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Amy’s Notebook 11.03.10

Wednesday, November 3rd, 2010

I love this cornbread and chili in a jar for a yummy dinner on the go (@ the giver’s log)

I am bookmarking these ideas for great knitted and sewn gifts for the holidays (@ The Purl Bee)

This homemade lasagna recipe looks delicious (@ Posie Gets Cozy)

This caramel apple pie looks divine (@ Eat at Home)

I love this sweet little DIY ruffled jacket (@ Under the Sycamore)

These oven-baked sweet potato fries are a perfect autumn side dish (@ Simply Recipes)

This white chicken chili looks perfect for these chilly nights ahead (@ Cheeky Kitchen)

This cross-stitched pumpkin is such a fun fall accessory (@ elsie marley)

These loopy flowers are a cute adornment to headbands (@ Happy Together)

I love this turkey hand print tablecloth (@ How Does She?)

These numbered stairs are such a beautiful way to add character to a home (@ The Inspired Room)

These cider apple butter muffins look so good (@ The Ungourmet)

I want to try a batch of these pumpkin spice cookies (@ the kitchn)

Amy’s Notebook 10.27.10

Wednesday, October 27th, 2010

I am in love with this Goodwill-inspired thrifty photo shoot (@ Trey & Lucy)

This tentacle pot pie is a fun Halloween meal (@ not martha)

This mixed bouquet of felt flowers is stunning! (@ Creative Jewish Mom)

I really want to try this homemade butterscotch pudding (@ Simply Recipes)

I love this idea for making oatmeal in your rice cooker (@ Cooking With My Kid)

This looks like a delicious round-up of pumpkin recipes (@ Amy’s Finer Things)

These pumpkin shortbread cookies look like the perfect thing to dunk in my milk (@ The Recipe Girl)

I want to try this creamy chicken and wild rice soup (@ eighteen25)

This chocolate angel food cake looks like a yummy and light dessert (@ Baking Bites)

These cinnamon blondies would make a fun snack in my son’s lunchbox (@ two peas and their pod)

This pumpkin spice white hot chocolate is perfect for non-coffee drinkers (@ goodLife{eats})

My next batch of banana bread might have to go in a bundt pan (@ Sugar Bee)

I am so inspired by this beautifully finished staircase (@ Centsational Girl)

These edible pumpkin bracelets would be a fun craft to do or to share at a party (@ Lemon Tree Creations)

This candy corn jell-o is too cute (@ Jelly Shot Test Kitchen)

I want to try this pumpkin cheese fondue (@ chica & jo)

I love this sweet little thankful garland (@ tatertots & jello)

My daughter would love these easy homemade fairy wings (@ Prudent Baby)

These mini pumpkin Oreo cheesecakes look like a delicious treat that I need to add to my fall baking (@ Inside BruCrew)

Amy’s Notebook 10.20.10

Wednesday, October 20th, 2010

I love these five ideas for spicing up pumpkin seeds (@ Serious Eats)

Homemade Pumpkin Pie Pop Tarts? Be still my heart! (@ Joy the Baker)

I love these Halloween silhouette pictures to decorate your home (@ The Pink Peony)

These bake sale treat ideas are too cute for words (@ Big Red Kitchen)

Another reason to buy a donut pan for my house- apple cider donuts (@ Inside BruCrew)

These gluten-free pumpkin chocolate chip cookies look like a delicious gluten-free treat (@ gluten-free goddess)

This little witch wreath is too cute for words (@ lemon tree creations)

This herbed couscous looks like a yummy side dish and these pumpkin pie smoothies look like a great after-school treat(@ Cooking With My Kid)

This pumpkin pie ice cream looks like  a fun fall treat (@ Baking Bites)

These little pumpkin vases would be a cute idea for adorning the table for Thanksgiving (@ little miss momma)

My daughter would love this knitted child’s scarf (@ zakka life)

These salted caramel popcorn pretzel bars look like a delicious little snack (@ shutterbean)

I love this simple cowl made from an old sweater (@ whip up)

This portebello, red pepper, & broccoli melt looks like the perfect lunch (@ Annie’s Eats)

I want to try this recipe for chunky chocolate chip cookies (@ Skip To My Lou)

I want to also try this peanut butter granola (@ Lynn’s Kitchen Adventures)

I am in love with this little fall pumpkin book (@ Love Stitched)

I love these inexpensive and easy Halloween shirts you can make (@ Sugar Bee)

These apple cheddar scones look absolutely divine (@ smitten kitchen)

I want to knit this pixie dust lap blanket (@ The Purl Bee)

My kids would get a kick out of these little witches in their lunch box (@ another lunch)

I like these ideas for creating Halloween treat bags and the free printables you can use (@ One Charming Party)

These cinnamon bun pancakes would be perfect for our Sunday brunch (@ How Does She?)

This office chair makeover is great (@ Centsational Girl)

These candy corn cookies look delicious (@ Sew Like My Mom)

I am in love with this pumpkin art that you can create in three easy steps (@ eighteen25)

Amy’s Notebook 10.13.10

Wednesday, October 13th, 2010

This pumpkin cake is so impressive and festive (@ I Am Baker)

I want to try this pumpkin pie French Toast for a fun fall breakfast (@ Baking Bites)

I am loving this tutorial for making leaf skeletons (@ The Idea Room)

I am dying to make these baked caramel apple donuts (@ shutterbean)

These mini pumpkin donuts have doubly convinced me I need a donuts pan (@ Confessions of a Cookbook Queen)

I want to try this recipe for homemade pumpkin muffins (@ Easie Peasie)

These spooky peanut butter eyeballs would be a fun treat to take to a Halloween bash (@ Salty Pineapple)

I need to make myself one of these no-slip bookmarks for my library books (@ Mary Janes & Galoshes)

I am loving this tutorial for caramel apples (@ One Charming Party)

I love this idea for turning pumpkin pancakes into actual pumpkins (@ zakka life)

I need to try this recipe for Magnolia Bakery cupcakes (@ 80 Breakfasts)

This paper flower topiary is a cute and thrifty addition to your decor (@ Amber)

I want to knit some bow headbands for my daughter (@ Craftzine)

This baked pumpkin oatmeal looks delicious (@ Cooking With My Kid)

I want to try this recipe for baked brownies (@ The Brown Eyed Baker)

These perfect cinnamon rolls look so delicious for a weekend treat (@ Cheeky Kitchen)

I have been inspired to start spray painting more (@ Under the Sycamore)

I will have to use this spray paint tutorial when I actually get around to spray painting (@ Centsational Girl)

I like these ideas for creating a thrifty Halloween mantle (@ wise craft)

These Mona Lisa style self-portraits are such a fun activity to do with your kids (@ angry chicken)

I love these ideas for creating a thrifty Halloween decor using candy corn & simple Halloween novelties (@ How Does She?)

Amy’s Notebook 10.06.10

Wednesday, October 6th, 2010

I like this creative use of child’s art work in lieu of curtains (@ Prudent Baby)

I want to try this buttery caramel sauce to dip our apples in (@ How Does She?)

I am in love with this booster seat makeover (@ Tea Rose Home)

I love this idea for scenting your own pine cones (@ 3 Meadow Lake Cottage)

This apple vanilla slab pie looks like a fun fall dessert (@ In Praise of Leftovers)

I have to make this fall rosette wreath to decorate my kitchen for Thanksgiving (@ Blue Cricket Design)

I love these decoupaged Halloween coasters (@ Make it Give It)

This gluten-free pumpkin bread looks delicious (@ Serious Eats)

Sweet balsamic tilapia sounds like a great way to dress up fish for a main dish (@ $5 Dinners)

These ghoulish grown-up beverage labels are so cute (@ Centsational Girl)

This is a great idea for shaping no-knead bread into a baguette (@ the kitchn)

These pumpkin butterscotch cookies look like a fun after-school snack (@ Annie’s Eats)

This creamy pesto fettuccine with mushrooms and tomatoes looks like a great weeknight dinner (@ This Week for Dinner)

This pumpkin topiary tutorial would be a great one use to decorate your porch or front step (@ Our Southern Nest)

I am in love with this television tray makeover– it inspires me to go thrift shopping! (@ Design Sponge)

This mummy munch would be a fun Halloween treat (@ Picky Palate)

These potato stamped fall pumpkins are so cute (@ lemon tree creations)

These ideas for an owl birthday party are adorable (@ Living Locurto)

I want to try this idea for waxing leaves for a frugal fall decoration (@ Clover Lane)

This autumn dinner party is absolutely stunning @ NieNie Dialogues)

I am going to be incorporating some of these ideas for cheap & easy Halloween decor (@ Pink and Polka Dot)

Amy’s Notebook 09.29.10

Wednesday, September 29th, 2010

These free Halloween cupcake toppers are so festive (@ the crafting chicks)

This maple-butter spiced popcorn looks like a fun fall snack (@ the kitchn)

This meatloaf recipe looks sinful (@ The Pioneer Woman Cooks)

I want to make some of these modge podge pumpkins for our house (@ The Other White House)

I love this guide for iPhone users on Hipstamatic for taking photos (@Photojojo)

This pumpkin maple oatmeal would be a satisfying way to start the day (@ The Ungourmet)

I want to try making this recipe for big batch pancakes (@ Dine & Dish)

I am going to have to try this whole wheat sandwich bread recipe (@ foodwhirl)

These perfect chocolate chip cookies look delicious (@ How Does She?)

I am inspired by this birthday gift wrapping job (@ not martha)

These Maple Roasted Brussels Sprouts would be a yummy side dish (@ $5 Dinners)

These apple dumplings look like a delicious and frugal way to end a meal (@ PartyBlueprints Blog)

This double chocolate zucchini bread looks delicious (@ under the high chair)

I like this tutorial for creating rolled fabric flowers (@ Sugar Bee)

These giant fabric flowers would be beautiful on a handbag (@ Trey & Lucy)

This quick minestrone looks like a satisfying fall dish (@ life as mom)

I love making DIY pumpkin spice lattes at home (@ the kitchn)

These bibs made from old t-shirts are genius (@ sew  like my mom)

These no-knead dinner rolls would be a great accompaniment to soup (@ Salt and Chocolate)

This Indian corn wreath is the perfect fall decoration (@ Gingerbread Snowflakes)

Amy’s Notebook 09.22.10

Wednesday, September 22nd, 2010

I love these tips on how to ice a cake (@ Prudent Baby)

I am going to have to try creating a few of these pencil sketches for art work around the house (@ Blue Cricket Design)

I love this idea for creatively reviewing for a test (@ kellicrowe, HT to Parent Hacks)

This homemade hot chocolate looks like a wonderful way to warm up on a cool day (@ My First Kitchen)

These apple cranberry bran muffins sound like a hearty snack (@ Good Things Catered)

This crocheted ric-rac is really cute (@ Fox Lane)

These grain-free, gluten-free, dairy-free granola bars are perfect for people with dietary restrictions (@ Joyful Abode)

These coffee cake muffins would be a great way to start the day (@ Baking Bites)

These grilled breakfast sausages sound delicious and are another fun way to use the outdoor grill (@ Serious Eats)

These pink lemonade cupcakes would be a fun birthday treat (@ The Idea Room)

These cinnamon walnut dolce de leche bars sound like a fun treat (@ the kitchn)

This fall canvas is a beautiful seasonal decoration that won’t cost a lot (@ my blessed life)

Pumpkin cinnamon rolls? I think I am in heaven! (@ goodLife{eats})

This pumpkin nutella bread combines two of my favorite flavors (@ Two Peas and Their Pod)

These fried apple cakes look like another fun way to use up those apples (@ joy the baker)

Amy’s Notebook 09.15.10

Wednesday, September 15th, 2010

This Anthro-inspired scarf is stunning (@ sewing in no mans land)

This idea for creating vacation jars is such a great way to treasure those vacation memories (@ Blue Cricket Design)

I love seeing other bloggers work spaces and gaining work space inspiration from them (@ Centsational Girl)

I love these tips on how to hem a tired pair of jeans (@ naptime crafters)

This BOO wreath would be a fun addition to the Halloween decor (@ Craftaholics Anonymous)

My son would be in heaven if I could tackle some of these Pokemon knitting or crochet projects (@ Craftzine)

I am in love with this Happy Halloween wreath (@ Tatertots and Jello)

This sauteed shrimp with spinach and tomato would be a great weeknight meal (@ gimmie some oven)

My daughter would think this Aussie apple trick for her lunch was so cool (@ another lunch)

These mini deep dish pizzas would make a fun lunch (@ made by mike)

I am moved by this post on removing the stuff in our life (@ Nesting Place)

These t-shirt bags would be perfect for the children to carry their trick-or-treat loot in (@ giver’s log)

These rice crispy footballs are a fun addition to a tailgate party (@ Make & Takes)

I love this idea for creating a nature satchel for your children (@ Sew Mama Sew)

This caramel and apple pie galette looks like a fun fall treat (@ Picky Palate)

These rainbow crayons are perfect for a toddler’s hand and a great way to recycle those broken crayons (@ momtastic)

This kitchen island makeover is beautiful and thrifty (@ Thrifty Decor Chick)

I love this printable job application for kids (@ living Locurto)

I like these seven secret homeopathic remedies for curing your child’s ailments (@ How Does She?)

This hair flower tutorial is great for creating sweet baby shower gifts (@ the crafting chicks)

I want to make this restaurant-style salsa for our next taco night (@ goodLife{eats})

These oat bran and raisin muffin tops would be a great way to start the day (@ Baking Bites)

I like this tip for blending the white and brown rice to bring in the whole grains for your family (@ Parent Hacks)

These pumpkin chocolate oat muffins are another fun way to use those cans of pumpkin in my pantry (@ Family Fresh Cooking)

Amy’s Notebook 09.08.10

Wednesday, September 8th, 2010

I want to try this recipe for 3-minute homemade fudge (@ V and Co.)

These Pop Tarts on a stick look delicious and so fun (@ the family kitchen)

I want to try this top secret chocolate mousse recipe (@ giver’s log)

I love this idea for making homemade pizza pockets to tuck in your lunch box (@ another lunch)

My daughter would look adorable in one of these scrunch fabric flower pom pom headbands (@ little miss momma)

This big boy room transformation is so inspiring for redecorating our son’s room (@ less cake {more frosting})

I bet my kids would love these homemade sandwich thins (@ confections of a foodie bride)

I want to make a few of these beautifully knotted scarfs made from old t-shirts (@ because she started knitting)

This red pepper pesto pasta sauce sounds like a delicious vegetarian option for a dinner or lunch (@ Eclectic Recipes)

I am in love with making note cards out of vintage books from the thrift store (@ Family Economics: SC Johnson)

I am going to have to remember these 3 easy ways to freeze cupcake batter (@ the kitchn)

This free printable for hanky-inspired vintage stationary is beautifully elegant (@ eat drink chic)

These banana-oat bran muffins sound like a healthy & fun addition to our breakfast menu (@ two peas and their pod)

This printable for adorable lunch box notes would be a fun addition to my son’s lunch box (@ paper & pomegranates)

This plexi-frame is an adorable way to showcase those family photos (@ How Does She?)

This Anthropologie-inspired DIY zig-zag pillow is adorable (@ Ucreate)

I bet my kids would love eating out of these cute homemade taco bowls for our next taco night (@ Annie’s Eats)

These quick and homey oatmeal raisin muffins would make a great addition to our breakfast (@ the kitchn)

Amy’s Notebook 09.01.10

Wednesday, September 1st, 2010

I am in love with this eye chart art (@ Blue Cricket Designs)

These homemade mallomars look amazing (@ the kitchn)

I want to try some of this carrot & tomato soup (@ SouleMama)

I love these thoughts on needing less than we think (@ Adventures in Babywearing)

This fabric pinwheel necklace is adorable (@ Happy Together)

These grasshopper pie cupcakes look heavenly (@ Cookie Madness)

These chalkboard speech bubbles are so awesome (@ Make & Takes)

These tea towel cupcakes are an adorable housewarming gift (@ yoonie-at-home HT to Tip Junkie)

I love these sweet little back-to-school traditions (@ The Homespun Heart)

This laundry room sign would be a great addition to the laundry room (@ Love Stitched)

I bet this broccoli & sun-dried tomato dip would be a fantastic appetizer (@ Coconut & Lime)

This curried chicken pasta salad looks delicious (@ The Pioneer Woman)

I love this rainbow of ideas for to accompany the Wizard of Oz movie (@ whatever)

These quick and easy sesame noodles would be a great side to add on nights we grill out (@ goodLife {eats})

This swaddle blanket would make a wonderful baby shower gift (@ Tea Rose Home)

I want to try this recipe for the perfect blueberry muffins (@ Smitten Kitchen)

I love these tips on photographing backgrounds for food photography(@ gimmie some oven)

I love this little garland tutorial (@ Making It My Own)

I want to make one of these easy $5 wreaths (@ Nesting Place)

These turkey pesto sliders would be a yummy weeknight meal (@ Annie’s Eats)

These whole wheat bagels look healthy and delicious (@ The Way the Cookie Crumbles)

These reusable snack bags are adorable and perfect for school lunches (@ Repodepot)

I bet my son would love these lunch skewers as a fun treat in his lunch box (@ Cooking With My Kid)

This homemade raspberry jam looks like a delicious addition to my pb & j (@ The Crafting Chicks)

I love these ideas for making the perfect cold-pressed coffee (@ Polka Dot Cottage)

I  am in love with this thoughtful storage solution for these closet doors (@ Knock-Off Wood)