So here is my first ever furniture rehab project ever! It was so fun and easy and I can't believe I waited this long to rehab something. I think it was all the sanding, priming and painting I had heard about that was freaking me out. Does that freak you out too? Ugh, I just hate sanding. Maybe because my dad made us wake up at the crack of dawn on the weekends to sand … [Read more...]
Lemon Lush Bars
This is one of my absolute most favorite summer desserts to make for BBQ's and get-togethers when the sun is out and the heat index is up. It is a nice and light lemon-y dessert. So dang good. If you must know, I just happened to make one this past weekend for a BBQ we had with our awesome neighbors...yum to the tenth power! Lemon is just soo refreshing when it's hot … [Read more...]
Clorox Clean Up Guest Post by Meg Duerksen PLUS a Whole Lot of Visa Gift Cards Giveaway
This is a guest post written by meg duerksen from whatever. when CloroxÆ asked me to write about making messes with my kids and cleaning them up i said, "YES! we are GREAT at making messes and coincidentally . . . CloroxClean-UpÆ is my favorite cleaning product!" they directed me to the Clorox Clean-Up Recipes for Fun--Where Mess Doesn't Matter!have you been there?it … [Read more...]
Plum Organics Yogurt and Puff Parfait-RECIPE plus Giveaway!
Not too long ago, Plum Organics, maker of delicious and easy-to-eat baby/toddler foods asked me to contribute a recipe to their Little Foodie Cookbox. Totally kool and the gang. We give Plum Organics a huge thumbs up in our house. Squeezy pouches filled with tasty blended fruits and veggies and totally delish and good-for-you ingredients snacky puffs makes this momma … [Read more...]
Graduating, Painting, and the Belly.
On Wednesday, these two sweet little goobers had their last day of preschool. Boy, did this year go by fast. So fast in fact that now I have a super big boy Kindergartner on my hands. A for reals Preschool Graduate...say it ain't so. Next year Noah gets to take the bus AND go to school 5 days a week...strange, exciting, and sad all at the same time. We took the … [Read more...]
3-D Heart Shadow Box Wedding Gift-TUTORIAL
A few years ago, back when they were all the rage, I made a 3-D butterfly shadow box out of scrapbook paper although I don't think I ever blogged about it (?) I think it's safe to say it was probably right when I started blogging...so it goes, right? Not everything can make the blog! So a few months ago, while surfing on Pinterest late one night, it struck me when I saw … [Read more...]
Wedding Cake Card Box-TUTORIAL
This past weekend, a sweet friend of ours, Jenny, and her fiancé, Eric, tied the knot! Clif and I were over the moon excited for them ever since we heard the big news as we've been able to witness their relationship grow and change over the past year or so. It was such a pleasure to watch them become man and wife on one of the most beautiful days we've had in Chicago … [Read more...]
What I’ve Been Up To Lately.
Wondering what I have been up to lately? Sometimes I wonder that myself. Each day always seems jam-packed and as the days before this baby arrive whittle down I can't help but think, "I NEED more time!" Because soon enough I will have a sweet little babe to hold in my arms and nurse...oh, how I love that season of life so much even though it means less "me" time and all … [Read more...]
Creamy Fruit Dip
Oooh, the weather is getting warmer and summer feels like it is on the way which consequently means that this baby will also be here before I know it, who's excited to find out if this is a little brother or a sister!! We have a long (and I mean loooong) list of names right now thanks to many of you and your suggestions on Facebook, thank you so much for that by the way! … [Read more...]
Mother’s Day 2012
Here is a peek at my Mother's Day weekend fun. It was so nice. Besides picking my way through a box of See's chocolates (Dee-lish!), I accomplished so much. I know that might sound horrible to some of you but to this momma-in-nesting-mode it was awesome! My kitchen drawers are organized, my front closet is neat and tidy, all the winter gear is washed and put away. My … [Read more...]
Elmer’s Craft It!–Giveaway Winners!
The two winners of the Elmer's Craft It! giveaway have been chosen! The TWO lucky readers who won all the crafty goodness above, a $250 value per prize pack each, are.... and... Congrats to you both! Please email me, Maggie, at SmashedPeasandCarrots@gmail.com with your mailing address so that Elmer's can send out your awesome prizes immediately!!! XOXO, … [Read more...]
Strawberry Spinach Salad
Like I mentioned in my "Spring is Here" Play Date party post here, this salad has to be one of my top favorite salads to eat EVER. It's so, so good. Fresh strawberries, toasted pecans, and the vinaigrette? Oh, it's to die for...really that good! I have been known to make a huge family-sized bowl of this salad and eat the whole thing myself, yup true story...sad but … [Read more...]
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