Archive for the ‘Amy’s Notebook’ Category
Wednesday, March 12th, 2014
Ooo…soft, chewy and sweetened with natural honey and palm sugar – there’s a lot to love about these salted honey caramels!
What a cute way to use up some fabric scraps and usher in some springtime with a cool spring wreath. And we’re all ready for spring, aren’t we? Please…
Okay, this is just a fabulously creative idea – convert an old sewing table into a drink station.
The humble chicken breast is elevated to a man-pleasing chicken dish with bacon and spinach – yum!
How about getting your vegetables in a cauliflower fritter? Works for me!
Here’s a completely fun home tour for you – my favorite part? The giant “XO” over the bed – love!
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Wednesday, March 5th, 2014
Oh my, this crochet shamrock banner is adorable! I.must.make.
I think these cute succulents in painted pots would add a fun St. Patrick’s Day decoration to a tabletop or make a sweet hostess gift.
Wow, this sounds different and SO amazing: Lemon-Lime Beer Shandy Cocktail.
This baked chicken and orzo dish not only looks delicious, but seems very easy. Thinking I could replace the orzo with rice for a gluten free version?
How about a bowl of simple tomatoey, brothy, garlicky beans to help you through our long, long winter? Perfection.
Need some creative ideas for clothes storage? Here are 10 solutions for storing off-season clothes and many of them look so good, there’s no need to hide them away!
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Wednesday, February 26th, 2014
Displaying Lego men on a clipboard is so unique and would be an adorable decoration for a boy’s room!
We absolutely love saving money by streaming TV shows, so I loved this list of 20 must-stream shows – I found a couple we need to check out! How about you – did your favorites make the list?
Wondering what to do with your tv wall? Here are some great tips and ideas to create a picture gallery wall around your television. Definitely inspiring!
I love Greek flavored foods, so it’s no wonder this slow-cooker Greek pork is going to to top of my ‘to cook’ list!
Are you a Sriracha fan? Here are five totally unique dinners using Sriracha like savory waffles or roasted chickpeas and cauliflower.
How do chocolate-peanut butter apples with almonds & coconut sound? Yeah, pretty much the perfect after school snack my kids will flip over!
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Wednesday, February 19th, 2014
I know where I’m going to look when I need some amazing appetizer ideas! Drooling…
Mmmm, combining citrus with black pepper and mint in a salad? Sounds like something I need to try!
Eggs, spinach, tomato, bacon & feta – what’s not to love in this yummy-looking Mediterranean scramble?
If it’s one thing I like, it’s quick and easy diy projects that result in fabulous decor and gifts, so I’m totally excited to have this resource of 20+ DIY coasters to make.
This amazing family home makes me swoon – modern, yet warm!
I totally want to make a coffee-beverage station like this for my family – loving through coffee & hot chocolate!
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Wednesday, February 12th, 2014
Source: My Humble Kitchen
Did you know you can make and can jelly from store bought fruit juice in the winter? I didn’t – and it seems like it would be a fun way to bring a bit of summer to these cold days!
I’m in love with this updated mid-century modern dresser – you won’t believe the before and after!
Oh, how I wish I could sew just to create one of these adorable fleece-lined kid’s robes.
Yes to chocolate cookies, and double-yes to flourless chocolate cookies!
Thinking about making a souffle for Valentine’s Day? Find out how to make a chocolate souffle here, plus 3 tips for success.
I’m finding a lot of international dishes that are gluten free – and these Indian Chickpea Crepes are also vegan with a soft middle and a crisp edge. Yum.
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Wednesday, January 29th, 2014
I’m loving this sweet (and free!) Valentine – or any time – printable created from a Beatle’s song printed in a heart shape.
Anyone have a glue gun that doesn’t need to be cleaned? Not me, making this glue gun cleaning tutorial perfect timing.
This diy homework and art station is sooo adorable!
I’m completely drooling over these chocolate almond butter bites – going gluten free is looking better and better!
Goodness, one pot of vegetable stock stretched to make 5 dinners? Fabulously thrifty!
Doesn’t this Broccoli Slaw with Cranberry Orange Dressing sound like the perfect mid-winter salad?
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Wednesday, January 22nd, 2014
Oh, my, these wool felt ball coasters are SO cute. I.must.have.
I love a good Mod Podge craft and this list of 20 Mod Podge projects includes everything from shelf upcycles to pencil makeovers. Inspiring!
Looking for some creative ways to celebrate Valentine’s day? The 28 Valentine’s day ideas here are some of the most beautiful I’ve seen!
I can’t wait to try this black bean and quinoa enchilada bake – I’m loving quinoa lately and this fits my new gluten-free diet, plus it looks like the whole family will like it, too!
Drooling over this unique take on traditional morning glory muffins: morning glory oats. What a healthy and yummy way to start the day.
And using window CD envelopes and printable tags for Valentine treat pouches is simply genius – and so adorable!
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Wednesday, January 15th, 2014
Now one part of me wishes I lived in a Chicago loft with brick walls and cool vintage finds. Love.
I think this adorable rolled-up paper Valentine Wreath would make such a fun project to do with my daughter!
This black bean soup with chorizo and chicken looks so yummy – what a nice, hearty middle-of-winter meal!
Oh my, I love one-dish dinners like this drool-worthy baked salmon & vegetables that are both quick & healthy, don’t you?
This amazing weathered gray IKEA coffe table hack is genius!
Mmmm, here’s a slow cooker lentil chili that’s sure to warm you up on a cold night.
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Wednesday, January 8th, 2014
This is an adorable heart-themed party idea – there are so many applications for this from birthdays to Valentine’s Day to wedding showers!
I’m not sure I could actually make this, but I could sure use this diy scarf hanger – actually a couple of them!
I love this detailed tutorial on how to create a vision board, but I love the title even more: Dare to Dream. Yes.
I’m thinking with all of our cold and snow my kids would flip for this caramelized white chocolate “hot chocolate.” Who am I kidding? They’d flip for this anytime!
I’m simply drooling over these spinach and feta stuffed chicken breasts.
Here are 7 ways to eat (& drink) turmeric – nicely timed since I keep hearing about the benefits of eating turmeric!
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