tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33492045001663066392012-01-01T06:43:54.714-07:00Andreahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04464547393097268770noreply@blogger.comBlogger1471100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3349204500166306639.post-47862542097993673782011-03-11T16:49:00.002-07:002011-03-11T17:05:59.945-07:00

Last fall, when all five of our kids had the same fall break from school we wanted to spend the time doing something really fun. But with only a couple of days and a limited vacation fund to work with we had to get creative.  Inspiration came through a friend who told us about their great trip to to San Fransisco last summer and how a city pass they found made their trip even better.  We

Andreahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04464547393097268770noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3349204500166306639.post-24393267778671471892011-02-07T13:48:00.000-07:002011-02-07T13:48:54.771-07:00

I love soft sugar cookies and we love to use cookie cutters at our house.  Here is my favorite recipe for soft sugar cookies. 1 Cup Butter2 Cups of Sugar1 tsp Vanilla1 Cup Sour Cream (or Plain Yogurt) About 5 1/2 -  6 Cups of flour2 tsp baking powder1 tsp baking soda1 tsp salt Beat butter and sugar until fluffy. Add vanilla and sour cream.  I tried using yogurt instead of sour cream this last

Anniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09400047652542873128noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3349204500166306639.post-4972752201917958882011-01-26T12:27:00.002-07:002011-01-26T14:37:23.612-07:00

You have all seen the cute crocheted or knitted headbands.  Here is my version of something similar if you are like me and still learning to crochet but you are not so great yet.  These are made out of a single layer of fleece and they are very easy.  They could be made even without a sewing a machine. First measure the head that you are making this for.  For my girls I started with a strip of

Anniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09400047652542873128noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3349204500166306639.post-11483520054182355672011-01-20T13:22:00.003-07:002011-01-20T16:38:22.513-07:00

Valentines Day is not to far off so why not get started with this fun project. I saw this and just had to share. This would dress up any Valentines Dinner and have your family talking.Thanks to the Girls at the DIY Dish for sharing this fun idea. Not only for Valentines Day but what about other holidays as well. The possibilities are endless. I can't wait to start on mine.

Holli Evanshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06392213931683856220noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3349204500166306639.post-49683565267261938522011-01-13T09:13:00.000-07:002011-01-13T09:13:21.754-07:00

Try something New and Yummy this week. My kids loved them! I doubled the recipe to make alot, needless to say they also freeze well and make a great sack lunch. Creamy Chicken Taquitos:1/3 cup cream cheese1/4 cup green salsa1 tbs lime juice1/2 tsp. cumin1 tsp. chili powder1/2 tsp. onion powder1/4 tsp. granulated garlic3 tbs chopped cilantro2 tbs chopped green onions2 cups cooked, shredded

Holli Evanshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06392213931683856220noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3349204500166306639.post-16981452123302699082010-12-07T17:32:00.001-07:002010-12-07T17:42:51.670-07:00

  If you are looking for something to help you look forward to cold freezing weather maybe this will help.   I have always wanted to try these and last year we finally did.  They were very easy and can be made with anything you have at home or in your yard.  Ice can be frozen into luminaries, wreaths, outside tree ornaments, or any other ideas you can think of. Supplies you will need:Any

Anniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09400047652542873128noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3349204500166306639.post-85205526418404965962010-12-03T13:19:00.000-07:002010-12-03T13:19:42.954-07:00

Need an idea for Christmas gifts? I made these for my neighbors for Christmas this year.  And the fun part about it is that you can hand it on your tree and then hand it somewhere else to enjoy all year long. I also made them for my kiddos you hand in their rooms.All you needone 5x7 picture of the templeone 5x5 block Mod PodgeBlack paintBrush RibbonDrill Start by cutting your picture into a 5x5

Holli Evanshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06392213931683856220noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3349204500166306639.post-12359634216603787462010-11-03T17:38:00.000-06:002010-11-03T17:38:53.729-06:00

Here is one of or favorite cold weather soups.  A few people have asked me for the recipe and it has taken me a while, sorry everyone.  Those of you who know me know that I really only measure ingredients when I have to.  Sometimes this makes it hard to share a recipe because I am not sure of the exact measurement of all of the ingredients.  So last this time when I made this soup I was a little

Anniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09400047652542873128noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3349204500166306639.post-3427757923583175012010-10-28T14:42:00.001-06:002010-10-28T14:44:55.704-06:00

Here is a fun halloween decorations that is personal to your family and pretty inexpensive.  I have seen a lot of these pictures blocks so we decided to try it.  I edited my photos and put the text letter on the photo in Picasa from Google.  It is a free software download that I use a lot.  I am sure there are many other photo editing software programs that would do something similar.  I then had

Anniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09400047652542873128noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3349204500166306639.post-62965171693513664122010-10-13T14:22:00.000-06:002010-10-13T14:22:41.240-06:00

We made these a few days ago and our little girls loved them and it gave us something fun to hang up showing the changing leaves.  First we went on a little walk and everyone collected leaves, fall flowers, seeds, or small twigs. We brought them home, laid them out on the table and everyone started creating.  We found that it works best if you start to draw your creation and then put a dab of

Anniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09400047652542873128noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3349204500166306639.post-46616238378250270212010-10-09T22:24:00.002-06:002010-11-15T10:43:02.287-07:00

I grew up in Idaho where fall means the fields are full of busy harvesters digging huge potatoes.  There are all sorts of great ways to eat them, but this is one of my favorites.  It is simple and easy and so good on a cool fall day. Baked Potato Soup Bake 4 large potatoes in the oven for 1 hour.  To make the soup: 1/4 cup butter 1/4 cup flour Melt the butter in a large pot

Andreahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04464547393097268770noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3349204500166306639.post-55134130685788334652010-10-08T16:30:00.002-06:002010-10-11T19:14:19.654-06:00

If you are in charge of Thanksgiving this year or want a fun get together with friends or family. This ideas is sure to get your guest talking.  This simple ideas was found at Better Homes and Garden. I love it because it is so simple and a fun gift for your guest to take home.

Holli Evanshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06392213931683856220noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3349204500166306639.post-31108402892278338172010-10-05T15:01:00.002-06:002010-10-08T16:34:39.663-06:00

What guest wouldn't love to serve themselves from this fun pumpkin punch bowl. Hollow out a pumpkin, scraping the side well to remove all the seeds and pulp before filling. Fill with cider and sliced apples. Serve in canning jars with a cinnamon stick. This is such a fun way to serve chip at a fall get together with friends and family. So simple and so impressive that you will have your guest

Holli Evanshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06392213931683856220noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3349204500166306639.post-30118488687389683482010-09-29T09:49:00.000-06:002010-09-29T09:49:30.976-06:00

Who doesn't love peanut butter cups? Well this is the next best thing. Peanut butter frosting. It is light and fluffy and good on brownies, cupcakes and my favorite a spoon. This frosting is simple and delicious. So lets get started! You will need:1 cup butter softened1 cup peanut butter1 tsp vanillawhipping cream (or milk)2 lbs of powder sugar (give or take) Mix butter and peanut butter until

Holli Evanshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06392213931683856220noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3349204500166306639.post-77260772797452916482010-09-27T08:00:00.012-06:002010-09-27T11:03:41.509-06:00

These are some of our favorite lunch treats or after school snacks.  They are similar to peanut butter playdough and the peanut butter acorns but contain a few more ingredients and crunchy cereal.  I adapted this recipe from My Cafe Kitchen.  These are one of our favorite snacks because they are very yummy, easy to make,  and also packed with fiber and protein.  The recipe is flexible for

Anniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09400047652542873128noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3349204500166306639.post-51242542379517814862010-09-25T13:48:00.001-06:002010-09-25T13:49:22.511-06:00

 We love these little food choppers and have worn out a few different kinds at our house.  I decided to try this one after spotting it at IKEA.  Like many things from IKEA it is designed better than any other we have tried. Here are the things I love about it: 1.  It is dishwasher safe, really.  (I have had others that said they were but then could not handle the heat.) 2.  It has a bigger top

Andreahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04464547393097268770noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3349204500166306639.post-50448240281186689142010-09-24T13:49:00.000-06:002010-09-24T13:49:01.636-06:00

 In celebration of such a beautiful fall day or maybe just because it is Friday, a fun activity with my preschooler became today's great after school snack.  We used our favorite reciepe for peanut butter playdough to create these cute little edible acorns. After rolling the dough into balls we dipped the top into melted chocolate, and chopped nuts, and finished them off with a little piece of

Andreahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04464547393097268770noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3349204500166306639.post-45814314452746757792010-09-23T13:36:00.000-06:002010-09-23T13:36:18.225-06:00

I love Italian food especially when it is made with fresh ingredients. This is one of my favorite dishes it is so light and yummy, made with my favorite things from my garden, tomatoes, eggplant, basil, and garlic. So lets get started. You will need: 1 lg. eggplant (smaller ones work great for side dishes too.) 2 cloves of garlic 1 lg. tomato olive oil 5 basil leaves shredded Parmesan cheese

Holli Evanshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06392213931683856220noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3349204500166306639.post-16032922774026464022010-09-17T09:27:00.002-06:002010-09-22T14:19:18.647-06:00

The perfect Eco-friendly container that's perfect for lunches or trips to the park.To get started you will need. Fabric, Ripstop nylon, Ribbon, Velcro: fabric supplies. 1. Cut two rectangles of patterned fabric and ripstop nylon, each 13x7". 2. Pin right sides of fabric together, with nylon on the outside. 3. Fold two pieces of 5" ribbon in half and pin them, centered on each short side. The

Holli Evanshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06392213931683856220noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3349204500166306639.post-84185173302362673482010-08-30T17:53:00.002-06:002010-09-18T09:28:15.570-06:00

Okay so my kids love Lunchables but I refuse to buy them. With every kid needing lunch it can really add up. Well we came up with our own version of the Lunchable. Pizza seems to be the number 1 choice at our house so this is what I came up with.  I make the crust and put all the toppings into there own individual bags so that they can assemble thier own pizza at lunch. Plus they are alot more

Holli Evanshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06392213931683856220noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3349204500166306639.post-62336816190251557982010-08-24T09:51:00.001-06:002010-12-01T13:35:34.244-07:00

One day after I had just finished teaching a class on family organization, a friend approached me and asked, "How did you come up with all of your ideas and chore chart system?"  For lack of a better answer, I gave her my simple one-"frustration."  I have found that if necessity is the mother of invention then frustration must be the mother of organization. Managing a family of seven and having

Andreahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04464547393097268770noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3349204500166306639.post-45286994185545118402010-08-23T09:00:00.009-06:002010-12-01T13:36:51.377-07:00

The morning rush can be a crazy time of day and telling a child to hurry and get ready, may just get you that familiar blank stare.  The process of getting ready seems fairly normal to an adult but can be a bit harder for the little ones.  Kids complete larger tasks easier if they are split into smaller assignments.  To help them (and you) out in the morning, create of list of morning tasks

Andreahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04464547393097268770noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3349204500166306639.post-86969000508399148352010-08-22T21:42:00.003-06:002010-12-01T13:37:21.660-07:00

One of the best bits of parenting advice that I ever received came in a casual conversation in a group of moms.  One of them shared with us how she had divided chores between her children.  Each child had a different kitchen chore each day and a different room in the house to care for.  The chores were rotated through the family so that each had a turn at each chore. I loved this idea

Andreahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04464547393097268770noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3349204500166306639.post-37072084368116469452010-08-21T08:45:00.000-06:002010-09-15T19:57:10.712-06:00

My husband and I have spent the last few weekends on ladders painting the outside of our house.  Our kids have been so excited to paint until they learn that most of the work is really cleaning, repairing, and taping.  Their enthusiasm dwindles and they begin asking, "Why are we doing this, again".  It has been a good reminder of one of the most important principles that I have learned as a

Andreahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04464547393097268770noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3349204500166306639.post-79573205013081903552010-08-20T10:28:00.001-06:002010-08-21T10:21:19.543-06:00

With school starting around the corner. What teacher wouldn't love to get this adorable personalized pencil. I found this idea at Creating Keepsakes Magazine. And then it just so happened that it was on Studio 5 this week.  Supplies needed:A roll of Rollo's candyHersey kissYellow paperaluminum foilpink paperscissorstape or glueand embellishments for the star and ribbon Studio 5 has awesome

Holli Evanshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06392213931683856220noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3349204500166306639.post-35939348701025926712010-08-11T18:49:00.000-06:002010-08-11T18:49:16.273-06:00

I remember making these when I was a little girl. So I thought that it would be great to teach my daughter how to make them. Better yet she loved them so much that we are making them for her American Girl Tea Party coming up this weekend. I think that the girls will fall in love with this fun craft. And they can go home and make many more. Supplies                                 Paper (any kind

Holli Evanshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06392213931683856220noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3349204500166306639.post-46670769069270161972010-08-10T10:38:00.004-06:002010-08-10T10:47:39.387-06:00

These little  necklace pendants are the perfect paper project to use up those little scraps of your favorite paper.   Here are the supplies that you will need.  Most of them can be found at any craft store.  We are just starting on ours today.     For our little girls I like the small accent gems that are more their size.  There are so many fun ideas with this project.  I followed a great step

Anniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09400047652542873128noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3349204500166306639.post-16996903525497576472010-08-05T12:05:00.036-06:002010-08-05T12:33:44.108-06:00

After all the recylcing ideas last week, we have moved on to ideas for using paper this week.  But today's idea involves a little bit of both. The wallcovering in this room was created using paper grocery bags.  The process is done by ripping the bags into pieces and then applying them to the walls with wall paper paste.  It is a simple, easy process just like paper mache' in grade school  This

Andreahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04464547393097268770noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3349204500166306639.post-34953937695175537582010-08-04T09:40:00.002-06:002010-08-04T09:44:15.398-06:00

I have seen so many great repurposing ideas with a t-shirt that I started holding on to a few before they were on there way out to the DI.  Some might have stains or holes or just don't fit anyone anymore.  Don't throw them away!!  They can turned into something fabulous.   Here is a fun project for today.  I have been looking for a headband that is comfortable to wear.  I have some of the

Anniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09400047652542873128noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3349204500166306639.post-83752779396565182352010-08-02T11:15:00.000-06:002010-08-02T11:15:52.526-06:00

A few weeks ago I let you know that I was in the party mood and I had one in the works.  Well I am so excited to show you what I did. And with it being recycle week here at Simply Home and Family what a better time to share my Swap and Shop Party. Times are tough these days and what girl doesn't love going shopping with friends?  The idea of the party was just that. I invited a few friends and

Holli Evanshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06392213931683856220noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3349204500166306639.post-35830743157727969872010-07-30T07:44:00.000-06:002010-07-30T07:44:12.212-06:00

I found the bench on the side of the street for free, light blue velour cushions and all.  I wondered for a while what to do with it.  I needed something fairly durable and kid and pet friendly which the cushions were not.  I finally decided to make a wood seat out of 2x4 boards and paint it all black.  It cleans up easy, holds a lot and looks great in the back yard.

Andreahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04464547393097268770noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3349204500166306639.post-74880847819722128042010-07-28T08:50:00.000-06:002010-07-28T08:50:33.810-06:00

For boys week we feature the cute little car cozy and today I found a cute polly pocket cozy from Chris at Pickup Some Creativity.  I was trying to think of something like this for my girls and here it is. I love it! She helped her kiddos make gifts for each other for christmas and this was one of them.  They made the car cozy as well.  These could be made from scraps  and old jeans you

Anniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09400047652542873128noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3349204500166306639.post-81471590763459511052010-07-27T16:28:00.003-06:002010-07-28T22:34:26.791-06:00

I love finding a really great toy. One that involves using kids imagination and creativity and one that they will play with for hours. After finding these Minime Paper Dolls paper dolls a couple of months ago, I finally ordered them.  They meet all the above specifications and my cute little ten year old has been busy ever since. When ordering the doll I was able to customize it to look like her

Andreahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04464547393097268770noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3349204500166306639.post-28555113832895457122010-07-26T15:47:00.000-06:002010-07-26T15:47:58.319-06:00

I found this cute skirt over at MADE and I just had to make one for my daughter. It is the perfect skirt for the summer and so easy to make. I adjusted the pattern by adding a few more inches to each piece to make it bigger. This pattern is easy to make smaller or bigger as needed.  Click here for the complete set of instruction by Dana from MADE. A great skirt for spinning.

Holli Evanshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06392213931683856220noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3349204500166306639.post-20548441073049001922010-07-23T13:22:00.001-06:002010-07-23T13:51:47.125-06:00

I found these francie pants at the beginning of the summer and loved the idea and so do our girls.  These have become a favorite item at our house. They are  a cute little pair of shorts to hide the underpants of your little girl that loves to wear dresses and also loves to climb trees, hang on monkey bars, jump on the trampoline, and roll down big grassy hills. There name came from the

Anniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09400047652542873128noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3349204500166306639.post-44654420839766845172010-07-22T09:56:00.003-06:002010-07-22T13:30:01.146-06:00

We have a few new contributors here at Simply Home and Family and today we would like to introduce you to one.  Holli has been sharing her ideas with us for about a month and as you can probably already tell, she has a wide variety of amazing talents.  She can decorate, sew, garden, cook, cut and style hair, create fabulous projects with paper and fabric and could easily work as an event and

Andreahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04464547393097268770noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3349204500166306639.post-77819471423564916962010-07-21T09:50:00.002-06:002010-07-21T09:57:22.879-06:00

This edible play dough mixes food and fun all in one.Our favorite recipe comes from Disney's Family Cookbook. Peanut Butter Play Dough 1 1/2 cups instant dry powdered milk1 cup peanut butter3 tbsp. honey Mix all the ingredients together well and knead until smooth.  Store the dough in the refrigerator. Play, create, eat and enjoy. Tips:There are two kinds of dry milk- instant and non-instant

Andreahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04464547393097268770noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3349204500166306639.post-37556963815047680232010-07-20T10:08:00.003-06:002010-07-20T10:14:21.294-06:00

This is a great way to capture real and silly moments together as a family.  Find a little area to create a booth,  pin up blankets, put up a shade canopy, or designate a area under the tree.   We set out a few funny hats, glasses, and props.  Take four pictures and then format them into photo strips in your favorite program (publisher, photoshop, etc).  Print them out on photo paper and cut them

Anniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09400047652542873128noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3349204500166306639.post-52599539981893855452010-07-19T09:11:00.000-06:002010-07-19T09:11:59.061-06:00

Who doesn't love looking at pictures of your family. Well I was on a mission to find the perfect family tree for me. So I came a cross this idea at Studio 5 made by Kelly White from Heartland Paper. It is so fun! Plus I can use all of those Christmas cards with family photos on them for this project. It is also magnetic so that the pictures can be changed or added to. I added a

Holli Evanshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06392213931683856220noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3349204500166306639.post-59151697373064064692010-07-15T10:00:00.146-06:002010-07-22T10:05:48.982-06:00

As we head into the last month of summer, my kids' anticipation grows for the annual family party, and spending a few days with Grandpa and Grandma on the farm.  The weekend is filled with tubing down the river, checking out the animals at the county fair, and a tent full of giggling cousins.  The climax of the whole event comes on Saturday when the time arrives for the annual bean auction. 

Andreahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04464547393097268770noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3349204500166306639.post-19684265842474842082010-07-13T11:55:00.001-06:002010-07-13T16:24:27.765-06:00

Hello all you Simply Home and Family followers.  I am not a usual poster, but I could not stand idly by and watch my wife post about boys.  I therefore claim today's post as MAN TAKE-OVER!!!!  I've got something to say about boys and the men we grow into.  In a world where men are trading in their work gloves for hand moisturizer and their Mustangs for Mini Coopers, it is time we take a stand and

Anniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09400047652542873128noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3349204500166306639.post-67995515337097912002010-07-12T08:39:00.001-06:002010-07-12T13:38:16.708-06:00

Being a mom of 3 boys and knowing that is hard to find fun projets for them. Lets face it is fun to make cute stuff for girls and ideas are endless. Well I ran across this fun idea      From an Igloo and just had to try it. My boys love fishing. And now they can go fishing rain or shine. I made mine with numbers and letters on the fish so that my youngest can learn as he fishes. You can even make

Holli Evanshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06392213931683856220noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3349204500166306639.post-3547739323622202902010-07-10T11:32:00.010-06:002010-08-05T11:41:11.748-06:00

I stumbled across a tutorial for these cuff watches a couple of weeks ago and I absolutely love this idea! I have 2 boys of my own and am always looking for fun, crafty ideas specifically geared towards boys. They are so sporty and won't break your budget...most items came from a dollar store! The idea comes from Larissa over at Just Another Day in Paradise. If you want one for yourself...go

Rachelnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3349204500166306639.post-46236801938209355062010-07-09T14:04:00.002-06:002010-07-10T07:46:26.647-06:00

I found this cute little tutorial for these knee pad pants at MADE.  I have followed dana's blog for a while.  She has some great ideas and patterns.  She shows you how to make your own pattern from a pair of pants that you already have.  She teamed up with a few other bloggers a while back to celebrate the boys in their lives.  There are some really great ideas here if you have a minute (or

Anniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09400047652542873128noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3349204500166306639.post-76774966236199082212010-07-08T09:30:00.005-06:002010-07-08T15:12:18.157-06:00

Picture from handmadebyjill This fun little carry along is one that any boy would love.  I love this project from the Homemade by Jill. blog.  Check it out;  she has lots of great do it yourself ideas.   Jill also directed our attention to this cute car mat designed by Lisa Storms from the Fiskars Craft Blog.  Soo Cute! picture from fiskars

Andreahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04464547393097268770noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3349204500166306639.post-19140038853534794992010-07-07T07:59:00.001-06:002010-07-08T07:26:51.709-06:00

We have a little birthday banner that I made out of paper but I have always wanted to make a fabric one. Here are three fun tutorials that I found. This one  at Mamma Tortilla is made from denim scraps. I love the detail on this one form Moda Bake Shop. Pickup Some Creativity shares some tips and tricks and also has a template for the cute cupcake in the middle.   These all have full tutorials.

Anniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09400047652542873128noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3349204500166306639.post-60654929530181192662010-07-06T11:36:00.004-06:002010-07-06T11:47:12.207-06:00

Tutus and TShirts In the search of a great birthday gift, I loved the idea of a birthday shirt.  Here are a few of my favorites and where to get them. These are a hit at a birthday party and  fun to wear for the whole year to come.  made for you teeflydudshappy family

Andreahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04464547393097268770noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3349204500166306639.post-65194004845106113952010-07-05T18:39:00.001-06:002010-07-05T18:40:44.525-06:00

                                                            Summer is a great time to have a party. Being outside with friends and family enjoying the weather and the sunshine. Well I found this awesome blog full of the funnest ideas for parties. Kara over at Kara's Party Ideas has ideas for any party that you can think of. I totally fell in love with all the ideas. She got me so inspired that I

Holli Evanshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06392213931683856220noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3349204500166306639.post-26924343609911899562010-07-04T23:12:00.008-06:002010-07-08T15:25:37.033-06:00

These simple and adorable paper cupcake wrappers were featured on The Lovely Paper Blog...I absolutely LOVE them and because I seem to be obsessed with cupcakes lately, I had to try them out. All you need is some scrapbook paper, scissors and adhesive. You can download the cupcake paper template here. Birthday decorations should be quick and easy and these paper birthday banners are perfect...

Rachelnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3349204500166306639.post-17171685992670835002010-07-03T10:35:00.000-06:002010-07-03T10:35:42.577-06:00

Parties by Hardie has so many cute party ideas.  I found these printable parties in her shop and loved the idea of being able to just print and create the whole party. 

Andreahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04464547393097268770noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3349204500166306639.post-79865865226734344162010-07-01T13:45:00.002-06:002010-07-05T19:58:42.531-06:00

OK so I have been working on teaching my kids a little more about our family history, and  since this week was birthday week. I thought that I would share what we have been doing. This is our Birthday Board.Every month we add the pictures of who has birthdays in the that month (past and present).  Then during that month we have a birthday night where we share some fun things about each person. We

Holli Evanshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06392213931683856220noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3349204500166306639.post-54520851086970257442010-06-30T10:49:00.007-06:002010-07-03T19:41:03.937-06:00

Ready to wear red white and blue?  Here is a quick tutorial for the patriotic hair bows we made this year.  I first started with some red ribbon with white polka dots.  I love polkadots!!!  Make your favorite bow.  I then wanted to make some blue curly (also called korker) ribbon to tie around the middle. I started with some 1/4 in. dowels (can be found at Walmart, any craft or hardware store),

Anniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09400047652542873128noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3349204500166306639.post-60037484159609496022010-06-28T08:00:00.004-06:002010-07-05T19:59:45.487-06:00

I love flowers and was on the hunt. I had this idea. Lets make of flower flag!All you really need is flowers in red, white and blue and a little space for your flag.I can't wait to see how it looks in a few weeks when all the space as filled in. We had such a fun time doing this all together and take great pride in our family flag. We definitely feel more patriotic and are reminded of our

Holli Evanshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06392213931683856220noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3349204500166306639.post-55732417408487818202010-06-27T20:56:00.025-06:002010-07-03T19:41:51.047-06:00

Every 4th of July I look forward to creating AND eating a Red, White and Blue dessert...they are so Patriotic! I always choose a simple, fun and yummy recipe that I can successfully create. I made these the other day for my family to try...they loved them and they were super-easy. Red, White and Blue Parfaits INGREDIENTS: 1 8-ounce carton vanilla low-fat yogurt 1/4 teaspoon almond extract or

Rachelnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3349204500166306639.post-85151310972485949082010-06-25T06:00:00.002-06:002010-07-03T18:15:06.242-06:00

You can find these oversized buckets anywhere. I generally shop Wal-Mart simply because it's hard to beat their price. As of recently I have seen them in some super fun colors. Not your ordinary tote, lots more character and just enough personality that they can add to your ambiance. Consider filling it with ice to chill drinks at a bbq or summer picnic. Great for water relays, filling with

Angelanoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3349204500166306639.post-80279004919728332352010-06-24T07:00:00.045-06:002010-07-03T18:10:56.892-06:00

This cute little wand is a fun activity for kids at a 4th of July party.   To make stars:Cut out the star shapes from colored paper.  For a free star pattern to print onto red, white and blue paper  click here.Glue the stars together.  You will need two full stars for one wand.Place a 12 inch dowel, chopstick, or popscicle stick between the two stars and glue together.Add curling ribbon,

Andreahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04464547393097268770noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3349204500166306639.post-40175852763883228592010-06-23T12:32:00.003-06:002010-07-03T18:13:09.655-06:00

This year as we got the kids play area ready for a summer of fun we fixed up or added a few "this makes our boring old play area totally awesome" projects. MINI MAILBOX: When we replaced our old mailbox, the old one found it's home in the back yard play area.  It receives real notes and letters for the kids and lots of pretend leaf and pine cone letters too. TOTALLY TUBE: This tube is a drain

Andreahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04464547393097268770noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3349204500166306639.post-26791668532836260202010-06-22T08:05:00.004-06:002010-07-03T18:39:47.800-06:00

At the beginning of the year we like to look for fun days to mark on our calendar through out the year.  Coming up on June 24th is one of our favorite backyard activities.  It is fairy day!  This is our day to create a little magic fairy garden that appears that some tiny creature is living there. This is last years flower fairy garden we created in a round pot.  There is so much room for

Anniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09400047652542873128noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3349204500166306639.post-63769243527645097322010-06-21T09:19:00.004-06:002010-07-03T19:02:46.137-06:00

One of our favorite summer meals begins with basil from the herb garden in our back yard.  We have grown it for a few years, and have found it is easy to grow and we love the pesto we can make from it.Pesto:1/2 cup pine nuts or almonds4 cups fresh basil leaves  (can also use some parsley)1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese1 garlic clovesalt and pepper1/2 cup olive oilIf using pine nuts, toast them in

Andreahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04464547393097268770noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3349204500166306639.post-8990071803569965712010-06-19T12:35:00.003-06:002010-07-03T18:18:23.845-06:00

This is one most simple backyard activities but it still keeps our kiddos entertained while I fix dinner or get a small project done. I remember loving this when I was a littler girl. Our girls love to try different types and sizes of brushes. This is almost mess free, can be done on any small patio, deck, for sidewalk.  They love to pretend to paint their fingernails or use ice cubes and a very

Anniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09400047652542873128noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3349204500166306639.post-60448245327213022362010-06-17T11:44:00.001-06:002010-07-03T18:43:00.575-06:00

I am always looking for different ways to spice up the same old dinners that we eat regularly. This was a winner at our house. I am sure that this will be a regular request this summer. Thanks to Tidy Mom for this fun new summer idea. Head on over to get all the step by step instructions. Tips I found when I made them: Flip the tortillas just when they have grill marks and watch them closely.

Holli Evanshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06392213931683856220noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3349204500166306639.post-9584616476336827112010-06-16T08:45:00.011-06:002010-07-03T18:21:08.321-06:00

This is a simple sign to celebrate father's day.  This is my version of one similar that I found on How Does She.  I created three 4x6 collage pictures in Picasa (Google photo organization and editing program) because we could not decide on just three. I started with three boards two 2x4s and one 2x2 (this was a scrap I found to make it high enough to hang the pictures).  You could always

Anniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09400047652542873128noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3349204500166306639.post-67554120972096165562010-06-15T06:00:00.005-06:002010-07-03T18:25:07.909-06:00

We loved this cute little key chain we found at Creative Itch.  It is simple enough for the kids to make for Dad.

Holli Evanshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06392213931683856220noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3349204500166306639.post-58238343180802062152010-06-14T06:00:00.032-06:002010-07-05T20:03:46.222-06:00

Found this fun idea on Love, Actually and decided to make my own. Sweet Thoughts Jar for Father's Day. What father wouldn't want to get this on Father's Day. The jar is full of fun thoughts and memories about him. Every time that daddy reaches in to take out one of his favorite candy bars for a sweet treat then he will be reminded of one sweet reason we love him. Supplies that you will need: His

Holli Evanshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06392213931683856220noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3349204500166306639.post-75835541897339941532010-06-12T00:00:00.006-06:002010-07-03T18:52:45.372-06:00

look impressive and are a clever way to honor the "King of the Grill" on Father's Day. Dad's are sure to feel like royalty when they sink their teeth into these brownies. I will admit that baking is not my specialty but when these cakes were featured in FamilyFun this month...I decided to give it a whirl! They turned out perfect! They are also easy enough that little ones can help. These cakes

Rachelnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3349204500166306639.post-77947178710164142532010-06-11T00:05:00.004-06:002010-07-03T18:27:27.958-06:00

Go the extra mile this Father's Day and put a twist on the traditional new shirt and tie for Dad by tidying up his closet space. The biggest key to a tidy closet is hangers that are uniform in shape and color. I prefer white because it doesn't over power the clothes. You can buy 10 -12 hangers for about $1. Oraganize his shirts according to color and season. Consider freshening up his older

Angelanoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3349204500166306639.post-28252438795730308842010-06-10T06:00:00.003-06:002010-07-03T18:28:31.969-06:00

I loved this little tie from a cute etsy shop called Trendy Tikes.  It would be really fun to buy matching ties for the little guy and his daddy this Father's Day.

Andreahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04464547393097268770noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3349204500166306639.post-8084441736632994782010-06-08T16:27:00.004-06:002010-07-08T15:28:51.317-06:00

If you are looking to try something new this summer give homemade yogurt a try.  It is great for yogurt popsicles, smoothies, parfaits and so many other great recipes. It has taken some trial and error batches to get this process perfected at my house but it is worth it.  I adapted a recipe that I found at The Hillbilly Housewife.  The ingredients are very simple. 6 cups of warm tap water    2

Anniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09400047652542873128noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3349204500166306639.post-74183162649778670262010-06-03T15:59:00.002-06:002010-07-03T18:30:15.343-06:00

This easy beach bag was created from:   2 placemats   6-10 inches of 45 inch wide fabric   4 large rivets To create one: Start with each placemat right side up, fold the top down four inches and pin into place.  Put the two placemats together with the folded sides in.  Sew both edges and the bottom.  Then turn the bag right side out. Now for the handles.  Cut two strips of coordinating

Andreahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04464547393097268770noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3349204500166306639.post-63832213333305717122010-06-01T16:27:00.007-06:002010-07-03T18:35:28.395-06:00

We have made a little collection of fun embellished flip flops for the summer.We embellished some interchangeable flip flops at our house with some simple flowers and some sticky velcro.  Create whatever flower you would like and them place velcro on the back of the flower.  Place the other side of the velcro on the flip flop.  We have had good luck with the sticky back velcro but you could

Anniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09400047652542873128noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3349204500166306639.post-34144735478567232542010-05-25T16:09:00.011-06:002010-07-03T18:36:50.967-06:00

This is a fun last day a school tradition from family fun.   Hang a welcome to summer banner for your children to bust through on their last day of school.  We would love to hear your last day of school traditions.

Anniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09400047652542873128noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3349204500166306639.post-42701132702868849102010-05-24T14:56:00.003-06:002010-07-03T18:37:43.688-06:00

I have been looking for some simple graduation party treats and loved this idea from  Bakerella.   They would make great cupcake toppers or party favors wrapped in cellophane.

Andreahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04464547393097268770noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3349204500166306639.post-19140347086168450392010-05-22T21:57:00.002-06:002010-07-03T18:39:24.593-06:00

I found this at Creative Crate last year and have been trying to figure out a way to make this work in our yard.  We don't have a fence right now but I really love this idea.  This is a great way to use sidewalk chalk without it being all over your front walkway.  Stacie has a little explanation on how she did it.  Very cute.

Anniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09400047652542873128noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3349204500166306639.post-79472188226466367512010-05-20T14:46:00.004-06:002010-07-03T19:25:07.186-06:00

It is that time of year when all the backyard toys and gear come out of storage.  For us that means pulling out the kids picnic table that is stored flat against the wall in the shed.  We found the idea for this table including full printable instructions at Family Fun and it is a genius design!  Here is why we love it:--The entire table is made from one sheet of 4-8 plywood.  --The pieces just

Andreahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04464547393097268770noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3349204500166306639.post-23171214006344614262010-05-17T16:04:00.005-06:002010-05-17T16:10:12.651-06:00

I have seen several ideas for house (or apartment) number flower pots and thought it was such a great idea.  Every time I see them I love them.  I think that they add such cute character to your front porch or front yard.  They could be adapted to fit in any large or small space that you have.  I found this one I love at The DIY Show Off.   Here is another great idea at Positively Splendid.

Anniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09400047652542873128noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3349204500166306639.post-31405585550139705612010-05-12T07:00:00.004-06:002010-07-03T18:42:08.808-06:00

I had the share this idea I saw at Little Birdie Secrets.  These are so cute and would be so fun for birthday parties or special occasions.  

Anniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09400047652542873128noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3349204500166306639.post-41861945199739767702010-05-11T15:38:00.007-06:002010-07-05T20:01:09.369-06:00

Looking for a way to contain all of your plastic grocery sacks? Many are moving to the reusable grocery sacks which we use once and a while also but we still use the plastic sacks for bathroom garbage sacks and many other things around the house. This little organizer is not a new idea but I thought I would share it anyway. Here is what you need. cloth napkin or dish towel 8 in. of 1/4 in.

Anniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09400047652542873128noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3349204500166306639.post-57313537171810160572010-05-10T12:59:00.037-06:002010-05-10T13:30:12.937-06:00

Making mixes is easy, economical, food allergy friendly and more natural that the same store bought products.  Here is one of our favorite spice mixes.  It works great in regular tacos but can be used in a lot of favorite southwestern recipes like Black Beans and Rice and Southwest Eggrolls. Taco Seasoning Mix 4 Tbsp. dried onion flakes 2 Tbsp. chili powder 1 tbsp. corn starch or potato starch

Andreahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04464547393097268770noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3349204500166306639.post-45640549097051629932010-05-07T10:53:00.006-06:002010-09-15T20:12:24.007-06:00

Lunch for me often consists of meeting my husband at our favorite little bakery for the best sandwich around.  A few weeks ago I finally tried their scones and have been on a quest ever since for a recipe to create something similiar at home.  I think I finally did it the other night when I mixed up a batch to go with the scrambled eggs and hashbrowns we were having for dinner.  My family ate all

Andreahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04464547393097268770noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3349204500166306639.post-49356647494490950562010-04-30T17:06:00.003-06:002010-04-30T17:27:20.551-06:00

In the quest for the perfect Mother's Day gift we found and loved this adorable little key chain by Crafty Addictions. Send in your own picture and have it created just for you. At under $10 it is a great deal and super cute.

Andreahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04464547393097268770noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3349204500166306639.post-30905538729857195882010-04-29T08:00:00.004-06:002010-07-08T15:30:33.220-06:00

I love topiaries and I think that this would be a cute Mother's day gift. I found this great how to idea at design sponge. They have step by step instructions. You could also add some gardening gloves or supplies. So cute!

Anniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09400047652542873128noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3349204500166306639.post-52402516352662905222010-04-28T13:39:00.008-06:002010-04-30T16:10:50.159-06:00

While shopping this week I finally bought a few items that I have had my eye on to create a gift basket. These would make fun gifts for Mother's Day, graduation, birthdays, etc.Hobby Lobby carries this great line of coordinating office supplies/gift items in several different styles. Find them in one of their 443 stores in 35 states on online at HobbyLobby.com.The supplies include:paper weights--

Andreahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04464547393097268770noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3349204500166306639.post-8461252377164761452010-04-26T13:11:00.012-06:002010-07-05T20:02:51.836-06:00

This week we are sharing some simple ideas for Mother's Day, and we loved this idea for a great Mother's Day gift from The Creative Crate. These rings are inexpensive, easy and look great! They are simple enough to make a few for gifts and some just for you. Thanks to the Creative Crate for the great idea and tutorial.

Andreahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04464547393097268770noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3349204500166306639.post-8129576523808170622010-04-07T19:33:00.010-06:002010-07-08T15:14:11.951-06:00

It does not feel very much like spring in our neighborhood where we are still seeing snow on a regular basis. So I have been working on a few projects that will remind us that spring is coming even if it is only inside our house. I got these blocks from Morrow Wood, added some paint and spring paper, and set them on a shelf in my office. I felt happier and more excited for the new season just by

Andreahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04464547393097268770noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3349204500166306639.post-11318981709778756442010-03-29T22:04:00.008-06:002010-07-08T15:31:17.697-06:00

I am sure that I am not the only mom who is a little hesitant when my little one asks to paint. I have been looking for some kind of water proof art cover up for my little girls (some way to contain the mess). Well I thought up this the other day so here it is. I started with a vinyl tablecloth I had on hand for a painting drop cloth. You know the kind with the fuzzy back. This is perfect

Anniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09400047652542873128noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3349204500166306639.post-86841098554965083362010-03-09T16:00:00.005-07:002010-03-09T16:19:50.444-07:00

As I finally got around to putting away all of the Valentine's decorations I realized that I didn't really have any St Patrick's Day decorations. I didn't really want to spend any money so this is what I came up with. I just cut a shamrock out of a piece of paper and then traced it onto some scraps of fabric that I had. I cut two per shamrock and then sewed them wrong sides together leaving

Anniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09400047652542873128noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3349204500166306639.post-43547491398299801452010-03-05T13:28:00.005-07:002010-03-05T14:03:57.073-07:00

We thought it would be fun to grow a little luck this year. We started with some little terra-cotta pots and painted them gold with a little glitter paint for sparkle. We found some clover seed at a local seed and garden store. This is usually sold in large amount with grass seed so a small amount is very inexpensive. We soaked the seeds in water for about 5 hours (we thought this might speed

Anniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09400047652542873128noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3349204500166306639.post-63541701080129805822010-03-03T12:27:00.009-07:002010-07-08T14:07:57.900-06:00

I discovered this recipe last week on the Studio 5 website (love this site), and have made it six times since then. It is so simple and easy but it makes a fabulous artisan like bread. Check out the Kathleen Alder's recipe on the site and watch the video with her. She gives great tips and she also explains how to make it into pizza. Here is the basic recipe and my tips to go along with hers. 3

Andreahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04464547393097268770noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3349204500166306639.post-33579217940380005112010-02-26T15:24:00.001-07:002010-02-26T15:43:07.548-07:00

Just thought we would share a quick tip for today. Whenever I have an orange or any other citrus I put a couple pieces of the peel in our kitchen sink disposal to clean it and give it a nice fresh smell. I never thought of freezing them so you have them on hand all of the time. I read this is some magazine the other day at the library but I can't remember which one. Anyway I put some in a

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I am sure that there are many little girls (and moms and grandmas) that love Fancy Nancy as much as we do so we decided to share a few ideas that we used for our birthday party. This is the original book and it is one of our favorite. The best thing about Fancy Nancy is that she finds everyday items around the house to make everything fancy so that is what we decided to do. We just did simple

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This is our family love pillow that we just started around the first of February this year. We wrote this little poem to explain how it works. This is a little love pillowAnd this is what you do,A simple act of loveFor someone that loves you.Find a secret act to doThen sneak it on their bedThey will know that they are lovedEven more that words have said.It is now their turn to pass it onTo

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Valentine's Day is one of my favorite holidays. Here is a little fun hairdo that my girls ask for a lot. We have seen many similar styles around on many other blogs. There are many fun hair blogs around if you are looking for new ideas. We posted some of our favorite not to long ago here. The basic idea of this kind of heart is a pull through ponytail. Instead of pulling the ponytail down

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Today was the day! I have this little obsession of getting a pretty good recipe and then adjusting it (taking out as much sugar, fat, etc. as possible and then making it as simple as possible) until it is perfect. I have been working on this one for a year or two and it may still have plenty of the make it taste great stuff but it is simple, easy and today, finally perfect. It starts by

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My girls love to play birthday party. They were always stacking up cups for the birthday cake so when I saw this cake at ikat bag I thought I would give it a try. You first start with three foam circles. My nice husband was kind enough to cut these out with our electric carving knife. We probably only use this knife once or twice a year but it sure does come in handy. Mine were about a 4,6,8

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Is there anyone under that hat??? We LOVE birthdays at our house. Who doesn't? I bought this birthday hat at the dollar store a few years ago and it has become a great tradition at our house. This hat is always waiting for you at breakfast when you wake up on your birthday morning and it can be worn where ever and as much as you would like only on that their day. (We found one at Oriental

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When I was a little girl I loved having a french braid crown around my head. Now that I have some little girls of my own they love fancy hairdos as well especially for fun holidays like Christmas. They don't always turn out perfect but I am getting better with more practice. I thought I would share a few fun blogs that I found where I get ideas. The Story of a Princess and Her Hair Girly Do's

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My sister has some similar ornaments like these on her Christmas tree and they are some of my favorite. This year I finally decided to make some. They are really quite simply to make. 1. Begin with some clear glass christmas ornaments. Every craft store has some in many different sizes. I found these at Hobby Lobby. They can be a little tricky to find this time of year because they are a

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This took us a little longer to complete than we thought due to the fact that we have both been fighting the flu with our families. We apologize for the delay. Here are the rest of our favorite gift ideas. May they help you in your gift buying quest! Frosty the Snowman Kit Include a hat, scarf and gloves made from felt. The carrot nose, black eyes and buttons can be made from felt or wood

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We have so many great gift ideas so we are excited to share them with you. Some gifts would be great for family and others are smaller that would be great for neighbors, teachers, and friends. We decided to share 5 ideas at a time so here is our first five. The others will be posted in days to come. 1. Lantern with Candle- These are a beautiful addition to holiday decor and a scented candle

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Thanks for all your comments and great gift ideas. We almost have them complied and ready to post. Our Great Gift Exchange winners are Kim and Alysha. Kim won the growth chart sticker and Alysha won the apron. Congratulations and thanks again!

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