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family, recipes · May 20, 2020

Celebrate Father’s Day with a Sandwich Bar!

Father's Day Sandwich Bar. Celebrate dad with the ultimate sandwich celebration. Lots of bread options, cheeses, veggies and meats let everyone create their version of the PERFECT sandwich. Dad will love it! Father's Day Lunch or Dinner Idea Every dad is on a quest to create the perfect ...

diy · May 19, 2020

Nautical Summer Cottage Wreath

Nautical Summer Cottage Wreath. Turn a pair of jeans and a couple Dollar Spot items into a cute summer wreath with a nautical twist! Nautical Summer Cottage Wreath I love creating wreaths! The days are getting warmer and I am excited to decorate our new #1891AvenuesCottage for Summer. One ...

decorating, kids, party · May 18, 2020

4 Easy Ways to Decorate for Prom on a Budget!

This post is sponsored by Amazon in partnership with the Mom It Forward Influencer Network. All opinions are my own. Take the stress out of decorating for prom with these 4 easy ideas! Order all of the items for prom and have them delivered to your home! Create a DIY photo backdrop, an easy candy ...

1891 Avenues Cottage, diy, my home, outdoor projects, summer, summer projects · May 12, 2020

DIY Hanging Patio Garden

DIY Hanging Patio Garden. Make the most of your patio space by hanging shelves and planting flowers or herbs in painted pots! DIY Backyard Patio Garden We are having so much fun working on our outdoor patio now that the weather is warming up! A few weeks ago we created a simple planter box ...

holiday · May 6, 2020

Great Ideas — 20 Homemade Mother’s Day Brunch Ideas!

Surprise mom with these delicious Mother's Day brunch ideas! Baked goods, salads, casseroles, drinks and dessert ideas for a wonderful Mother's Day! As Mother's Day approaches, it's time to start planning brunch ... or time to leave strategically placed recipes for the loved ones ...

recipes · May 4, 2020

The Easiest Homemade Pasta Recipe with No Machine!

The easiest homemade pasta recipe with no machine! You only need a few simple ingredients to make your own pasta. Create spaghetti, fettuccine or even ravioli with this easy recipe and no machine is needed! Make Your Own Pasta Over the past few weeks, as we have been under stay-at-home ...

family, kids, recipes · April 29, 2020

Create a Simple Pancake Charcuterie Board in Minutes!

Create a Simple Pancake Charcuterie Board in Minutes! Celebrate a birthday, Mother's Day, Father's Day or special event with a breakfast-in-bed pancake board! Simple Pancake Charcuterie Board Break-in-bed has been a tradition for different holidays at our house for years. I love making ...

crafts, kids, kids crafts, paper craft, party · April 27, 2020

How to Make Simple Paper Gift Cones

How to Make Simple Paper Gift Cones. Turn a piece of paper into a fun party favor or gift idea in four simple steps! Simple Paper Gift Cones Surprise a neighbor or friend with a little treat! You can turn a sheet of scrapbook paper into sweet little gift bags in a couple of minutes! Fill ...

recipes · April 23, 2020

Fast and Easy Homemade Hamburger Buns in Less Than an Hour

Fast and Easy Homemade Hamburger Buns in Less Than an Hour. Need a quick hamburger bun without having to run to the store? These are easy to make and bake up fluffy and golden brown in less than an hour. Fast and Easy Homemade Hamburger Buns Since I've been trying to go to the store less, ...

recipes · April 16, 2020

BLT Hashbrown Egg Cups

BLT Hashbrown Egg Cups. Bake up a batch of hashbrown egg cups in minutes. With a creamy egg and cheese filling plus a crispy hashbrown crust, these egg cups will be the star of brunch! Hashbrown Egg Cups I love an easy, delicious breakfast idea. Bonus points if it is beautiful! These BLT ...

crafts, my home, outdoor projects, spring, spring project, summer, summer projects · April 14, 2020

Spruce up Your Outdoor Space with a DIY Recirculating Fountain! (tutorial)

DIY Recirculation Fountain. Create a soothing fountain for your yard with just a few simple items from the hardware store. Make a soothing recirculating fountain for your home this summer! How to make a DIY recirculating fountain out of a pot This is a project I did for my home a few years ...

recipes · April 7, 2020

Instant Pot No-Knead Herb Bread

Instant Pot No-Knead Herb Bread. Save time by using your Instant Pot to proof this soft and flavorful bread with a crunchy crust. You'll never want to buy supermarket bread again! Instant Pot No-Knead Bread Forget the hours of waiting for bread to rise and multiple risings needed to make ...

crafts, easter, kids crafts, paper craft, spring, spring project · April 3, 2020

Paper Flower Gift Baskets for Spring or Easter

Paper Flower Gift Baskets for Spring or Easter. Turn paper into delightful flower baskets that you can fill with treats as a small gift on your Easter or Mother's Day table, or make a bigger size to take to a friend or neighbor. Paper Flower Gift Basket for Spring or Easter I love giving ...

1891 Avenues Cottage, before and after, diy · March 30, 2020

Black and White Plaid Office Craft Room Remodel

Black and White Plaid Office Craft Room Remodel. Removable wallpaper, new lighting, adding an office nook and storage make a beautiful, multi-use work space on a budget! Black and White Plaid Office Craft Room Remodel One of the first spaces we tackled when we moved into the ...

crafts, easter, gift ideas · March 26, 2020

Easter Basket Ideas for the Creative Person in Your Life!

Easter Basket for the Creative Person in your Life! Fill a basket this Easter with useful art supplies that will provide hours of creative expression and joy for months to come! This post contains affiliate links. Affiliate links cost nothing to you but provide a very small affiliate earning ...