Did you know October 15 is National Cheese Curd Day! Come and celebrate at Culver's, where you will always find the cheesiest most delicious cheese curds around! If there is one thing I know, thanks to living in Wisconsin throughout my high school and college years, it's a good cheese curd. I feel like it's a Wisconsin rite of passage to visit a cheese factory at some … [Read more...]
Top 10 of 2015
Ahhh, it's so good to be back after a nice little break, isn't it! I hope your new year started off well :-) We stayed busy with a long weekend at a water park and then ended our winter break by taking the kids ice skating! It will be sad to have the kids back in school but sooo nice to be back on a schedule. I have let some things slide over the past two weeks (my house … [Read more...]
How to Grocery Shop with a Toddler
Now that my 3 oldest are in school full time much of my day is spent with my littlest guy. He's my little errand running buddy, my sidekick. I love having this special one on one time with him as I really get to see his personality shine through. The way he sees the world and how much he knows through the big words he can say. It always amazes me the conversations we … [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...]
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...]
Craft Room Feature in Quilts from Precut Fabrics Magazine!
I forgot to share with y'all that my sewing studio/craft room was featured in a magazine (!!!) The wonderful people from Quilter's Companion did a spread on sewing spaces a few months ago and contacted me to see if they could feature MY space, how crazy is that? You can see it in their magazine, Quilts from Precut Fabrics No. 3. … [Read more...]
Come Join Me for a Pinterest Party at Michaels Stores!
** Please note update! Location change below!! ! I wanted to let you know that Michaels Stores are launching a brand new in-store event in November to encourage crafters to "Don't just pin it. Make it on you own." They asked me to be part of an exclusive group of bloggers who will co-host these events in their stores throughout the country! You can check out all the … [Read more...]
Michaels’ "Unplugged Summer Pact"
Back in May, I was asked to be a part of the Summer Adventure Mom Blog Challenge sponsored by Michaels. As I read through the challenge, I thought that this was such perfect timing. This would be the perfect way to help me entertain my 4 littles this summer engaging them in more crafts and creative activities and less 'let's just watch Netflix kids all morning', you know? … [Read more...]
Pick Your Plum Daily Deal: WASHI TAPE!!!
Just wanted to give y'all a heads up that Pick Your Plum's Daily Deal for Today is WASHI TAPE!!! If y'all follow me on Instagram or Facebook, you know I LOVE me a good deal on washi tape...I just can't help myself when the price is this good!! Click here to buy...it's coming in at $1.50 a roll, a total steal for these pretty Spring colors!!! Click here to see a my … [Read more...]
Random Acts of Kindness Week: Feb 11-17 2013
Did y'all know that this week is officially known as "Random Acts of Kindness Week"? Yup, starting today, the next 6 days are meant to spread kindness to others, one random act at a time :-) If you follow me on Instagram and Facebook you know that I LOVE LOVE LOVE spreading acts of kindness! I am very service-oriented and bit by bit I am trying to teach my children … [Read more...]
Sew Fab ePattern Sale Starts Today for This Week Only!!!
It's here! Today is the day the Sew Fab e-Pattern Sale starts, yippee! You are seriously going to love this bundle of PDF patterns that Jenny from The Southern Institute put together, pinky swear. All the designers are amazingly talented women and their patterns are top notch! So without further ado, let me share with you the awesomeness that is the Sew Fab e-Pattern … [Read more...]
Sew Fab Sale…Coming Soon!
Hey friends! Just wanted to really quickly let you know about this e-pattern sale that will be on the blog next week! Coming next week! From February 4th- February 11th... the first ever For one week only, ten pattern designers will be joining together to combine 18 of their best PDF sewing patterns (valued together at over $139.00) and selling them to you for the … [Read more...]
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