My kids would love these adorable Peeps S’mores (@ Steamy Kitchen)

These cereal box postcards are a cute way to upcycle your cereal packaging (@ infarrantly creative)

These “thanks a latte,” cards would make a fantastic teacher gift (@ Skip to My Lou)

I am going to make some of these mason jar frappucinos for a fun pick-me-up (@ Tasty Kitchen)

This is a great round-up of kite & wind activities (@ Let’s Explore)

I love these vintage yo-yo’s attached to bobby pins (@ KOJO Designs)

This Anthro-inspired circle lamp is stunning! (@ design dump)

I adore these sweet little ice cream cupcakes (@ Living Locurto)

These fabric flowers are a beautiful addition to your outfit (@ Making This Home)

These devil’s food cupcakes look heavenly (@ kitchen wench)

These healthy baked chicken nuggets look like a delicious weeknight meal (@ Gina’s Skinny Recipes)

I love this list of homemade substitutes for grocery staples as a way to save on the grocery budget (@ simple bites)

My kids would love this old-fashioned strawberry milk (@ the kitchn)

Who knew that old pickle jars could look so good? (@ eighteen25)

I am in love with this wall photo collage (@ Under the Sycamore)

This lemon chicken orzo soup looks delicious (@ goodLife{eats})

This crepe ruffled cardigan sweater is so feminine (@ dear lizzy)

I am in love with this idea for having a family writing club (@ Soule Mama)

I want to try this recipe for a flourless chocolate cake (@ gimmie some oven)

This simple skirt would be the perfect addition to my daughter’s summer wardrobe (@ MADE)

I want to try this recipe for sour cream snickerdoodles (@ Under the High Chair)

I love this idea for creating coffee bags to go (@ Family Economics)

These Angry Birds cupcakes would be a hit at any party (@ the crafting chicks)

This boy-or-girl reveal party is amazingly cute (@ Supermom Moments)

I want to try this recipe for the world’s best banana bread (@ Picnics in the Park)

Tiny cupcake toppers for cupcakes? Adorable! (@ That’s Noice)

I am in love with this vintage superhero party (@ kara’s party ideas)

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We are still here…just barely. 3 weeks of no sleep is really catching up with me. Thanks for your patience as I try to get my life back in order. You can follow all of our Spring Break happenings with links to frugal things to do on our Facebook Page. I promise to try to be more inspiring next week, but know I am thinking of you guys and planning out  content for when we are all better.

I also recently joined Pinterest where you can grab a sneak peek into what might be featured in our weekly notebooks! Trust me, other people are much more inspiring than our sick bunch this week!

Have you tried anything from our featured notebook entries? We would love to hear what projects you tried and how they worked out for your family?

My kids would adore these rainbow waffles (@ Random Thoughts of a Supermom)

I love these five ideas for organizing your pantry (@ Infarrantly Creative)

I need someone to sew me one of these knitting needle cases (@ design sponge)

My son would flip for these Lego man cookies (@ The Sweet Adventures of Sugar Belle)

These fully loaded granola bars look like a healthy snack (@ shutterbean)

This weeknight bolognese sounds like a fun way to switch up spaghetti night (@ Annie’s Eats)

These St. Patty’s smoothies would be a great way to get in those fruits & veggies (@ One Charming Party)

Nutella meringues? Be still my beating heart. (@ Cream Puffs in Venice)

These homemade whole wheat goldfish crackers look so yummy! (@ smitten kitchen)

These toy spice jars would be a cute addition to your child’s kitchen accessories (@ ohdeedoh)

This fruity pulled chicken looks like a fun weeknight meal (@ Coconut & Lime)

These little squirrel mailing labels would a fun way to dress up a package (@ How About Orange?)

This Greek-style chickpea salad would make a delicious & satisfying lunch (@ Remodeling This Life)

I am going to make one of these moss letters for my front door for Spring (@ Be Sweet)

These Easter egg hunt bags are just precious (@ the purl bee)

This chicken wire wall adds so much pizazz to the wall for just a little money (@ Under the Sycamore)

The kids and I are going to have to make some plastic egg garland for the house (@ Family Chic)

I am dying to make this cute ruffled rosette belt (@ Happy Together)

This rainbow pudding would be a cute St. Patrick’s Day treat (@ Craft)

This low-fat carrot cake would be a sweet Spring treat (@ The Farm Chicks)

Who knew you could dye feathers for your art projects (@ Maryjanes & Galoshes)

This week we sampled these Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Sea Salt Cookies from Weelicious that were in our notebook (circa 02.16.11 entry).  I used kosher salt to top my cookies and mini chocolate chips instead of the bigger chips since we are a family that loves a hint of chocolate rather than big bite of it.  I don’t think I will make another kind of oatmeal cookie again. They are so good and have been devoured in record time.  You must try them!

This date stamped gift wrap is simply genius (@ paper, plate, and plane)

These homemade watercolor calendars are a great way to get the family organized (@ Design Mom)

This recipe for homemade Wheat Thins looks too delicious not to try (@ two peas and their pod)

This whole wheat spaghetti with roasted chicken, shredded brussels sprouts, & Parmesan looks like a healthy & satisfying weeknight dinner (@ Serious Eats)

I am going to have to hunt for a cardigan so I can try this freezer paper stenciled design on it (@ UCreate)

These homemade mustard recipes would be a fun addition to a batch of homemade pretzels (@ Sunset)

This little cone hat would be so cute for an ice cream party (@ One Charming Party)

I love these techniques for achieving a brightly hued rainbow cake (@ for the love of cake)

My kids would flip for these cinnamon & sugar pretzel bites (@ zakka life)

These tissue paper flowers make a cute (and scented) centerpiece for Spring (@ Skimbaco Home)

I adore this cute little Angry Birds craft that you can do with your kids (@ Make & Takes)

This lemon coconut pound cake loaf looks like a delicious spring dessert (@ Southern Hospitality)

I also want to try this homemade instant pudding mix (@ Always Order Dessert)

Have you tried anything from our featured notebook entries? We would love to hear what projects you tried and how they worked out for your family!

These little rainbow pots would make a cute St. Patrick’s Day craft (@ Craftzine)

This crocheted shamrock garland would be a cute way to decorate for St. Patty’s Day (@ Skip to My Lou)

Oreo stuffed chocolate chip cookies? Be still my beating heart! (@ Amandaleine)

These peanut butter and honey oatmeal muffins would make a fun breakfast treat (@ The Ungourmet)

These beef and veggie stir-fry looks like a great way to satisfy my Chinese food cravings (@ Confections of a Foodie Bride)

I love this cute little homemade bread bag (@ momtastic)

This round-up of homemade pretzels recipes makes me want to break out my bread machine (@ Tip Nut)

These orzo stuffed peppers look like a delicious lunch just for me (@ two peas and their pod)

This tomato basil soup looks like just the ticket for a perfect weeknight dinner (@ Serious Eats)

This crocheted gnome hat is adorable (@ Lorajen’s Magazine)

These oatmeal spice cookies made from a cake mix would be a great quick snack to whip up (@ Confessions of a Cookbook Queen)

I am going to be looking through this soup-a-palooza link-up for more ideas for fun soups to add to our meals (@ Dine & Dish)

I want to make a pot of this Italian Wedding Soup for a little soup variation to our menu (@ $5 Dinners)

I am in love with these precious ideas for how to celebrate Dr. Suess’s birthday (@ goodLife{eats})

These t-shirt headbands would be a great way to recycle my old t-shirts (@ Craft Snob)

I am madly in love with this random act of kindness party idea (@ The Lettered Cottage)

This ruffles t-shirt is so cute and frugal (@ Blue Cricket Designs)

This kitchen command station is a great way to tidy up the paperwork clutter in the house (@ tatertots and jello)

This Mardi Gras King Cake looks like a  fun way to celebrate Mardi Gras (@ Skip to My Lou)

Roasted edamame would be a fun side dish to try on my kids (@ the kitchn)

I love this faux wainscoting to update a room (@ the idea room)

These spinach and mushroom quesadillas look like a delicious lunch! (@ The Pioneer Woman)

This world wall map is a creative and inexpensive way to make some art for the wall (@ infarrantly creative)

These banana whoopie pies would be a great treat to use up overripe bananas (@ Baking Bites)

This stunt man kid’s t-shirt is too cute! (@ under the sycamore)

I like these practical tips on how to ice a cake (@ Whisk Kid)

This edamame hummus sounds like a delicious dip (@ Serious Eats)

This t-shirt scarf is so cute and a great way to repurpose those old t-shirts (@ Just Something I Made)

I love this botanical silhouette paper art (@ Design Sponge)

These baked skinny fries would be a fun weeknight side for the kids (@ Skinny Taste)

I am so inspired by this great round-up of DIY decorating ideas (@ tatertots and jello)

I love this backgammon game made from the wooden crates from Melissa & Doug (@ infrarrantly creative)

I am inspired by this DIY freezer paper stenciled scarf (@ How About Orange?)

As an Angry Birds addict, I am in love with these Angry Birds cupcakes (@ Confessions of a Cookbook Queen)

This comparison of yellow cake recipes was amazing (@ The Way the Cookie Crumbles)

Homemade chocolate pop tarts? Heaven! (@ babble)

These brown sugar & cinnamon homemade pop tarts also look heavenly (@ rather be baking)

I love these creative magnet ideas for the fridge (@ infarrantly creative)

I want to try this recipe for buttermilk pancakes (@ brown-eyed baker)

These oatmeal chocolate chip sea salt cookies sound so good (@ Weelicious)

My daughter would flip for this unicorn and rainbow party (@ juicy bits)

These roasted brussels sprouts look delicious (@ Jolly Mom)

Who knew you could whip up a batch of chocolate truffles in the microwave? (@ Sugar Bee)

I am in love with this cute vintage shrinky dink jewelry (@ Just Something I Made)

I am bookmarking these tips for making the perfect soufflee (@ giver’s log)

I am keeping these Valentine’s Day photo card ideas in mind for next year (@ The Idea Room)

I am in love with this white swan scarf inspired by the Black Swan movie (@ knitting daily)

This vertical cake tutorial is jaw-dropping! (@ i am baker)

This post is inspiring me to pick up a few journals and start journaling again (@ salt & chocolate)

I want to knit this heart garland for my daughter’s room (@ Whip Up)

I am madly in love with this DIY silhouette headboard (@ desire to inspire)

Who also knew that you could make your own homemade cookie & cupcake sprinkles (@ the kitchn)

My kids would flip for these fuzzy heart cookie pops (@ the decorated cookie)

I love this round-up of DIY camera strap covers (@ Tip Nut)

My son would think his mom was really cool if I did this invisible ink project (@ mini-eco)

How amazing are these heart cake tutorials and this beautiful rose cake tutorial? (@ i am baker)

This chicken florentine pizza looks like a weeknight winner (@ Eat at Home)

My children would love these little love notes in their pancakes (@ Random Thoughts of  a Supermom)

These silly simple Valentine’s are too cute (@ The Crafting Chicks)

We are going to have to make some of this snow ice cream for the kids (@ Sugar Bee)

These calzone hearts would make a fun Valentine’s Day dinner (@ Craftzine)

These love rocks would be a fun winter day activity (@ red bird crafts)

I love these vintage typewriter tin valentine’s (@ design sponge)

This shrimp scampi with sun-dried tomatoes & artichokes would be a great dish to make for my valentine (@ Craftzine)

I am in love with these rosa knitted hats (@ Soule Mama)

I want to try this recipe for pizza dough (@ The Wednesday Chef)