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Day 6 Fall Decoration: Maple Tree Seed Wreath
Day 6 Fall Decoration: Maple Tree Seed Wreath
October 9, 2015
Day 6 of my 50 DIY Days: Maple Tree Seed Wreath DIY Still one of my favorite wreaths. I shared this guy last year on the BHG blog and I felt like it needed [...] Continue →
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Day 5 Costume: Last Minute Pregnancy Ice Cream Cone Costume
Day 5 Costume: Last Minute Pregnancy Ice Cream Cone Costume
October 8, 2015
Day 5 of my 50 DIY Days: Last Minute Pregnancy Ice Cream Cone Costume Guys. I’m pregnant. There is this massive belly in my way (I’m running into everything) and it’s only going to [...] Continue →
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Day 4 Halloween Decoration: Mustache and Googly Eyes Door Decor
Day 4 Halloween Decoration: Mustache and Googly Eyes Door Decor
October 7, 2015
Day 4 of my 50 DIY Days: Mustache and Googly Eyes Door Decor We love Halloween in our home, but I feel like I never have enough time to truly decorate for Halloween. We [...] Continue →
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Portland Eats: Kenny and Zukes
Portland Eats: Kenny and Zukes
October 5, 2015
Today I’m sharing another favorite Portland Eats: Kenny and Zukes. This delicious Portland delicatessen is one of our go-to breakfast spots in the city. If we can’t decide where to go, and maybe we have [...] Continue →
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Day 3 Gift Idea: Floral Coffee Mug DIY
Day 3 Gift Idea: Floral Coffee Mug DIY
October 2, 2015
Day 3 of my 50 DIY Days: Floral Coffee Mug DIY It’s really no secret that I love coffee mugs and I *might* have too many… might. I mean, the thing is that I [...] Continue →
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Day 2: Bob’s Burgers Costume Inspiration (for the ladies)
Day 2: Bob’s Burgers Costume Inspiration (for the ladies)
October 1, 2015
Day 2 of my 50 DIY Days: Bob’s Burgers Costume Inspiration (for the ladies): You don’t need to buy ready made costumes. Seriously. You can wander the internet and find all the perfect items [...] Continue →
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Craftcation 2016!
Craftcation 2016!
September 30, 2015
On sale today! Get your tickets for next year’s Craftcation Conference (taking place April 7 – 10, 2016 at the Ventura Beach Marriott). What is Craftcation? It’s an annual four day business + makers [...] Continue →
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Instagram GIVEAWAY: Mommy Mailbox
Instagram GIVEAWAY: Mommy Mailbox
September 29, 2015
Hey Mommies (and non-mommies): are you ready to win a little treat for yourself? I bet you are. Today – Thursday, on my Instagram, I’ll be hosting a fun giveaway from Mommy Mailbox! It’s [...] Continue →
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DAY 1: Unexpected Wreath DIY Ideas
DAY 1: Unexpected Wreath DIY Ideas
September 28, 2015
Day 1 of my 50 DIY Days: 21 Unexpected Wreath DIY Ideas It’s almost my favorite time of the year, Fall and Winter, and I cannot wait to get ready for the holidays and [...] Continue →
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Portland Eats: Trifecta Tavern & Bakery
Portland Eats: Trifecta Tavern & Bakery
September 24, 2015
Today I’m sharing another favorite Portland Eats: Trifecta Tavern & Bakery. Found in SE Portland, Trifecta is the creation of Portland’s Ken Forkish (the guy behind Ken’s Artisan Bakery and Pizza). Bread is fresh, [...] Continue →
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Homemade Granola (with no refined sugars) in Yogurt
Homemade Granola (with no refined sugars) in Yogurt
September 22, 2015
A couple of years ago I really wanted a granola that was NOT full of refined sugars and my hope was to find something store bought (so I didn’t have to spend the time [...] Continue →
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12 Halloween DIY Door Decor Ideas
12 Halloween DIY Door Decor Ideas
September 16, 2015
I know what you’re thinking, “Really, Halloween stuff already?” Yup! Time will fly by real fast now that September is here (trust me). I have to start Halloween prep this month if I want [...] Continue →
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Backyard Studio Inspiration Board + Contest
Backyard Studio Inspiration Board + Contest
September 14, 2015
Backyard Studio Inspiration // Edison String Lights // Acapulco Side Chair // Outdoor Concrete Table DIY for Under $15 // Diamond Pink Outdoor Rug // Carmen Stacking Chair // You Are My Sunshine Outdoor [...] Continue →
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Outdoor Drink Holder DIY
Outdoor Drink Holder DIY
September 10, 2015
I love sitting outside with a delicious drink out in the yard, but I don’t like holding any drinks in my hand (and they tip over if I set it in the grass). I [...] Continue →
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Roasting Stick DIY
Roasting Stick DIY
September 8, 2015
Summer is not over yet! There’s still some nice weather hanging around to give you a chance to enjoy a lovely evening by the fire. And, you know what goes perfect with a lovely [...] Continue →
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14 DIY Tote Bags
14 DIY Tote Bags
September 4, 2015
Trend: DIY Tote Bags Tote bags are good for just about anything like holding all of your farmers market goods, replace your purse with a cute tote, holding all of the supplies needed for [...] Continue →
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Food: Cheese and Tuna Pinwheels
Food: Cheese and Tuna Pinwheels
September 3, 2015
Well, my kiddo is officially in big kid school and our routine is changing a bit. To stay organized, I’m beginning to realize I have to plan out our meals and snacks. That’s what inspired [...] Continue →
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Instagram Giveaway // Win $50 to spend at mooreaseal.com + The 52 Lists Project
Instagram Giveaway // Win $50 to spend at mooreaseal.com + The 52 Lists Project
August 31, 2015
Hey lovelies! I just wanted to pop in and let you all know about a giveaway happening over on my Instagram today. If you don’t wander Instagram too often, you should head on over right now! [...] Continue →
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Back To School Teacher Gift DIY
Back To School Teacher Gift DIY
August 28, 2015
Okay. My daughter is just days away from starting school (insert excited and sad mom tears here). I’m having a little trouble accepting the fact that I will now have a kid in elementary [...] Continue →
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Feeding the pregnancy craving and earning money for my daughter’s school
Feeding the pregnancy craving and earning money for my daughter’s school
August 25, 2015
Guys. Pregnancy. It will either make you never want to eat again, or you will want to eat every single food item you think about. Spaghetti for breakfast? Sure. Dessert before dinner? Yup. Pickles dipped [...] Continue →
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Easy Woven Rope Basket DIY
Easy Woven Rope Basket DIY
August 24, 2015
Baskets can help turn a messy storage spot into well organized space. If you head to most stores to buy one, a little basket can easily cost $20 plus dollars. When I do buy a basket, I [...] Continue →
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Play: Rock Dominoes DIY
Play: Rock Dominoes DIY
August 12, 2015
If you’ve never played dominoes, I suggest you give it a try. It’s so fun to play, and even my 5-year-old figured it out and enjoyed it! A little bit ago I decided to [...] Continue →
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14 Amazing Office Makeovers
14 Amazing Office Makeovers
August 7, 2015
Trend: 14 Amazing Office Makeovers School is right around the corner and it might be time to makeover your old office. If you don’t have an office in the home, maybe you need to make space [...] Continue →
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Bicycle Basket Makeover
Bicycle Basket Makeover
August 6, 2015
My daughter has a little scooter that she loves to ride. Every time we head out to the park the kiddo has to bring a stuffed animal, a water bottle, and maybe a snack [...] Continue →
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How To Make Mini Pom-Poms
How To Make Mini Pom-Poms
August 5, 2015
I don’t know why it took me so long to actually make a pom-pom, but now I’m a pom-pom pro. It turns out it’s pretty easy to do and requires very little supplies. I [...] Continue →
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Yoga Mat Strap DIY
Yoga Mat Strap DIY
August 3, 2015
Well, I’m currently 17 weeks pregnant. Yoga has been the perfect low impact workout for me while I grow this little baby girl. I love going to yoga, but I really don’t like carrying my [...] Continue →
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National Ice Cream Sandwich Day
National Ice Cream Sandwich Day
August 2, 2015
Here’s the thing: National Ice Cream Sandwich Day is today and it’s TOTALLY my kind of day. I love them. To celebrate I’ve shared 8 of my favorite ice cream sandwiches from around the [...] Continue →
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Mini Ice Cream Sandwich
Mini Ice Cream Sandwich
July 31, 2015
Did you know that this upcoming Sunday is National Ice Cream Sandwich day? I know, there’s a day for everything, but this day is fantastic. I love a good ice cream sandwich. It’s a [...] Continue →
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Sea Glass Candy Recipe and Gift (with free printable gift tags)
Sea Glass Candy Recipe and Gift (with free printable gift tags)
July 30, 2015
See all that glass in the photo above? Yeah, it’s not glass… it’s candy! You can hold and eat it and it will not cut you. One of the coolest things to do at [...] Continue →
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15 Small Baby Room Solutions
15 Small Baby Room Solutions
July 29, 2015
Trend: 15 Small Baby Room Solutions Since our little family is prepping to expand from one little daughter to two, we are busy prepping the house for the baby. Our home has exactly 2 small [...] Continue →
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It’s a…
It’s a…
July 27, 2015
I have a little news to share with you guys. We found out what sex of the little baby growing in my belly is. It’s a little… Girl! We are beyond excited to have another [...] Continue →
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Pineapple Picnic Cooler Makeover
Pineapple Picnic Cooler Makeover
July 20, 2015
For me the beginning of this summer was mostly spent indoors, due to some crazy pregnancy morning sickness (it’s so nice to be alive again). Anywho, now that I’m finally feeling better we are [...] Continue →
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12 Entry DIY Ideas
12 Entry DIY Ideas
July 18, 2015
The entryway in our home (and I’m assuming most homes) tends to turn into a catchall. I’m constantly searching for something as I head out the door. Where did my keys go? Where are my [...] Continue →
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12 Summer Party DIY Ideas
12 Summer Party DIY Ideas
July 16, 2015
If you’re hosting a BBQ this summer, you need to check out my 12 Summer Party DIY Ideas list that I shared on the Better Homes and Gardens blog. To check out the full list [...] Continue →
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Bucket Hose Holder DIY
Bucket Hose Holder DIY
July 15, 2015
For years we’ve had an plastic hose holder attached to the side of our home and I’ve wanted to replace it forever. It was ugly and it’s not so great to have holes drilled [...] Continue →
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10 Fantastic Patio Makeovers
10 Fantastic Patio Makeovers
July 14, 2015
A little while back I shared some patio makeover ideas on the Better Homes and Gardens blog. My husband and I are just about to get started on a bit of a backyard makeover. We [...] Continue →
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Color Block Serving Tray DIY
Color Block Serving Tray DIY
July 13, 2015
Hosting a party can be crazy, but it’s also fun. Especially if you have pretty plates and trays to serve your food on. Seriously, a pretty party set up can really make all the [...] Continue →
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An announcement.
An announcement.
June 30, 2015
Hi guys, How are you? It’s been a while. I’ve been away from blogging, instagram, and a lot of things…. because my husband and I got a bit of a surprise a couple months ago: [...] Continue →
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Portland Eats: Lardo
Portland Eats: Lardo
May 7, 2015
Today I’m sharing another favorite Portland Eats: Lardo. It’s the sandwich world of awesomeness. If you are looking for a sandwich that goes beyond a sandwich, then you need to go here. Oh man. [...] Continue →
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Outdoor Lighting DIY Ideas
Outdoor Lighting DIY Ideas
May 5, 2015
Lovely lovely summer nights are almost here. I see warm evenings, with the BBQ cooking some grub, and me with a glass of wine in the near future. Talk about a nice night. What [...] Continue →
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Portland Eats: Screendoor
Portland Eats: Screendoor
May 1, 2015
So often I’m asked advice for where to go in Portland, and in that moment I can’t think of anywhere to go! My brain draws a blank and that has to change. My husband [...] Continue →
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I’m back.
I’m back.
April 30, 2015
You might have noticed that I haven’t been blogging too much. I’ve just been feeling a sort of burnt out the past couple of months and needed a break from the internet. I didn’t leave [...] Continue →
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Seed Packet Party Favor DIY
Seed Packet Party Favor DIY
April 22, 2015
Do you have a baby/wedding shower, or any other celebration, coming up soon? This Seed Packet Party Favor DIY will be the perfect gift to hand out to your guests. I created two different [...] Continue →
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Neon Hanging Coconut Planter DIY
Neon Hanging Coconut Planter DIY
April 16, 2015
Have you ever crafted with coconuts? Well, I gave it a try a few weeks ago and it was a bit of challenge. The first thing you need to figure out when it comes [...] Continue →
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DIY-ify: 10 Clever Storage Ideas For Your Outdoor Space
DIY-ify: 10 Clever Storage Ideas For Your Outdoor Space
April 15, 2015
Clever Storage Ideas For Your Outdoor Space The web is the perfect space to find organizing ideas for your home and life. So many talented people out there with wonderful (and sometimes crazy) ideas. Head [...] Continue →
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Easter egg ideas to get you ready for this weekend!
Easter egg ideas to get you ready for this weekend!
March 31, 2015
Can you believe the Easter will be here on this Sunday? It’s exciting! I can’t wait to color eggs with the kid and put together her Easter basket. Below I gathered a bunch of [...] Continue →
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Strawberry Easter Egg DIY
Strawberry Easter Egg DIY
March 30, 2015
When I was a kid Easter was one of my favorite holidays. I LOVED coloring the eggs and searching for them the next day with family. I especially loved it when the Easter Bunny [...] Continue →
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Cute Chick Boiled Egg Snack for the Kids
Cute Chick Boiled Egg Snack for the Kids
March 26, 2015
I’m always thinking of new ways to make snack or meal time fun for the kid (you can check out some past ideas here). So this snack idea was inspired by Easter. These little [...] Continue →
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How To Make The Best Hard Boiled Eggs
How To Make The Best Hard Boiled Eggs
March 25, 2015
I don’t even know how many techniques I’ve tried to create the best hard boiled eggs. So many times, I’ve failed at the boiled egg situation (I tend to overcook them). For the past few months [...] Continue →
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12 Garden DIY Ideas for Spring!
12 Garden DIY Ideas for Spring!
March 19, 2015
Ummmm, so it’s actually Spring tomorrow. So weird. Right? I get older and time is flying by faster. Today I’m sharing some Garden DIY Ideas for Spring on the Better Homes and Gardens blog. Are you [...] Continue →
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Some lovely St. Patricks Day Tutorials
Some lovely St. Patricks Day Tutorials
March 11, 2015
We don’t really do too much for Saint Patty’s Day here in our home, but my kiddo LOVES a fun holiday. So I think I might prep something fun for her, and maybe plan [...] Continue →
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Chandelier Candle Holder Makeover
Chandelier Candle Holder Makeover
March 5, 2015
So, I’ve had this old chandelier for a couple of years now. My plan has always been to give it a makeover and turn it into an outdoor candle chandelier. I FINALLY finished this [...] Continue →
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3D Ombre Floral March and April Calendar Page
3D Ombre Floral March and April Calendar Page
March 4, 2015
I know we’re 4 days into the month of March, but I still want to share my little Ombre Floral Calendar (I also created an April calendar, just in case you find this post late). [...] Continue →
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Mossy Home Wall Decor DIY
Mossy Home Wall Decor DIY
March 2, 2015
Guys, Spring is just around the corner and I’m ready to see all those pretty flowers bloom and the leaves back on all of the trees. To get myself ready for the new blooming [...] Continue →
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Floral Drawer Pull DIY’s (with free printable)
Floral Drawer Pull DIY’s (with free printable)
February 25, 2015
Recently I created some really sweet floral drawer pulls to put in my daughter’s room for the HP Create blog. These are flowers from my garden that I photographed and made printables from. You’ll [...] Continue →
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Add Interest To Your Living Room With These Tutorials
Add Interest To Your Living Room With These Tutorials
February 19, 2015
I keep looking at my living room and I realize I’m a bit bored with it. I don’t necessarily have the budget to update it right now, but I think I found a few [...] Continue →
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Homemade Mayo
Homemade Mayo
February 17, 2015
I’ve been eating a bit differently for the past 40ish days. No refined sugar, no flour, no grains, and no dairy. It’s basically been the hardest eating challenge I’ve ever had. I don’t even [...] Continue →
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Two Happy Galentine’s Day Card Free Printables
Two Happy Galentine’s Day Card Free Printables
February 13, 2015
Valentine’s shouldn’t just about celebrating your significant other. What about all those beautiful friends in your life? They deserve a shout out and that’s just what these Happy Galentine’s Day cards are for (I [...] Continue →
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Paper Doughnut Valentine’s (with free printables)
Paper Doughnut Valentine’s (with free printables)
February 12, 2015
Yesterday I shared my Chocolate Kisses rings, for Valentines, and today I have some Paper Doughnut Valentine’s! Since the kiddo is in preschool, there are lots of kids that come throughout the week, so [...] Continue →
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Chocolate Kisses Valentine’s Rings (and a free printable)!
Chocolate Kisses Valentine’s Rings (and a free printable)!
February 11, 2015
It’s another year, and another Valentine’s Day for the kiddo. She gets to bring treats to school to share with her friends (super exciting for a 5-year-old). She loves dress up jewelry (and chocolate), [...] Continue →