This is a favorite in our family! I learned this from some great friends who live in North Carolina. It is a great southern dish, that I can even get my kids to eat. It’s a perfect way to use up your garden tomatoes and onions. It’s become such a comfort food to me! PrintTomato […]
Archives for September 2014
12 Weeks of Halloween, Week 7: Treat Lunch Bags!
I ABSOLUTELY LOVE THE MOTLEY MONSTERS DESIGNER SERIES PAPER! All in its own, it can create some super cute, unique products! SUPPLIES: ORDER SUPPLIES HERE! Motley Monsters Designer Series Paper Lunch Bags Paper Trimmer Freaky Friends Stamp Set Scallop Punch Circle Punch Hole Punch Tangerine Twine Instructions: This project was so easy! I cut […]
Ham & Cheese Macaroni
PrintHam & Cheese Macaroni We LOVE this twist on Macaroni and Cheese! This is an all time favorite for the kiddos in my house, and we just know you will love it too! If your kids don’t like peppers, you could leave out the red pepper but this really adds some yummy flavor! Ingredients3 Cups […]
4 Ways to Keep Your Husband Happy
Keeping a marriage fresh and fun can be so hard, especially when times get tough. But here are a few tips that I’ve found useful and hope that you will too! Keep up with yourself!- Now I’m not saying that for your husband to want you, you need to be perfect in any way. We […]
Free Mustache Thank You Card!
Our Mustache Party Kit is by far the MOST popular kit by far, and I thought it would be fun to give out a FREE Mustache Printable! This adorable Thank You Card can be printed on an 8 1/2 x 11 piece of cardstock, cut on the dashed line and then fold each in half! […]
Lemon Pepper Chicken
PrintLemon Pepper Chicken I just LOVE this easy and simple lemon pepper recipe. You could also try this recipe with salmon as well! I have found that the lemon pepper spice just doesn’t cut it, and it really isn’t much more work to use real lemons and peppers! This recipe works really well with baby […]
Dogs have Owners, Cats have Staff…
Isn’t this the truth? I have THAT cat. You know, the one that jumps in the shower with you. The one that instead of meowing at the door when he is ready to come manages to jump onto a 1 inch ledge in front of your living room window and does a balancing act while […]
Grapevine Monogram Wreath Tutorial
Supplies Needed Twig Wreath Flowers Wooden Letter (of your Last Initial) Antique Ivory Spray Paint Sandpaper Twine Glue Gun & Glue Gun Refills Instructions: Step One: Spray Paint your letter with antique Ivory Spray Paint You could also try using some crackle paint, or other distressing tips! Some have painted two different paint […]
Chicken Fajita Salad
PrintChicken Fajita Salad We are always looking for healthy alternatives to our salads, and this is a MUST TRY! This Chicken Fajita Salad could also be served with sour cream and salsa!Ingredients1/4 Cup Lime Juice 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut in strips 1 Cup (ea) Romaine Lettuce 1 tsp Chili Powder Optional Toppings: […]
Creamy Ham & Potato Bake
PrintCreamy Ham & Potato Bake This yummy recipe was passed down from my grandma, and its so simple and easy to make. Peeling and cubing the potatoes is the longest part of this recipe, if that shows you just how easy it is! It is really hard to determine how much whipping cream to use […]
Repurposed Hutch
My husband thinks that I am absolutely crazy, and he is probably right. When you start a home together, it feels like every time a parent or elder family member upgrades something you end up with it. But then sometimes this creates a dilemna in our home.. we end up with a bunch of mis-matched […]
Candy Corn Tea Light Inspiration!
Did you know that Candy Corn was made over 130 years ago, in the 1880s? It is so hard to believe that this favorite Halloween Treat made its debut so long ago! And who thought, you can use these yummy treats to decorate your home! Try pairing Candy Corn up with a battery […]
Skeleton Wreath Tutorial
We just LOVE Halloween Decor! There are so many ideas out there and it is so hard not to be tempted by them! Today we are going to show you how to create this absolutely spooky Skeleton Wreath! Supplies: Skeleton (or Bag of Bones!) Black Mesh Foam Wreath Hot Glue Gun & Refills Plastic […]
Free Teacher Appreciation Printables!
It’s that time of year when it is time to start getting ready for Teacher Appreciation Events! Even though Teacher Appreciation Day/Week isnt until May, there are PLENTY of other opportunities throughout the year to appreciate our educational providers! These super cute and fun printables are perfect for cupcakes! Simply print, use a circle puncher […]
Barn Window Tutorial
This is a super simple and easy way to make great use of a barn window. It’s also super inexpensive and quick to do. I LOVE grapevine wreaths, they cost just a couple bucks and can be used for so many things. You can buy them at any craft store. I got mine at Hobby […]
How to take amazing outdoor photos!
One nice thing about photography outdoors is the endless opportunities that present themselves. With a wide array of backdrops, natural lighting, and the possibility to get a nice, clean, sharp exposure, in which are just icing on the cake! There are several things to be cautious of, however. When shooting outside, first be aware of […]
How to Photograph your Children!
I recently photographed by son, and I was in shock at how different the session went. I am so used to photographing other children, that I completely how to photograph my own! I found myself thinking back, “what do I do to make kids laugh?” “How do I get such great candid pictures” and you […]
