Hi Friends! I just wanted to share with you that I was featured in the July issue of Ladies' Home Journal...in stores now (eek! pinch me now!) Some of you have been so sweet as to email me and tell me that you saw me in it (even before I received my copy!) and now I am finally getting around to sharing the pictures :-) It … Continue Reading...
Silhouette Portrait and Designer Edition Software GIVEAWAY!!!
**This giveaway is now closed!** It's July 1st and you know what that means...a new month equals another awesome Silhouette promotion and another sweet giveaway too! Here is this month's promotional deal... 1) Silhouette CAMEO® plus the Silhouette Studio® Designer Edition software for $269.99 2) Silhouette … Continue Reading...
TUTORIAL: Bald Eagle Spoon Craft
How about a fun project for your littles to do this week before the 4th of July? This one is easy peasy and turns out oh-so-cute...it's a Bald Eagle Spoon Craft. Yup, you read that right, this project take one simple plastic spoon and transforms it into a bald eagle...totally rad, right! This craft is part of Michaels' … Continue Reading...
4th of July Gift Basket Idea
We have some sweet friends of ours moving into a new home this weekend and not being one who could ever pass up an opportunity for gifting I thought they needed a housewarming gift to go with that new home of theirs :-) Since the 4th of July is next week I decided to make a fun 4th of July themed gift basket that they could … Continue Reading...
My Favorite Things: Birthday Giveaway!
Holla! Today is MY birthday!!! Yahoo for me! And a big Yahoo for you as I'm giving away a few of my favorite things!! I love celebrating birthdays, I think they should always be celebrated in style and with lots of fanfare because turning another year older is a gift from above!So what's up for grabs for ONE lucky … Continue Reading...
Hello Summer Event: Pom-Pom Firecracker Cupcake Toppers
Hello Friends! I just wanted to let you know that I am over at I Heart Naptime today sharing a fun summer craft tutorial for the Hello Summer Event that's going on over there right now. Pom-Pom Firecracker Cupcake Toppers...just perfect for the 4th of July or really any party! This is seriously such a fun series with … Continue Reading...
Michaels’ Passport to Imagination: The Class
So, a few weeks ago I mentioned to you that I signed Michaels' "Unplugged Summer Pact" and how it was created as a challenge to unplug for 2 hours a day and replace the electronics with some crafty fun with kids or just for you (well, me!) Well, this week we jumped at the chance to get in some crafty goodness by heading … Continue Reading...
Oliver: One Year Old
Well, it finally happened. The day I was dreading for a year. My little dude, Oliver, turned the big "1" on Saturday, sigh. Where, oh where has the time gone? Birthdays are so bittersweet, aren't they? Especially that first birthday. You hate to see them grow up from your sweet little baby to a moving force of … Continue Reading...
Sponsored Giveaway: Southern Fabric
**See below for the winner of this giveaway!** My fabulous blog sponsor, Southern Fabric, is back today with another fabulous giveaway for y'all! Of course you know of my love for this shop...pretty fabrics just right for petting...and then creating something gorgeous with...or just staring at...mmmm! But first, how about … Continue Reading...
SKIL 360 Quick-Select Review and GIVEAWAY!
**See below to find out the winner of this giveaway** I was given the opportunity to try out the new SKIL 360 Quick-Select, a 4 V max cordless screwdriver that features a fully integrated bit management system (including 12 of the most commonly used bits!) built into the front of the screwdriver in a rotating compartment. … Continue Reading...
BOOK REVIEW and GIVEAWAY: Terrariums Reimagined
**This Giveaway has now closed. See below for winner** So not too long ago I received the coolest book called, Terrariums Reimagined by Kat Geiger. And as you can imagine it's all about TERRARIUMS! Since I am just a little bit (ahem, a lot!) in love with terrariums these days...ummm, have you seen my Instgram feed … Continue Reading...
Mall of America: Our Family Weekend Getaway and $100 MOA Gift Card Giveaway!
Not too long ago, I got to visit Mall of America with my family thanks to a BlogHer opportunity. I was so excited! I just love, love, love the Minneapolis area! Growing up just a few hours away in Wisconsin, I made lots of trips there with my family and friends as there is always so much to do. Being that we live in Chicago … Continue Reading...
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