Last Minute Handmade Christmas Gift and an OttLite Giveaway I like to make handmade gifts for those on my gift list. Most of the time the gifts are just something simple that I can make in bulk. For years I have wanted to make ribbon bracelets but I thought they would be too hard to...
You probably thought this was going to be something uncomfortable but trust me....I would never do that to you. Just knowing someone was reading that here would make my face beet red and I would be having palpitations.....I'll leave that talk totally up to YOU! The talk I'm referring to is the one about driving...
Christmas Trees on Cars For my Christmas Tree Car I thought I would pull out the box of cars that all of my sons had played with.....ummmmm....that was a no go. Every single car would have looked silly or it was missing a part so my oldest son went to CVS for me.
This post is sponsored by Kmart and the Kmart Lease It program but all opinions and the story are my own! What to do when you need a refrigerator or some other appliance right now? Some of you may have no idea what this is like and I am honestly truly happy for you ~...
Home for the Holidays Christmas Home Tour Welcome to my home! I am so happy to be sharing some of my Christmas decor with you today. I still don't have my big tree up ~ I know....Christmas is only a few weeks ago ~ but when I do get it up I'll add it to...
How to Make a Sock Snowman - or a whole army of sock snowmen! Did you ever see those cute snowmen made from socks? I've seen them and always wondered how to make one. It's so much easier than I thought and there is no sewing required. This would make a great craft to do...
Decorating Versatility If I had to pick my style it would be hard. I find myself buying and collecting pieces that fit into so many categories. Sometimes the elements blend well but sometimes I find it best to stick to one theme. I like to start with a base piece of functional furniture that can...
Gift Guide for Coffee Lovers I count myself as a coffee lover. If you have followed me for any time on instagram you'll see my coffee pictures pop up every now and then. Coffee is my thing. Because I am a coffee lover I thought I would get a guide together of items I either...
Christmas Cookie Recipes ~ I'm always looking for some new ones and right now is the perfect time for you to share yours! This past week I was part of a great Christmas Cookie Exchange ~ you can visit the following blogs to see what they brought to the 2014 Christmas Cookie Exchange and...
Ultimate Gift Guides of 2014 Knowing what gifts to buy can be hard sometimes but Gift Guides are a great help. They are a go-to source and help to save time and money. Some friends and I have joined forces to put together the Ultimate Gift Guides to help you get through this busy holiday...
Chocolate Crinkle Cookies are a basic cookie but with just one or two extra ingredients you can jazz them up and take them to the next level and that's what I did for these Chocolate Crinkle Cookies with a Peppermint Twist! It's Christmas Cookie Baking Time ~ one of my favorite times of the year....
So the title seems simple enough but last year when I did this I found I had a few questions and some parts of the process that nobody warned me about. I need details ~ that's just who I am so in case you're like me I'm here to hold your hand and walk you...
Gather ALL of Your Digital Photos in One Place I have a LOT Of devices. I have a PC, tablet, and smart phones {5 at last count}. I know...the phone thing is a bit of a problem....my only defense is that I really like technology and each of the phones has a sweet spot for...
Red Star Wreath Pottery Barn Knockoff This week some of my favorite bloggers and I have gotten together for a Rock Your Knock Off Tour ~ Holiday Edition! So what does that mean? It means we're sharing our version of Holiday Decor from the pages of Pottery Barn, Ballard Designs, West Elm, Anthropologie, etc. I...
"I cleaned up with Zep Commercial® as part of a sponsored post for Socialstars ~ all opinions are my own ~ as always!" #TryZep The Holiday Guest Ready House Do you ever feel like your spinning your wheels when it comes to cleaning? I do....plenty of times. If I do anything, including cleaning, and the...
Welcome to the FIRST EVER Wayfair Housewarming Party! I am thrilled to be the the Housewarming Party Hostess and the theme for this shindig is Halloween! In honor of the festivities the wonderful people at Wayfair have created a slew of fabulous FREE downloadable Halloween printables just for the occasion. Poisonous Potion Labels // Halloween Masks:...
16 Ways to Make Your Home Cozy Nothing makes a house a home like some homemade cozy creativity and last week's Project Inspire{d} was filled with home. made. cozy. ~ so much so that it's this week's What a Great Idea theme! Faux Statuary by Homeward Found Decor DIY Reclaimed Wood Bathroom Shelves by Edea...
Clean Your Oven Without Chemicals A few weeks ago I was making dinner, a cottage pie, and I got a little aggressive with the ingredients....in other words I overfilled the casserole. I tend to do that often and when I do the smoke alarm goes off, the alarm company calls and asks if I need...
50 Easy Weeknight Meals Throughout the week and even the weekends I sometimes struggle with what to serve. I'm short on time (we all are!) and I often don't have on hand what I need to make something to satisfy the whole family. With that in mind, a group of bloggers and I got together...
DIY Pillows Pillows can add just the right touch to almost any room in your home. They can be expensive to buy but if you are feeling creative it's so easy to DIY pillows with a fabric you choose to compliment your style. I used one yard of Waverly Pen Pal Parchment fabric to...
Easy Pumpkin Pie Spice Recipe - great for all your fall and holiday baking! Last weekend I was baking an Apple Spice Cake. I was all set to start and realized I didn't have any pumpkin pie spice. I didn't have time to run out and buy some so I made my own. I...
10 Ways to Save Money Easily and Painlessly! Source 1. Washing your laundry in Cold Water vs Hot Water ~ I've read a lot of articles about washing your clothes in cold water versus hot and the consensus seems to be that using hot water does not make much of a difference when it comes to...
Sometimes all my family and I want is a hearty meal. When that's what your family is craving this Cottage Pie is sure to please. It's loaded with lots of fresh veggies and lean meat plus a delicious sauce and a luscious homemade mashed potato crust. As a side note, if you...
Southwestern Pasta Casserole ~ National Noodle Day Did you know it was National Noodle Day? Don't feel bad if you didn't....I didn't either until a few weeks ago. 😉 But now, since I know, I felt it only fitting to share a noodle recipe with you today and not only am I sharing a recipe...
Me and 80+ blog buddies got together to bring you 80+ DIY Halloween costumes for everyone including your pets, family costumes, and even a trunk or treat idea! Along with my Homemade Reese's Peanut Butter Cup Costume, I'm sharing 88+ more really awesome handmade costume ideas from talented bloggers everywhere! I wanted to make something that...
Fall is in the air and that means it's time for me to start baking again. I tend to not bake much in the summer because when I do the whole entire house heats up and then I'm miserable.....I really do not like to be hot. My kids and husband have been asking when I...
Easy-to-Make Pallet Wood Wall Hanger If you love DIY then you are at the right place! A wonderful and talented group of friends and I have all gotten together to throw a #BestofDIY shindig! I can hardly stand it. We've got you covered with shabby chic, vintage, farmhouse, French country and more. My Best of...
The Elegant, Rustic and FREE Way to Wrap Potted Plants for a Get Together or for Gift Giving A few weeks ago I was at Costco and they had a great deal on mums in a box of 4. I was having a party the day I was there and bought the plants to give as...
Sausage, Egg and Cheese Breakfast Casserole Do you love a good hearty breakfast or even breakfast for dinner? My family and I certainly do. If I'm in a pinch for what to serve for dinner I oftentimes pull out the eggs and check the refrigerator for what else I have and then make a casserole....
Autumn is approaching quicker than I could have imagined. Even though I really don't like to see summer come to an end this is the time of year that I love to start baking and cooking. Something about a chill in the air inspires me to begin the process of nesting again and this Fresh...
A few years ago all the craze was pallets. I had seen so many projects made with them that I thought I needed pallets, you know...to survive. I was so sure of my need that I made my husband dumpster dive for some. Poor hubby did the dive and got the prize ~ two pallets...
Grilled Peaches with a Tangy Fresh Berry Sauce There's still some grilling weather left here though the days of summer are waning faster than I care to think about. While there are still fresh fruits readily available we decided to have a light and tasty grilled dessert made with Fresh Peaches and Berries. This...
Rich and Delicious Bolognese Sauce Made with Lifeway Kefir I have never made a Bolognese Sauce before....ever. It sounded intimidating to me but in an effort to be bolder I decided to give it a go. Not only was I going to make a homemade bolognese sauce with {mostly} fresh ingredients but I wanted to...
A lamp makeover in the form of simply changing your shade can have a huge impact on a small space. When I was a young bride I had 'a' lamp. Yes...just one and it was not so pretty. I remember going shopping to a local mall with my mother and one of the department...
Slow Cooker Baby Back Ribs with a Homemade Dr. Pepper Barbecue Sauce Barbecue Ribs that are fall-off-the-bone tender and delicious are a breeze to make in the crockpot or slow cooker. The ingredients are minimal and the process is easy. Until I made this recipe, I had never made ribs before. I had been...
My dining room table has been in my home for almost as long as I've been here. I remember when I first got it. I was so afraid to eat off of it. It was so smooth and shiny and pretty. Eventually, we did use it for meals. Place mats only in the beginning. ...
T-shirt tote bags are such a great way to repurpose an old t-shirt. The cost is nothing, you can do so many different things with them and they are one of the easiest things you will ever make. Click to continue reading
Summer Travel can cost a lot of $$$$ but if you have a Smart Phone there are apps to help you save time and money. Here is a list of my top 10 must have apps for traveling. 1. The HTC One Car App - This app comes loaded on the...
Can you believe it's the first day of Summer? I'm celebrating with a giveaway here at Cupcakes and Crinoline and there's a $400 Visa Gift Card that's up for grabs ~ you don't really have to grab it...just enter using the rafflecopter widget below! a Rafflecopter giveaway TERMS & CONDITIONS: this giveaway is open to...
It's that time of year again ~ time to celebrate summer with the Fun in the Sun Blog Hop! Where I live there's only a limited time that flowers are growing and blooming in my yard and I like to make the most of it. I {really} like Mason Jars and Jars in general and...
This is the perfect time of year to update your home with changes that while simple certainly pack a punch! Welcome to My Summer Bedroom Refresh This is my bedroom before ~ very dull and boring. I used to decorate with a passion ~ there was nothing safe in my path but 4 years...
This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of Biz Stain & Odor Eliminator for SocialSpark. All opinions are 100% mine. When I was in high school I wore a uniform....a lovely grey pleated skirt and WHITE blouse. I had a closet filled with white blouses. My Mom was the Queen of all...
