Today I'm over at Me Sew Crazy guest posting as a part of Jess's January blog series called New Years ReSEWLutions, a series chock full of excellent sewing-related resolutions to get you moving in the new year! I'm showing you how I made these fun hot/cold packs for my kiddies so they can get toasty warm once they come in … Continue Reading...
The Runaround Knit Cowl-FREE PATTERN
For some reason the first few months of the year seem like the perfect time to knit to me, I don't know why I always feel this way but I do. A couple weeks ago I finished up my new favorite cowl, I'm even wearing it as I type this post! I called it the Runaround Cowl because it has been absolutely perfect to runaround … Continue Reading...
Pink Poodle Bows GIVEAWAY
I've got a great giveaway that you all are going to love today! Pink Poodle Bows is here today to share some of her beautiful children's clothing patterns with you all...hooray! Alisha is the owner, designer and momma behind Pink Poodle Bows. She creates and designs gorgeous children's clothing all while being a momma … Continue Reading...
Crockpot Hot Chocolate-RECIPE
This past weekend my husband Clif had an actual Saturday off from work so we thought it would be a good idea to spend an hour on Saturday morning bundling up the kids in snowsuits, coats, warm hats, mittens and snow boots to take them all sledding. If you have kids, you know how much work is involved in getting out the … Continue Reading...
For the New Babe…
So I went and bought the new babe something a little bit ago, I had to, it was like there was this magnetic force pulling me towards my computer and Amazon.com. I bought one of these sweet Sophie the Giraffe teethers, well actually two as I figured any toy/baby product that I adore and therefore my little babe loves … Continue Reading...
Quick Fix Sticky Buns-RECIPE
Okay, okay, don't kill me for this post today but I thought I would share one of our favorite fast fixes for when we are craving Sticky Buns but just don't have the time to make them from scratch. Oh my, don't you just love sticky buns? I adore them as does my family, you might even say a little too much. This recipe … Continue Reading...
Giveaway Winners Revealed!!
The FIVE winners of the MoneySavingMom.com giveaway for her new book, The Money Saving Mom's Budget, are numbers 38, 67, 70, 136, 266. Who are... :: :: :: And the winner of the Shabby Apple Giveaway for their Azure Coast dress is #28... Woot! Congratulations ladies! Please email me, Maggie, at … Continue Reading...
The Big Project of 2012
And one that just seems to keep getting bigger and bigger each week is this one... Surprise!!! I'm pregnant!!! We are just super excited over here and I have been just dying to tell you all, hooray for fun news to share! If any of you were wondering just what happened to all the craftiness on this blog over the past … Continue Reading...
Spicy Peanut Noodles-RECIPE
Oh boy, have I ever told you how much I love Thai food? Yup, I do...and a lot. I spent some time in Thailand about 10 years ago (was it really that long ago?) and just fell head over heels for all the Thai food goodness. One of my all-time favorite dishes is Spicy Peanut Noodles, seriously, so good! A couple years ago I … Continue Reading...
Shabby Apple Dress GIVEAWAY
What's this? Two giveaways in one week! Yup, but it's a good one so I thought y'all might enjoy it :-) I know many of you know Shabby Apple and their beautifully-made dresses and for those of you who might not, please go here now and see all the pretties they have for us ladies (including maternity dresses!) and super … Continue Reading...
Cleaning Up.
Two weeks in and I'm still going strong with my New Year's organizing and de-cluttering goals, how about you? Also on my goal list is to try really hard to finish up my UFO's, not sure if I'll ever cross off that entire list but it's worth giving the 'ol college try. I have to admit that I'm a little shocked my energy … Continue Reading...
The Money Saving Mom’s Budget: Review and GIVEAWAY
Today I'm excited to share with you a one of my must-read book picks for 2012 that is available for purchase as of today!! Y'all need to add this book to your reading list this January, especially if you are interested in taking control of your money and getting your budget on track for the year. Crystal Paine, aka The … Continue Reading...
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