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$100 Target Gift Card Giveaway and Back to School Ideas!!

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Update -- giveaway closed. Winner was #414 -- Mary Grace. Winner chosen via Random.org It's that time of year.   **Back-to-School** My kids started school last week --I'm not sure where the summer went! We have some traditions that we love to make going back to school special for our kids. The first is documenting the first day of school. Last year my friend Kami introduced me to … [Read more...]

Pottery Barn-inspired Spring Butterfly Wreath!!

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Have I ever introduced you about my little sister Ashley? She is beautiful. She’s an amazing mom. She is a great business woman. And she is so creative. So when she asked me for a good idea for a Spring Wreath the other day, I showed her a picture that has been pinned on my Craft Room wall for about 6 months: Pottery Barn -- And she made an even better version for her … [Read more...]

The Candy Party: Part 2 — Embellished Lanterns, Dimensional Magic Necklaces and Goodie Bags

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 To decorate the front of the house and each side of the Candy Buffet, we made these Giant Lollipops. I saw the idea on Tip Junkie.  They are super easy to create and make such a statement!!  Another decoration we created was Embellished Lanterns. I bought some plain lanterns at Pier 1 a couple weeks ago with the idea of embellishing them for my backyard for evening BBQ's. Then I realized … [Read more...]

Guest Project — 3 Tips to a More Organized Day {and organization giveaway}

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I'm Jenny from the blog, Planner Perfect and am excited to be here on Tatertots and Jello! I'm a homeschooling mom of seven and love keeping my home and life organized. I'd love to share 3 different things I do in my day that create amazing results! … [Read more...]

Guest Project — Make Simple Valentine’s Photo Art!!

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Hello to everyone at Tatertots & Jello and happy Friday! I’m Nike (that’s Neeka) from Choose To Thrive.  I’m thrilled to be sharing my  Simple Valentine’s Photo Art tutorial! Valentine’s Day at our house has been a family event ever since kiddo #5 arrived via an emergency c-section during what would have been our Valentine’s dinner. … [Read more...]

Merry, Merry Christmas!!!

Merry Christmas!  Thank you all for your wonderful support this year!!  It has been amazing to meet so many new friends.  I just love this bloggy world and feel so blessed to be a part of it!  {Video and pictures taken by Wenderful} Real. Life. Together from wendy vonsosen on Vimeo. Have a fantastic time with those you love. Merry, Merry Christmas!! xoxo Tweet … [Read more...]

Do you do this? {Book Advent Calendar}

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 We started our Book Advent Calendar on the first. I saw the idea last year. Sorry - I can't remember where and loved the idea!  After the Holidays last year I gathered up all of our Christmas books and put them away so I could keep track of them. I got them out this year and discovered that I only needed 8 more to reach 25!! … [Read more...]

My Family Picture Wall Makeover

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I have a built-in nook in my family room. I’ve never done much with it since we have lived here. Then I got my new canvas from the Canvas People and knew that I wanted to do something fun with that space. … [Read more...]

Free Canvas Offer — family memories

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I am so excited to tell you about this offer!!  It's hard to believe - but it's for real!!  It's that time of year when we start thinking about Family Pictures for Christmas Cards. We had some taken last year by my sister Wenderful {if you are in California, she is booking sessions right now} and this is my favorite shot from that day. We are all walking away hand in hand. I love the … [Read more...]

Family Road Trip — Part 1

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We are having a great time on our East Coast Trip! We left Boston yesterday. What a fabulous city! I am in love with Boston! Here's a little recap :) {on the plane} {Boston Duck Tour} {Ella even got to drive!} {@ Harvard} {Explored the city via the "T"} {Ate at Wagamama's - yay!} {Ate my first cannolli from Mike's - delicious} {Scrumptious Seafood} {Checked … [Read more...]