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Amy’s Notebook 11.30.11

I am in love with these DIY vintage bookmarks (@ the vintage lemon) This DIY Pottery Barn inspired advent calendar is so pretty & frugal (@ the feminist housewife) This dollar store Christmas village makeover is simply genius! (@ The … Continue reading


36 Handmade Gift Ideas

The holidays are here and for me that means lots of holiday crafting, baking, knitting, and creating.  Today I wanted to share with you 36 handmade gift ideas that you can create for gifts this year. It can be a … Continue reading

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Great Reads for Moms: November ’11 Edition

I hope everyone has been enjoying loads of good reads this year and I hope I have added a little inspiration to your library wish lists this year.  Next month I will share with you my top ten for the … Continue reading


An Apron Full of Giveaways: 1 Year of Minute Maid Pure Squeezed Orange Juice

Sadie Kay Boutique, $18 Happy Holidays, friends! Welcome to our Apron Full of Giveaways!  As we do each week,  here is our round-up of giveaways for our readers. We hope that this is beneficial to you and your family! Please … Continue reading


Shrimp Pasta With Oven Dried Tomatoes

Sometimes you happen upon a recipe that you just know is going to be a winner. When I saw this recipe for Shrimp Pasta With Oven Dried Tomatoes, I just knew that our family would flip for it and could … Continue reading


Happy Holidays, Friends!

I hope you all have a wonderful and blessed Thanksgiving. We are off on a secret mission to surprise our children. We have packed our bags and are on our way to the Sunshine State to see both sets of … Continue reading


Mustache Mugs & Free Mustache Printables

I am so excited to begin sharing some new gift ideas for all the people in your life. Of course, if there is one trend that is hot right now it is mustaches. We wanted to jump on the mustache-loving … Continue reading

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An Apron Full of Giveaways 11.22.11

Peabodies Glasshouse, $25 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


Martha Stewart’s Macaroni & Cheese

I have heard that Martha Stewart’s macaroni & cheese is, perhaps, the best macaroni & cheese in the world. Feeling ambitious, I decided to give her mac cheese a try in our house because, goodness, what do we have to … Continue reading


Freebie Friday: November 18, 2011

Happy Freebie Friday, everyone! We would like to thank  Couponing 101 for assisting us with our freebies each week.   Be sure to swing by the site to get the scoop on loads of deals, freebies, and coupons happening in your … Continue reading