The Motherload Blog


On Holiday!

Merry Christmas from our little family to yours. God has blessed us in incredible ways this year and one of those blessings happens to be you. Thank you for supporting our family, for reading my ideas, for taking a chance … Continue reading


Hello Kitty Birthday Party Fun

We had an exciting week this week as we celebrated my daughter’s sixth birthday with a fun Hello Kitty birthday party. I wanted to keep the party simple and sweet with her closest girlfriends for her special day.  I didn’t … Continue reading


An Apron Full of Giveaways 12.20.11

Lemon Spice, $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 … Continue reading


Magnolia Bakery’s Vanilla Cupcakes

If there is one thing that I love it is cupcakes. Not just any cupcake though, it has to be a perfect balance of flavors for me. In my opinion, the word’s most perfect vanilla cupcake resides at Magnolia Bakery … Continue reading

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Freebie Friday: December 16, 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 area! With … Continue reading


Amy’s Notebook 12.14.11

I want to make these glass time capsule ornaments for our tree (@ say YES! to hoboken) I love these personalized bangle ornaments for the tree (@ The Crafting Chicks) Gingerbread pancakes would be a wonderful winter breakfast (@ weelicious) … Continue reading


Homemade Peppermint Marshmallows

Homemade marshmallows have been on my cooking bucket list for three years now. Making peppermint flavored marshmallows sounded far more intimidating that the process actually was and after making my first batch with great success, I can’t wait to try … Continue reading

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An Apron Full of Giveaways 12.13.11

Tut’s Boutique, $42.95 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 … Continue reading


Slow Cooked Italian Beef Sandwiches For a Crowd

With the holidays in full swing,  I am always looking for dishes that can help keep things simple when entertaining. Anything involving my slow cooker is a surefire entertaining winner and these Italian Beef Sandwiches are an absolute hit whenever … Continue reading


Amy’s Notebook 12.07.11

This library pocket advent calendar is so sweet (@ ruffled sunshine) I love these creative ideas for wrapping and creating gift tags from old books (@ Alise Burke) How sweet are these felt Christmas cookies for the holidays? (Life is … Continue reading