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Amy’s Notebook 02.21.12

I love this idea for how to build a LEGO table for big kids (@ Quirky Mama)

I want to paint our side table green with these side table painting tips (@ 36th Avenue)

I love these ideas for decorating paper lanterns for a party (@ Martha Stewart)

I am always looking for the perfect white paint (@ The Inspired Room)

These old trophies transformed into cake stands are too cute (@ Just Something I Made)

I am in love with this Instagram photo wall (@ Keven Hail Photography)

I love this eye chart wall art (From Gardeners 2 Bergers)

This smoked paprika roasted chicken looks like a weeknight meal winner (@ Simply  Recipes)

Adding sequin words to a shirt is a super sweet and easy way to customize a top (@ Happy Together)

I want to try this cure for itchy legs in the winter (@ The Pioneer Woman)

I love these tips for organizing LEGO booklets (@ My 4 Boys)

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Amy’s Notebook 02.08.12

I love these vinyl decals to decorate your jars of pantry ingredients (@ The Painted Hive)

This repurposed baby hutch made into a spot for craft supplies is so smart (Lookie What I Did)

This red velvet hot chocolate would be a fun way to celebrate Valentine’s Day (@ A Beautiful Mess)

These soft pretzel bites with cheese sauce look like a delicious snack (@ Smells Like Home)

This necklace made from ponytail holders is simply genius (@ madigan made)

I adore these conversation heart cheesecakes (@ Hungry Happenings)

These DIY paper treat boxes would be a cute way to package Valentine’s Day treats (@ Centsational Girl)

I love this idea for making a heart stamp out of a toilet paper roll (@ Prudent Baby)

This homemade yum yum sauce looks…yum (@ Gluesticks)

These cookie Valentine’s are a fun way to say, “I love you.” (@ eighteen25)

I want to try this recipe for pizza dip (@ Brown Eyed Baker)

These friendship bracelet Valentine’s are adorable (@ dandee)

Amy’s Notebook 02.01.12

These crochet heart bobby pins are absolutely adorable! (With a Grateful Prayer & a Thoughtful Heart)

This chalkboard mug would be such a sweet gift for Valentine’s Day (@ The Idea Room)

I love this idea for mess-free finger painting (@ ohdeedoh)

These pesto chicken salad sandwiches sound like a fun weeknight meal (@ This Week for Dinner)

I want to try this strawberry cucumber smoothie for a post workout treat (@ joy the baker)

These painted magazine files make organizing paper fun (@ i heart organizing)

This custom framed birth announcement would make the perfect baby gift! (@ The Crafting Chicks)

This mustache mug cozy is so cute! (@ luvinthemommyhood)

These mini boxes of donuts would make the cutest little Valentine’s favors (@ The Farm Chicks)

Italian Beef Stew in the slow cooker sounds like a delicious dinner (@ Confections of a Foodie Bride)

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Amy’s Notebook 01.25.12

These DIY arrow Valentine’s would be a cute Valentine’s Day project to do with your kids (@ Two Shades of Pink)

These snowball cupcakes are the cutest idea for winter celebrating (@ Hungry Happenings)

I want to make these hot chocolate sticks (@ 30 Pounds of Apples)

This side gathered shirt refashioned from a man’s t-shirt is so cute & a clever transformation (@ Sugar Bee Crafts)

This painted heart bag would make an adorable library bag (@ V & Co.)

Fat Elvis ice cream? Yes, please! (The Type A Housewife)

I love these printable Valentine’s Day coupons for a cute gift to give your sweetie (@ Love vs. Design)

Beef Pot Roast Marsala? Yum. (@ The Gourmand Mom)

These homemade peppermint patties would make a fun Valentine’s treat (@ smells like home)

I want to make some of these Anthropologie-inspired letters for our kitchen (@ Life as a Thrifter)

These blueberry yogurt multigrain pancakes look so yummy (@ Annie’s Eats)

This wood wax seal made from a dowel is such an elegant way to seal an envelope (@ RageHaus)

These homemade corn dog bites look like fun kid food (@ Gluesticks)

This personalized canvas art inspired by Red Envelope is a fun way to personalize your home (@ Decorating the Dorchester Way)

This teddy bear crocheted hat makes me want to learn how to crochet (@ Jennyandteddy Creation)

Oh my! Tiramisu brownies sound heavenly! (@ Bake. Eat. Repeat.)

This tunnel of love printable would be a cute way to decorate for Valentine’s Day. (@ Flamingo Toes)

Why have I never thought to try a gyro salad before- so smart! (@ The Gourmand Mom)

I want to dive into a bowl of this spaghetti with real deal bolognese sauce (@ Dinner: A Love Story)

Amy’s Notebook 01.18.12

Organizing the medicine cabinet by age group is so smart (@ ohdeedoh)

I love this idea for hiding your boot storage (@ I Heart Organizing)

These peanut butter chocolate chip cookies look so delicious (@ The Idea Room)

I want to try this lightened up version version of Chicken Alfredo (@ Recipe Girl)

This New England clam chowder must be made in my house this month (@ brown eyed baker)

I am madly in love with this personalized eye chart for Valentine’s Day (@ The Cheese Thief)

This pasta with shrimp, lemon, herbs, & feta looks like another great shrimp dish to try in our house (@ The Perfect Pantry)

I love these printables for organizing your takeout menus (@ Skip to My Lou)

This idea for repairing your TOMS shoes is genius (@ I Love to Create)

This giant picture would be such a fun way to dress up a blank wall (@ Sugar Bee Crafts)

I love these tips for making homemade vegetable stock (@ Simply Recipes)

This brushetta recipe sounds heavenly (@ The Pioneer Woman Cooks)

Amy’s Notebook 01.11.12

I want to use some of these tips for organizing underneath the sink (@ tatertots & jello)

I love these Walmart bookcases transformed into Crate & Barrel knock-offs with the use of paint & molding (@ Dittle Dattle)

These embellished notebooks would make beautiful gifts (@ Lark and Lola)

This Tuscan bean soup with shrimp looks like a delicious soup for the winter (@ Pioneer Woman Cooks)

These are great tips for painting stripes on your walls (@ The Inspired Room)

This idea for freezing Cool Whip into shapes is just genius for cocoa topping (@ About Him & Her)

This painted & stenciled headboard would really add a pop of color to your room inexpensively (@ infarrantly creative)

This Keep Calm & Kiss On Valentine’s printable is too darn cute (@ lolly jane boutique)

I love this shrinky dink silhouette necklace (@ patternstitch)

I have always wanted to try Fair Isle knitting & this Fair Isle hat looks like a great first-timer project (@ The Purl Bee)

Making a terrarium together looks like a fun winter activity (@ under the sycamore)

This creamy pesto dressing sounds heavenly for topping on my salads (@ sweet savory life)

This green smoothie looks like a great way to start the day (@ brown eyed baker)

Amy’s Notebook 01.04.12

I love these tips for creating a gallery wall (@ i heart organizing)

I love this storage tip for storing your holiday garland (@ Book Bound Bindery)

This heart photo garland would be a fun way to decorate for Valentine’s Day (@ scrappergirl)

This potato rosemary soup looks so comforting & satisfying (@ two peas & their pod)

This chocolate salted caramel pretzel bark looks fantastic (@ Southern Hospitality)

I want to try this recipe for the perfect caramel corn (@ Gluesticks)

These rosemary cheese straws would make a great side to my pasta dishes (@ Handle the Heat)

Bookmarking these eight essentials for painting furniture (@ Centsational Girl)

I love these craft ideas for what to do with old books (@ Just Something I Made)

I am going to have to spend some time browsing through these hundreds of spray paint ideas (@ Thrifty Decor Chick)

The next brunch I host has to have these creamsicle mimosas (@ How Sweet It Is)

I love these ideas for organizing by the front door (@ A Nest for All Seasons)

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 a Party)

This classic gingerbread cake would be great to take to your next holiday get together (@ brown eyed baker)

This peppermint hot fudge sauce sounds like a great gift to give this year (@ the naptime chef)

This chocolate peppermint roll looks divine! (@ Bakers Royale)

These Baileys marshmallows would be a fun hostess gift to give (@ Confections of a Foodie Bride)

This ruffled tree would be a cute decoration to add to a side table (@ The Southern Institute)

I love this idea for creating DIY cuffed stockings for the mantle (@ Centsational Girl)

I am drooling over these Italian meatballs (@ Simply Recipes)

12 dates of Christmas sounds like a great way to reconnect with your spouse during such a busy time (@ rockstar diaries)

A Christmas card writing party is such a cute idea for tackling this holiday to-do (@ kara’s party ideas)

These knitted bike helmet ear warmers would make a great guy gift for the holidays (@ Ravelry)

I love these ideas for creating unique gingerbread cookies (@ food for my family)

This skillet penne with chicken sausage & spinach sounds like a great weeknight meal (@ smells like home)

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 36th Avenue)

I am dying to make this magnetic advent calendar for our family (@ Twig & Thistle)

These Wicked cupcakes are so cute and a great party theme (@ The Happy Housewife)

These ice cube tray snack trays for a toddler birthday party are just adorable (@ Jennifer Bishop Designs)

Oh, my! Red velvet cheesecake cake sounds like a decadent little treat for the holidays (@ recipe girl)

This fabric gift tag advent calendar is another fun way to countdown the holidays (@ Skip to My Lou)

This double braided scarf looks like a pretty & thrifty holiday gift (@ put up your dukes)

This wreath made from leftover napkins is a creative idea for using leftover party supplies (@ Living Locurto)

This homemade salted caramel hot chocolate looks like a fun winter treat (@ infarrantly creative)

This easy leafy foliage wreath looks like a great addition to the holiday decor (@ make it & love it)

These mitten tags are a fun way to embellish a gift (@ design sponge)

This picture frame upcycled into a chalkboard serving tray is such a cute idea (@ My So Called Green Life)

Cardamom and cream cheese squares look like a delicious little dessert (@ oh joy!)

Amy’s Notebook 11.16.11

I am so inspired by these Thanksgiving table decorations (@ The 36th Avenue)

I am going to have to do some thrift shopping and make a knock-off Anthropologie vase for our house (@ Blue Cedar Lane)

I am absolutely in love with this crocheted wreath (@ GoodKnits)

These half moon nails would be so pretty for the holidays (@ Pretty Shiny Sparkly)

I love this knitted hat, glove, and neck warmer set that you can knit for your kindergarten student (@ Pickles)

My daughter would love this DIY pretend food made from sponges (@ Frugal Family Fun Blog)

This salted caramel cheesecake pie looks heavenly! (@ joy the baker)

I love these DIY embroidery hoop picture frames are so cute (@ patternstitch)

These felt coffee cozies would make beautiful hostess gifts (@ The Purl Bee)

This cookies & cream popcorn looks like a delicious holiday treat (@ Handle the Heat)

I want to try this chocolate chip cookie dough fudge (@ Bake at 350)

This bunting made from mini pie tins is so pretty & festive (@ Blue Cricket Design)

This hot pumpkin buttered rum looks like a fun warm drink for the holidays (@ the kitchn)

This gratitude printable and banner are a beautiful addition to your Thanksgiving decor (@ Balancing Home)

I love this tutorial for making your own homemade glitter (@ say YES! to hoboken)

I love this thrifty idea for DIY tights for your little girl (@ Southern Lovely)

These vintage paper gift tags would be a fun way to dress up a gift (@ Sugar Bee Crafts)

My husband would flip for these snickerdoodle cookie cupcakes (@ How Sweet It Is)

We will have to try making French Toast in the waffle iron (@ Cooking With My Kid)

This no knead pumpkin dinner bread looks like a great bread for the holiday table (@ Baking Bites)