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I played host to another one of our Momma Get Together's recently and I thought I'd share my go-to recipe for some of the best apple cider out there! This recipe is so easy, hello? you make it in a crockpot, and it's perfect for a group gathering on a chilly day. It always gets rave reviews and recipe requests although … Continue Reading...
Wow, so 2011 is really over already? Well my momma just left from her after-Christmas/New Year's visit that she does with us every year, so I know that it's true...2012 is here to stay. I gotta say that I'm missing my momma big time right now. She always helps us ring in the New Year with so much fun and with so many … Continue Reading...
Since Christmas is in just a few short days, I think I'm going to unplug from the internet world for a little bit. I'll be back next week sometime, promise. But before I go let me wish each of you a very Merry Christmas (and a Happy Hannukah as that is occurring right now too!) surrounded by those that you love and … Continue Reading...
I was lucky enough to get a copy of the new Fabric-by-Fabric One-Yard Wonders book from the publisher not too long ago and I just wanted to share a bit about it with y'all in case you needed to buy a last minute Christmas gift for a certain crafty someone...maybe that's you? I own the first One-Yard Wonders book and I … Continue Reading...
I thought I'd bring another one of the tutorials I did for Delish magazine home again today. This mug rug would be the perfect gift to make for someone this Christmas, especially nice because you could even use up some scraps! Plus, you could certainly get a few done in under an hour...yay for gifts done in a … Continue Reading...
One of my favorite holiday treats to make (and eat!) this time of year are Holiday Cornflake Wreaths. Maybe you make them too? Oh man, they are so good. We made these every Christmas when I was little and now I make them with my littles :-) Making them is a great activity for the preschool set too as they can help you … Continue Reading...
Just ten days until Christmas, is that right? Well, we continue to be knee deep in Christmas activities that are keeping sweet little hands busy and sweet little faces full of big smiles, how about you? Last year I found these ginormous Gingerbread men, you might remember them from this post here. Well, I went and bought … Continue Reading...
Need some fun treats this holiday season to give away as a gift to a co-worker, to a neighbor, or a good friend who is always there for you? Well, I have the perfect recipe for your holiday making pleasure, Chewy Chocolate Caramels...YUM!! A great gift to give for the holiday season or really anytime of the year, I mean, … Continue Reading...
Earlier this fall I was asked by the lovely Stephanie Lynn of Under the Table and Dreaming to participate in a series that ran on her blog in November called Handmade Holidays featuring STYROFOAM™ brand foam. The series included 25 bloggers who were to create holiday projects using STYROFOAM™ brand foam products. I was … Continue Reading...
I know it's December 6 (already! Happy Birthday Dad!) but I wanted to share our Christmas Advent with you this year because my littles have been loving it...and I figured if my kids love it then your kids may too. If you haven't started an Advent this season Do Not Worry! You still have plenty of time to jump in and if … Continue Reading...
Hi all! I just had two things I wanted to let you know about today... I was super honored to be asked to be a guest over at Made yesterday to contribute to Dana's Sweets and Treats Christmas Advent! If you haven't already heard, Dana is hosting 25 days of delicious Sweets and Treats every single day in December until … Continue Reading...
The TWO winners of the Klutz book, Pom Pom Monster Salon, are... Congrats to Crystal and Karen B (and your daughters!) Please email me at SmashedPeasandCarrots@gmail.com with your mailing information and Klutz will send out your books immediately! And if you didn't win, remember you can still get 20% off Klutz books … Continue Reading...
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