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We have a lot of these on the ground these days. I suppose this is one reason why living in the midwest is a good thing. We get to experience all four seasons, some shorter than others, but four seasons nonetheless. The one we are currently in is my all time favorite. Part of the joy of Fall is the ever changing … Continue Reading...
Earlier this week the kids and I spent one afternoon making a few Halloween decorations while Eloise took a much needed nap. Noah and Penelope absolutely loved this craft, it was right up their preschool art project alley. I think they turned out great! This was the perfect activity to keep their little hands busy … Continue Reading...
I did something this weekend that I have never done before... I went to Joann's and bought a whole bunch of fabric. But not just any fabric... Enough fabric to make each of my little ones their own Halloween costume. Noah has been asking to be a certain someone for Halloween. every. single. day. After about 3 … Continue Reading...
The winner of the 10 yards of Waverly Modern Essentials fabric is #488 who just happens to be... Congrats Judi!! I am so super excited for you! Please email me at SmashedPeasandCarrots[at]gmail[dot]com with your mailing address and picks to fulfill your 10 yards. You can see the choices listed in this post … Continue Reading...
I was browsing through my Recipes section of this here blog and realized that I have never, never ever, posted this Apple Strudel recipe for you, whaaat? This dessert is a staple at our house every apple season. And if you so happen to visit my house in the months of September, October or November chances are you will be … Continue Reading...
So I received a Go! Baby Fabric Cutter from Accuquilt a while back and can I just tell you how much I love this machine! It's seriously rad to the tenth power. It makes cutting out appliqués a breeze which is the part I always dislike when I want to appliqué clothing. The Go! Baby is the smaller of the two machines that … Continue Reading...
It's October already, can you believe it? Before you know it all pumpkins and Halloween candy will be competing for floor space with Christmas displays, why do they do that? But for now can I tell you that I have a super cute knitting project on my needles, my fall decor is slowly going up all over my house and I'm … Continue Reading...
The winner of the Fat Quarter Shop giveaway for one Jelly Roll of Circa 1934 is #142... Congratulations Dj! Please email me at SmashedPeasandCarrots[at]gmail[dot]com with your mailing address and this jelly roll will be in your hands in no time!! If you didn't win do not worry, I'll be having another amazing giveaway … Continue Reading...
So yesterday I told you that I would share one of our favorite ways to eat the homemade caramel sauce I showed you how to make here. Did you guess it was on an ice cream sundae? But not just any sundae, a Caramel Apple Sundae! We love these and tend to bust these out after dinner in the fall, although really they are … Continue Reading...
Do you love dipping apples in caramel? What about pouring that goldeny-sweet sauce all over a nice piece of apple cake? Or better yet some ice cream? Whatever way you like it, you'll like it even more knowing that you made it yourself! With only a few simple ingredients you can make caramel sauce right in your own … Continue Reading...
Be excited, be very excited! Today I have a fabulous fabric giveaway from one of my super awesome blog sponsor's, Fat Quarter Shop! The Fat Quarter Shop always has the newest pretty fabrics on the market, they seriously always have the best lines in stock, and you can buy them in lots of different cuts including but not … Continue Reading...
One of our most favorite things to do in the Fall is go apple picking, I just love walking the grounds in a vest or a hoodie and taking in the chill autumn air. We are lucky that right outside of Chicago we aren't lacking in apple orchards to visit. So much so that we pretty much visit at least one every weekend. Yeah, … Continue Reading...
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