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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