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Amy’s Notebook 09.07.11

Wednesday, September 7th, 2011

I am organizing my junk drawer with yardsticks from now on (@ Lady Goats)

These oven taco fries in cute parchment pockets look like a fun side dish (@ Peppermint Plum)

I need to make this DIY antibacterial spray for my yoga mat (@ craftbits)

These newspaper nails would be fun to do with my daughter (@ How Does She?)

I am absolutely smitten with this birthday wreath (@ Creative Jewish Mom)

This clothespin wreath would be adorable in a laundry room (@ A Soft Place to Land)

This handmade nap mat is perfect for preschool (@ Sew Like My Mom)

This pie tutorial will come in handy for baking fall pies (@ The Pioneer Woman Cooks

I love this idea for what to do with bad paintings (@ Simple Mom)

These ham & egg breakfast cups look like a great breakfast on the go (@ Dine & Dish)

Amy’s Notebook 08.31.11

Wednesday, August 31st, 2011

This melted crayon project is so fun and looks instantly gratifying  (@whatever)

These peanut butter and jelly ice box cookies look like a sweet after school treat (@ the kitchn)

I want this pink vanilla bean cake for my birthday now (@ Smells Like Home)

This friendship bracelet kit would make a super sweet birthday gift (@ eighteen25)

This penne with roasted tomatoes and mozzarella is going on my menu planner (@ Confections of a Foodie Bride)

I love this adorable necktie ruffle tee (@ McKell’s Closet)

My son is going to flip for these adorable joke lunchbox notes (@ All for the Boys)

I am madly in love with this Instagallery for displaying your Instagram photos (@ my home sweet home, HT to A Soft Place to Land)

I am in love with this dixie cup garland (@ Hey Gorgeous)

This ruler wreath would make a great teacher gift (@ The Polkadot Chair)

I am going to have to make these homemade mini taco cups for a cute school lunch (@ this lunch rox, HT to $5 Dinners)

Amy’s Notebook 08.24.11

Wednesday, August 24th, 2011

I am dying to make this hydrangea wreath (@ V and Co)

This Asian-inspired noodle salad looks like a fun lunch to eat (@ Picnics in the Park)

I am in love with this cake stand made from vintage records (@ Oh Happy Day)

I want to make these buffet chalkboard labels for our next party (@ Momtastic)

This cable knit pillow looks like a fun knitting project (@ craftastical)

This Italian Chicken Panini Pizza looks like a winner (@ This Week for Dinner)

These lunchbox napkins are adorable and eco-friendly (@ AlphaMom)

I love this tip for using salt shakers for glitter projects (@ ohdeedoh)

Apple cake pops would be a fun back-to-school treat (@ Skip to My Lou)

My son would get a kick out of filling out one of these school day surveys (@ Living Locurto)

These fabric lined trays would make beautiful gifts (@ Centsational Girl)

This 50’s style bow-tie headband would be a cute accessory for fall (@ Momtastic)

These biscoff brownies look divine (@ Bake at 350)

This bbq chicken chopped salad looks like a fun weeknight meal (@ the family kitchen)

I want to try this baked berry oatmeal for my breakfast (@ rather be baking)

Amy’s Notebook 08.17.11

Wednesday, August 17th, 2011

I want to try some of these DIY coffee syrups (@ Annie’s Eats)

This cute little cup of cookies for your teachers would be a great way to start the school year (@ eighteen25)

This laptop bag is absolutely adorable (@ Sew, Mama, Sew!)

A peach blueberry pie sounds like a delicious fruit combination (@ joy the baker)

This strawberry jam vinaigrette looks like a fabulous way to dress up a salad (@ Coconut & Lime)

This ice cream social party is stunning! (@ kara’s party ideas)

My daughter and I would have fun trying this mermaid nail glitter technique (@ cupcakes & cashmere)

I could eat a whole plate of these roast cherry tomatoes (@ make grow gather)

This blueberry dessert bruschetta looks like the perfect way to end a meal (@ Recipe Girl)

This spice rubbed chicken looks like the perfect picnic meal (@ The Way the Cookie Crumbles)

Amy’s Notebook 08.10.11

Wednesday, August 10th, 2011

I am dying to make one of these ruffled slips (@ A Lemon Squeezy Home)

My son would LOVE filling out this adorable lunch survey for back-to-school (@ June Plaff Dailey)

I am in love with this handmade lunch bag (@ Etsy)

These cupcake flower pins would be a fun addition to a a wrapped gift (@ Under the Sycamore)

These double chocolate banana muffins look like a fun back-to-school treat (@ skinny taste)

This paint chip board game is a great way to use those paint chips from the hardware store (@ alphamom)

Blueberry cupcakes with blueberry frosting? Be still my beating heart! (@ week of menus)

I want to make one of these recycled t-shirt scarves (@ Schwin & Schwin)

We are going to be using this homework fairy printable in our house (@ Loralee Lewis)

I think this watermark t-shirt looks like such a fun craft project to do (@ ucreate)

This mason jar light would be a fun patio addition (@ Maryjanes & Galoshes)

This double ruffle headband would be a cute accessory while my hair is growing out (@ Six Sister’s Stuff)

These gift tags would be a fun way to dress up a cute jar of jam (@ funkytime)

I can’t wait to try this hummus recipe (@ Cheeky Kitchen)

Amy’s Notebook 08.03.11

Wednesday, August 3rd, 2011

Spray painting a bike is such a smart way to freshen up an old bike or pass it on to a sibling (@ infarrantly creative)

This creamsicle trifle is on my summer to-do list (@ sweet designs)

These lilac cupcakes would be beautiful for my daughter’s birthday (@ i am baker)

I am going to use these tips for brewing a great batch of sun tea (@ Serious Eats)

This shirt repurposed into a child’s dress is too cute (@ Everyday Art)

I want to make this beautiful rope bowl (@ Centsational Girl)

These cold sesame noodles look like a delicious summer lunch (@ The Perfect Pantry)

This pancake recipe looks like a winner (@ Under the Sycamore)

I want to try these no bake chocolate peanut butter chews (@ daydreams from a handmade prairie life)

I am in love with these tiny polaroid magnets (@ Ambrosia Creative)

This chevron pattern on a ceiling fan takes the pattern to new heights (@ design sponge)

Amy’s Notebook 07.27.11

Wednesday, July 27th, 2011

This ruffles & buttons Anthro-inspired shirt is too cute for words (@ busily spinning)

This puppet theater made from a china hutch is a genius repurpose (@ Skip to My Lou)

These fabric button earrings look like a fun way to dress up your accessories (@ a bit of sunshine)

I am dying to make these English muffins for our family (@ Dishing the Divine)

This ruffle top for a baby would make a wonderful baby shower gift (@ Tea Rose Home)

These blueberry lemon cupcakes look like a fun way to eat our blueberries this summer (@ How Does She?)

I am in love with these adorable burlap flowers for a wall display (@ sweet designs)

This modified bucket seat is a genius solution for keeping little ones busy! (@ eighteen25)

This Pottery Barn knock-off lamp made from picture frames is a fun & stylish lighting solution (@ sunset lane)

This hoop art picture display wall is so beautiful and a frugal way to fill a wall (@ take heart)

Amy’s Notebook 07.20.11

Wednesday, July 20th, 2011

I love this easy DIY laptop sleeve to customize your computer (@ tatertots & jello)

This recipe for homemade fruit leather looks delicious (@ Craft)

I want to try this s’mores popcorn for a fun summer treat (@ Nest of Posies)

This simple bow tie top would be a cute addition to the summer wardrobe (@ Sweet Verbena)

I want to try this recipe for homemade ricotta cheese (@ Made By Lex)

These butterbeer cookies would be a great treat for a Harry Potter night (@ bake at 350)

This snow cone syrup recipe makes me want to invest in a snow cone machine (@ Skip to My Lou)

I am in love with this 13 ounces or less happy mail series for cute ideas for fun things to mail (@ giver’s log)

I think cake batter pancakes would be a fun birthday tradition (@ how sweet it is)

This half table would be a great solution for small spaces (@ Salty Pineapple)

This patio box makeover is a cute way to add additional outdoor seating & I love this patio makeover inspiration (@ Random Thoughts of a SuperMom)

I want to have a picnic just to eat these picnic pies (@ The Farm Chicks)

I love this idea for a homemade slip & slide (@ The Inspired Housewife)

This smoky paprika shrimp looks like a great dish for the grill this summer (@ Simply Recipes)

Who knew a plastic spoon wreath would be so cute? (@ Nesting Place)

Soft frosted sugar cookies are my favorite thing in the world (@ Annie’s Eats)

These farm stand buttermilk donuts look so tempting (@ shutterbean)

Amy’s Notebook 07.13.11

Tuesday, July 12th, 2011

The notebook is arriving a little early today! Our town was hit with a storm that has knocked down our phone/internet lines so I am publishing early this evening since I will be without internet tomorrow! I hope you enjoy the notebook this week and I am so thankful for your comments and support on the site. Email response time has slowed and I promise to get back to everyone as soon as I can!  Thanks for your patience!

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I am so inspired by this outdoor move theater set up (@ the giver’s log)

This silken straw summer sweater is beautiful (@ the purl bee)

This homemade sugar cubes would be cute for a tea party (@ nifty thrifty things)

This cherry sorbet looks like a delicious summer treat (@ Gina’s Skinny Recipes)

My kids would flip for this pizza monkey bread (@ Confections of a Foodie Bride)

This birthday postcard is adorable (@ Oh Happy Day)

This knitted bike basket is adorable for a fun retro addition to your bicycle (@ craftster)

I want to make these turkey, bacon, & bleu cheese sliders (@ Cheeky Kitchen)

I want to try this tortellini pasta salad (@ Serious Eats)

My kids would love these homemade ice cream drumsticks (@ Pleasant Home)

These marinated tomatoes look like a perfect way to use those tomatoes from the garden (@ The Pioneer Woman)

These baked apple donuts look like a fun recipe to add to our donut arsenal (@ Cooking With My Kid)

These double-sided fabric headbands would be a cute hair addition for the summer (@ happy together)

This handmade ring toss is adorable for an outdoor game with the kids (@ two shades of pink)

I am making these five strand braided headbands out of the old t-shirts I have saved (@ Make It & Love It)

Amy’s Notebook 07.06.11

Wednesday, July 6th, 2011

I want to make this adorable lemonade stand with my kids (@ Three Pixie Lane)

This orange sorbet looks like a fun summer treat (@ The Idea Room)

My kids would flip for these homemade cherry limeades (@ goodLife{eats})

This lemonade stand printable would be a fun addition to a lemonade stand (@ One Charming Party)

I love these tips for making your own yogurt (@ Childerhouse)

I will have to try this recipe for making the perfect potato salad (@ How Does She?)

This chalk spray looks like a fun activity to try with my kids (@ Infarrantly Creative)

I am going to have to remember these pop rock sugar cookies for the 4th next year (@ cakespy)

This cherry tomato orzo salad looks like a great summer dish (@ Simply Recipes)

This summer book club idea is a smart & savvy way to get your kids reading (@ dinner: a love story)

These homemade strawberry julius drinks would be a fun way to cool off this summer (@ Baking Bites)