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Up-Cycle Old Cereal Boxes into Christmas Tree Ornaments
Again, we are making every ornament for our Christmas tree this year by hand, since everything is still in storage back in Omaha. So I was getting ready to throw out some cereal boxes and was like, hmmm I wonder what I can make from this....and came up with this fun little hanging ornament. It was r
Tutorial on Making a Necklace from Champagne and Wine Corks
With all the Wine and Champagne Corks I got for free from Walt Disney World's Epcot France Pavilion I decided to come up with some stuff to make with them, and I started thinking about the times in my life when I had Champagne. And how all those time were around celebrations. I also got to thinking
How to Make a Mini Pocket Folder Organizer
This Tutorial includes products provided for review by Hot Off the Press – PaperWishes.com If you are couponer like me, then you know that keeping your list and coupons together in your purse is very important! I decided to put together a little pocket folder for my purse to start carrying around my
Summer Sleepover Invitation ~ Tutorial
This Tutorial includes products provided for review by Hot Off the Press – PaperWishes.com These simple Summer Sleepover Invitations are a perfect way to spread the news of your party! And they are so simple to make! For these invitations, I used the Grapefruit Collection and the Build a Banner Temp
Pinwheel Place Setting Name Cards Tutorial
This Tutorial included products provided for review by Hot Off the Press – PaperWishes.com As I let you know in our earlier tutorial for the Pretty Little Purses Template , I am without my Cricut and all my craft supplies, so I am working with the bare minimum necessary to get the result I want. I k
Planning for a Party? Label the Treats Tutorial
This Tutorial included products provided for review by Hot Off the Press - PaperWishes.com As I let you know in our earlier tutorial for the Pretty Little Purses Template , I am without my Cricut, so the templates sent to me to review were such a wonderful surprise. In particular the Tiny Tags and L
Pretty Little Purses
Since we moved to Florida in August, all of our belongings (including all of my craft supplies) have continued to live in a storage unit in Omaha. Since we weren't sure how long we were going to be down here, we made the decision to leave things back home and if we decided to stay in FL, then we wou
Honey Mustard Pretzel Chicken
I found this recipe over at Cinnamon Spice & Everything Nice, and had to try it! I made a few adjustments to the recipe to suit our tastebuds and I didn't like the thought of cooking chicken right on the rack, so I used my Pampered Chef Stoneware. It was DELICIOUS! I can't imagine anything better to
4 Ingredient Crockpot Broccoli Cheddar Soup Recipe - EASY!
I love Broccoli Cheddar Soup. I love Panera's Broccoli Cheddar Soup. I don't like paying the high prices for it. Well, I have found and tweaked the best Broccoli Cheddar Soup in existence. It has only FOUR ingredients. Yes you heard me right, FOUR ingredients. Now it is far from a healthy soup, so i
Gift Card Pillow Box Tutorial
You will need: - 1 sheet patterened paper, cardstock weight - bone folder - adhesive - pillowbox template. (there are lots of them online - do a google search under images) the one I used can be found here 1. Cut out your pillowbox template and trace it onto your patterned paper 2. Cut the pillowbox
How To Make a Simple Flat Paper Bow
Day 4 of 30 days of craft tutorials for National Crafting Month Today's tutorial is for a simply little adorable paper bow. These will work for gift wrapping as well as scrapbook pages. Materials: Paper Adhesive - I prefer roll glue for this Scissors Template (click on image below) Step One: Cut out
How To Make Name Art With Paint Chips
Day 2 of 30 days of Craft Tutorials for National Crafting Month So as many of you know, I got a Cricut and Gypsy for Christmas , and I have been learning how to use. Well first off, I LOVE my Cricut!!!! and I LOVE my GYPSY!!!!! Ok now that I have that off my chest, let's get to this little tutorial.
How To Make Petal Boxes
This is the first post of our daily craft tutorials for National Crafting Month - These cute little easy petal boxes are perfect for hiding Easter candy and treasures in! They are so simple that in about an hours time you can easily make a dozen of them. The only tricky part is to follow the directi
Origami Card
Supplies Needed: 6 - 2 inch circles of double sided pattern 2- 1 inch circles of solid cardstock (this is the stems of the flower) scrap of white paper about 4x6 strong adhesive scissors for the card: cut solid cardstock 5x8 and fold it coordinating pp or cardstock for the top of card 4 1/2 x 7 1/2
Hybrid Mini Clipboard
Supplies needed: -computer -white cardstock -trimmer -mini clipboard (6×9) -modge podge (glossy) -paint & brush/sponge -adhesive -scissors -ribbon -misc. embellishments Step 1: The first thing you need to do is create the image you want for the front of the clipboard..a mini layout so to speak. I us
Gnome Home Tree Stump
When you don't know what to do with a tree stump, especially a larger one, why not craft it into a gnome home for the enjoyment of yourself and your neighbors. This particular gnome home is full of details, from a small mail box, to a clothes line with clothes drying. Making a gnome home out of a tr
Make a Fairy Sensory Bin
Sensory bins are a fabulous way for kids to explore their sense of touch, sight, and sound . Sometimes even smell and taste can be incorporated into the experience for them. But that isn’t the only benefit of a sensory bin, children develop; hand eye coordination, fine motor, language, social, drama
How to Make Cupcake Ornaments
I was a part of a Secret Santa Christmas exchange through a Facebook Group, and my secret Santa gift arrived this week. When I opened the box, I was delighted to see two adorable Cupcake Christmas Ornaments from The Posh Shoppe on Etsy . They are absolutely adorable! So adorable in fact, that I imme
Simple Salt Dough Ornaments - Owl Tutorial Too
Since all of our belongings are still in two storage units in Omaha, NE, I don't have all our Christmas decorations. Last year we had plain pre lit fake tree that came in our condo. It literally had NO ornaments on it. This year though, I want to have ornaments, but I don't want to go spend money on
Breakfast Pizza ~ Simple and Delicious!
This post brought to you by Simply Potatoes . The content and opinions expressed below are that of Homeketeers. I love breakfast, and not just in the morning either. I am the type of person who will eat breakfast for brunch, lunch and dinner. So I am always trying to come up with new meals that are
Easy Ranch Pasta Salad for a Quick Side Dish or Snack
This post brought to you by Hormel Foods, LLC. . The content and opinions expressed below are that of Homeketeers. So one of the favorite snacks and side dishes around my house is this easy 5 ingredient Ranch Pasta Salad. I have been making this for years and every time I have it in the fridge it di
Easy Grilled Potatoes
I love making and eating grilled potatoes. My kids love grilled potatoes. So much in fact that even my eldest daughter upon moving out, asked how to make them within a few weeks of living on her own. My original recipe required a lot of peeling and slicing of potatoes, then microwaving for a bit…. b
Easy French Onion Soup & Hamburger French Dip Recipe
We are soup eaters in my home, well most of us are...my husband is as long as it is a hardy soup, or I have made sandwiches to go along with the soup, and we are Panera soup eaters as well. While I love someone else cooking for me and not having a mess to pick up after a meal, I also LOVE saving mon
German Pancakes ~ Easy Recipe
Every now and again I get a bug to try something new. Well while looking through an old magazine I came across a picture of a table set for breakfast with German Pancakes. Now I have never heard of German pancakes before, or obviously tried them. So my search began. I checked out a few recipes I fou
Perfect French Toast
I have been making French Toast since I was about 6 years old. It was one of the first things I ever learned to cook by myself and I remember dragging a chair over to the stove so I could be tall enough to reach it! To this day, it remains one of my favorite breakfasts and I make it frequently for m
Free Frozen Party Printables
A recovered Homeketeers favorite for creating an easy, coordinated character party at home.
21 Perfect Boozy Pumpkin Drinks
Pumpkin is in the air! What is even better are the pretty awesome alcoholic pumpkin drink recipes that I found. I can’t decide if I want to first try the Pumpkin Cider Beertail or the Kahlua Pumpkin Spice Martini. Decision, decisions. Tough, I know!! What would you start out with this boozy list? Sp
10 Kitchen Gadgets You Have to Know About
Clever tools and practical kitchen discoveries that make everyday cooking easier and more enjoyable.
Easy Halloween Tablescape
I received products from Oriental Trading Company for this post. All opinions are my own. I recently had the opportunity to style a Halloween party using products from Oriental Trading Company . I knew I wanted something a little more adult themed that would allow for some easy conversation starters
How to Make an R2D2 Valentine Box
It’s that time of the year, time for school children all over the United States to start making their Valentine’s Day Card Boxes to bring into school, to collect all their classmates Valentines. Well today, we have a special treat for you, and a quick easy tutorial on how to make an R2D2 Valentine’s
8 Boozy Cupcakes You Need To Taste
Cake and a cocktail in one is what you get with these cupcakes. Talk about the perfect dessert. I couldn't tell you which one would be my favorite because they all look divine to me. From champagne cupcakes to Irish car bomb cupcakes, delicious! Just click the picture below to get to the recipe of t
New Wedding Stationary Printables
You will find some brand new printables in our shop today! Wedding sets, that can be purchased blank, or for an up charge, personalized by us. You still print and cut. Will are expanding this area and adding several new sets over the next few weeks. First up is our lovely Water Color Roses Wedding S
Ice Cube Trays That Will Change The Way You Drink
Who wants a normal square ice cube after seeing these fun ice cube trays? From diamond rings to hammers, why be normal when you can be original. Serve up a little fun at your next party and watch your guests get a kick out of their drinks because of ice floating around in them. Perfect for bachelore
10 Kitchen Gadgets That You Have to Know About
You may or may not need more kitchen gadgets, but these 10 gadgets you must know at least exist. Because with silicone being so popular in the kitchen these days for it's ability to absorb a lot of heat, many of these items are made of this wonderful material, while others are just nifty items that
Getting to Know my New Neighborhood
This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Dollar General for IZEA . All opinions are 100% mine. Now that we are settled into a new house, it is time to start exploring the neighborhood and learn where all the stores are. While we are only ten minutes from our old home, we are in a differen
Our Secret Tip for Moving Across Country
This post brought to you by CORT . The content and opinions expressed below are that of Homeketeers. We get asked all the time how we did it, how we moved our entire life to Florida from the midwest. People are always interested in how much it cost, what steps did we take, and what tips we would rec
4 trustworthy websites to make money from home
When trying to find legitimate ways of making money from home, it is often very difficult to distinguish the true opportunities from the scam websites. There are indeed various easy ways to earn money online. Though most of them won’t make you a full time living income, it might be enough to help yo
Roll Into Spring on New Wheels from Cooper Tires
This post brought to you by Cooper Tires . The content and opinions expressed below are that of Homeketeers. So a couple months ago our van was making some terrible noises. I mean awful, so we took it in to find out what was going on, and we were told we needed four new tires. The tech told us how l
6 Tips to Increase Home Security
Part of the pleasure of being a homeowner is claiming a bit of land and shelter, taking pride in that safe space and adding a personal touch to make it feel like home. This sense of sanctuary is challenged if your security is threatened, so it's no wonder most home shoppers contemplate neighborhood
I Can’t Take the White Walls Anymore!
We moved into our home in April of 2015 just over 9 months ago and I can no longer handle the barren empty walls in it. With 90% of our belongings still in storage back in Omaha, NE, I have been making due with minimal home decor and trinkets. Well, after visiting a friends home last month, I realiz
Holiday Gift Guide – Top Toys for Toddlers
Get them while you can, cause these toys are flying off the shelves! You know how there are always a few toys each year that are the “must have” toy – and the closer you get to Christmas, the harder it is to find any in stock? Yep, been there more than enough times! This year I’ve started early – an
Our Mini Gamers and Yo Kai Watch
This post was sponsored by Nintendo as part of an Influencer Activation for Influence Central. I received complimentary products to facilitate my review. Carson and Courtney love video games and we are always searching for ones that we, as parents, feel teach more than just fighting bad guys. So whe
How to Move Safely During Hazardous Winter Months
Few things in life are as chaotic as moving an entire household. If you’re in one of the 39 states in the United States that sees below-freezing temps and snow during the winter, a “difficult move” has a whole different meaning. Staying organized and following these tips will see you and your family
Oh No, Not Another a Migraine
I created this post as part of a campaign by Teva Pharmaceuticals. I received an American Express gift card for participating. I feel it in my eyes first. Everything is too bright and causes my head to drum, a slow drumming throb at first. Then I can start to feel sound. When the sound becomes movem
Pulling Off an At-Home Valentine’s Day Date
Instead of heading out for a stale Valentine’s dinner at an overcrowded restaurant and paying exorbitant prices, do something special for your sweetheart this February 14 th and plan the perfect at-home Valentine’s Day date sure to make your special someone smile. Set the Mood Romance is all about s
Wine and Redbox – The Perfect Quick Gift {FREE Printables}
This post was sponsored by Redbox as part of a program with Influence Central. I received complimentary products to facilitate my review . I am always looking for quick easy gifts for neighbors, friends and even my older kiddos. Well this year, I knew I wanted to gift a few friends and neighbors wit
One More Graduates High School this Year & Our Jostens Tradition Lives on
This post brought to you by Jostens . The content and opinions expressed below are that of Homeketeers. I can’t believe it, but my once upon time baby boy is graduating high school this year. It seems surreal to me as I can still vividly remember his first day of Kindergarten. The tears he shed when
Homeschooling Preschoolers with Rosetta Stone Kids Reading – LOVE it!
FTC Disclosure – I was given an extended trial subscription of Rosetta Stone Kids Reading to review it with my two preschoolers. The view and opinions expressed here are mine. With a preschooler on the Autism spectrum and the other one so eager to do everything and anything that her brother does, ou
Invicta Challenge – Teaching our Youth About American Heroes
I had the awesome opportunity to review a new game, INVICTA Challenge , it teaches history, leadership and heroes in an incredibly engaging way! INVICTA wants to teach kids about the great heroes and motivate them to be a hero in their own way. They are taking inspiring stories from history and turn
Football Field Dip with Solo Squared Plates – Perfect for Tailgating
This post brought to you by SOLO® Brand Products . The content and opinions expressed below are that of Homeketeers. It is football season, college football season, no, it is Husker season in my house. With Husker football comes tailgating and with tailgating comes me in the kitchen. This is a good
Super Simple Tater Tot Casserole
Over the years I have had a “go to” quick meal that only has 5 ingredients, takes 15 minutes to put together and 30 -45 minutes in the oven. It was always appreciated for both dinner and leftovers the next for lunch the next day. Now my daughter has been playing with some new recipe for a tater tot
Oh My Goodness – Loving the Springfield Boutique Dolls
I am always looking for the perfect doll that won’t break the bank for little miss Courtney, and I found one! The Springfield Boutique Dolls are so cute, and priced at only $21.99 I don’t feel like I have to skip out on accessories or outfits. Courtney has the Alexis girl, blonde haired doll wearing
Dr. Seuss Birthday Party
Who doesn’t love Dr. Seuss? Make your child’s birthday a memorable one when you add some Seuss sparkle to it. You don’t have to be super crafty or spend a lot of dough, you just need to focus on some fun details and presto! Take a look at how we created a Dr. Seuss birthday party by tying in the fun
Cocktails for the Adult Halloween Party – Fireball Time
For some reason when I think of Halloween drinks, I immediately go to a place of cinnamon, so when coming up with a couple of drinks for a recent Halloween get together, I decided on two Fireball Whiskey drinks. One hot and one cold. Both drinks are incredibly easy to make, and are both quite tasty.
Bacon Crusted Breakfast Pie for the Perfect Family Meal
This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Hormel Foods for IZEA . All opinions are 100% mine. When you come together as a family to enjoy a meal, you are not only nourishing your bodies, but also your bonds as a family. Family meals eaten at home have been proven to benefit the health and
Wine Barrels – From Cake Tables to Communion Tables
One of the key elements to making my daughter’s rustic wedding (ok Rustic Chic or Victorian Wedding) look elegant and rustic at the same time was all about incorporating Wine Barrels into the main features of the decor. Purchasing a wine barrel for the wedding seemed a little excessive, so renting o
Setting the Scene – Burlap, Cheese Cloth and Lace For a Rustic Chic or Victorian Wedding
One of the essential components of any rustic wedding is burlap. After a lot of perusing through Pinterest and wedding magazines, my daughter and I knew that we had to make sure that burlap, cheesecloth and lace would be a main decorating element of her wedding. Thanks to BurlapFabric.com we were ab
The Easiest Way to Straighten Ribbon Quickly
Here’s a quick little tip for y’all and one that I use regularly now! If you’re like me and you tend to “collect” all sorts of ribbon, then you probably also run into the problem where it is constantly creased or wrinkled so badly you can’t use it right away for whatever project you’re working on. S
S’Mores Ice Cream Sundaes
I love s’mores, but they are messy, not safe to make with preschoolers and in the Florida hot temps, a hot dessert really isn’t ideal most nights. So I decided to make us some delicious s’mores but focusing on a cold dessert instead. I decided to go with Chocolate Ice-Cream as the base and added my
Idea Gallery for Decorating the Table for Easter
Easter dinner is one of the holidays that setting a stunning and memorable table is important for me. I want my children to remember Easter Sunday as a day of remembarance and love. So our Easter table is usually a little overboard, but the kids like it and I know they will remember the love that we
Skinny Girl Greek Yogurt Hummus Lettuce Wraps
I participated in an Influencer Activation on behalf of Skinnygirl. I received a product sample and a promotional item to facilitate my review. It’s not secret that I am on a mission to lose all the weight from the last two babies, steroids and just getting old. Because of this hummus has become a s
Pot of Gold $25 Amazon Gift Card Giveaway
Welcome to the Pot of Gold $25 Amazon Gift Card Giveaway sponsored by the Daily Globe and hosted by The Parenting Patch . One lucky reader of The Parenting Patch, the Daily Globe, and Homeketeers will win one (1) $25 Amazon gift card. To enter for your chance to win the Pot of Gold $25 Amazon Gift C
Irish Car Bomb Cupcakes & St Patrick's Day Cupcake Topper Printable ~ FREE
When Jess and I were coming up with ideas for articles around St Patrick's Day, I knew I wanted to do at least one cupcake that was infused with booze. And what says St Patrick's Day more than Guinness Stout, Jameson Whiskey and Baileys? Now to put them together into a cupcake, instead of a drink wa
St Patrick's Day Breakfast and Snacks
Are you looking for any easy way to celebrate a little Luck of the Irish with your kiddos this St Patrick's Day? How about about starting their day with Green Cinnamon Rolls, Green Milk and Lucky Charms? So simple and yet so perfect for celebrating St. Patrick's Day! All are very easy to make. Just
We are Giving Away a Canon Rebel DSLR T3
We are extremely EXCITED to bring you this incredible Giveaway! We have partnered up with a few other bloggers so we could giveaway a Canon Rebel T3 or for those of you who have a camera you love all ready a $400 Amazon Gift Card! Talk about taking professional quality photos at your next party, or
#DisneySide Engagement Party
As many of you know, I was selected to host a #DisneySide party, and when we found out, I knew exactly what I wanted to do. You see, my eldest daughter was planning on coming down for vacation with her boyfriend of 3.5 years. While she thought it was just going to be a vacation and a chance to see f
Minnie Mouse Party Printables ~ RoundUp Time {Free Too!}
Throwing a Minnie Mouse Themed Birthday party or really any type of party, is a favorite theme for many little girls. So we thought we would make party planning a little easier and give you an easy way to access cheap and free Minnie Mouse Themed Party Printables. Click the Image to Access the Downl
Disney's Frozen Birthday Party Printable Set ~ FREE
Our first set of Frozen Party Printables was so popular, that we decided to make a FREE Frozen Birthday Party Printables Set for our readers! This set is a little different in the fact that it is actually two sets. The first set is the FREE set and then there is an Add-on set which includes more ite
Minnie Mouse Themed Birthday Party Printables {FREE for 72 hours}
Our Mickey Mouse Birthday Party Printables kit was such a huge hit, that we decided to go ahead and make a Minnie Mouse Birthday Printables Kit. I absolutely LOVE how they turned out too! The first set is a hot pink and purple, but I decided to duplicate it into a pastel version as well. These kits
Mickey Mouse Themed Party Printables HUGE Kit {& FREE for 48 hours!}
I couldn't decide when making this Mickey Mouse Themed Birthday Party Printable Kit between solids, chevrons or dots, so I did all three. Yup all three. So this kit turned into 52 sheets with a multitude of designs. With the main color changing between the designs to ensure that you can customize th
Pizza Party Time For the Big Game
Pizza is a go to food in my house and it used to be delivery, but now we stick to make it at home, as I can typically find it on sale in the store and with printable coupons for the better price. Digiorno is our pizza of choice for home as well, and I don't think I ever pay more than $3.50 per pizza
Frozen Valentine's Day Cards {FREE Printables}
Valentine's Day is almost here, and it's time to start thinking about classroom parties, love notes and chocolate. I always dislike purchasing those paper Valentine's in the box from the stores for the kids to give out at school. They always felt a waste of money, I wish I had thought to do printabl
Show Your Disney Side
So I was selected to throw a Disney Side Celebration and decided I need to come up with ideas. In the process of coming up with ideas, I discovered I needed Printables to go with my ideas... So... here you go, some FREE Show Your Disney Side printables to help you bring the Magic of Disney home with
Win an iPad Mini from Homeketeers {& more}
Yes you read that right, Win an iPad Mini from Homeketeers and several of our friends. I am pretty sure most of you have quite reading this by now and have scrolled down to the bottom to enter to win the iPad Mini... But just in case there are a few of you still around... I have an iPad3 and while I
Brave Valentine's Day Treat Bag Kit ~ FREE Printables
So today when I was deciding what I want to post as the Valentine's Day Freebie, I realized that since we were participating in the Disney Movie Collection Giveaway, that I would make something to go with the giveaway. And Homeketeers is giving away a copy of Disney's Brave, so why not make a Brave
Win 19 Disney Movies - YES NINETEEN Disney Movies!
Yes the Polar Vortex has ended, but it's still winter, and what is better than sitting at home snuggling in blankets and watching Disney movies? So to help you with your winter hum drums, we have joined forces with several great bloggers to bring the chance to win 19 Disney movies! Yes NINETEEN! One
Disney's Frozen Valentine's Day Kisses Treat Bag Printables ~ FREE
Yes we are more than a little obsessed with Disney's Frozen in our home, and with Valentine's Day coming I thought we could all use a little more Frozen Love around here. So to start the love off, tonight I am giving you Hershey Kiss Sticker Printables and a Treat Bag Topper Printable for these True
Easy 3 Ingredient Peppermint Fudge
I am NOT a fudge fan, and I have only made it from scratch one time. Well one time until I tried this. This 3 ingredient Microwave Peppermint Fudge is perhaps the EASIEST Christmas Dessert recipe I have EVER done. And like I said, I am not a big fan of fudge, but these are so good! I literally ate t
Sickness Hit & the Braun Therms Showed Up at the Same Time
About two weeks ago I was notified that Braun was sending me their forehead thermometer complimentary to review. The timing was perfect, as my old one had bit the dust and I was contemplating on getting a new one. Well earlier this week the babies started getting runny noses and low grade temps, and
RedBox Instant by Verizon
So Redbox has a subscription plan now. Maybe they have had it awhile, I am really not sure. I know we head to the Redbox kiosk about once every other week and rent three DVD's. For streaming we have always used Netflix, but I bet Redbox has newer releases. Well for a free month I am SO trying it! I
Monster High 13 Wishes Party Doll Frankie Stein ~ A Hot Christmas Present for Girls
Here is a fantastic alternative to the usual, run-of-the-mill dress-up dolls - the Monster High 13 Wishes Party Doll Frankie Stein. Girls will have endless fun playing with this high-quality and unusual doll, which is fully articulated and can be posed in many different ways. Too ghoul for school Mo
iPotty for Toliet Training the iPad addicted Toddler
OMGosh!!!! So my husband sent me this link and I am not sure if I hate or love it... I know there will be a bunch of you who can spout off all that is wrong with it... BUT for my family, with a child diagnosed on the spectrum and another one that we are pretty sure has sensory issues, the iPad is an
Frosty {or Olaf} for Breakfast with Mini Powdered Donuts
So I am all for dressing up food items to make them more fun for little eaters, and with Carson I will try just about anything to get him to eat something. Lately Carson's food issues (Autism Spectrum) have left him only take one bite of something then moving to the next piece. (Literally one bite,
Elf on a Shelf Gift Guide
I know these little Elf on a Shelf creatures are tradition for so many families, and to be honest, until last year, I had never heard of it. I wish someone would have purchased us the set as a gift years ago so I could have done it with my older children. But now that I have my two younger ones, I a
So You Got a DSLR Camera, Now What?
A little over a year ago I got a sweet deal on a Canon EOS Rebel T3 . Since the day my new camera arrived, I have never had buyers remorse, and I think only a day or two goes by where I don't use my camera for something. I know today (Black Friday this set is even cheaper than I paid at $489.95!) KI
Did You Know ~ How to Open a Can withOUT a Can Opener
Lately I have been searching online for Camping, Survival and Emergency Preparedness ideas. Well one day a few months ago, I happened upon a neat little trick that I HAD to try out. Did you know that in case of an emergency you can open a can without a can opener? I am serious, a canned food item is
Alabama V. Auburn Giveaway - Choose your Side!
Are you a Tiger or do you ride the Crimson Tide? Show your support for your team by entering to win a Personalized Fan Cave team sign, AND the winner of the giveaway with the most entries will also receive a personalized Christmas Ornament, a personalized Coffee Mug and Personalized Mousepad. The Pe
Thanksgiving Day Printables ~ FREE
It's Thanksgiving in just a couple of days, and we wanted to share a BIG Thank you to our readers for all your support over the last year. So To help you dress up your Thanksgiving day table, please enjoy this Thanksgiving Day Printable set for FREE. Included in this set are: Child's Draw what you a
Win A Dream Slate Kitchen from Pfister
We have been working on remodeling our vacation condo, while living in it (have had a TERRIBLE time finding a house in Orlando area), and when I saw this giveaway over at Pfister, the Win a Dream Slate Kitchen, I HAD to enter! Oh My Goodness, I LOVE the look of a dark kitchen, and appliances that do
Disney's Frozen Party Printable Set ~ FREE
I got to be fortunate enough to attend a screening of Disney's Frozen, and I will be writing a review on it on my other site Temporary Tourist , but for Homeketeers I just HAD to put together a little "gift" Frozen themed. The characters of this delightful film are not just inspiring but ones that I
Thanksgiving Invitation Printables ~ FREE
I am not entirely sure where the month of November has gone... Seems that vacuum in the sky is time sucking for me again... But lucky for you, in my panic of OMGoodness Thanksgiving is only a week and a half away, I made three Thanksgiving Invitation Printables! I couldn't decide on which I liked be
How to Re-Grow Green Onions ~ So Easy & Quick!
So last Sunday night I made Super Easy French Onion Soup and Hamburger French Onion Dips for Dinner. And of course that recipe called for two bunches of Green Onions, which I had purchased all ready. While cutting them up, I decided to go ahead and try my hand at re-growing the green onions for anot
Sew a Girls Peasant Dress/Top ~ Free Pattern & Instructions
I was looking for a new pattern for Courtney the other day. I wanted something easy and quick, but had sleeves, since the Florida weather is now turning cold and I cam across a wonderful three in one Peasant Dress pattern . The reason it is a three one is because if you adjust the length you have th
Runway Project Brother XR9500 Sewing Machine
I have been wanting a new sewing machine for 3 years or so now. I have looked and looked and looked..... Well this year as a combined Mother's Day/Birthday present I got one. Again I hunted and hunted. I wanted the best bang for my buck so to speak. I made a list of things that were important to me,
Christmas Cookie Exchange ~ Free Printables
Are you planning a Christmas Cookie Exchange this year? Every year, the week of December 4th to December 11th is designated as Cookie Exchange week and while I don't have a community here in Florida to do a formal Cookie Exchange with, I did decide to go ahead and pretend that I did. So if I were ab
Dear Santa Letters ~ FREE Printables
So this year we are going to try something new, we are going to write a Dear Santa letter. While Carson may only be three, he understands the concept of Santa and Christmas. For the last few months, when he has wanted something at the store, we have been using the "well we will ask Santa for Christm
Sofia the First Free Printable Party Set
Courtney LOVES Sofia the First. Carson even likes her. Ah heck, so do I. So when I decided to put together a set of Free Party Printables for our readers, I decided to go ahead and do a Sofia the First Printable Party Set. Download Now In this FREE printable set you will get: Sofia the First Invitat
Baby Bullet Giveaway!!!
Do you want to serve your little one only the best foods but feel it can become a bit overwhelming at times? This doesn't have to be the case with the versatile Baby Bullet! This product helps you give your baby the best nutrition it needs to set the stage for a lifetime of health and wellness! The
Free Halloween Party Printables
Are you planning on throwing a Halloween Party? Or do you have the task of planning your child's classroom party this Halloween? Well let us help out with these FREE Halloween Party Printables . We have created a set of Bag Toppers, Mini Candy Bar Wrappers, Cupcake Wrappers and Cupcake Toppers for y
Day 3 FREE Photoshop Class - Basic Photo Editing
To day we are going to cover basic photo editing in Photoshop. While Photoshop can do some pretty amazing things, just knowing how to clean up an image can dramatically improve it's quality. From removing red eye, to brightening eyes, to removing blemishes, we will cover some of the basic photo touc
Homeketeers FREE 14 Day Photoshop Class
Welcome to the Homeketeers Free 14 Day Photoshop Class, where we hope you will walk away with confidence in creating graphics and printables as well as photo editing with all the techniques we will be showing you. Each day we will be providing you with a different video tutorial on a Photoshop techn
Photoshop Class Day 2 - Watermarks, how to create and place on your image
In today's FREE Photoshop Class we are going to learn about how to create a watermark, and how to place it on your images. Later in this series we will be teaching you how to automate your Watermark into a Photoshop action, which will save you time. Watermarks can be done in several ways, and I am h
Free Photoshop Class Day One ~ Tools, Brushes and Text
Today is Day ONE of our FREE Photoshop 14 day Class , where we will be teaching you 14 new techniques in Photoshop. Since I am not entirely sure where everyone is in their ability levels in Photoshop, I am starting today with a just a quick review of the tools. After we review the tools palette we w
12 DIY and Crafty Christmas Ornaments
Besides my need to create all my Christmas ornaments by hand this year, I know I am not the only one who doesn't want to spend a bunch of money on their Christmas Tree this year. So for the week of 12 Christmas helps, we have found a dozen Easy and Adorable DIY Christmas Ornaments. Remember, to see
Jake and the Never Land Pirates ~ Neverland Rescue Watch Party
I am hosting a Jake and the Never Land Pirates ~ Neverland Rescue Watch Party over at Temporary Tourist for tonight's special World Premiere on the Disney Channel. Throughout the movie we will be giving away Pirate Goody Bags and playing games. As I got to decorating and getting ready for our Pirate
12 Saturdays to Christmas, So Here's a Dozen ways to Make Christmas Easier
Can you believe that we are only 12 Saturdays away from Christmas?!?!? This seems far to close. Where has the year gone? Since I am making everything homemade (hopefully 90% up-cycled and recycled), I am really starting to stress about the time left to get everything done! Yes, I did start my Organi
12 Christmas Stocking Patterns and Ideas
Every year (well almost every year) we have had a tradition of making new Christmas Stockings. This year, I am going to sew new stockings for each of the kids, and I have started to search through patterns. I have found some super simple patterns, and I have found some extremely complicated ones. Bu
12 Clever Ways to Wrap Christmas Presents
I am always looking for new ways to wrap presents, especially Christmas presents. When all the kids were little, I would try to make things easy on myself and wrap each child's present in a wrapping paper that was just for them. Then as they got older and started trying to guess what was what, I sta
12 Christmas Cookie Recipes
I am ALWAYS looking for new Christmas Cookie Recipes. I am hoping that this year, I can even find a Christmas Cookie Exchange to be a part of, but since we live in a predominately tourist area, I am not holding my breath. But I will baking Christmas Cookies, and LOTS of them this year. So on my way
Organizing Your Christmas, Don't get behind {Organization Challenge Day 18}
For today's Organization Challenge, I am going to dive into Christmas. Every year I hear myself say, I am going to be all done long before Christmas, and every year I am up until 2am finishing the last of wrapping and sadly last year, I was even hitting up the only 24 hour WalGreens in the area! So
Carole P. Roman Celebrating, Talk Like A Pirate Giveaway
Ok everyone, I have the PERFECT Giveaway to go with our Tad: The Lost Explorer Giveaway. How about a Popcorn Cart, Popcorn and a great series of books? Ahoy Me Mateys and all you Landlubbers! In these parts it is "Talk Like A Pirate Day" (September 19th) and Author Carole P. Roman of the Captain No
Tad: The Last Explorer Review and Giveaway
Tad: The Last Explorer is an absolutely great animated film. At first just my husband and I started watching it, but soon it found it's way into the playroom DVD player as well. Carson watched it 5 times in a row. I did have to explain the scary things were fake, and answer a lot of what is its. It
How to Get Rid of Fruit Flies and Gnats
So my mother-in-law called yesterday to ask me about my trick to get rid of fruit flies and gnats. It seems that while she was canning tomatoes this last week these little pests invaded her home. Awhile back when we lived in Omaha, I had a severe infest of fruit flies thanks to a bunch of bananas I
Disney Vacation Countdown Project with FREE Printable
Going on a Disney vacation is exciting! And today we have a simple project for you, to help build the excitement. Counting down the days to your vacation can be a lot of fun. For our home, having visual countdowns to events, for instance, going to see Gabe, or Stevie coming, helps with the transitio
Disney Vacation Countdown Calendar Style
We decided that there may be a large number of you that don't have a laminator at home, (which I HIGHLY recommend investing in one, I personally recommend the Swingline Laminator ) we would make a Disney Vacation Countdown Calendar style for you. First, you will need to download and print the Disney
Win a $150 Target Gift Card
$150 Target Gift Card Giveaway Who wouldn't want to win a gift card to Target? Especially right before Christmas. Well we are thrilled to have joined together with some other fantastic blogs to bring you a chance to win a $150 to spend at Target. Hosted by : Conservamom & Co-hosted by: Everything Mo
Secret Millionaires Club ~ Warren Buffet Teaching Kids to Invest and Save
This is considered a #sponsored post as I was provided a free copy of the series on DVD to review. All opinions are always my own. This is disclosed in regulation with FTC 16 CFR part 255 Guides to Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising. Ok on to my Review... So I was provided a copy of Volume
Easy Halloween Costumes (Instructables Halloween) ~FREE
If you saw the Halloween Foods FREE Kindle Book, then you must also grab this Easy Halloween Costumes FREE Instructable Kindle Book as well. I am thrilled with these two finds, and highly recommend that you grab it while it is still free!
Nightmare Before Christmas 20th Anniversary Give Away
Hey everyone, I know how much you love a contest, so we joined in with some other bloggers and websites, and thought that three of you might like to win a fun prize to celebrate Nightmare Before Christmas turning 20! You could win one of these two bags or the extra large coffee cup. Good Luck! Homek
Halloween Food (Instructables Halloween) ~ FREE on Amazon
FREE today (and I am not sure how much longer so grab it quickly) is the Halloween Food Instructables Kindle book. If you have a Kindle, or the Kindle App for your iPad then you need to nab this great little book full of ideas and recipes for some FUN Halloween foods!
Make Your Own Coffee Creamer - Not Worth It
So I saw the pins about making your own coffee creamer, and of course I had to try it. You see we are major coffee drinkers in this house. Between my husband, my daughter and myself we go through at least one and half pots of coffee a day. But what makes it worse, I literally use way too much creame
Tulle or Deco Mesh Holiday Wreaths
I have been wanting to decorate our front door for the last six months, but just haven't gotten around to it. I keep thinking oh I need to put up a wreath, or a sign or something to make our condo feel more homey. But it seems to be falling to the bottom of the list of things to do.... Well not any
Hot Coupons to Clip 09/02/13 for match ups
These are the coupons you need to clip for upcoming deals and match up over the next couple of weeks. I recommend printing off at least 4 to 6 of each or more if possible. These are great for starting your stockpile. I will be posting Match Ups for these items below over the next couple of weeks, an
Brita Coupon Deal
If you are like me, then you have a small stock pile of items for worst case scenario possibilities. When I lived in the midwest it was for tornadoes, now that we are in Florida, It is for Hurricanes. One of the things that concern me is, unsafe water supply and stockpiling gallons of water and bott
Organize your Craft Room and Craft Supplies With These Ideas
Organizing all my Craft supplies is a constant for me. I am always looks for new and clever ways to better organize my craft supplies. I figure when we find a house, I will have my craft room back, and I get to start from scratch. So I am constantly looking for new ideas for my craft room and for wa
5 Necklaces from $2.50 to $6.00 Shipped For Christmas
If you saw the 18 Necklaces for under $2.50, you know we found some GREAT deals, but I couldn't pass up sharing a few other finds that while still cheap, aren't quite as Jaw droppingly cheap as the first 18. My Middle daughter, Becca, happened to peek over my shoulder while I was doing some shopping
Swingline GBC Inspire Laminator 71% off Today!
Swingline GBC Inspire Laminator is one of today's HOT Deals over at Amazon. These usually sell for around $50, but today only you can get it for $14.99 Shipped! (If you have Amazon Prime , if you don't, then click here to sign up for a 30 days for free) What's included with the Swingline GBC Inspire
Mickey Mouse Cake Decorating, Candy Making and Baking Tools for CHEAP
I was looking for some new cake decorating tools on Amazon when 4 cavity Mickey Mouse Mold popped up in my recommended results. Oh Heck YES!!!! So of course I added it to my cart, and then MORE items popped up, and all those items were INCREDIBLY cheap!!! So what started out as me grabbing a few new
Jim Hensen's Fraggle Rock - Yes I am showing my age!
I am super excited about the fact that you can now watch Fraggle Rock on Hulu. My brother and I would watch the Fraggle Rock with the Smurfs every morning! Yes, now your kids (or in my case, I) can enjoy the Fraggle Rocks friends Gobo, Mokey, Red, Wembley and Boober. I want to know if I am the only
Bracelets for Under $2.50 Shipped on Amazon
To go with the 18 Necklaces for Under $2.50 Shipped list, I thought you might like some Bracelets for less than $2.50 Shipped for your Jewelry boxes. And well, I need more items for my daughters Christmas stockings. Yes I am determined to be all done with my Christmas shopping sooner than later. So
18 Necklaces for Under $2.50 Shipped From Amazon
I have been getting my Christmas Shopping done early this year in order to try to save time and money. I know I am not the only one out there who at the end of the Holiday season sits back and makes a pledge to get it done earlier next year. Literally, last Christmas I had to go to the 24 hour Walgr
The Pocket Mommy Giveaway from Random House
I remember the first day of school for each of my children. How excited and scared they were. I wish I would have had this book for them way back when. Now, I want this book for Carson and Courtney, while it is more about kindergarten, I think the lesson in this story applies to all situations where
How To Make Planes Magnets or Marbles ~ Tutorial
I know this is an old craft idea, but I needed some manipultives for Carson. You see he is doing Pre-K through homeschool, and since he as a brand new 3 year old that can count to 20, recognize more than half of the alphabet and understands the concept of counting, I wanted to try to give him tools
How to Make a Cork Board for Pinning WDW Trading Pins
If you saw last week that I found a FREE souvenir item at Epcot France Pavilion , then you also knew that this post was coming. You see I have a couple buckets full of wine and champagne corks now, and of course I have to start crafting with them! And since they are Walt Disney World Wine Corks, I H
How to Remove Writing From Plastic Containers
I LOVE the containers that butter, sour cream, yogurt and other items come in. I have this belief that everything can be re-used. Especially these plastic containers. They are GREAT for storing leftovers, craft supplies, homemade play-dough and even for using to gift wrap goodies. And when your plas
How to Make a Grill for $2, yes TWO dollars!
Did you know that all you need to make your own grill are two items you can get at the dollar store? And they are sold in double packs, so that $2 actually will build you TWO grills!!! It is seriously so simple and at the very least, everyone should have these items in their Emergency preparedness k
Making a Necklace out of Disney Pressed Pennies
I have loved the idea of the Disney pressed pennies, but could never figure out what to do with them after getting home. Well the other day, I was looking at one and was like, Got IT! They would make cute necklace charms! So I grabbed my Modge Podge Dimensional, and covered the pressed side of the p
Military Care Packages
So lately I have been looking at Military Care Packages, trying to prepare myself for the inevitable future... And through my research I have come across some truly wonderful and imaginative ones. The thing I have noticed about all these elaborate Care Packages, is that they take planning. With an a
Make a Disney Autograph Book with Me and My Peeps
Yes everyone knows I am a complete Disney Junkie..... and I LOVE character meet and greets at the parks. SOOOOO who wants to spend $12.95 on a generic everyone has the same one autograph book from Disney when you can make your own? They are so simple to make, and with the Me and My Peeps collection,
Baseball Themed Party - Build a Banner
Personalized or Customized Banners are the latest thing for decorating for a party and so today we are going to show you a THIRD technique for making one. These great little banners are super easy to make, and with the Hot Off The Press Banner Builder Template it takes less than 30 minutes to throw
Turning Paper into Plastic, well Kind of.... Plasticizing
I came across this pin awhile back and have still not been able to find a project where I could use it, but I thought one of our readers might have a project where this would perfectly. If you decided to turn some paper into plastic, please share with us your creations! I do love how she used old ne
iTouchless Bag Resealer - OMG!!!! YES!!!!
I very rarely get thoroughly excited about a product, but the iTouchless Bag Resealer seems to be so promising. I found a picture of this handy little dandy on a Pinterest search and had to go look at it. I have placed an order for myself and am planning purchasing another set for my Mother-In-Law a
Using a Crayon as a Candle in Case of Emergency
I saw a picture of a crayon burning and the caption read that you could burn a crayon for 30 minutes in case of an emergency.... Well I had to know if this was in fact the case... So there you go, Who Knew?!?!?! So now I will be sure to keep a box of crayons in my emergency readiness kit. And we alw
Finding Narnia - Creating A Wonderland In My Attic
My aunt has absolutely fallen in love with The Chronicles of Narnia. In fact, she adores the series so much that she decided to transform her empty attic into a Narnia-themed wonderland for her grandchildren. C.S. Lewis’s Narnia books are considered to be among the best of children’s literature of a
Coney Island Wedding or Party Disney Style
The Walt Disney World Wedding Pavilion has some wonderful displays of potential wedding tables based on themes. This particular theme, the Coney Island Wedding (or Party) theme is one I particularly like. I think it is quite lovely for a Summer wedding or Summer party. I envision a backyard party, o
Easy DIY Bridal Bouquet Ideas
After a recent visit to Walt Disney World's Wedding Pavilion to update my photos at Temporary Tourist , I had to share these Disney inspired Easy DIY Bridal Bouquets. The brides I know are looking for ways to save a little money on their big day, and whether you choose to try to make these bridal bo
LeSportSac It's a Small World Medium Weekender Giveaway!
Yes it is time for another Spring into Summer giveaway! Specifically a LeSportSac Medium Weekender ! This bag is so adorable! Thanks to some other fabulous blogger friends we have all chipped in to bring you this awesome giveaway for a LeSportSac Medium Weekender in the new summer Small World patter
Technique Time - Fabric Paint & Stickles Glitter Glue
Fabric paints and Stickles Glitter Glue are lots of fun to use in scrapbooking projects, but the thing to remember when using them is that they need adequate time to dry, just like the Glossy Accents. 1. To add a bit of flair, use the fabric paint (or Stickles) to add dots to some places in your jou
Card Sketches to Inspire
With Mother's Day Coming next weekend we thought throwing in a little Card Making this National Scrapbooking Day would be helpful. Sources: http://letscapturethesesketches.blogspot.com/2012/02/card-sketch-13.html http://inspiredblueprints.typepad.com/inspired_blueprints/sketches/ http://blog.basicgr
Chevron Scrapbook Challenge
Let's see those chevrons! With this challenge we want to see all the creative ways you can come up with to incorporate chevrons in your scrapbook layout, page, photos or surprise us! Inspiration: [gallery ids="30842,30843,30844"]
Ten Scrapbook Sketches to Start your Day
For our National Scrapbooking Day 3:00am Post - We are giving you ten Scrapbook Sketches to start your day. We are also using these sketches to come up with our own creations today. Keep an eye out to see if you can spot which sketches we used! sources: http://www.pagemaps.com/aug11maps.htm http://b
Spring Scrapbook Challenge - National Scrapbooking Day
Spring has sprung, and for our first Scrapbook Challenge of National Scrapbooking Day we want to inspire you to create something warm, vibrant, and full of spring. Be sure to share your creations by linking up below. And then head over to the National Scrapbooking Day Giveaway, a $150 gift card for
Scrapbook 101 Techniques - NSD FREE for 24 hours
Is there a technique you always wanted to learn how to do? Well how about learning about 20 of them? This class is split into 4 segments (1 per week). Each week we will focus on 3-5 different techniques. Photo instructions and handouts will be given for each technique. This is the first set of class
National Scrapbooking Day Giveaway
For our Spring into Summers Giveaway Series - We are beyond THRILLED to announce that all day today, this National Scrapbooking Day, we are sponsored by Hot Off the Press . Their retail estore, Paper Wishes , is full of incredible products! Through out the next two weeks you are going to see several
Ribbon Retreat for May Day
I am super excited to announce today's Spring into Summer Giveaway Sponsor - The Ribbon Retreat - With today being May Day, how fitting that we bring you this WONDERFUL giveaway of a $25 gift certificate to spend in this magnificent shop full of ribbons, supplies and fabric. So while you may not be
5 Berries Sewing Patterns Giveaway
Todays Spring into Summer Giveaway is sponsored by 5 Berries Sewing Patterns . I LOVE that I have a little girl to dress up and the patterns from 5 Berries Sewing let me make my little Courtney some ADORABLE outfits. I just love her patterns! And today you can enter to win some of her patterns!: One
How To Make A Great Cup Of Tea
There are only two things you really have to know about brewing the ideal cup of tea. The first is to bring the water to a rolling boil. And the second is to add the water to the tea and not the other way around. Everything else is a derivation of these two points. Many Americans feel unskilled at t
The 10 Weirdest Chocolate-Coated Foods
Chocolate may be so delicious that you want to smother it onto everything you eat, but these 10 “treats” may make you think twice before digging in. Onion Whether or not this is some kind of in-joke for Philadelphians is a mystery to us, but several candy shops there offer chocolate-coated onions. C
Give Your Wedding Guests The Gift Of Good Will
Many engaged couples are choosing to forgo traditional wedding favors like matchbooks or candy, opting instead to donate their resources to a cause that is important to them. With so many people feeling a personal connection to widespread diseases like cancer, multiple sclerosis and diabetes, health
10 Inspiring Projects to Make with Fat Quarters
I LOVE fat quarters. I love that you can make so many things with them. True it is only a fourth of a yard of fabric, but because a fat quarter is not your long skinny cut of fabric, but rather an 18' x 22" cut of fabric, you can make many things with just using one or two fat quarters. Today I hope
Fat Quarter Shop - Giveaway
Today's Spring into Summer Sponsor is Fat Quarter Shop . They are generously giving one of our lucky readers a $25 gift certificate! I don't know about you, but I am addicted to Fat Quarters! I just love buying coordinating packs of fabric that I can create so many different projects with. The numbe
Military Mom Meme's
For today's Military Monday post, I thought a gallery of some really great Quotes, Poems and Military Mom Meme's would make for a great gallery collection. So here are a few of my favorites, if I have left any off that you feel should be in this gallery, please leave a comment below.
Top 10 Housewarming Gifts
If you have friends or family who have recently moved into a new home or maybe even moved abroad for life overseas then choosing a housewarming gift can be difficult. Trying to guess just what they might need or like or what kind of taste they might have can all add up to a headache. So to help you
Summer Bags - What's Hot This Summer
If you’re looking to step out in style this summer, make sure you have a chic bag on your arm. This year’s hottest bag trends incorporate unique shapes and textures as well as punchy prints and striking colours that will make your bag look more like a focal point than an accessory. Here are the top
Sew a Bag ~ Tutorials on DIY Purses and Bags
Have you ever wanted to try your hand at sewing your own purse or bag? I personally LOVE making my own purses and bags, they can match different outfits, make great gifts and most of all, there is a great sense of pride when someone asks you where did you get your purse, and you get to say, "I made
Birthday Cake Fudge
I am always looking for new recipes and especially new dessert recipes. My husband has a serious sweet tooth and doesn't gain weight from it either. (I know, No Fair!) So when I saw a recipe on Pinterest for Cake Batter Fudge, I had to try it. I modified the recipe a bit and came up with Birthday Ca
Embellished Living ~ Scrabble Tiles
Today's Sponsor is Embellished Living , I found their shop when I was working on our DIY Wedding Favors post awhile back and her Scrabble tiles are amazing! I love the size she offers, and the ability to order exactly whatever word I want. Her tiles are made from 2.5"x2.5" wood squares and are stain
Photo Books The New Scrapbook ~ Giveaway
Have you seen some of these new photos books that people are creating? I absolutely love them! What a great way to commemorate a year, a new birth, a wedding, a vacation... so many ideas, so many possibilities. They make great gifts for grandparents and new parents. Easily a new way to do your child
2013 Sorcerer Mickey Scrapbook Kit
Today's Spring into Summer Sponsor Temporary Tourist Travel, Disney Vacation Planners is for the Official Disney Parks 2013 Sorcerer Mickey Scrapbook Kit. If you have been to Walt Disney World anytime in the last few years, then you probably have a BUNCH of photos laying around that need a page done
Whimsy Couture Sewing Patterns Giveaway
I am beyond taken with today's Spring into Summer Giveaway Sponsor. Whimsy Couture Sewing Patterns is amazing! Her patterns make me want to sit in front of my sewing machine all day and make clothes for Courtney! Some of her patterns include: Whimsy Couture Sewing has generously offered to give away
Stampendous Tutorial and Giveaway
Hello, Rhea Weigand here today for Stampendous to share a fun copic technique my dear friend and amazing Copic Instructor, Jennifer Dove taught me. It has become one of my "go to" techniques when I want a "watercolor" look or when I don't have a lot of time to spend coloring. It's also a great techn
How to Make a Brick Retaining Planter Wall - WDW Style
As many of our readers know, I own a travel agency that specializes in Walt Disney World Vacations , and I go to the Disney Parks almost daily to take photos, have fun and learn as much as I can about Disney travel. Well, during the International Flower and Garden Festival in Epcot I came across thi
Meal Planning Made Easy with a Meal Planner - Giveaway
Next up in our Spring into Summer Giveaway Series is being brought to you by Ashley Seare of A. Seare Design Studios . She is an incredibly talented graphic designer who designed an amazing meal planner that works for a whole year. a Rafflecopter giveaway Don’t forget to Enter all the: Spring Into S
Win a Purple Cows Laminator - Spring into Summer Series
Today's Spring into Summer Giveaway is AWESOME! I am thrilled to announce that Purple Cows has sponsored today's giveaway with a 3016c 9" laminator that comes with 100 hot pockets!!!! I don't have a laminator and I desperately want one. The projects that you can make! Especially for my house, with a
Circle Quilt Tutorial So Cute!
I am seriously missing my sewing machine right now. Especially after seeing this circle quilt. I want to make one for Courtney and Carson so bad! Talk about adorable! View Tutorial Here
Food Storage Made Easy
Creating an emergency backup of food is important. Most of us know this, but many of us don’t bother. Why? Often people see such a task as difficult, expensive, time-consuming, and not worth the effort. But when you consider that multiple government sources such as FEMA and the CDC recommend storing
Super Cape for a Super Party Anyone? ~ Giveaway
Today's Spring into Summer sponsor is Jeni Lynn Designs ( her Etsy Shop ) So I LOVE her capes! I can see Carson running around with one on and getting some great pictures. She also makes a Car Wallet - which I also need for Carson, who insists on bringing a handful of cars with us where ever we go.
Little Bean Creations Giveaway
as we continue with our Spring into Summer Series, today is sponsored by Little Bean Creations . With two toddlers, I know all about the car seat issues. Especially with Carson! Well Little Bean Creations created a really great solution! A Car Seat Footrest! - Now usually we would tell you how to ma
Disney Princess Party Accessories & Contest
I can't wait for Courtney to get big enough for a princess party. I love the idea of her going to the Bibbity Bobbity Boutique at Magic Kingdom and getting all done up like her favorite princess. I picture a birthday party to follow of all her friends dressed up like princesses, them sipping tea and
A Letter to My Daughters - A Man Worthy of You
Dear Daughters, I have made several mistakes as a woman, wife and mother and like any other mother, I don't want to see you go through the hurts I have. To have to learn the lessons the hard way. I want each of you to find God's perfect mate for you. I don't want you to under value yourselves, or lo
Laura Kelly Walters ~ part 2
We introduced Laura yesterday as our first ever, Women Who Inspire. Today we are going to tell you a little more about Laura. You see I was fortunate enough to get to do two interviews with her, and she is a kind loving woman. While she has been successful in the arts and crafts world, she has also
Laura Kelly Designs
This weeks Woman who Inspires: Laura Kelly-Walters of Laura Kelly Designs Pinterest - Twitter - Facebook Career: Professional Artist who Crafts Her designs have been and are currently licensed by: Expressionery Plaid Leapyear Publishing Creative Converting Pure Expressions see more here She even has
Mother's Day Mommy Makeover ~ Groupon Style
I am purely putting this post together for completely selfish reasons.... Oh Honey.... Dear... Patrick .... You better be paying attention.... I did a post on my Aunesty.com site awhile back about getting my Pre-Baby Body Back - and while I haven't been terribly successful at it, I have decided I wa
Announcing Homeketeers New Shop
We are excited to announce that Homeketeers has grown! Homeketeers has opened a shop! We will not only be selling printables, decals and class, but be sure to check out our FREE printables and FREE scrapbooking classes that we are offering in our store as well. Over the next week we will be finishin
Easter Crafts, Recipes & Gift Ideas
Click here for The Newest Inspiration Posts for Easter or take a look at these below for inspiration: Quick and Easy Homemade Easter gifts Little Bunny Dum Dums {tutorial} Easter Peeps Treat Easter Egg Recycling – The Incredible Unedible Egg Create Your Own Amazing Easter eggs Easter Cookies and Cup
Peanut Butter & Jelly Cheesecake - Yummy!
Decadent and delicious! This fairly easy pb&j cheesecake recipe will be a treasured recipe once you taste it. It is so creamy and delicious. Enjoy! Peanut Butter & Jelly Cheesecake - Yummy! Recipe Type : Dessert Cuisine: American Prep time: 30 mins Cook time: 60 mins Total time: 1 hour 30 mins Serve
Easy Sew Girls Dress {FREE pattern}
Cute right? This adorable dress is so simple to make, and great for using up fabric scraps! The possibilities with this dress are endless! Imagine doing a black tank top, solid red, red with white polka dots and then another solid red. A Minnie Mouse dress! View Tutorial Here [AdsWithin]
Caution Boy at Play
I saw this and my mouth literally fell open! This busy board is so simple yet so clever! Every toddler needs this, just change Boy to Girl! View Tutorial Here
Fairy Garden Twig Chairs {tutorial}
I have really gotten into this new trend of little container fairy gardens. When I saw these little twig chairs, I made up my mind to create one of these adorable gardens. View The Tutorial
How to Build Window Seat From Wall Cabinets
We all have that space under a window in the house that having a window seat under would be perfect. Well here is a great tutorial for building a window seat out of cupboards. So easy, only 6 steps. View Tutorial
Tufted Ottoman from Upcycled Pallet {tutorial}
Yes this wonderfully cute ottoman was made from a Pallet! This step by step tutorial is so easy to follow and I can't wait until we find a house so I can make one for our living room. View Tutorial
Wedding Guestbook - Jenga Anyone?
If you are looking for an alternative to a traditional Wedding Guest Book, then here is a cute and clever idea. Jenga blocks! Have your guests leave you messages on the blocks and play later. View Source
Mini Bottle Holder Tutorial
These adorable wine bottle holders are a great way to give your neighbors, coworkers or friends an adult Valentine's Day Gift that is a little more grown up than some smarties. They would look lovely as party favors as well. View Tutorial Here
Scroll Paper Garland {tutorial}
Gorgeous Right? I am trying to think up a reason for needing these! I think they would be gorgeous for a backdrop for birthday pictures. View Tutorial Here
Cute Milk Cartons and Carrier {tutorial}
I just think this is the cutest little idea! Perfect for bringing a little gift to sick friend, or even a clever teacher gift. View Tutorial Here
DIY Rosette Paper Wreath
This easy Rosette Paper Wreath is such a cute project that would be perfect for decorating your home, or for decorating a baby shower, wedding, bridal shower. So many things really, I think it is so perfectly pretty! View the Tutorial Here
Quick Nutella Kids Snack Pack DIY
Carson LOVES Nutella and he loves those little Nutella snack packs you can buy from the store. They cost about $1.24 at WalMart and I usually have a few of them on hand at all times. But he ate the last one while we were in Epcot last night and we are planning on heading to Magic Kingdom today. If y
Scotch & Chocolate 40th Birthday Party
I think this party could easily be adapted to a Bachelorette party, retirement party (add in cigars) or any Male birthday. I love how masculine this is. See Party Here
Paper Bird Embellishment {tutorial}
Aren't these little birds just adorable. I think for an Easter or Spring scrapbook page, these little birds would be so perfect! View Tutorial and Get Pattern
Paper Hearts Valentines Day Door Wreath {tutorial}
Not only is the perfect craft to do with your kids, it would be great for a classroom party craft as well! If you are looking for a cute way to say I love you to your kids this Valentine's Day, make them each one of these, with their favorite colors, and hang on their door for a surprise when they w
Barn or Rustic Wedding Inspiration & Ideas
So when you think of weddings, hay bales are probably not something that comes to mind. Me either, but I saw these great pictures where the decor included hay bales and well, I was smitten! Talk about easy and glamorous! What do you think?
DIY Wedding Bouquets: The Basics
Great step by step instructions on how to make your own fresh flower wedding bouquet. Definitely going to be using this for my daughters weddings! View Tutorial
DIY Wedding Programs {tutorial}
These are perfect for that budget friendly wedding. While the eyelets are also very cute, I think I would want Ribbon or bows, something a little softer. View the Tutorial
Little Bunny Dum Dums {tutorial}
These are absolutely adorable! If you are needing a cute craft for a classroom party, or want to make something cute for Easter to put on your table or put in your Easter baskets, these are sure to be a HUGE hit! View Tutorial Here
Baby Apron Bib Free Pattern {tutorial}
With two toddlers, bibs are a necessity in my home, but they are sometimes too short and well inadequate to contain the mess my little ones make. So I went hunting for a good pattern for an apron style bib and found this little beauty. Now this pattern is perfect for keeping my little ones clean, an
Chocolate Amaretto Crêpe Cake {tutorial}
I saw this today and my mouth just started watering! I can't wait until we find a house with a kitchen large enough to bake in, and I have all my pans! This will be the first cake I make. I will even promise my husband and daughter that I will make this for them the first week after we move in (and
Military Valentines $0.99 & Free Shipping
For our very first Military Monday Post, I had to share these cute Military Valentine's Day Cards ! These are on sale for 99 cents and if you order by 02/06/13 you get FREE shipping! I am sending one to my soldier son. Who are you sending one too? These are all customizable to say what you are [mom]
Easter Peeps Treat
A super cute idea for presenting Peeps in a Bouquet, Easter basket or centerpieces. Simply put Peeps on a stick, cover with cellophane, Wilton Candy Bags and tie off. So Simple and So cute!
Princess Party on a Budget
This is a precious and easy Princess Party that any little girl would love. I love the wands and how easy they are to make. View the Party Tutorials Here
Make Disney Princesses Headbands or Hair Clips {tutorials}
These are positively the cutest hair accessories ever! I can't wait to get to Michael's and buy all the ribbon I am going to need! I couldn't decide which tutorial to highlight so I decided to let you choose, so here you go, ALL the tutorials. Have fun! Click on The Image to Go to That Princesses Tu
Bunny Bows {tutorial}
Are these not the cutest little bunny bow clips? I will be making these for Courtney to wear in hair this Spring. They are so easy to make, and the color combinations are endless! Enjoy! View the Tutorial
Todays Free Kindle Books
For today's Thrifty Thursday, here is a list of Free or under $3.99 Kindle Books from Amazon Fiction Beyond the Storm: Quilts of Love Series Always the Designer, Never the Bride: An Emma Rae Creation A Death Displaced (Lansin Island Series) A Love by Any Measure Killer Cupcakes (A Lexy Baker Bakery
Make Your Own Oscars
Are you thinking of throwing an Oscar Party? Well here is an easy DIY idea for making your own Oscars. Male Barbie dolls, (off brand ones work just as well) Gold Spray Paint Spray paint the dolls gold and attach to whatever base you want, if you want one at all. These guys would be really cute stand
34 DIY Headboards
Need some inspiration for updating a bedroom? Short on funds for decorating? Well check out these 34 DIY headboards and you will be full of inexpensive ideas for decorating your bedroom! I particularly like the barn doors and window shutters as headboards. View Headboards Now
St. Patrick’s Day Candy Gram Printable {free}
These St Patrick's day candy grams are so adorable! I love the thought of surprising the kids, your husband or someone special (like co-workers) with a cute St Patty's day card and candy. View Tutorial & Free Printable Here
Ducky Baby Shower Punch
This is positively adorable! With only three ingredients, blue kool aid - sherbert - ginger ale, it is so simple to make! The sherbert and ginger ale mixing make it look like bath water. This is perfect for an under the sea party too, just add fish to it. Complete Tutorial Here
DIY Bubblegum Bouquet
These Bubblegum Bouquet would be adorable at a little girls birthday party. Such a cute party favor or decoration! How cute would they be as a little flower girls bouquet? View The Tutorial Here
DIY Balloon Chandelier {tutorial}
This is a great idea for everything from a Bridal Shower, to a Birthday Party to a Wedding. I just love how simple this is, yet so beautiful. I think this is going in the pile of ideas for oen of my daughters weddings. View Tutorial Here Here is a picture of this great idea in practice at a surprise
SINGER 7258 Stylist 100 45% off
I am in the need of a new sewing machine, so I was checking Amazon's Daily Deals and look what I found on sale for 45% off: ($164.99 Shipped!) SINGER 7258 Stylist Sewing Machine SINGER 7258 Stylist Sewing Machine Offering 100 built-in stitches, the Singer 7258 Stylist includes a large variety of sti
Mickey Mouse Quilled Card or Art {tutorial}
I saw this Mickey Mouse Quilled piece and fell in love! I love her step by step instructions for this project. And truth be told, I am planning on following her instructions to make a Tinkerbell piece and maybe a McQueen one as well. View the Tutorial
OMG! Lucky Jeans 50% off
I LOVE Lucky brand jeans. I haven't been able to wear my Luckys since having the last two babies. But I may just indulge in a pair that is a little larger since I have never seen them priced so low before! Seriously Lucky Brand jeans for 50% off ! They have mens and womens for sale starting at $47.5
Creamy Jalapeno Roll-Ups
I originally found this recipe on Pinterest, a pin made from My Homemade Life , and made them for Becca and Gabe's High School Graduation Open House. I made double the recipe and these were the first things gone! Well over the Holidays we had a full house with all the kids coming home and I made the
Easy Ham and Pineapple Kabobs
We LOVE ham in my house, {actually just made one yesterday in the crockpot}, I have never thought of doing this with the leftovers! Yummy! *the original poster discusses how you need to PRE-HEAT the fresh pineapple first, otherwise it will ruin the meat. Pre-Heat= 30 seconds in the microwave. Canned
More DIY Valentines
Our post of DIY Valentines from last year is still one of our most popular posts, but we have found even MORE really cute and clever Valentine's Day cards you can make, so we are growing our list. {click on the image to be taken to the original sites fro printables and instructions} Our Post from La
How To Make an Owl Cake
If you thought you could never make an owl cake, well you would have been wrong. This great tutorial shows you how to make an owl cake out of round cake pan and two boxes of cake mix. View The Tutorial Here
Built-in Dog Kennels
I miss having a dog. This has been the longest I have been pet free in my adult life. But with the traveling and two babies, we just can't do a pet right now. But that doesn't stop me from dreaming, and planning for when I can have a dog again. And these Built-in Dog Kennels are wonderful! I can't w
Daddy Daughter Scrabble Frame {tutorial}
Well I know what I am making for my husband this Father's Day. Too cute! Super Easy! I really love how adorable this little frame is. Very easy to make for other family members as well. View The Tutorial Here
52 week money challenge for 2013
An interesting way to start saving. I think this is completely doable for most of us, even those who are struggling. I hope that each of our readers who does this, is able to at least put a portion of the weekly allotment away this year. Good luck and please share how you do this year with this chal
Free Alphabet Flash Card Printables
I love free printables, and anything that helps me teach my kiddos their alphabet is a win for me. I do recommend laminating them if you plan to let your toddler touch. For those of you with a child on the Autism Spectrum, I recommend making these cards a little more stimulating by adding textures o
Adorable Stone Footprints
Aren't these adorable? Talk about making a perfect path in the garden! Younger children will find them magical. I wish I had source to promote for this picture, I found it but it didn't point back to who came up with this wonderful stone footprint idea. I am pretty sure that all you have to do is go
Easy Water Color Portraits
Talk about super cute! I want to do one of each of my kids at different stages in life. Would also make a wonderful Wedding present, us the couples engagement picture. Definitely a great Christmas gift for the grandparents, or a first b-day present. Regardless of all the present ideas, I am doing th
Make a Pet Jelly Fish
OMG!!! I Love this!!! I will be making several of these this week for my 2 year old and 1 year old. They love Nemo, and now they can have their own "squichies" to play with. This mom was truly very clever coming up with this simple make your own Jelly Fish Pet. Great tutorial and easy to follow as w
Make Toadstool Chairs for a Fairy Party - Tutorial
We came across the cutest idea, a Toadstool chair for a Fairy Party! I don't know any little girls that wouldn't love this! {or mom!} View Tutorial Here
Donut Hole Pops
How cute are these Donut Hole Pops! Just think of the smiles you will get from your little ones when they wake up to these as a special surprise! I think these would be great for birthdays that fall on school mornings. Add a little frosting decor and you have mini birthday cakes for breakfast! View
Make a Golden Snitch Ornament {tutorial}
I am a Harry Potter Geek. I freely and gladly admit this. SO when I came across this fabulous tutorial on how to make a Golden Snitch Tutorial I was ecstatic! These are adorable and so simple to make. I can't wait to make a bunch of these to give away next year. View The Tutorial
Free Kindle Books
Since many of you will probably getting a Kindle, iPad or another device that allows for you to read Kindle books, I thought I would share with you some free Kindle books to help grow your library. I personally use my iPad for reading Nook and Kindle books all the time and LOVE the ease of it. I am
Adult Holiday Cocktails
Last week when we were at Holiday Studios, we noticed that they had put out a new sign promoting some winter cocktails. Well I HAD to have one, and decided on the Snowball. YUMMY!!!! So I of course went online and typed in the ingredients to try to find the recipe. And I found one that seemed like i
Halloween Is Here Again - Some Fun Facts
Halloween is in the air again, and the spirit of this scary and eerie occasion resounds with trick and treating joy. Even though trick and treating is merely for children, the concept of Halloween has expanded to include adults as well. Perhaps the most exciting and the most difficult part of Hallow
Girls Tulle Tutu Dresses
I have become addicted to these adorably dresses! I want to dress Courtney in them every day and take her picture.. They really are simple to make, and some of the simplier designs can be no sew as well. All you really need is to know how to make a knot and fabric glue for embellishments. I have a f
Birthstones a Personal Choice - Infographic
Jewelry is type of gift that is easily appreciated by almost anybody. Wonderful pieces range from the most expensive to cheaper diamond alternatives such as Cubic Zirconia: Yes, there are cheaper alternative jewelry too. Contrary to popular belief, there are cheap jewelry and accessories that anyone
How To Roll and Cut Sugar Cookies
There’s nothing quite like a delicious sugar cookie. The perfect way to top off any holiday celebration, sugar cookie dough seems like it should be the easiest dough in the world to work with, but it can be surprisingly difficult at times. Fortunately, these tips can help. The Right Recipe There are
Designers We Love
Today I am going to highlight a couple of our members who are super talented! First is Melissa Buehler of Green Pixel Designs - I just love her eye for logos! She has a shop on her website where you can purchase personalized designed canvases or some of her great pre-designed ones as well. I just lo
Crockpot Meal at the Hotel
I am looking at crockpot meal recipes, breakfast to dinner right now. Being how we are staying in a hotel until 08/15/12 ( Temporary Tourist ), we get into our Condo at that point, but even though we have a full kitchen, I have found cooking something up in a crockpot while we are off doing Walt Dis
Some Websites to Help You Create a Good Scrapbook
Scrapbooking is a hot activity. Everyone wants to turn their photos and memories into something more than a Facebook post. Scrapbooking is fun and brings out your creativity, and you really don’t have to be artistic at all to be able to do it. Whether you’re just starting out or looking for some new
Underwear - The Foundation of the Perfect Outfit!
Your underwear can really make or break your fashion choices for two reasons. Firstly, it can cause you to be uncomfortable which in turn knocks your confidence. Secondly, certain types of garments require certain types of underwear. If you choose the right underwear then you have a solid foundation
Interesting Terms Related to Chocolate
To understand different terms related to chocolate is fascinating. It also makes you understand better what to buy in chocolates, for eating or cooking. Gianduja or Gianduia – This is a chocolate made from hazelnuts, toasted and ground to powder. Its texture is smooth and chocolate-like, but its fla
The DIY Brides Guide to Making Wedding Bunting
There is a huge craze for wedding bunting at the moment. I think this probably has something to do with the shabby chic and vintage revival that we are currently going through. Brides just can’t seem to get enough of these cute and colorful flags! Being a craft enthusiast I thought I would try my ha
Then vs. Now: How Much Have Kids Changed in a Generation
If you practice sex, practice it safe, experts say. While most parents would rather their teenagers not practice sex at all, they may be slightly more relieved to know that 81 percent of teenagers are practicing safe sex verses 55 percent of teenagers thirty years ago. Other than being more willing
The Kitchen Remodeling Process
A kitchen remodel is never an easy process and it can be even more difficult if you go into it without being well prepared and with a solid plan in mind. Although there’s plenty of information out there on the Internet, it can be a daunting task to sift through the chaff and find the right informati
The Cult of the Cookie
It's an annual feeding frenzy that sweeps through the nation every year: girl scout cookies! More than 2 billion boxes of these crunchy confections changed hands last year. Although they are generally regarded as a high-calorie guilty pleasure, people just can't seem to resist them. Samoas tip the s
Housewarming Around the World
With moving season upon us, odds are that you are going to be invited to a lot of housewarming parties over the next few months. Picking out a housewarming gift can be really tough. Especially if the couple or family moving has been living together for a long time they likely already have all the es
Vacation Countdown Crafts
It is time to countdown to something, vacation, school beginning, a birthday or someone special returning home from deployment. There is always something going on in our lives that we are counting the days towards. Why not do it with a really cute countdown calendar? I just wish I had done one of th
Bingo! - Yes I am Starting to Feel Old
I love Bingo, well let me rephrase that, I love the accessories of Bingo. Those blotter markers are absolutely fabulous, I have always wanted to come up with a craft to have to use them. Actually I have several ideas, but no need to make anything that I have ideas for. For instance, colorful snowmen
May Day Baskets
May Day will be here in 3 weeks and it is time to start thinking about putting together some cute May Day Baskets! Many people don't know the history of May Day, so before I begin showing you some truly inspiring May Day Baskets, let's go over what May Day is. According to Wikipedia: 'May Day marks
Mother's Day Crafts for Kids
With Mother's day coming soon, we thought sharing a few Mother's Day crafts that kids can make would help you drop hints to your hubby this year. If your husbands are anything like mine, then they need hints and step by step instructions! Enjoy our idea gallery and tutorials! We would LOVE to see co
National Crafting Month Winners List
For March 2012 Homeketeers ran several contests in honor of National Crafting Month. NOTE - ALL WINNERS WERE NOTIFIED PERSONALLY - IF YOUR NAME IS THE SAME AS ONE OF THE WINNERS AND YOU WERE NOT NOTIFIED, IT WASN'T YOU We want to give a BIG THANK YOU to everyone who entered our contests and played a
Wall Decals and Quotes
I love Pinterest, and I am pretty sure oh about 100% of our readers do to. I usually just look at a few of the categories, but lately I have found that I am really loving some of the quotes that are coming across. For instance the whole Bro Tips set, OMG, these are hysterical and in some cases very
Digital Scrapbooking Papers and Embellishments
As I have started using the My Memories Suite Software, I have also been expanding my digital scrapbooking supplies. Part of the reason I love this software is that it comes with a bunch of preloaded papers, layouts and embellishments, but for a few of my pages I want some specific items. For instan
I want to Digi Scrap, Now What? Where do I start?
When I decided to do this series on Digital Scrapbooking I had no idea where to start. So the first thing I did was Google Digital Scrapbooking. Yeah that wasn't much help either. So I went into our forum, and followed a few blog hops and came across some really great sites that inspired me to do th
Lets Talk About Digital Scrapbooking
This is the first post in a series about the ins and out of digital scrapbooking. Starting Tomorrow we are going to dive into software choices, designers of note, some basic how to's, a few tutorials and more. As someone who spends WAY too much time in Photoshop this topic is of personal interest to
Earn Bonus Entries To Win a Cricut Expression 2
With only 10 days left in the National Crafting Month Contest to win a Cricut Expression 2 we thought it would be fun to give you a way to earn some bonus entries. We are awarding DOUBLE entries for each of the following things from now until the end of the contest: Sign up on our Newsletter Become
Share Your Papercrafts and Win
A little surprise National Crafting Month Contest. Simply share any papercraft you have made with us, and we will randomly select three winners on April 1, 2012. It can be a Scrapbook Page, A Card, A Banner, A Cupcake Wrapper... if you made it with paper, we want to see it and you will be entered to
Mickey Mouse Birthday Party
For my youngest son's first birthday last year, we did a Toy Story themed party, but for his second birthday we are going to be doing Mickey Mouse. He LOVES Mickey Mouse and Donald Duck. He watches Mickey Mouse Club House all day every day on multiple TV's. I know I am going to be making a lot of hi
Baby Shower Games
No Baby Shower is complete without a few games! One of my favorites from my baby shower (more than 19 years ago....) was guess what it is, where you melt candy bars in baby diapers. There are so many wonderful and amusing Baby Shower Games that we thought you might like a list to choose from for you
Baby Shower Printables
We have searched up and we have searched down and we have found a TON of Baby Shower Printables to help you plan your next baby shower. From games to decorations, these adorable little baby shower printables are fabulous! This absolutely adorable Baby Shower Poodle can be downloaded from How Joyful
Easter Scrapbook Challenge
With Easter less than a month away, we thought a little Easter Scrapbook Challenge Contest was in order. It is easy to enter, simply create an original Easter Scrapbook Page, Post it online and submit it below. The Challenge: Eggs - your scrapbook page should include at least three egg shapes. The m
Dream Craft Rooms
Since we are going to be moving in a few short months to a temporary location for 6 months then off to Colorado for our permanent home, I have started dreaming of my what my office/craft room will be. Since I like to make things, I am now obessed with Ana White her site is chalked full of free plans
Idea Gallery for Decorating the Table for Easter
Easter dinner is one of the holidays that setting a stunning and memorable table is important for me. I want my children to remember Easter Sunday as a day of remembarance and love. So our Easter table is usually a little overboard, but the kids like it and I know they will remember the love that we
Cute Paper Punches Paper Clips for Bookmarks
National Crafting Month Day 3 Craft Tutorial - I use large paper clips for everything! Hold coupons together, marking my place in books or magazines and closing chip bags. So not too long ago I decided to start playing with a few cute easy designs for making my paper clips cuter. These are what I ca
Create Your Own Amazing Easter eggs
In a couple of weeks we will all be off dying Easter eggs. If you are anything like me and my kiddos, you don't want just plain old one color eggs. So here are our inspirations for some great Easter eggs this year. I will share pictures of what we create when we do them. Share yours if you do someth
National Craft Month Contests, Tutorials and Announcements
Happy National Craft Month! We feel like this is a month long celebration and want you to celebrate with us! We have so many wonderful things planned for National Craft Month, from weekly contests, to daily tutorials. We have some BIG announcements and we will have some surprise contests throughout
It's All About The Pink - Pink Wedding Cakes That Is
I love beautiful wedding cakes, heck I just love cake! But lately I keep coming across some amazing pink wedding cakes. And as inspiration for one of our upcoming kits (advanced cake making and decorating) I thought I would start sharing some wedding cakes to get your creative juices flowing. When I
Easter cookies and cupcakes idea gallery
Easter is upon us and the traditions are steep for this one day celebration. Whether it is a new dress, a bonnet or basket filled with candy, we all do something to celebrate Easter Sunday. After the mornings festivities our house usually settles in for a nice Easter meal that always includes some d
Favor Boxes and Packaging
So I was making little treats for my daughter to take to the hospital with her, she volunteers in the NICU at the local woman's hospital, and I thought how funit would be to make little boxes to wrap the treats in. Last time I did this I was pregnant and just put the treats in some store bought bags
DIY Wedding Favors
Wedding season is coming up QUICK, and I thought a series on DIY wedding ideas was in order. Most brides try to save as much money as possible when planning their wedding, and one way to do that is to make a lot of the decorations and favors yourself. So today we are going to take a look at some rea
Wedding Cupcakes - Large Gallery For Inspiration
Cupcakes are now the thing and many brides are choosing to have cupcake wedding cakes instead of the traditional tiered wedding cake. I completelyy understand why, less mess, easier to serve and more cost effective. Plus you can have more flavors and designs than if you go with a traditional wedding
Super Cute First Birthday Cakes, Boys and Girls
So I did Carson's first birthday cake as a Toy Story Cake and Courtney will be having her first birthday in Walt Disney World, and her theme will either be princesses or a mad tea party. Maybe even Minnie Mouse... I have a few months to decide still, but I got to looking at first birthday cake in pr
30 of the Best Candy/ Sweet Bar Party Ideas
When the fad of dessert bars - candy bars or sweet bars hit we primarily saw them at weddings. But lately they have cropped up for birthday parties and holiday parties as well. My oldest daughter and I were looking at options of Candy Bars / Dessert Bars for her one day wedding the other night. She
What is a Class Action Lawsuit? What is a Mass Tort?
What is a Class Action Lawsuit? In it's most simple form, A Class Action Lawsuit is lawsuit with multiple Plaintiffs. Wikipedia define a Class Action Lawsuit as " In law, a class action, a class suit, or a representative action is a form of lawsuit in which a large group of people collectively bring
Cute DIY Onesies for Girls
Onesies are a staple in every layette, but they don't have to be boring! When Courtney came along, Carson was only 15 months old and we had purchased so many onesies for him that were in greys, heathers and white that I decided I was going to "upcycle" them into cute little girl onesies and outfits.
Cute Self Binding Blankets Tutorials and Inspiration
So my oldest daughter wants to make her boyfriend a blanket for Valentine's Day. A fleece no sew tie one. She wants to make it large enough to cover the foot of his bed, a queen size bed. I told her that it would be a bit of a pain with one so large, but she wanted to do it, and she did. I was actua
Post-it Freebie and Contest
We have another contest! (congratulations to MelissaB for winning the last contest - $25 cash!) So let's start this with information on how you can get a FREE car decal and be entered into the contest for a Wall Decal . If you want one of our Custom Homeketeers Car Decals for FREE - then simply writ
Best Zumba Routines on Youtube
I have started my weight loss journey - you can read and follow along at my Blog Aunesty .com - Getting My Pre-Baby Body Back . Since I really don't have the time to go to the gym or join a real Zumba class, I decided to start searching online for some Zumba routines that I can do in my living room.
Aprons Aprons Aprons, My New Must Have, Must Be Chic While Baking
[caption id="attachment_1916" align="alignleft" width="240"] Christmas Aprons - Sister-in-law - - Mother-in-law - - Me (holding my 16 m/o at the time & 9 weeks after Courtney)[/caption] I have always loved aprons, and thanks to my mother-in-law, I have a renewed obsession with them. You see for Chri
Cricut Cartridge Giveaway!
So I follow the Created By Cori blog, and today she is hosting a giveaway for the Freshly Picked Cricut Cartridge - SUPER CUTE! and I wanted to share the details with all of you. Good Luck entering and winning, if you win, please let me know by leaving a comment here! Enter Her Contest Here
Cute DIY Onesies for Boys
Because of my searching for inspiration for upcycling Carson's onesies into girl onesies for Courtney (see my DIY Cute DIY Girl Onesies post) I came across several adorable DIy Boy Onesie ideas! So I had to share, I think my little man is too big for these now, but I sure hope one of you makes a few
Starting my Cricut Cartridge Collection
The list of Cricut Cartridges I want to purchase seems to be a little out of hand. They are all so cute and I can think projects for each of them. How does one decided which cartridges to get and which ones to wait on? I am trying to remember that there are only a few life events in the coming month
Cricut Tools & Cartridges & Supplies, Oh My
As I discussed in my Got a Cricut for Christmas, Now Wha t post, I am hunting for the tools and supplies I will need to use my Cricut. I understand that in order to get my cut outs off the cutting mat without them tearing or curling, I am going to need a spatula as well as some other Cricut Tools. I
So I Got a Cricut for Christmas, Now What
My absolutely amazing husband got me the Cricut Gypsy Bundle for Christmas. I was so excited to finally get a Cricut and start playing with it. First thing I did was put a piece of paper in and cut our name. Then I proceeded to peel off the cut outs from the cutting mat, and they tore and curled. Th
Pillowcase Dresses - Inspirations and Patterns
I just love Pillowcase Dresses! On Babies and on Toddlers that is... I am not too sure my 16 year old or 19 year old would look nearly as cute as my 12 week old in one of these. But I know my Becca, 16 year old and my Angel, 19 year old, will help me sew a few of these for our Courtney, 12 week old.
Fun Stuff For Toddlers
Keeping my little man busy with new and imaginative ideas isn't always the easiest task. I love finding new ways to keep him entertained and if we can make playtime educational at the same time, then WOW have we hit a home run! Some of these ideas are just to great to not try, messy or not, if he sm
Organize it All - Creative Organization Ideas for Your Home and Life
We all want a perfectly organized world. With everything in it's place, and looking like a page out of a magazine. But there are many things that stand in our ways, cost, time and ingenuity. For one of my 2012 goals, I am planning on organizing more of my life and space. Here are some of the ideas I
Creative Home Nooks
These are so clever! I keep telling my husband that when we build our home, I want nooks so I can have some of these really cool spaces in my home. I keep thinking about how the older kids and the babies will love these. They are perfect for relaxing, or pretend play or just functional life spaces.
10 Breastfeeding Moms Must Haves
Ok so I included 11 instead of 10. I have been nursing now for 18 months, I have an 18 month old and a 12 week old. The 18 month old is not nursing any longer, but the baby is. Both have been completely different experiences though. With my son, the 18 month old, he refused to take a bottle or a pac
Nursing Cover Ups Patterns & Tutorials
If you are a nursing mom, then finding that perfect nursing cover up is important. There are a lot of really cute ones out there but if you are at all crafty then sewing one of these breastfeeding cover ups is definitely the way to go. Here are a few patterns and tutorials that we recommend. Please
Clever and Cute DIY Valentine's Day Cards & Gifts
My older kids are all passed the age of needing the Valentine's Day cards for their friends or classmates, and the babies are too little, but that doesn't stop me from stock piling ideas for when my two youngest are in elementary school. I can't wait, some of these are just so cute and appear to be
Valentine's Day Wedding Cakes
I love how romantic Valentine's Day can be, and I think a wedding on this most romantic day of the year is fabulous! I especially love the idea that a Valentine's day wedding can use my favorite colors, red and pink and have everyone say how beautiful it looks and not how girly or anything negative.
Paper Heart Crafts for Valentine's Day
With Valentine's Day right around the corner, why not start your heart craft projects? We found some of these to be perfect to do with young children or even to make for lovely little gifts. [gallery link="file" orderby="rand"] A Sweetheart of a Soap Here's a sweet twist on soap-on-a-rope. The simpl
DIY Baby Bootie Patterns
So now that I have a new little one at home, and tons of fabric scraps, I thought it would be a great time to make some booties! So this weekend my older daughters and I are going to make some baby booties for our little miss Courtney. I found some really really cute baby booty patterns for free, bu
Pasta Appetizer Recipes
Coming from an Italian background, I believe past can be used for every meal, any course, including dessert! But today we are going to focus on pasta appetizers. While Pasta as a first course is not uncommon, sometimes finding a good recipe can be difficult. So today we are going to share a few of o
Author Contest
To things kicked off, we are hosting a new author contest! It is a simple contest that you can win up to $75 from. Register to be an Author - Log in and post an article in one of our three categories: Craft, Cook or Home. Every post is an entry. So the more you post the more entries you have. We wil
Free New Year's Printables
I just love free printables! Especially when there are so many great free ones out there. These New Year's Printables are perfect for your New Year's Party or craft projects. If we have missed one that you feel should be on this list, just leave a comment below. Enjoy! - the links to get these free
New Year's Cupcakes
If you are short on time, or just don't want to make a huge New Year's Cake , then perhaps these gorgeous New year's Cupcakes will inspire you to bake something festive for your friend and family this New Year's Eve. I know I have decided to make an extra special treat this year, and will be posting
New Year's Cakes
Elaborate New Year's Eve cakes are sure to be the perfect center piece for any New Year's gathering. But these cakes are not just the center piece, some of these are show stoppers! I just love the creativity and the use of colors some of these cakes have. I think I am now inspired to make a special
New Year's Day Black-Eyed Peas Recipes
Eating black - eyed peas on New Year's Day is thought to bring prosperity. While my family won't be partaking in this tradition, as I can't stand peas, any form, I thought I would share some recipes for those wishing to indulge in the black eyed pea eating tradition. [gallery link="file"] New Year's
Easy Party Appetizers
When throwing a party we all want to impress our guests and want the "You Made This?" look and question. With these simple appetizer recipes, you will definitely get the coveted question, but your guests won't know how easy these were to make. With each of the following appetizers having less than 5
DIY Wall Word Art
If you've discovered Pinterest, then you've most likely seen an array of different types of Wall Word Art plastered all over peoples "boards". How easy it would be to re-create some of these yourself by simply getting an inexpensive frame from a store such as Michaels or even a thrift store. Create
Tools to Organize Your Pantry
If your kitchen is anything like mine, teenagers, a hungry husband, and myself rushing to put things away as I attempt to keep a clean home, then your pantry is probably a disaster! Today I decided to start looking for tools to help me organize my pantry and perhaps make it easier on myself and my f
Creative Wrappings for Holiday Home Made Gifts and Cookies
Hosting a Holiday Cookie Exchange / Swap, or perhaps just a girl's night Christmas Wrapping Party, or a Holiday Craft gathering or just simply wrapping all you gifts yourself, we have gathered some creative and clever ideas for wrapping your Holiday gifts, crafts and cookies. Set Up a Packaging Stat
Host a Holiday Cookie Exchange
There's no better way to kick-off your holiday festivities than with a Cookie Exchange or Cookie Swap and that is why December 4th through December 10th has been designated Cookie Exchange Week. Holidays are prime time for cookies, with gingerbread, spritz, thumbprints and so many others flying off
New Years
4,3,2,1, HAPPY NEW YEAR A real ‘cork’ full A whole new year, its time to cheer Baby New Years Celebration time... Day one....what fun Is it midnight yet? It’s a new year, hold loved ones near Out with the old, in with the new Rockin’ eve Cheers to the New Year Midnight Kiss Ten, nine, eight... A New