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Halloween Candy Corn Jello with Spooky Spoon Toppers!
Halloween Candy Corn Jello with Spooky Spoon Toppers!
October 1, 2014
Here’s the thing, I don’t like the taste of candy corn. Then why did I make candy corn jello? Well, it doesn’t actually taste like candy corn (yay) because it’s made with lemon and [...] Continue →
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Free Halloween Prints: Beware of Vampire (he bites).
Free Halloween Prints: Beware of Vampire (he bites).
September 30, 2014
Dudes, Halloween is seriously right around the corner. I just bought the kiddo’s Halloween costume (not making one this year…. since she wants to be Elsa and I have exactly zero idea how to [...] Continue →
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Banana Note For The Lunch box
Banana Note For The Lunch box
September 29, 2014
If you’re a Pinterest person, chances are you’ve seen the banana note image. It has made it’s way across the interwebs, and it’s a pretty darn cute idea. Bananas bruise easily, that’s why this [...] Continue →
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I’m Back + 8 Travel DIY Ideas
I’m Back + 8 Travel DIY Ideas
September 25, 2014
What have I been up to? I took the most fabulous time off. It’s been quite a while since I’ve had few days off work, and I needed it (so bad). I feel refreshed [...] Continue →
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End of Summer Brunch Party Ideas
End of Summer Brunch Party Ideas
September 17, 2014
K. I landed in New York at 5AM. Yup. It was rough. I was lucky enough to get an early check in at my hotel and sleep for 4 hours. Then I wandered down [...] Continue →
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If you need me, I’ll be in New York.
If you need me, I’ll be in New York.
September 16, 2014
Another year and another trip to New York for the Better Homes and Gardens Stylemaker Event. When you read this I will have already landed… at 5:30 AM New York time. OMG. That’s early. [...] Continue →
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Crazy Cat Lady Halloween Pumpkin Ideas
Crazy Cat Lady Halloween Pumpkin Ideas
September 12, 2014
Crazy Cat Lady Halloween Pumpkin Ideas for you on this Friday! You may not want to admit it, but it’s almost Halloween. Yeah! Creepy Cat Eye Pumpkin, from Paper & Stitch. Painted Grumpy Cat [...] Continue →
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Power Cord Makeover DIY
Power Cord Makeover DIY
September 11, 2014
Next week I’m headed out to a Better Homes and Gardens event and that means sharing a hotel room with friends. EVERYtime I head to some blog event I’m in a room with 1 [...] Continue →
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5 Favorite Free Printables from the blog!
5 Favorite Free Printables from the blog!
September 10, 2014
Today I’m sharing a few favorite printables from the ‘ol blog. I have made QUITE a few. It’s sort of fun wandering back through my archives and finding old prints I completely forgot about. That’s [...] Continue →
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Daily Leaving The House Reminder Print: Purse, Keys, Phone, Shoes?
Daily Leaving The House Reminder Print: Purse, Keys, Phone, Shoes?
September 9, 2014
There’s something you should know about me (or maybe you’ve already caught on), I’m a space cadet. I’m super forgetful and I can’t ever seem to leave the house prepared. I’d say 90% of [...] Continue →
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Fun Fall Backpacks
Fun Fall Backpacks
September 8, 2014
Happy Monday! I had a busy and fun weekend with the family this weekend, and I hope you did too. We did some fun stuff before preschool started and I’m exhausted and excited for today! [...] Continue →
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Food art: Fun Kid Snack Ideas!
Food art: Fun Kid Snack Ideas!
September 5, 2014
I know I keep talking about this, but my kiddo tends to be a picky eater (unless it’s something sweet… she’ll eat all the candy… but that’s not really food). This picky eating means [...] Continue →
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12 Entryway Organization DIY Ideas
12 Entryway Organization DIY Ideas
September 4, 2014
I’m a complete weirdo and LOVE to organize things, and not just Spring cleaning. I love a nice Fall organization. When my life gets crazy, my home gets messy and that’s just how it [...] Continue →
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Tuna Fish Latke Recipe (cut into kid-friendly shapes)
Tuna Fish Latke Recipe (cut into kid-friendly shapes)
September 3, 2014
Before I had a kid I ALWAYS wondered why parents complained about getting kids to eat their dinner. I obviously had no experience with this (not yet having a kid of my own), but [...] Continue →
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Reusable Fabric Snack Bags DIY
Reusable Fabric Snack Bags DIY
September 2, 2014
Every day my kiddo heads to school we need to pack her some snacks and a small lunch. I really try not to use plastic bags for packing up the food (since it just [...] Continue →
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Cat Face Elbow Patches (with free printables)
Cat Face Elbow Patches (with free printables)
August 28, 2014
Preschool is just about to start for my kiddo and that means we need a few new clothes. My girl has grown two shoe sizes since the summer began and she pretty much needs [...] Continue →
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Lovely umbrella makeovers!
Lovely umbrella makeovers!
August 27, 2014
Rain and Oregon. It’s a thing. We get about 6 – 9 months of rain a year. Now, I’m not complaining. I actually enjoy the rain 90% of the time. If it rains when [...] Continue →
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Dining Chair DIY Makeover Ideas
Dining Chair DIY Makeover Ideas
August 22, 2014
I love dining chairs. My husband might call it a chair addiction… whatever. Ha! For WHATever reason I always wander over to the chair section of any thrift shop I go into…. and I want [...] Continue →
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10 DIY ideas to spruce up your home!
10 DIY ideas to spruce up your home!
August 21, 2014
Today on the Better Homes and Gardens blog, I shared 10 DIY ideas to spruce up your home. You don’t need to spend a ton of money to update your home. With a bit of [...] Continue →
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Cat Shoe Decor DIY
Cat Shoe Decor DIY
August 20, 2014
Today on the HP Create blog, I shared my Cat Shoe Decor DIY! A perfect back to school creation for the kiddo, or you. I provided a free pattern for you to make your own! [...] Continue →
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DIY Floral Crown
DIY Floral Crown
August 19, 2014
Another DIY that was lost in the archives of my computer. I made this live DIY Floral Crown while I was at the Meet Make Do gathering in February. I’ve never really worked with live [...] Continue →
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I Love You More Than Bacon (and I really love bacon) Printable
I Love You More Than Bacon (and I really love bacon) Printable
August 18, 2014
The husband and I are headed toward our 6th wedding anniversary this weekend (and 12 years together), so what better way to celebrate than with bacon? Bacon is a favorite in this home. It’s [...] Continue →
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“S’more friends like you!” S’mores Kit (with free printable)
“S’more friends like you!” S’mores Kit (with free printable)
August 15, 2014
Just a few more weeks of summer left. I am VERY much looking forward to fall, but I will definitely miss warm summer nights by the fire. Recently I fell in LOVE with this S’mores [...] Continue →
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Back to School DIY’s
Back to School DIY’s
August 14, 2014
It’s almost September, so it’s time for some Back to School DIY’s! My kiddo still has over 3 weeks until preschool starts, but I’ve noticed a ton of kids have already started! That’s crazy (and [...] Continue →
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Cloth Leaf Napkin DIY
Cloth Leaf Napkin DIY
August 13, 2014
I know this is WAY early, but Fall will be here before you know it. I made these very cute Cloth Leaf Napkins for the HP Create blog. Iron on these colorful leaves onto [...] Continue →
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Thank you, Mr. Williams
Thank you, Mr. Williams
August 12, 2014
Monday was a weird day for me. I feel like I lost a part of my childhood. I know many people must feel this way. I’m just going to say thank you, Mr. Williams, [...] Continue →
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Taking care of myself.
Taking care of myself.
When you become a mother, things change. You put someone else’s needs before your own and the “normal” in your life is different. Showers. Exercise. Eating well. Socializing with humans that don’t talk about [...] Continue →
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The Forgotten Files: Felt Flower Hair Garland DIY
The Forgotten Files: Felt Flower Hair Garland DIY
August 11, 2014
The Forgotten Files: I have to tell you… there are quite a few projects I’ve made and then forget to share. Whoops! This particular project is from February. Ha! I made this Felt Flower Hair [...] Continue →
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Instagram Photo Passport Cover
Instagram Photo Passport Cover
August 8, 2014
Summer is still going strong, so we still have time to get some last minute travel in! I LOVE this Instagram Photo Passport Cover my friend Amy (from Mod Podge Rocks) made for the HP Create [...] Continue →
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Painting With Bleach DIY
Painting With Bleach DIY
August 7, 2014
Today on the Better Homes and Gardens blog I experimented and tried Painting With Bleach. It was fun! Seriously. I painted a lampshade and some napkins, but you can really paint anything that’s mostly cotton. [...] Continue →
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Free ABC Print for the Kid
Free ABC Print for the Kid
August 6, 2014
Preschool is just around the corner and my kiddo is so excited. She loves learning. This crazy kid pretty much knows the alphabet, but still struggles with the lowercase letters. That’s what this print [...] Continue →
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“Not A Plastic Bag” Cloth Bag DIY and Free Printable
“Not A Plastic Bag” Cloth Bag DIY and Free Printable
August 5, 2014
No plastic bags here in this home. Just kidding, it’s hard to avoid plastic bags when you shop. We do try our best to remember to bring cloth bags when we go to stores, [...] Continue →
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Things to make: Watermelon Shoes DIY
Things to make: Watermelon Shoes DIY
August 4, 2014
Things to make: these adorable watermelon shoes DIY. I shoed this picture to my kiddo and she fell in love! She wants some fruit shoes. I’m putting this DIY on my list of projects [...] Continue →
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My Favorite Food Fonts and Dingbats
My Favorite Food Fonts and Dingbats
August 1, 2014
It’s summer. I love food. We’re growing food and we have chickens pooping out food everyday (I mean eggs…. chickens are gross). That’s why I gathered my favorite food fonts and dingbats. How cute [...] Continue →
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Ombre Air Plant Frame
Ombre Air Plant Frame
July 31, 2014
Wednesday on the HP Create blog I shared my Ombre Air Plant Frame DIY! I love air plants. They’re hard to kill, not that I’m TRYing to kill them. I just forget to water [...] Continue →
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Washer Notes with a Dry Erase Pen
Washer Notes with a Dry Erase Pen
July 30, 2014
I found this really neat thing on the Mother’s Niche blog: Washer Notes with a Dry Erase Pen. Such a great idea. My husband is awesome and he’s good at so many things, but he is [...] Continue →
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Garden Flower Cupcake Toppers (with free printables) DIY
Garden Flower Cupcake Toppers (with free printables) DIY
July 28, 2014
I love a pretty dessert decoration. A few weeks ago I explored my garden and found a bunch of very lovely flowers and photographed them. I created a couple of printables to make some really sweet [...] Continue →
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10 Fantastic DIY Shelves
10 Fantastic DIY Shelves
July 25, 2014
Yesterday on the Better Homes and Gardens blog I shared 10 fantastic DIY shelves. They’re all so lovely. I’m pretty much in love with that mountain shelf and think I need to make if [...] Continue →
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Free Printable Popcorn Box on Persia Lou
Free Printable Popcorn Box on Persia Lou
July 24, 2014
I’m in love with this cute popcorn printable on the Persia Lou blog. These free printable popcorn box printables are perfect for your movie night. Just in case you’re wondering, she mentions that the “pipocas” [...] Continue →
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Painted Ikea Clock
Painted Ikea Clock
July 23, 2014
Last weekend we headed to the land of Ikea. We really try to avoid that place on the weekends, but we needed just a few storage items to finish our kitchen project. It was [...] Continue →
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Free print for your kitchen: Cooking. Eating. It’s What We Do Here.
Free print for your kitchen: Cooking. Eating. It’s What We Do Here.
July 22, 2014
Today I’m sharing a free print for your kitchen! The hubby and I have been working our buns off on a project. It’s so close to being finished. We’ve only been working on it [...] Continue →
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Ice Cream Cone Elbow Patches
Ice Cream Cone Elbow Patches
July 21, 2014
I am in love with these cute elbow patches from the lovely Studio DIY. I had to share them with all of you. Head on over to her blog to find the full tutorial! I feel [...] Continue →
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My Favorite Handwritten Fonts
My Favorite Handwritten Fonts
July 18, 2014
I’ve said it before: I love font. It’s beautiful and lovely and makes blogging so much more fun. I have a lot of favorites, and I enjoy sharing them with you. This time around [...] Continue →
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Lovely project idea: Wood Burning Décor DIY Monogram Plaque
Lovely project idea: Wood Burning Décor DIY Monogram Plaque
July 17, 2014
Have you ever tried wood burning? My friend, Amy from Mod Podge Rocks, tried it out and made a lovely Wood Burning Décor DIY project on a cut of wood for the HP Create blog. [...] Continue →
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Cat Head Pillowcase DIY
Cat Head Pillowcase DIY
July 16, 2014
Do you ever get a great idea, then completely forget about it until you stumble upon some notes from over a year ago? Yeah, me too. Ha! I had this idea to make a cat head [...] Continue →
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Floral Drink Umbrella Stirrers
Floral Drink Umbrella Stirrers
July 15, 2014
Do you remember my umbrella drink stirrers? Well I had a few emails asking if I could provide a blank umbrella so they could be customized for any party you have. I made 3 [...] Continue →
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Kid Dinner Ideas
Kid Dinner Ideas
July 14, 2014
In the past month I’ve been changing up the kiddo’s dinner. I’ve known for a while that she’s more likely to eat a meal if I make it look like a face, but just [...] Continue →
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Around The World Living Room Inspiration
Around The World Living Room Inspiration
July 11, 2014
I’m a dreamer. I pin all the things and yeah… I still bookmark web pages that inspire me. Ha! I pin and bookmark pretty pictures to inspire any room or home updates. The other [...] Continue →
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14 Fabulous Decorating DIY Projects!
14 Fabulous Decorating DIY Projects!
July 10, 2014
Images from: BHG, Natty By Design, Sarah M. Dorsey Designs, Lemon Drop Life, and Vintage Revivals. You guys. It’s so hot outside. The family and I have been hiding in our home to escape the heat, huddled around the small [...] Continue →
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Paper Berry Pie Decorations (with free printables)
Paper Berry Pie Decorations (with free printables)
July 9, 2014
It’s summertime, a.k.a. fruit pie time! I love pie. I love the slightly salty crust with the sweet and tart fruit. Mmmmm, seriously so good. The thing with pies, it’s hard to tell what [...] Continue →
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Fruity Mod Podge Planter DIY
Fruity Mod Podge Planter DIY
July 8, 2014
Do you love indoor herb gardens? Well, I made this Fruity Mod Podge Planter DIY for the HP Create blog and I love the pop of color it’s added to my kitchen. My husband [...] Continue →
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11 things: Part 4
11 things: Part 4
July 7, 2014
Another 6 months have passed, and that means it’s time for another 11 things! I love doing these every few months. Just a break from the usual blog post. You can find my past [...] Continue →
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Plastic Travel Envelope Purse DIY
Plastic Travel Envelope Purse DIY
July 3, 2014
I travel quite a bit and I feel like every time I go to the airport… I suddenly can’t find ANYthing I need. Where’s my ID? Where did I put my phone? I even [...] Continue →
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Glass Painting Party + a $50 Michaels Gift Card GIVEAWAY!
Glass Painting Party + a $50 Michaels Gift Card GIVEAWAY!
July 2, 2014
Have you ever painted on glassware? I absolutely love doing this. It’s so much fun, so I invited a bunch of my buddies over for a little glass painting party! I made a printout [...] Continue →
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DIY Splatter Painted Glassware!
DIY Splatter Painted Glassware!
June 30, 2014
The 80’s called and they want their DIY splatter painted glassware back! Ha! Do you remember spatter painting all the things? I do. I decided to flashback to my childhood and make some splatter [...] Continue →
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Painted Word Canvas DIY (with free printables to makes your own)
Painted Word Canvas DIY (with free printables to makes your own)
June 27, 2014
So yesterday I created a Photo Canvas DIY (2 ways) for the BHG blog, but my original plan had been to make a third canvas. I ended up having a little painting accident with [...] Continue →
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Photo Canvas DIY: 2 Ways
Photo Canvas DIY: 2 Ways
June 26, 2014
Today on the Better Homes and Gardens blog I shared two Photo Canvas DIY ideas! Don’t have the money to pay to have someone make these for you? Well, I am sharing how YOU [...] Continue →
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Coffee Facts Game, Girl Time, and a GIVEAWAY!
Coffee Facts Game, Girl Time, and a GIVEAWAY!
June 25, 2014
Game time with friends = the best. I LOVE playing games. If you’re ever around me and want to play some board or card game… I will join you. I don’t get to play [...] Continue →
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Wifi Password Printables
Wifi Password Printables
June 24, 2014
Our friend came into town the other day, and I ALWAYS need to get our WIFI password out when we have a guest over. I love all the WIFI password printables out there that [...] Continue →
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DIY Jewelry Roll
DIY Jewelry Roll
June 18, 2014
I travel quite a but, so that’s why I really wanted to make this DIY Jewelry Roll. I typically put all my jewelry in a little pouch, then spend about 15 minutes detangling the [...] Continue →
