.

Here, you’ll find encouragement for your marriage, practical tips for homemaking, and inspiration to cultivate a home filled with faith and love. Whether you’re looking for a recipe, a fresh perspective, or just a place to feel understood, I hope you’ll stay awhile and explore.

Let’s pursue slightly better together!

📩 Interested in working together? Email me at aslightlybetterwife@gmail.com

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lnIayrdhki8

Organizing Leggings

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VzEDoMr-woU

Homeschool Organization

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TJcjLOOrTzI

Ikea Kallax

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UupYIsao3Wk

Coil Binding Gather Round Homeschool Curriculum

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HZYS0gYCA1Y

Gluten Free Lunch On The Go

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jtPFmGmJWwM

Homeschool Workboxes

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ETDQ4-HhK28

Archives

Copyright

Feel free to share links from A Slightly Better Wife, as long as they are used in a positive manner and proper credit is given. I kindly ask that a link back to this site is included in your post. Please note that all content is owned by Quincey B. and cannot be republished elsewhere. Pinning on Pinterest is always welcomed and encouraged!

A Slightly Better Wife · © 2015 · Blogger to Wordpress Transfer by: Fantastique Designs ·

%d