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Amy’s Notebook 10.19.11

This mud closet transformation is breathtakingly awesome (@ The 36th Avenue) I love this Pottery Barn sign knockoff (@ Crafted Niche) This Halloween crow garland is adorable and thrifty (@ Homework) This hot spiced cranberry cider sounds like a fun … Continue reading


Behind the Scenes with Aldi Supermarket

This past week I got the unique opportunity to step behind the scenes and find out more about Aldi Supermarket and the products that they offer their customer. As a longtime fan of the grocery retailer, I could not wait … Continue reading

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An Apron Full of Giveaways: Windex Giveaway Closes Today

Flapper Girl, $21 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 … Continue reading


Homemade Tomato Soup with Crouton Toppers

For years I have been trying to master the right tomato soup recipe for my family. It must not be too chunky. It must not be too creamy. It must not be too acidic. It must not be too sweet. … Continue reading


BIG Announcement & Freebie Friday- October 14, 2011

We have had such an exciting week this week. For those that aren’t on our Facebook Page, I just wanted to share with you that I secured a book deal with Penguin Books this week and I am over the … Continue reading


Amy’s Notebook 10.12.11

This pizza box chalkboard and whiteboard easel is such a cute idea (@ whip up) These ric rac & lace spiders are a cute way to decorate for Halloween (@ The Crafting Chicks) Apple crisp in the slow cooker is … Continue reading


How to Decoupage Pumpkins

I love to create inexpensive decorations for fall and these easy decoupaged pumpkins are a craft that I have been wanting to try for awhile after spotting this technique in an old issue of Better Homes &  Gardens Magazine. You … Continue reading


Instilling Family Traditions (and Windex Giveaway)

Sorry! This giveaway is now closed! We would like to congratulate Sherry (Comment #1) and Darcy (Comment #34) on winning these fabulous Windex prize packs. Please stay tuned for more giveaways with Windex. Windex® is celebrating its 75th anniversary, and … Continue reading


An Apron Full of Giveaways: Windex Prize Pack

LaurieLou, $32 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


Italian Sausage Soup With Tortellini

Soup season is well underway in our house and I am always on the hunt for new soup recipes that I think our family will love. This Italian Sausage Soup with tortellini combines two of our favorite soup flavors together … Continue reading