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Bread Machine Puffy Calzone Hearts With Dipping Sauce

I was inspired by the notebook last week (specifically the entry by Craftzine) to whip up a batch of heart-shaped calzone hearts for my valentines. We used to make calzones more often around here, but I will happily admit that our … Continue reading


Freebie Friday: February 11, 2011

Happy Freebie Friday, everyone! We would like to thank Stephanie from Couponing 101 for assisting us with our freebies each week. Stephanie is hosting a giveaway this week fora $100 Target Gift Card Giveaway that you will definitely want to enter. … Continue reading


Amy’s Notebook 02.09.11

My kids would flip for these fuzzy heart cookie pops (@ the decorated cookie) I love this round-up of DIY camera strap covers (@ Tip Nut) My son would think his mom was really cool if I did this invisible … Continue reading


Great Gifts When You are Eight and a Boy

I find buying boy gifts to be quite a bit more challenging than girl gifts. As my children get older, the other challenge becomes finding a gift that they don’t already have and something that isn’t electronic-related.  This year I … Continue reading


An Apron Full of Giveaways 02.08.11

HostessMostest, $24.95 Welcome to our Apron Full of Giveaways! I hope everyone is having a great week this week! As we do each week,  here is our round-up of giveaways for our readers. We hope that this is beneficial to … Continue reading


Be Mine Donuts: Fluffy Baked Cake Donuts With a Simple Glaze

Starting this month, I will be joining the Walmart Moms and sharing a fun DIY project that you can do that is both wallet-friendly and can be done with common items that you can pick up at your Walmart store. … Continue reading


Freebie Friday: February 4, 2011

Happy Freebie Friday, everyone! We would like to thank Stephanie from Couponing 101 for assisting us with our freebies each week. Stephanie is sharing a very informative post on how to build a stockpile and save money. If you are looking … Continue reading


Amy’s Notebook 02.02.11

I love this tip for quick and easy bandage removal (@ ohdeedoh) I would love a few of these cozy sweater pillows on our couches (@ Brassy Apple) I would be very happy with a big plate of this roasted … Continue reading


An Apron Full of Giveaways 02.02.11

tootsweethandbags, $25 So sorry that our apron full of giveaways is late this week! Our family has been sick and it has thrown my blogging schedule off this week. I hope you can still link up to those giveaways this … Continue reading


Great Gifts When You Are Five & a Girl

It has been so much fun sharing with you all of our ideas for celebrating our daughter this year!  If you haven’t been here for that, I encourage you to take a peek at our DIY Barbie Doll Cake, our … Continue reading