There are few things better than photos of kids having fun, and there is no better time than summer to have fun! Using the most appropriate lenses makes all the difference in your photos. I love using a long lens when capturing candid photos. I like standing far away enough from my ...
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Creamy Green Chile Chicken Enchiladas (cooking tutorial)
Hello Tatertots and jello readers... its me again Jen- from Craft-O-Maniac. Boy am I lucky to be visiting again! I love it here! I am so happy to be sharing, a simple, delicious, and my daughters FAVORITE RECIPE. My "Creamy Green Chile Chicken Enchiladas" THEY ARE KILLER GOOD! ...
Fall Project — Make a Back To School Mantel
Hi TT&J friends! My name is Rachelle and I blog over at a little place called Fingerprints on the Fridge. It's a little mix of the life and times of my family of four and some fun house projects we've been trying to tackle in our Michigan fixer-upper. I'm so excited to be here! I was ...
Upholster an Existing Headboard (tutorial)!!
Here's an easy way to change the look of a room. When I was redoing my guest room, I had a headboard in that room that I had bought about 10 years ago and I still loved the curved shape of the headboard. So I decided to try to upholster that headboard. And it turns out that it was easy to ...
21 Beautiful DIY Project Ideas!!
Looking for a DIY project to make? There are a few weeks of summer left! It's the perfect time to tackle a new project Beautify that room you've been meaning to get to And put the kids to work before they head back to school (LOL)! Check out these FAB ideas -- everything from small project to ...
Great Ideas — 15 Projects to Get You Organized!!
15 organization projects! With the kids going back to school, it's about time for those post-summer organization projects! Here are 15 awesome organization ideas from this week's Wrap Up! Old Door Turned Coat Rack @ Second Chance to Dream DIY Homeschooling Desk @ It's Overflowing DIY ...
Weekend Wrap Up Party — and Borsa Bella Design Co. Giveaway!!
Welcome to the Weekend Wrap Up Party!! I can't believe summer's almost over! The Salt Lake Parade of Homes has started and the DIY Bloggers' House is open, so now we're headed out for a few fun days at Disneyland before school starts again -- I'm so excited about the giveaway this week -- ...
Clear The Air Challenge!!
We moved to Utah almost exactly 10 years ago. I can't believe it's been that long!! I grew up back east -- in Michigan, New York and Connecticut, so living so close to the mountains amazes me every single day. I have noticed though that there is a lot of pollution here, especially in the winter. ...
DIY Blogger House — Reveal!!
Whew!! The house is ready. It has been a blast working on this project. I feel like it was a once-in-a-lifetime dream and frankly, I am a little emotional about it. I couldn't have wished for a better group of people to work with. My fun blogger friends Char, Lara, Shelley and Amy. Brian Clark is ...
Throw an Olympic Party — 12 party, games and food ideas!!
My family and I are having the best time watching all of the Olympic festivities!! I thought it would be fun to make some treats or plan a party around the Olympics for them to make the games even more memorable for my kids. Here are 12 ideas -- from full parties to last-minute food ideas that ...
Make a Duvet Cover from a Fabric Shower Curtain!
Have you ever had a project in your mind and then you just can't find what you are looking for? That's what I ran into with my guest room redo. For the bedding I knew I wanted a grey duvet cover that had some ruffles but not too many - so it wouldn't be too "girly". And I wanted it to be a plain ...
DIY Subway Tile Table Redo!!
I've been working on my outdoor space this year. Last month I made some DIY Subway Tile Planters and a privacy screen out of old doors that were sitting in my garage. I had an outdoor table in my yard that was very weathered and worn. And since I am working on my tiling skills (I bought a tile ...
Great Ideas — 20 Colorful Projects to Brighten Up YOUR Home!
There's something about a COLORFUL Project that makes my heart happy. *** And there have been so many colorful ideas linked up this week at the Weekend Wrap Up Party! *** I had to share a few of my favorites today!! Anthropologie-Inspired Pendant @ At Home on the ...
Great Ideas — 15 Festive Olympic Projects and Activities!!
The Olympics just kicked off --- celebrate this awesome event with some great ideas!! DIY Olympic Torch @ Uncommon Designs Online Olympic Ring Bracelets @ Jacolyn Murphy Olympic Shoes @ kiki and company ...
Weekend Wrap Up Party — and Bliss Jewelry Giveaway!
Welcome to the Weekend Wrap Up Party!! This week, we've got a super cute giveaway from Bliss Jewelry! Bliss Jewelry specializes personalized, hand-stamped, sterling silver necklaces -- they're gorgeous and meaningful! One lucky reader will win a personalized necklace of their choice from ...
