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Summer Open Kitchen Shelves!

summer open shelves tatertots and jello

When we remodeled our kitchen, I left a couple doors off a cabinet by my sink. I love decorating that area for different seasons and holidays. And with the warmer weather, it has really got me in the mood for summer. So the other day I decided to change up that little section of my home. Here's what I did to change up this little area of my kitchen:  … [Read more...]

16 DIY Summertime Projects to Make!

16 Summer DIY Projects

I am right in the middle of a few projects. I am working on recovering my old outdoor swing - which is proving to be a little trickier than I thought. And I also am working on a Summer Mantel idea, Patriotic Pillow Covers and a printable too. But in the meantime, I thought it might be fun to share some of my favorite DIY Summer projects I have made.  DIY Giant Bubbles Free Printable … [Read more...]

Easy Outdoor DIY: How to Spray Paint Resin Pots

easy outoor diy painted pots at Tatertots and Jello

Over the years I have accumulated quite a few resin pots. I love them because they are lightweight and easy to move around the yard. They also hold up really well through the winter. What I didn't like is that they were all various shades of tan or brown. As I was looking over my yard and trying to decide what to do to make it cuter, I thought I needed new pots. But they are so expensive! So I … [Read more...]

Our Favorite Patio Activities … and Win a Sears Gift Card!

i love family game nights

I look forward to summer all year long. Why? I love the warm air and sitting out on our patio. There's nothing that beats alfresco dining. And one of the things I look forward to most is our family game nights. The little girls bring their favorite games out on the patio after dinner and we have such a fun time. Do you love spending time outside? … [Read more...]

Kiwi Crate — Kid Crafts and Fun!!

Tissue paper stained glass kids craft

I love surprises! And what is cooler than a company that sends out a different crafty kit out each month for kids to use. And -- shhhhh, don't tell your kids, but the activities actually teach them too!! We had a great time testing out Kiwi Crate. … [Read more...]

Summer DIY Projects and a Win a $25 Sears Gift Card!

blue bench

I love this time of the year!! The kids are out. The weather is hot. And we are able to spend time outside. Yay!!! (why can't it be like this all year long???) Here's what summer looks like at my home: I spray painted my Crib Bench I made a few years ago. I am LOVING the new bright color!! (here's a before picture) My new Mod Podged Birdhouses -- Ella loves sitting in those Adirondack … [Read more...]

Beachy/Vintage Mantel and Framed Brooches (tutorial)!

beachy burlap brooch mantel

I finally got around to taking my Spring Mantel down. I loved it, but I wanted something new. I took the vintage door I used for my Spring Mantel and flipped it to the other side to decorate my Summer Mantel. Super easy!! And I am loving the {Styled By Tori} DIY jewelry line. I thought it would be fun to frame some of the beautiful brooches and hang them on my vintage door. I also wrapped some … [Read more...]

12 FUN Outdoor Projects to Make With Kids!

12 outdoor kid ideas

One of  my favorite projects ever was the DIY Bubbles we made for the first time two years ago. We had seen someone in New York City making GIANT bubbles in Central Park and I thought that would be so fun to try at home. And it was! And in honor of the coming FOURTH holiday tomorrow, Here are 12 FUN projects you can make that will bring smiles to your kids' faces this summer!! Make … [Read more...]

Great Ideas — 25 Things to Do With The Kids This Summer!!

summer activities collage

The kids are out for summer! What are you going to do to make this Summer the Summer to Remember? Here are 25+ awesome ideas for FUN this Summer!! Check them out. And also check out the other HUNDREDS of ideas that were linked up this week. SO much inspiration!!  Sponge Water Ball @ Its Overflowing   DIY Water Table @ Cheap Crafty Mama  DIY Sundae Bar @ Katie's Nesting … [Read more...]

Orzo Artichoke Salad Recipe! ( and share YOUR favorite summer recipe link up)

artichoke orzo pasta salad header

I may have a little obsession with Orzo pasta. I love the shape, I love the the texture. And I love using it in salads! Here's my latest salad obsession -- Orzo Artichoke Salad. I made this a couple months ago and now I have to make it at least once a week. It's delightful and my family even loves it. My13 year old daughter takes it to school in a little tupperware container. I think I … [Read more...]