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Amy’s Notebook 09.15.10

This Anthro-inspired scarf is stunning (@ sewing in no mans land) This idea for creating vacation jars is such a great way to treasure those vacation memories (@ Blue Cricket Design) I love seeing other bloggers work spaces and gaining … Continue reading


I Did it My Way: Long-Term Blogging Success Tips

Almost seven years ago, I came to my husband with a few sketch drawings for a concept that I had for launching a website. Our family had suffered an almost year of unemployment and I was a new mother trying … Continue reading


An Apron Full of Giveaways: The Learning Tower & Play Kits ($300 Value)

Lover Dovers, $30 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


Black Bean & Roasted Red Pepper Soup With Pumpkin Cornbread Muffins

I am trying to make a little something for myself for lunches that I can look forward to midday. It seems that I always have lunches covered in our house for everyone except myself. My summer salad bar has helped … Continue reading


Freebie Friday: September 10, 2010

Happy Freebie Friday, everyone! We are so lucky to haveĀ Freebies 4 Mom share their list of the best freebies of the week with our readers each and every Friday. Please visit her site for fabulous freebies and sweepstakes information every … Continue reading


Amy’s Notebook 09.08.10

I want to try this recipe for 3-minute homemade fudge (@ V and Co.) These Pop Tarts on a stick look delicious and so fun (@ the family kitchen) I want to try this top secret chocolate mousse recipe (@ … Continue reading


Great Reads for Moms: September ’10 Edition

Welcome to this month’s gathering of great reads for moms! I tackled five great books this month that I think you guys will really enjoy! There is everything here from great chick-lit to a fifties throwback to a couple of … Continue reading


An Apron Full of Giveaways: A Year of Cheer Ends Today!

Food Phyte, $22.95 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


Herb-Buttered Grilled Corn, Grilled Veggies, & More Grilling Tips & Ideas

This year we have been using our grill almost every day and have been trying lots of new recipes that we had never attempted before on the grill. One new thing that we have really been enjoying this year is … Continue reading


Freebie Friday: September 3, 2010

Happy Freebie Friday, everyone! We are so lucky to haveĀ Freebies 4 Mom share their list of the best freebies of the week with our readers each and every Friday. Please visit her site for fabulous freebies and sweepstakes information every … Continue reading