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Amy’s Notebook 04.07.10

Wednesday, April 7th, 2010

These plastered jars are spectacular (@ Daily Danny)

I need to try my hand at decorating with royal icing using this tutorial for making it (@ Prudent Baby)

These homemade graham crackers look delicious (@ angry chicken)

These kitchen cabinet doors that are turned into a headboard are so pretty (@ Remodelaholic)

I love the idea of photographing a week in the life for my family (@ {A})

This pom pom tulle skirt would be so cute for birthday parties (@ Happy Together)

I want to try this French Lentil Soup recipe (@ zakka life)

I want to try Julia Child’s Best Ever Brownies (@ This Week for Dinner)

I love these ideas for making blown egg dying easier (@ Wisdom of the Moon)

This spring table setting is so pretty and makes me so happy (@ Thrifty Decor Chick)

This homemade gardener’s hand scrub looks like a great project to complete before I start playing in the dirt (@ house on hill road)

These egg on a plate cookies are adorable! (@ The Farm Chicks)

My daughter would just love making a fairy garden (@ Pepper Paints)

These homemade oatmeal creme pies look so yummy (@ Teresa Sheeley)

This spa cupcake party would be thrifty and special for tweens (@ kara’s party ideas)

This gluten-free orange poppyseed cake looks so yummy (@ Domestic Fluff)

This Lego donut birthday party is so precious (@ Under the Sycamore)

For Easter Next Year…

I love these ideas for dying eggs naturally (@ Serious Eats)

These little egg vases are absolutely beautiful (@ design sponge)

This framed book page egg wreath is stunning (@ Lemon Tree Creations)

This Easter table setting was jaw-droppingly beautiful (@ Centsational Girl)

These cake eggs would be such a hit with my kids (@ Dabbled)

Amy’s Notebook 03.31.10

Wednesday, March 31st, 2010

I want to make a terrarium centerpiece for my kitchen (@ Nesting Place)

I love these eggs dyed with the painter’s tape and freezer paper technique (@ LollyChops)

This door shelf is a great way to dress up a corner in your home and I love this wreath frame too (@ The Idea Room)

This baby sophisticate knitted baby cardigan pattern is beautiful (@ Sew Nancy)

Making homemade chocolate bunnies seems ambitious, but I will admit that I am intrigued (@ Epicurious)

This interchangeable tiered cake stand is adorable (@ giver’s log)

I want to make (and eat) this Peep wreath (@ tried and true)

This quick fix grocery bag is so smart and eco-friendly (@ Between the lines)

This Peep bunting is so festive and fun (@ V and Co.)

This spicy bean dip looks like a great side to bring to the next potluck dinner (@ Rookie Cookie)

I love these simple Easter cupcakes (@ simple bites)

These chocolate coconut Easter cupcakes are adorable too! (@ Baking Bites)

Amy’s Notebook 03.24.10

Wednesday, March 24th, 2010

These old-fashioned chocolate muffins look delicious (@ salsa pie)

I love this idea of throwing a dinner party and watching a movie for discussion (@ Use Real Butter)

This pizza cake is amazing (@ shelterrific)

This creamy peppercorn dressing would make a lovely addition to my salads (@ domestic fluff)

I like this tutorial on how to make flowered headbands (@ grace violet)

I want to try this fajita marinade this summer (@ Confections of a Foodie Bride)

I want to try this shrimp scampi recipe (@ Annie’s Eats)

This woodland party theme is absolutely beautiful (@ Make it Do)

I am so stealing this idea for a homemade tiered cupcake stand (@ My Blessed Life, HT to The Finer Things in Life)

This DIY play kitchen made from a nightstand is so cute and thrifty (@ My Little Gem)

Amy’s Notebook 03.17.10

Wednesday, March 17th, 2010

We might have to try Kool-Aid egg dying this year (@ Gingerbread Snowflake)

This candy shoppe themed party would be a fun idea for my kids (@ kara’s party ideas)

These gluten-free flour tortillas look like a great gluten-free option (@ Wisebread)

This crocheted reversible Swiffer sock is so cute and eco-friendly (@ Craft)

I bet I would love this roasted cauliflower as a new side dish for our meals (@ Lynn’s Kitchen Adventures)

I love this recipe for making your own instant oatmeal (@ Life as Mom)

These tips for painting a room will come in handy for our next home project (@ Making it Lovely)

My son would love this Mario-themed birthday party (@ giver’s log)

This chicken chili looks so amazing (@ Annie’s Eats)

I want to try this recipe for a copycat version of Zuppa Toscana (@ Two Peas & Their Pod)

This beef and rice burrito filling would be great to keep in the freezer for our Mexican food nights (@ Cooking During Stolen Moments)

Considering this is the exact coffee table I have in my garage right now, I might just have to try refinishing it to look like this (@ Pink and Polka Dot)

My kids would love this homemade fruit fun-fetti cake (@ scrumdilly-do)

I love this bedroom redo (@ The Shabby Nest)

This Greek Chicken Orzo looks fantastic (@ Southern Grace Gourmet)

I love this idea for photo organization (@ Clover Lane)

These granola chocolate chip cookies look like a fun variation on an old classic (@ The Ungourmet)

Amy’s Notebook 03.10.10

Wednesday, March 10th, 2010

This retro chocolate crock pot cake looks yummy (@ Salsa Pie)

This patina dresser makeover is simply stunning (@ Centsational Girl)

These are great thrifty ideas for cat toys and catnip bubbles you can make (@ cathie filian)

I love this cowl made from an old sweater (@ Curious Bird)

This eggplant parmesan casserole looks yummy (@ shelterrific)

I like these 20 tips for finding your routine with kids (@ Simple Mom)

I love this thrifty tip on where to find the best deal on foil pans for food deliveries (@ Like Merchant Ships)

These paper food baskets would be cute for a picnic or party (@ zakka life)

These knitted Easter chicks are absolutely adorable (@ the purl bee)

This cardigan with a twist is so adorable! (@ Happy Together)

My husband would love this key lime pie (@ Southern Grace Gourmet)

This solar system birthday party theme would be a hit with my little guy (@ goodLife {eats})

These allspice crumb muffins look delicious (@ brown eyed baker)

I like this idea for taming the Lego chaos in the house (@ A Soft Place to Land)

I would love to eat a big bowl of this homemade chocolate pudding (@ Rookie Cookie)

I am loving this series on 31 ways to plan a better grocery budget (@ Money Saving Mom)

Amy’s Notebook 03.03.10

Wednesday, March 3rd, 2010

These little shoe gnomes are absolutely adorable (@ Bluebirdbaby)

These gluten-free brownies look delicious (@ delectably free)

Having s’mores indoors would be a fun family night activity (@ Life as Mom)

These spaghetti pizzas would be a fun lunch with my children and would be a great way to use up leftover pasta (@ Wisdom of the Moon)

I want to try this recipe for homemade macaroni and cheese (@ Food Blogga)

These little wallpaper decals are cute and thrifty for decorating a room (@ ohdeedoh)

This sundried tomato risotto looks sinfully delicious (@ Pioneer Woman)

This body powder gift set is too cute and I love the colors (@ Polka Dot Cottage)

This vintage tea party would be such a hit with my daughter (@ kara’s party ideas)

I like these ideas for adding background to your photos (@ zakka life)

My daughter would love these little wrist corsages (@ Salty Pineapple)

These thick, chewy granola bars look like a great snack (@ Smitten Kitchen)

I am going to have to try this most perfect snickerdoodle recipe (@ Tennessee Locavore, HT to Tidy Mom)

Amy’s Notebook 02.24.10

Wednesday, February 24th, 2010

This DIY glass ball chandelier is simply stunning along with her shared nursery tour (@ Small Notebook)

I love this post on how to raise great readers (@ Life As Mom)

This is a great way to recycle those old Valentines (@ Feels Like Home)

These blueberry sour cream muffins look divine (@ The Idea Room)

This post made me think of using fabric in new ways (@ The Shabby Nest)

I want to try this recipe for oatmeal bread (@ Posie Gets Cozy)

This KitchenAid mixer cover is so cute (@ homemade by jill)

These soft baby blocks would make a great DIY baby shower gift (@ Smile & Wave)

This 3-2-1 pasta dinner is a great formula for a quick weeknight dinner (@ goodLife {eats})

My daughter would love this rose petal tutu (@ Candace Creations)

I love this activity creating stencils for brownies (@ Make & Takes)

Amy’s Notebook 02.17.10

Wednesday, February 17th, 2010

I am going to have to try this technique for cooking a tender steak (@ Steamy Kitchen)

I will have to remember this idea of writing love notes to your family for Valentine’s Day next year (@ The Shabby Nest)

Painting food looks like a fantastic busy-day activity (@ Living Locurto)

I want to try this weeknight chicken stir-fry (@ Dine & Dish)

This refashioned ruffled cardigan is simply beautiful (say YES! to hoboken)

These Olympic gold medal cookies are a fun idea for Olympic crafts (@ Alpha Mom)

I love this list of things you can do in ten minutes to create a room you love (@ Nesting Place)

This tutorial for how to deal with low light situations with a point and shoot camera are so great (@ Wisdom of the Moon)

This blocking tutorial is fantastic for my crochet and knitting friends (@ Posie Gets Cozy)

This handmade burlap banner is so beautiful (@ apron thrift girl)

This $15 kitchen makeover is so smart for my friends who are renting an apartment (@ the kitchn)

I want to try this recipe for roasted red potato salad– yum! (@ $5 Dinners)

These red velvet pancakes would be a fun anniversary or I love you surprise for my spouse (@ Baking Bites)

These waffles with a little kick sound like they would make a fantastic brunch (@ Jolly Mom)

Amy’s Notebook 02.10.10

Wednesday, February 10th, 2010

These Valentine’s Day bookmarks are adorable (@ Creative Kismet)

I am bookmarking these thirty printable Valentines (@ the long thread)

We will have to try a make-your-own-pizza-panini night at our house (@ Paula Deen)

These printable butterfly Valentine’s Day cards are so cute (@ giver’s log)

These sock owls would be a fun craft to do with the kids (@ Whimsy Loft)

This vegetarian whole wheat pizza looks like a yummy dinner (@ Food Blogga)

These Anthropologie flowers are amazing and I love that they are made from recyclables (@ Happy Together)

Who could resist one of these little love boats? (@ the light garden)

I love the packaging of these food gifts (@ design sponge)

These heart suckers and candies would be a cute treat to bring to your child’s class (@ The Idea Room)

This sunshine day crocheted baby afghan is simply stunning (@ Posie Gets Cozy)

I need to add a slow knitting project to my list of things to knit (@ Soule Mama)

I have never thought to dry my own mushrooms (@ the kitchn)

This white chocolate popcorn with Valentine candies would be a great heartfelt treat (@ Make & Takes)

This pan pizza looks like a fun recipe to try for our Friday night pizza tradition (@ Serious Eats)

These chocolate cocoa pancakes would be a sweet Valentine’s Day breakfast (@ Dine & Dish)

This headband made from an old necktie is brilliant (@ Craft Envy)

These chair makeovers are so cute & creative (@ Pretty Ditty)

This recipe for peanut butter power bars looks like a healthy & fun snack (@ Salt and Chocolate)

This peeling paint technique would look beautiful on my furniture (@ Brassy Apple)

This fabric rose Valentine’s wreath is going on my list of projects for next year (@ Smashed Peas & Carrots)

Absolutely loved reading through the taste tests on frozen pizzas and taste tests on delivery pizza for a night off of cooking (@ Serious Eats)

These peppermint pink marshmallows look delicious (@ Create!)

Amy’s Notebook 02.03.10

Wednesday, February 3rd, 2010

I love this little Valentine-making party (@ elsie marley)

These crocheted hearts are so festive (@ between the lines)

I am totally stealing this idea for cupcake skirts (@ No Fuss Fabulous)

These sliding closet door makeovers are so cool (@ DIY Maven)

These pictures from this Valentine’s Day party are so inspiring (@ kara’s party ideas)

These lemon drop cupcakes look delicious (@ Coconut & Lime)

These cozy felt slippers are so beautiful (@ The Bee & The Bobbin)

I love this custom Valentine’s Day photo template (@ Shutter Sisters)

This hack for reusing glass jars is so smart (@ ohdeedoh)

This DIY ribbon organizer is simply genius (@ giver’s log)

These up-cycled heart clips are so cute (@ zakka life)

A gummy bear cocktail? Now I have heard everything! (@ Grin & Bake It!)

These colorful Valentine’s Day cards would be a cute way to use up broken crayons (@ the long thread)

I love this hack for cutting down on the glitter mess (@ Learning Vicariously)

I want to try this recipe for healthy spinach and artichoke dip (@ Serious Eats)

Another idea I am stealing… pizza bites (@ Annie’s Eats)

This list of nine ways to encourage your children to live a more simple life is great (@ Simple Mom)

This guest house is so inspiring for a home renovation that is beautiful and thrifty (@ Beneath My Heart HT to A Soft Place to Land)