This is easy sewing -- if I can do it, you can do it! I have always loved the look of corded pillows, but as a beginning sewer I've been afraid to make them because they seemed so out of my skill range. As part of our bedroom redo for the HGTV Home™ fabric and trim Challenge, I knew I ...
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Back To School: Get Organized with an Easy School Planning Wall!
With kids from elementary school through college, we've learned a thing or two about how to help our kids stay organized for school. Check out our school planning wall For a schedule or calendar, it's easiest to see everything at once, nice and big! That's where our new school planning wall idea ...
Great Ideas — 22 Ways to Dress Up Your Walls (Part 2)!
I've spent the week working on my Bedroom Redo, and so walls are on my mind. I loved these Wall Display Ideas that were linked up this week. I hope they give you as much inspiration as they did for me! Broken Frame to Instagram Display @ Balancing Home Rearranged Kitchen Wall @ The ...
Great Ideas — 23 Back To School Ideas (part 2)
My kids go back to school in about a week! So my mind is starting to turn toward Fall. Here are 23 FUN ideas to celebrate Back to School!! Making Math Fun @ Sew-Crafty Kids Notebook & Clipboard Makeover @ A Bubbly Life Back to School Reading Log @ Somewhat Simple Pencil Party ...
(New!) Link Party Palooza (Weekend Wrap-Up Party) – And Silhouette CAMEO Giveaway!
Happy Friday night! As I promised last week, starting tonight I'm super-sizing the Weekend Wrap-Up Party! We're combining the popular parties at I Heart Nap Time, Lil' Luna, Somewhat Simple, Tatertots & Jello and Today's Creative Blog to make a giant link party. You'll only have to link ...
How to Upholster a Chair Seat and Our Master Bedroom Nook – Sneak Peek!
We moved to Utah from the Bay Area, where we had a 1970's-era house that we completely remodeled. We were so excited to move to a home with more room for our 3 growing kids. And our master bedroom in our new home was a nice big space. I always meant to work on my bedroom but somehow I never got ...
Chunky Monkey Protein Smoothie – A Great After School Snack or Quick Breakfast!
Chunky Monkey Smoothie Hi Tatertots & Jello friends! It's Melissa from No. 2 Pencil, and today I'm sharing a delicious protein packed smoothie that you and your kiddos are going to love! We are gearing up for back to school, and smoothies are so popular in our house. We make ...
Making My Home More Energy Efficient!
As part of the Lowe's Creative Team, one of our August challenges was Making Our Home More Energy Efficient. I know this isn't a sexy topic, but it really is one that is important and one that I wanted to tackle. When we were doing the BIG demolition and construction at the 1905 Cottage, we ...
Back To School Chalkboard Printables!
Back to School Chalkboard Printables Hello Tatertots and Jello readers! It's Carli here from DimplePrints! I'm so excited to be back here this month sharing another free printable! With Back to School coming very soon, if not already, for many of your children, we thought we'd share some ...
Silhouette CAMEO Giveaway ($299 value) and BOGO vinyl deal!!
I hope YOU are having a wonderful summer! I'm trying to squeeze in just a little more summertime before the kids head back to school. And I am working on a couple Silhouette projects - one for my Master Bedroom Gallery Wall and another for Holiday Hostess Gift Ideas. I will be sharing those ...
Back To School: Teaching Kids Good Study Habits
It's a challenge to teach kids how to be organized in their study habits. With kids from elementary school through college, we try to teach our kids early on how to be organized, and this year we're going to be even better at it. I'll share some of the habits we try to teach our kids below, and ...
Great Ideas — 20 Back to School Ideas!
Summer is coming to an end and Back To School is on the horizon. I am sad for summer to go, but I love Fall!! Here are 20 awesome Back-to-School ideas that were linked up to get YOU excited for Fall!! Apples for the Teacher Gift Basket @ My Sister's Suitcase Fun Easy Back To School Lunches ...
Great Ideas — 20 End-of-Summer Organization Projects!
I've been cleaning out my home, getting ready for Fall and school to start. Time for organization! So I was excited to see so many great organization ideas linked up this week! Here are 20 ways you can get your home organized to get ready for Fall! Crate to Toy Storage @ Now at Home ...
Weekend Wrap-Up Party … and Win a “Last Fling of Summer” Prize Basket Valued at $150!
Welcome to the Weekend Wrap-Up Party!! This week's giveaway is from Momegranate! Momegranate is a great place to find cool products for moms! (Show this to the men in your life for gift ideas!) Momegranate focuses on mothers and helps them quickly find the best products for them and ...
Creamy Low-Carb Peanut Butter Chocolate Fudge!
I'm on day 40 without Diet Coke. Can you believe it?? It all has to do with a #BMSChallenge that I joined in, thanks to my friend April. There's more to it too. The BMS - stands for Body, Mind and Spirit. And it's been great. I've lost 15 pounds so far and I feel SO good. But it's been really ...
