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Amy’s Notebook 03.27.13

Wednesday, March 27th, 2013

diy_shoelaces Source: Make It-Love It

Easy and packing a wow, I think that these diy fabric shoelaces will make fabulous gifts for the kids on my list.

I’m loving these cute Easter hair clips – and the fact that they are easy enough to finish in time for the holiday!

I’m also excited to find this sweet Easter tag printable for my holiday goodies – another quick and easy holiday embellishment.

These cages full of nesting materials for birds is such a great idea – and a great way to use our art supply leftovers!

t-shirt_rugs Source: Olino Hobby

I love these colorful rugs that are made by crocheting yarn around old t-shirts!

This Easter party decorated with vintage items like mason jars and rustic wood has given me some great ideas to use on our holiday table.

I adore the tree wall mural in this cool baby boy nursery remodel.

Lemon-blueberry-cake Source: The Kitchn

It’s the lemon cream on this yummy looking Lemon-Blueberry Cake that makes me want to make this as soon as possible.

This colorful strawberry and spinach salad sounds fresh and seasonal right about now, doesn’t it?

Thanks to this simple method, I may be cooking all our brown rice in the oven from now on.

Eggs and hash browns all in one easy-to-make cupcake shape? Yes, please!

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Amy’s Notebook 03.20.13

Wednesday, March 20th, 2013
Source: One Charming Party

 
I adore these easy stitched Easter gift tags (@ One Charming Party)

These recycled glass jars with little bird toppers from the dollar store are an inexpensive nod to Spring (@ dollar store crafts)

I love this giant painterly birthday banner (@ Hank & Hunt)

Here are 40 non-candy ideas for filling Easter eggs (@ How Does She?)

Source: it all started with paint

 
I love these tips for making shiny metal baskets look vintage (@ it all started with paint)

How beautiful is this boho crown braid? (@ Little Miss Momma)

I want to knit this sweatshirt sweater for the Fall (@ the purl bee)

I love these tips for creating & laminating labels for organization (@ I Heart Organizing)

Source: The Pioneer Woman

 
My family would flip for these easy hot roast beef sandwiches (@ The Pioneer Woman)

I love these lemon blueberry angel food cakes in a jar (@ Hoosier Homemade)

I am drooling over this avocado feta dip (@ Two Peas & Their Pod)

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Amy’s Notebook 03.13.13

Wednesday, March 13th, 2013

Source: Salsa Pie

My daughter would love to make these crowns made from cereal boxes (@ Salsa Pie)

I love this printable spring cleaning checklist (@ the happier homemaker)

These 5 ideas to encourage your kids to plant a garden will come in handy this Spring (@ How Does She?)

Source: Handle the Heat

This herb, garlic, & dijon pork tenderloin looks so delicious (@ Handle the Heat)

I want to try these chocolate almond & sea salt rice krispie treats (@ Baking Bites)

These salt dough magnets would be a fun & inexpensive craft to try with the kids (@ Gimmie Some Oven)

This broccoli pesto pasta would be a fun green dish to try for St. Paddy’s Day without the green dye (@ Annie’s Eats)

Source: Design Mom

These salt dough eggs would be a fun & inexpensive way to decorate for Easter (@ Design Mom)

I am madly in love with these crocheted scissor covers (@ one sheepish girl)

These easy Shamrock clip would be adorable for St. Patrick’s Day (@ Paging Supermom)

I love these tips for getting the perfect fit on your clothing (@ Putting Me Together)

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Amy’s Notebook 03.06.13

Wednesday, March 6th, 2013

Source: ellinee

This paper flower garland made from paper napkins is beautiful and thrifty!  (@ ellinee)

I need to clean my cabinets with this 2-ingredient homemade kitchen gunk remover (@One Good Thing)

Here are ten more things to do with coconut oil– my own latest obsession!  (@ Love Stitched)

This sesame chicken recipe looks like a great way to save on takeout (@ Brown Eyed Baker)

I am in love with these little customized Instagram beanbags (@ lil blue boo)

Source: life {illustrated}

These robin’s eggs made from salt dough are a thrifty way to decorate your home for Spring (@ life {illustrated})

I love this tutorial for how to turn bi-fold doors into fancy french doors (@ 2 Little Superheroes)

My bathroom could use a deep cleaning and I love these tips for deep cleaning your bathroom (@ Clean & Scentsible)

These green velvet baked donuts would be a fun St. Patrick’s Day treat (@ Picky Palate)

I can’t wait to try making my own almond milk with this tutorial (@ a thousand words)

I love these fifteen washi tape projects to decorate a kid’s room (@ ohdeedoh)

These roasted vegetables with miso-lime dressing look divine (@ the kitchn)

I want to try this copycat Olive Garden dressing recipe (@ GoodLife Eats)

This chocolate mint skillet cookie looks like a fun dessert for the family (@ she wears many hats)

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Amy’s Notebook 02.27.13

Wednesday, February 27th, 2013

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Source: At Home on the Bay

These adorable vintage-style pillowcases would be easy to make with this great tutorial. (@ At Home on the Bay)

It would be fun to give (or receive!) one of these stress relief kits. (@ U Create)

Spring may be around the corner, but it’s not here yet, which makes these diy treasure chests perfect for indoor scavenger hunts. (@ A Cowboy’s Wife)

This amazing girls bedroom uses pops of color against a neutral background and really fun, huge pom poms overhead. (@ Daffodil Design)

office in a box

Source: I Heart Organizing

Here’s a great way to easily access and hide papers and office supplies using this office in a box. (@I Heart Organizing)

Creative ways to maximize storage using hooks. (@ a thousand ways)

Are you thinking about getting a family dog? Here are 12 reasons your family should get a dog. (@ alphamom)

Terrariums are a great way to bring a little green inside while we wait for spring. (@Centsational Girl)

chocolate-coconut-chex-mix

Source: Two Peas and their Pod

Does the coconut and semi-sweet chocolate make this yummy-looking Chex mix good for you? (@ Two Peas and their Pod)

Is it okay to eat pumpkin in the spring if it’s in an ooey-gooey French toast bake? (@ whatever)

Aren’t recipes for fridge-clearing pasta bakes a perfect idea for using up odds and ends? (@ Apartment Therapy)

Tilapia with roasted tomatoes and pesto would make a quick and flavorful dinner. (@ $5 Dinners)

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Amy’s Notebook 02.20.13

Wednesday, February 20th, 2013

5 Days Nursery

Source: five days…5 ways

 

I adore this turquoise, blue and yellow nursery with Amy Butler wallpaper and fun butterfly wall art.  (@ Five Days…5 Ways)

These sweet little garlands made with paper and a simple straight stitch look like a fun & easy craft to tackle. (@ Design Mom)

Friendship Necklace Kits would be a fun diy gift for children to make and give to their friends. (@ Inner Child Fun)

Awesome, easy to see and complete kids chore chart tutorial (@ My Name is Snickerdoodle)

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Source: baking bites

 

Chia Seeds are so good for you, wouldn’t it be great to get some into your diet in a Lemon-Chia Seed Cake? (@ Baking Bites)

Banana Bars with Browned Butter Icing  instead of normal banana bread look like a fun twist on this banana bread classic.  (@ Bake or Break)

I love this different take on Taco Soup with orzo instead of tortillas (@ Dine & Dish)

This 30 Minute Skillet Kale, White Bean & Sausage Soup looks like a winner for an easy and comforting dinner (@ serious eats)

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Source: apartment therapy

 

These five different ideas for diy  bird-seed feeders to make would be a great winter boredom buster (@ apartment therapy)

Make a retro potluck dish cozy from an old sweater (@ makezine.com)

I love this idea for upcycling a maxi dress into an Easy Peasy Tot Teepee (@ awesome sauce & asshattery )

This  little Indoor Fairy Garden would be a fun craft to do with the kids (@ Craft Jr.)

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Amy’s Notebook 02.13.13

Wednesday, February 13th, 2013
source: kara’s party ideas

 
This Wicked Musical inspired birthday party is unbelievably cool! (@ kara’s party ideas)

I am in love with this small kitchen redo and can’t wait to replicate the ideas in our home (@ Flower Patch Farm Girl)

This vintage-inspired baby headband is so cute! (@ u create)

source: design sponge

 
I can’t wait to try this furniture polish recipe (@ design sponge)

I am in awe of this painted backsplash (@ Sawdust & Embryos)

I want to try this homemade microwave caramel sauce (@ gimmie some oven)

I love these tips for making the perfect pancake (@ Serious Eats)

I love this adorable Valentine’s Day mantle (@ Every Day is an Occasion)

source: the kitchn

 
I love these 5 new ideas for things to do with your French Press and can’t wait to try them out (@ the kitchn)

I can’t wait to try this easy recipe for macarons (@ Bake at 350)

I love these zippered pillow covers for sprucing up an old pillow (@ Make It & Love It)

These Thai Chicken Wraps look absolutely delicious (@ The Pioneer Woman)


 

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Amy’s Notebook 02.06.13

Wednesday, February 6th, 2013

Source: the zen of making

 
I am over the moon for this Downton Abbey embroidery project. A perfect one to tackle while watching the show this season (the zen of making )

I love this twine wrapped lampshade for an inexpensive way to dress up an old shade (@ A Night Owl)

Making these DIY window clings would be a fun winter project to tackle with the kids (@ Merry  With Children)

This outdoor Instagram wreath would be a cute way to display your photos (@ tatertots & jello)

Source: Love vs. Design

 
I love these free printables for Valentine’s to share with your sweetie for the holiday (@ Love vs. Design)

These knitted bracelets would be a great project for a beginning knitter (@ design sponge)

I adore this idea of transforming a shed into a playhouse (@ ohdeedoh)

These DIY Instagram magnets are another cute way to display your photos (@ design sponge)

Taco salad tacos? Best idea ever. (@ The Pioneer Woman)

Source: inspired by charm

 
This “everything”  flatbread looks delicious (@ inspired by charm)

This double fingerprint heart necklace is such a cute idea (@ Rae Gun Ramblings)

This brown butter orange rosemary cornbread looks sinfully delicious (@ Joy the Baker)

I love this list of 17 plants you can grow from kitchen scraps (@ Black Thumb Gardner)

I will have to add these ten Oscar winning films to our Netflix agenda (@ Apartment Therapy)

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Amy’s Notebook 01.30.13

Wednesday, January 30th, 2013
source: how does she?

I can’t wait to print out these family dinner questions for our Friday family nights (@ How Does She?)

I adore this bunting made from an old dictionary (@ Brooklyn Limestone)

I love this simple yoga mat bag for a beginner sewing project (@ design sponge)

These peanut butter & jelly bars look like a great after school snack (@ Eat At Home)

I love this old sweater turned into a lampshade (@ Unskinny Boppy)

This creamy polenta with roasted mushrooms looks like the perfect lunch for me (@ Two Peas & Their Pod)

source: u-create

I love this thrifty project for turning tights into leggings (@ u-create)

I can’t wait to try one of these ten microwave in a mug desserts (@ Love Stitched)

My kids would flip for this octopus pizza pie (@ instructables)

I love this tutorial for how to make oat milk (@ Oh She Glows)

These homemade black bean burgers look divine (@ Smells Like Home)

source: design sponge

I am dying to knit this adorable chunky cowl (@ design sponge)

I love these stylish ways to display black-and-white photos (@ Centsational Girl)

I love these tips for how to tie the perfect bow (@ my own ideas)

My family would love these whole wheat honey waffles (@ Cooking With My Kid)

I want to try this recipe for two ingredient pancakes (@ Recipe Girl)

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Amy’s Notebook 01.23.13

Wednesday, January 23rd, 2013
source: the 36th avenue

These ice cream hearts on a stick look like an easy Valentine’s Day treat to create (@ The 36th Avenue)

Who knew you could make such beautiful party confetti? (@ Aunt Peaches)

I wish I had this how to turn tie shoes into velcro shoes tutorial when my kids were small (@ A Lemon Squeezy Home)

I love this chunky cable knitted hat (@ The Purl Bee)

This love nest breakfast would be a cute way to wake up your kids on Valentine’s Day morning (@ One Charming Party)

source: how about orange?

These heart-shaped origami bookmarks would be a cute craft to do with the kids (@ How About Orange?)

This diy ruffled no-sew burlap table runner is too cute for words (@ Liz Marie)

These heart-shaped donuts are so adorable! (@ Sugar & Cloth)

I want to try this recipe for soft batch style chocolate chip cookies (@ Picky Palate)

Who knew you could make your own diy american cheese (@ Brown-Eyed Baker)

 

I adore this tablecloth play tent for the kids (@ Centsational Girl)

I love these strategies for organizing the paper piles (@ i heart organizing)

I love this magnetic car mural for organizing your child’s toys (@ Honest to Nod)

These Italian Sloppy Joes look delicious (@ skinnnytaste)

I want to try this recipe for homemade chicken chow mein mix (@ $5 Dinners)

I can’t wait to read these recommendations for the best Bota Box Wines (@ Serious Eats)

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