Thursday, May 16, 2013

Weekend Show Off Party 5-16

Welcome to the Weekend!

Ladybird Ln
Just in case you are wondering I am now into week two at the hospital.  Baby and I are doing great, just trying to let the baby grow before his big debut!

Last week, there were so many fabulous post, here are three that caught my eye.

Almond-Joy-Bites 4ed willcookforsmiles.com
Will Cook for Smiles, made Almond Joy Bites, these look so delicious!

 
I also loved Fly Away Home's grab and go bag, I have not seen this before, but they would make a super nice baby shower gift, I might have to make one for myself!  Go check it out! I wonder how the hospital would feel about my sewing machine in my room, hmm.

Now what pregnant lady, or any woman, wouldn't love some chocolate covered potato chips, those look good! Head over to the Moody Fashionista to check it out!

Ice Cream BIrthday Party!





If you have been reading my blog for sometime, you will know I love birthday parties!  But I do set a few rules for myself because I want to enjoy the birthday party, and not be a slave to it.  
 

So my parties are usually simple, sweet, and hopefully really fun for my kids.  Honestly, I do not think they will mind too much if there attire does not match the party theme, or if the cupcake liners coordinate with the plates.  What my kids care about is that they have friends, balloons, and something yummy to eat!


So when my little princess was turning 4 gasp, I decided to invite a few friends, an their moms to the park for her birthday party, it lasted an hour and everyone seemed to have fun. The plus with having it at the park is that I did not to plan any games or activities, because they had a great time playing. We went with an Ice Cream theme, because little princess loves Ice Cream!  


 It was really cute to see what the kids put on there Ice Cream Sundae's.  I must say that the gummy bears ans sprinkles were the hottest items!

I did get a little fussy and make a banner!  I have it in our store if you are interested HERE!





 I love this, saying, you can also get this in our shop.  I really don't want this to sound like a commercial, sorry!


 This was my favorite creative endeavor.  For the treat bag, I used brown packing paper to make a cone, I stapled a ribbon to the cone, filled the cones with taffy, and put a bath fluff on top... What kid does not appreciate a bath fluff!  It was inexpensive, easy, and too cute to boot.  My plan was to hang them, but I could not get the fluff to stay on, so we improvised, no stress!


That is one happy princess!






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Thursday, May 9, 2013

Weekend Show Off Party, Happy Mother's Day!

So sorry, I missed last weeks party.

Ladybird Ln
I am still in the hospital just hanging out, and trying to let this baby mature as much as it can in my belly.  I was thinking, I will get caught up on my blog, it has not happened yet, but hopefully next week I can get a couple posts in. And I am still waiting for one of you talented ladies to give me a tutorial on making hospital food edible!  You can catch up with what is going on HERE.


Since I unfortunately do not have any features  I will give you a sneak peak on some posts I am working on.

 My Daughters fun Ice Cream Birthday Party!

Do you need a fun gift for the teachers in your life?
Consider this fun personalized owl teacher keepsake.  The owls are so darling.


This is a new grey and yellow version I created this week, that I am kind of in love with! You can find that HERE!

I hope you are all having a fabulous week! 
Happy Mother's Day to all of you wonderful mothers!
I can't wait to see what you have been working on, and I hope you take the weekend off from everything!

Monday, May 6, 2013

Life Changes in an instant and a $40 Target giveaway....


Hello Friends,
Sorry I have neglected the blog last week... the one thing I know for sure is you never know what life is going to hand you.

As most of you know, I am pregnant, and am due July 5th.  Well last Tuesday I started bleeding pretty heavily, so my husband rushed me to the hospital I go to a little over an hour away.  This is my fourth baby, and also will be my fourth C-Section.  We found out that I have Placenta Previa. Things have calmed down for now, both baby and I are fine, and luckily I am still pregnant. I will be in the hospital for the next several weeks, letting the baby get as big and healthy as he can.  While it is definitely a mental challenge, I know I can get through it.  I have the best friends and family anyone could ask for who are helping me so much with my kids at home.

So can anyone suggest any good books, movies, tutorials on how to get yummy hospital food? 

Speaking of Life changing in an instant, my friend Melanie, is launching her new blog It Happens in a {BLINK}. Melanie is a busy lady who just had triplet boys, can you imagine?  Her blog is a lot of fun and I know you will enjoy it!
  Help us celebrate the launch of {It Happens} In a Blink! Melanie of Bear Rabbit Bear Crafts has re-launched her blog, and we are joining in congratulating her!
Enter for your chance to win a $40 Target gift card!
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Thursday, April 25, 2013

Weekend Show Off Party 4-25

Welcome to theWeekend Friends!
Ladybird Ln
This week, I have some special guests choosing the features... my kids!  It has been fun to see what they like to look at!

My littlest Princess choose the Sugar Plum Fairy Party
The Cul-de-Sac shared her annual mother daughter Tea Party.  It looks like so much fun! 


This is Buckaroo's pick he is five years old:
  Lady Behind The Curtain - Orange Cream Pops
  I agree these Orange CreamCake Pops from Lady Behind The Curtain look delicious.

 funfetti cake batter ice cream cake
My oldest Princess (age 7) choose Funfetti Ice Cream Cake, from Home Based Mom,  I think my kids inherited my sweet tooth!

And the Blog of the week is 'I dig Pinterest' She made delicious Chocolate Cake using buttermilk.

Now let's see what you have been up to.



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Tuesday, April 23, 2013

8 Unique, NOT-Going-to-Kill-Your-Budget, DIY Wedding Favors

It’s the most wonderful time of the year: Bloggers of the world, wedding season is upon us. I truly could not be more happy about this. Even though my wedding is long planned and over, I still love seeing the innovative DIY projects the hard-working and budget-conscious brides come up with. I feel like there is one activity – steeped in tradition that every bridezilla stresses over (myself included, of course): That of the dreaded, hated, what the heck am I going to do?, I can’t afford that! - Take home favor.

Luckily, I have compiled a list of 8 absolutely darling, not going to kill your budget, UNIQUE - wedding take home favors. In working on this blog post, I realized that you can do just about anything as a take home favor, you just need to dress it up right.





1.    The ever so charming succulent. No, this is not a gift I came up with myself, but I am obsessed! This idea is so organic, and so garden-party-chic it’s ridiculous. Pictured is a miniature succulent (oooh, aaaawww). This little baby cost me $1.87 at Home Depot, and I put it in a .75 cent jar from Michael’s. I dressed it up with a throw-back vintage seed package tag with the personalized details from the wedding. Showcasing the tag as a flower place-marker is so stinking cute, it definitely adds that fun DIY, custom touch. If you are having a rustic wedding, how awesome would it be to put the succulents in tin cans? 

Purchase some amazing wedding succulents HERE for only 1.45 each!
Purchase the Tag HERE:




2.    Love is sweet, isn’t it? I really don’t think there is anything more appealing than a jar of the local bee-keeper’s honey. The local bee keeper in our mountain valley specializes in unique flavored honey: lavender honey, and dandelion honey. I can’t really say what the process is of insisting that the bees only  pollinate certain flowers, but man he is good. And that honey is cruelly delicious. What is really wonderful about local honey companies is that most of them already have honey in small containers and may give you a bulk price. Or you could do what I did, and buy a HUGE (literally bucket-o-honey) container, and separately purchase small glass containers. (This particular container was .75 cents at Michael’s). I estimate that this entire take-home favor only cost $1.35 to make.

You can purchase Ready-Made honey favors HERE for only $1.95!
Purchase Tag HERE





3.    Now, I realize this is not a take-home favor, but it is still in the realm of wedding-favors so I wanted to cover it. I absolutely love sparkler send-offs. Not only is it fun for everyone, but it provides THE BEST WEDDING PHOTOS! I know you’ve seen them, they are those photos to die for! I whipped up this tag for them, to again put that personal DIY wedding touch. 

Purchase Tag HERE



4.    Coffee, coffee, coffee. Even though I am personally not a coffee drinker, I have friends who live and die with their cup of joe. The aroma is intoxicating, and I think it takes everyone back to a special place in their minds. Where I live, there are several local coffee shops who each have their signature blends. I was thinking it would be so fun to have your wedding’s signature blend. Perhaps you use the coffee grounds that get you through the day with, or work with a local coffee shop to make your own unique blend. All I know is that coffee is cheap, addictive, and utterly beautiful. I estimate that this favor only cost me $1.25.

Purchase Tag HERE





5.    There is something very vintage and charming about seed packets. They take us back to a bygone era of self-sufficiency, and simple times. Letting your “love grow wild” is certainly the gift that keeps on giving. I think this take home favor would be absolutely stunning and appropriate at a garden reception. This favor cost me a grand total of .50 cents.
Purchase "Let Love Grow Wild" Tag HERE







6.    My grandparents collected salt and pepper shakers in their world travels, and because of this, I absolutely love them. I looked around and found these basic shakers for a very reasonable price, only $1.87 for the pair. When accompanied by the sweet (and true) phrase “love is the spice of life” I think these make for a lovely favor. It could be fun to fill them with white and brown candies.

Purchase classic Salt and Pepper Shakers in Bulk HERE
Purchase Tag HERE




7.    I am a HUGE fan of organic herb balsamic vinaigrettes, and this idea has been cultivating since I visited the idyllic Cherry Street in Tulsa Oklahoma. One shop had their signature Cherry Street Vinaigrette, it is SO HAPPY! I thought it would be fun to create your own signature vinaigrette, which you could serve first to your guests during the reception, and then give them later to enjoy in the comforts of their own homes. The herb vinaigrette pictured only requires simple instructions (whisk with ½ cup olive oil and 1/4th cup red wine vinegar) so it makes for an easy take home gift. Depending on the types of herbs you choose to put together, this favor could cost as little as 2 bucks a pop. There really is not a wrong way to create a vinaigrette, but you can find my favorite recipe HERE

Purchase Tag HERE




8.    Finally, last but certainly not least, homemade jam. I don't know if you are all lucky enough to have a mother-in-law (mama Berry) who makes preserves like an angel, but I count my blessings every day. Above you can see (and quite nearly smell) her beautiful raspberry jam. I don't think there is anything on the planet your guests would enjoy more.

Purchase ready-made, delicious looking preserves favor HERE for only 2 bucks a jar!
Purchase Tag HERE





Thursday, April 18, 2013

Weekend Show Off Party 4-18

Welcome to the Weekend Friends!
Ladybird Ln

I NEED YOUR HELP!
As you probably know I am pregnant, we do not know what we are having, and I need help with baby names... especially boy names. So let me know in the comments some of your favorites!

Last week...
 Thrift Store lamp Makeover via Chasethestar.net #thrift #lamp #makeover
Chase the Star, shared a fabulous girls lamp makeover! 


A Peek into my Paradise shared her Cinnabon Cake... oh my goodness!

 
Mums make Lists, shared how to 'eke' out storage in small places!

The blog of the week is.... 
 
#28  Restoration Redoux shared her grey desk makeover, congratulations!

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Thursday, April 11, 2013

Weekend Show Off Party 4/11!!

~Welcome to the Weekend~
Ladybird Ln

Last week.....


Pattern for toddler hat
Once Upon a Sewing Machine shared the conductor hat they made!  That would have been perfect for our recent train trip!

beignets
Your Home Based Mom shared Care Du Monde Beignets... Mmmm New Orleans in your kitchen, I like it!

15secrets
Happy Family Happy Life is starting a series called 15 secrets to a Happy Family, sounds like a winner to me!
2 Crafty for my Skirt (love that blog name) made a darling rustic LOVE sign.


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