As a momma to 4 little ones I am always on the look out for comfy yet stylish clothing that allows me to feel put together when most of my days are anything but that. Trust me, I know firsthand how easy it is to fall into the trap of yoga pants and stretched out t-shirts when you have small children who love to wipe their hands and noses on your clothes over and over…and … [Read more...]
Wine and Cheese Crafternoon Party and a Chinet® Giveaway
So I hosted a fun get together at my house recently. I called it a "Wine and Cheese Crafternoon." Sounds catchy, huh? I came up with the idea as I wanted a reason to get a few of my crafty friends together to chit-chat and create minus our littles as it's pretty tough to get to do any type of crafting with kids and, since evenings are so hard to work around these days with … [Read more...]
Bento Lunch Ideas: Week 9
Here is a peek at my littles' bento lunches from last week. Still making them healthy and simple so they continue to be easy to make and fun to eat! I have been loving buying mini apples at our local Trader Joe's lately. They are the perfect size for school lunches and particularly for Oliver as he is in a total 'eat 1/4 of an large apple, leave it on the couch, and get … [Read more...]
Foam Board Letter Tiles Tutorial
This is a sponsored post for the Elmer’s “Crafty Mamas” Blogger Crew. I have received compensation for this post, but the ideas and opinions are , as always, 100% my own!If you have a Preschooler, Kindergartener, or a First grader in school this year like me then you might be trying to come up with fun ways for them to practice their ABC's, power words, stretching out … [Read more...]
Instacraft Book Review and Giveaway
I'm excited to share with you today a review and giveaway for a pretty cool new craft book that is out in bookstores now! Instacraft by Alison Caporimo is a new full-color book that offers 50 simple projects for adorable gifts, decor, and more that are perfect for a new crafter or a pro. I am just loving this book because it shows you how you just need a few minutes of … [Read more...]
A Few Fun Facts About Easter
With Easter coming up next month, I thought this fun infographic from World Market was pretty cool. Man, I am such a nerd for random facts! Who knew about all these fun facts about Easter eggs, candies, and unique basket fillers? Did you? What do you think? … [Read more...]
Home Sewn: Ruffled Embroidery Hoop Laundry Bag
I am so excited to be a part of the Home Sewn series that my friend, Susan, is doing over at her blog Living with Punks. I just love Susan and feel like I've known her forever. She has such a great eye for decorating, have you seen her little girl's room? It is so awesomely well done that I want to live in there! Susan invited me and a whole bunch of other lovely bloggers … [Read more...]
The #HappinessFloats Project
Not to long ago I was contacted by Balloon Time to participate in their #HappinessFloats project. The idea behind Happiness Floats is that anyone can spread happiness and brighten someone's day by something as simple as giving them a balloon! And you can even up the smile factor by writing a message of hope, congratulations, inspiration, etc. on it. It's the coolest idea! … [Read more...]
Gluten Free Skillet Veggie Lasagna Recipe
There was a time, a very very long time, where my oldest child absolutely disliked lasagna. I believe it all started when I made it for dinner one summer night and then the next night we had it as leftovers…and then the next day after that we ate it again as a lunch (now this is the total appeal of lasagna for me, I looove that it makes so much and I loooove leftover … [Read more...]
How to Make Floral Wooden Circle Earrings
Did you know March is National Craft Month? It is! And to help you get in the crafty spirit I thought I would show you how to make some pretty floral wooden circle earrings which if you still aren't getting much Spring-like weather at least these will make you feel more Spring-y! And to help you out even more, Jo-Ann Fabric and Craft Stores is offering a $5 off $25 or more … [Read more...]
My Life in Instagram Pics
I know some of you follow me on Instagram (and if you don't, you can follow me here: @smashedpeasandcarrots) but for those of you who do not I thought I would share some of the pictures I have shared over there since the IG format seems to make it is so much easier to share "Day in the Life" type pics then it is in the blog format. I know, I know, how many social media … [Read more...]
St. Patrick’s Day Happy Mail: Lucky Charms
OK. I can't help myself. Really. I think every holiday that comes my way I feel the need to put together some fun color-coordinated happy mail. It just feels good to make someone's day a bit brighter…and it makes my day to theme out a gift for them! So behold…the St. Paddy's Day Happy Mail box! … [Read more...]
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