Free Printable…Valentines

It seems like forever since I have done a free printable. {really it's only been since before Christmas but that seems like forever ago} And since … {Read More}

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Afters with no Befores

Do you ever get so excited to start a project that you jump in and forget to take pictures?  I do that all the time.  I know bad!!  So I have some … {Read More}

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How to get large prints for CHEAP!!

I have seen this around the blogosphere quite a bit so you might have already seen this tip.  But in case you haven't, it is too good not to … {Read More}

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Not your ordinary dye job

I know what you are thinking but you would be wrong.  No I’m not talking about hair but these: So now that we have that settled lets see if we … {Read More}

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It’s a crafty Christmas…lifesaver necklaces

We are making these cute little necklaces for my nieces and the girls friends.  It seems every time someone comes over to play and they see them … {Read More}

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How to color the tips of your hair

My girls recently had crazy hair day at school.  We decided we wanted to try out a temporary color on their hair.  By temporary I mean it washed out … {Read More}

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It’s a crafty Christmas…

Every year, we have 32 people to buy presents for NOT including us and our children.  That’s A LOT!!  We end up with 8 family parties scattered … {Read More}

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My spring Mantle and pinwheel tutorial

I have a pretty dark mantle.  And that's ok because it is full of things I love.  But it wasn't very cheery.  It's perfect for fall but I wanted to … {Read More}

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Easy Bun

  This is one of my favorite go to hair styles.  I do this easy bun to finish a bunch of hair styles.  And believe me it is easy to do!!  … {Read More}

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Thrifted Desk Redo

As promised here is the tutorial for my red desk.  I love how it came out.  Here is what I started with: I got this desk at the thrift store for … {Read More}

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Yummy Corn chowder

  I made this recipe the other day and it was super yummy!!  I put it in the crock pot and just let it go.  I know soups aren’t always … {Read More}

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Most popular posts of 2011

Last year, before I started my blog I was an avid blog reader.  Still am.  One of my favorite posts was where bloggers listed their most popular … {Read More}

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Flower bun with woven ribbon tutorial

To everyone coming over from Blogelina,  Grab a comfy chair and have a look around.  I would love it if you would sign up for my rss feed, … {Read More}

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Cheesecake

I LOVE me some cheesecake!!  Yummy, Yummy, Yummy!!  So over the years I have tried A LOT of recipes for cheesecake and here it is, the very best one … {Read More}

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Blogapaloosa Day 13

I love printables.  You guys know that right?  So of course I am loving this giveaway!!  Check out the shop she’s got some great stuff!
The winner of this giveaway will receive a $20 gift certificate to UUPP Prints Etsy shop! UUPP has fresh, inspirational prints displaying anything from a Julia Child or Jane Austen quote to an endearing message for your sweetheart! Here is one of my favorites:
You’ll find this giveaway at Inside My Present.  Come on over to enter!
I couldn’t resist showing you guys my favorite print in her shop:
Family Rules In This House We... 11x14 Inspirational Quote Art Print
Isn’t that so sweet?  I think I need it in my house.  This giveaway is a must enter.
Good luck and thanks for reading,

 

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Blogapaloosa Day 12

I would LOVE to win todays giveaway!!  You guys have to enter this one.  If you don’t know, Annie Sloan Chalk paint is amazing!!  This paint requires no prep work.  Let me say that again…no sanding!!  It’s great stuff but it can be a little pricy.  So enter to win some for free!!
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I’m excited to share with you my favorite paint.  I’m talking about Annie Sloan Chalk Paint.  Now this fabulous paint that requires NO PREP WORK when refinishing furniture (HUGE bonus!!) was sold to me by fellow re-decorator AND courageous momtrepeneur Rhonda McCleskey from Restored ~ Home who has graciously offered us today’s prize!!

 

3 samples of Annie Sloan Chalk paint and an ASCP color chart, 2 chip brushes and 1 bar of handmade “Painter’s Friend’ Soap!!

Rhonda has such a generous spirit and I am excited to let you know that in addition to this giveaway, ‘local’ gals can also enter to win An Annie Sloan Chalk Paint Techniques Class at Rhonda’s new store in Alvin, TX – a $165 value!!

I’m sooo excited to introduce you to Rhonda and tell you about the Grand Opening of her new store Restored ~ Home, so head on over to my blog to read all about it AND register to win!

Thanks Jennifer!  I wish I was local so I could go to that class.  I love finding treasures and refinishing them!!
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Blogapaloosa Day 11

Some giveaways have ended already.  I hope some of you guys have won some great stuff!!
Today’s giveaway is from Claiming Our Space

I am so excited to be part of Blog-a-Pal-Loosa!  I have loved seeing all the previous giveaways!

My giveaway is for a set of 4 hand stamped tumbled travertine tiles, a set of 4 slate fridge magnets with a Celtic design and a set of 4 porcelain tile magnets stamped with green dragonflies.

I hope you will head on over to see D and I at Claiming Our Space to enter.

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I have had a great response to my giveaway from Pick your Plum.  But of course I expected that.  Who doesn’t want to win $50 worth of the best crafting, baking, home decor and fashion items?  If you missed it, you can still enter.

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Blogapaloosa Day 10

I am so excited today because it is my giveaway day!!

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Would you like to win a swag box of $5o worth of the best crafting, baking, home decor and fashion items?  Let me introduce you to Pick your Plum.

Pick your plum is a daily deals site.  They scour the globe for the best crafting, baking, home decor and fashion items.  Then they negotiate HUGE deals and bring them to you.

Want to see what I’m talking about?

lace leggings

Love these lace leggings!!

bakers twine

Who doesn’t love bakers twine?

ruffly scarves

I waited and missed the deal on these cute ruffly scarves.  I’m so mad at myself.  I hope they come back around.

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I have ordered vinyl from Pick your Plum before.  It was such a deal and the vinyl was great quality.

I’m not just claiming these are good deals.  They really are.  I routinely see things on their site for less than $5.  What also made me love this company is that they don’t give you a great deal and then charge you an arm and a leg for shipping.  In my last order the product was less than $4 and it shipped for $3.50.  Now that’s a deal!

Because the deals are so great they can only offer 1 item a day.  They are also in limited quanities so when it is gone, it’s gone.

You can increase your chances of not missing these deals by signing up for their newsletter.   I would also highly recommend liking them on Facebook.  They post their deals there even before the newsletter goes out.

Pick your Plum is generously giving away a swag box of $50 worth of crafting, baking, home decor and fashion items.

Enter using the widget below:

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Blogapaloosa Day 9

Blogapaloosa Day  9

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Todays  giveaway comes from  Andrea  @ Modern yet Old-Fashioned.
I know I am not the only mom who feels like she is running a taxi service for kids; running here and there and everywhere!  We have activities every night of the week, it’s either softball, baseball, soccer, ballet, hip hop, youth ministries, or ALL of them!

Thus, my favorite things to take on-the-go with us, is what my GIVEAWAY is!  YEAH!

The winner will receive a Sport Mixer Blender Bottle, my favorite Nogii Paleo Bar and 3 Clif Kids Organic Z bars.  Courtesy of Life Fuel Supplements.

You know how much I love giveaways and that I am more than thrilled to be part of Blog-a-pal-loosa, 14 days of giveaways!  With that being said, I would only giveaway and/or promote products that I truly love and believe in.

Head over to Modern yet Old-Fashioned to enter.

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Blogapaloosa day 8

Blogapaloosa day 8!!

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Today’s giveaway is from Jullee @ The grubery.  Jullee blogs all about getting your grub on.  So of course she had to giveaway something related to food.  I have heard about this book and wanted to read it for a while now.  

Eat This Not That Restaurant Survival Guide book and a $5.00 gift card to Jamba Juice!  So stop by The Grubery to sign up for this awesome giveaway!!
If you win this, you have to promise to read the book and then come tell me all about it.  Ok?  Deal!!
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Blogapaloosa day 7

Blogapaloosa day 7.  Happy Saturday everyone.  I hope to be working on putting in a garden today but we will see how that goes.

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Today’s giveaway is from my good friend Alicia at Little Sprinkles of fun.  You guys have heard me gush about Alicia before so I won’t go into more of that here.   Let me just say that she is an awesome friend, mother, teacher and blogger!!

Alicia at Little Sprinkles Of Fun is giving away a Thirty-One flat iron case in circle spirals!

This flat iron case is made of a sturdy canvas in a fun circle spirals print. The silver thermal lining can withstand heat up to 400 degrees- so have no fear if you need to pack up your hot iron directly after use!

Retail value of $20.

 

You need to head over to Little Sprinkles of Fun to enter.  While you are there, follow along.  Alicia is so fun.  Be sure to check out her birthday cakes.  I wish I had her talent!!
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Blogapaloosa Day 6

Blogapaloosa Day 6.  Happy Friday everyone!!  I hope your week went well.  We are not slowing down for the weekend.  So don’t forget to check back for more awesome giveaways!!

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Today’s giveaway is from my good friend at Mammy Made.
Hi everyone, today I am going to be giving away EITHER a purple gingham bow tie OR an apron skirt made in the same purple gingham and flowery broderie anglaise.
They both turned out so cute and I am excited to be able to make one for the little boy or girl in your life. I know you will love them too!
Both are toddler size but can be made bigger or smaller, depending on measurements.
Please bear in mind that I live in England. I do not mind posting worldwide but please allow at least 2 weeks for delivery.
Head over to my blog, Mammy Made, to enter :)
I hope you guys will head over to Mammy Made.  Adele is really a great person to get to know!!  Plus if you win, you can say yeah my child’s clothes are handmade in the UK {hehe}.
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Blogapaloosa Day 5

Blogapaloosa Day 5!!

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That means so far we have had 5 awesome giveaways!!  Some of these are ending here soon so let me give you a quick run down in case you missed any of them:

$85 worth of Bling from Randees Organized Choas

Cute Apron and Chefs hat set from Rhapsody of Cacophony

$20 gift card to Amazon from Second Chance to Dream

 

Today’s giveway for Blog-A-Pal-Loosa is from A Jennuine Life for a custom reversible pinafore!



Jenn will handcraft an adorable reversible pinafore for the little girl in your life sized between 6 months and 6T.


The winner will get to choose colors, fabrics and details like a ruffled embellishment or pockets for stashing treasures.
Aren’t hand crafted items the best?  It’s like you put extra hugs into every stitch.  You need to head over to A Jennuine life to enter.
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Blogapaloosa Day 4

Blogapaloosa Day 4

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More chances for you guys to win some swag!!  Today’s giveaway comes from my friend Jen @ finding my way in texas.

Up for grabs today is a $20 credit to my online store LoneStar Lovlies
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There are lots of new things in there! So be sure to check it out :) And if you head over to my blog to enter my giveaway you may discover a Discount code ;)
Also one of my fav bloggy people, Brandi has offered up a, super cute Gold Fish Pouch
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Head on over the Finding My Way in Texas to enter! :)
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