Monthly Archives: June 2010
Amy’s Notebook 06.16.10

I am IN LOVE with this make a cake series (@ Make It and Love It) This Anthropologie-inspired pendant light is beautiful (@ ashley ann) This J. Crew knockoff tank-top is too cute (@ Blue Cricket Design) What kid could … Continue reading
Great Reads for Moms: May ’10 Edition

May was another wonderful month of reading for me although I will admit that I am segueing into a time of lighter summer reading and swinging back into a fun summer of working on crafting and knitting projects. The picture … Continue reading
An Apron Full of Giveaways: $50 Family Dollar Gift Cards

Dot’s Dinerama, $48 Welcome to our Apron Full of Giveaways, where we round up all of the best giveaways on the web. This is the spot where you can share your blog contests or where you can find fantastic stuff … Continue reading
Balsamic & Rosemary Grilled Salmon

I am loving this season of grilling and we have been using our grill almost every day this summer. One thing we are trying to eat more of is seafood. I have finally converted the shrimp-haters over to the dark … Continue reading
Freebie Friday: June 11, 2010

Happy Freebie Friday!! We are thankful to have Freebies 4 Mom share their list of the best freebies of the week with our readers each and every Friday. Please be sure to visit Freebies 4 Mom for all of the … Continue reading
Make Outdoor Living a Family Priority

(this article originally published on 06.30.09) I love nothing more than lounging around in our backyard all summer long. I will do anything to stay outside with my kids and hibernate in our big backyard. Indiana winters are so long … Continue reading
Fresh New Notebook: 06.09.10

This little knit pincushion would be a great way to use up yarn scraps (@ Crafty Leftovers) This layered Mediterranean dip looks like a fantastic summer appetizer (@ my blessed life) This DIY Anthropologie vintage cardigan refashioned tutorial is so … Continue reading
We’re Back or Boy, Was That Horrible!

I hope you guys were going a little crazy without us. I missed you all a lot. Our server went down on Wednesday morning and we have spent the week/weekend (and when I say “we”, I mean “my poor husband”) … Continue reading
Amy’s Notebook 06.02.10

This DIY-chandelier is simply genius! (@ Brassy Apple) I love this decoupaged child’s table and chairs (@ Art Food AND Motherhood) This morning date with daddy is a great idea (@ Home & Harmony) I am in love with this … Continue reading
Gift Giving: Sweet Little Ribbon Rings

We finished our last day of school on Friday. That week was extremely busy and I found myself scrambling on Thursday to pull together teacher gifts to give to our teachers. In year’s past, I just bought each teacher a … Continue reading





