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Tuesday, August 4, 2015

Wake Up Wednesday Linky party

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HEALTHY LUNCH BOX IDEAS
A Virtuous Woman

These are foods my own children love! I believe in exposing children to a wide variety of tastes and textures. Lunch time can be difficult. It’s easy to get in a rut. I homeschool my children, and I have found that if I “pack” their lunches the night before or first thing in the morning that I save time during our school day.

Vintage Doily Bohemian Dream Catcher
My Pinterventures
Lucky for us, there was a vintage fair open while she was here and we had the chance to attend. We were in vintage and handmade heaven! There were so many beautiful goodies, but it was the bohemian style dream catchers that caught our eyes. We loved the dream catchers so much that it inspired us to create our own vintage doily bohemian dream catchers with a few of the items we found at the fair.

How To Make Mint Extract
The Painted Hinge

I don’t know about you, but I always forget to restock my pantry with ingredients like mint extract when I run out. Then the holidays roll around and I’m baking away, and of course the recipe calls for mint extract, which of course I’m out of. So I make a mad dash to the store at the last minute to find they are all out of the real mint extract and all they have left is the artificial stuff. Yuck!


Fun ways to play in the dark!
Bethefunmom

Getting to stay up late enjoying the warm nights might be the best part of Summer vacation for kids. But, actually getting to play once it gets dark?! Now, that’s the stuff that builds memories! If your kids have been begging to stay up late one night, try surprising them with a night of play!! It’ll be downright magical for them!


PUMPKIN DUMP CAKE RECIPE
All She Cooks

Just in time for Thanksgiving, I thought I’d serve up a tasty alternative to pumpkin pie.  Now, let me just preface this by saying- I will not be forgoing pumpkin pie this holiday season.  In fact, I had a pumpkin shake yesterday from Culver’s and my daughter was laughing at me because of my drawn out ‘oh this is so good’.  But it was, and it truly tasted like pumpkin pie- which I absolutely love.


Mini Calzones with Garden Fresh Tomato Sauce
Three kids and a fish

The back packs are filled with homework, the bell rings, students are making a mad dash for their bus and the school day is done! Thirty minutes later my kids get off the bus and make their way back home! They are tired and hungry and have only a little bit of time before we head out to after school activities!


Twinge of Change
Life of A Georgia Artist

On the way home today I noticed the tiniest bit of change. I noticed the air was different. Leaves were falling,blowing over the roads, and it was a tiny tiny bit cooler. In Georgia fall does not appear her head till the end of October or even November, but today there was a twinge of change.


50 Free and Cheap Fun Things to Do with a Toddler
Thinking Outside The Sandbox

Toddlers are so much fun, but they have short attention spans and buying new toys gets expensive! There are many free and fun things to do with a toddler that I have discovered lately.  I have also included a few free and cheap fun things to do with a toddler.


Mango Angel Food Cake with Whisky Cream
Spaceships and Laser Beams

We love to eat fresh, seasonal produce from our local farmer’s market, but I’d be ashamed to tell you how many times I have purchased something fresh and not been able to use it up before it wilts and dies in my fridge. Please tell me I’m not the only one to do that! I’ve found that the DOLE Canned Fruit in my pantry has been a life saver many times over. Whether fixing a treat for the family or making a quick dessert for company, having a stash of stable ingredients on hand makes summer entertaining a lot more convenient


Romantic Essential Oils 
My Dairy Free Gluten Free


CARAMEL APPLE PIE COOKIES
Cincy Shopper

Fall will be here before we know it and these Caramel Apple Pie Cookies will make for a comforting dessert. They resemble a mini apple pie and are super delish. Fun and easy too since they use simple store bought ingredients. Whip them up in just a few minutes time.



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Sunday, August 2, 2015

Camper Stove Cover

I love to cook, but when we go camping, cooking takes on a different form. Since we have a two burner outside stove on our camper, I rarely use the stove inside. The top of the stove takes up space and counter space is at a premium in a camper.

Now I know that not everyone is into camping, but if you have a camper that does not have covers for the sink or stove, you might be interested in how to make a cover for your stove.
stove in camper


Friday, July 31, 2015

Baby Ducks

Well, it's Friday and the weekend is almost here. What could be better than some baby ducks to start off the weekend. I went to the grocery store and as I left, I went around the back of the plaza - you know where the trucks deliver and all the garbage is. There they were, two mommies(I am assuming here since there were so many babies around 18) and their babies walking along. 
baby ducks


Thursday, July 30, 2015

Easy Chicken Stuffed with String Cheese

Here is a quick and easy meal that is sure to please everyone. Chicken and string cheese, how can you go wrong. I had great ideas about dinner last night, but one thing lead to another and before I knew it, my husband was home from work. I had two chicken breasts and it seemed like everything I wanted to make, I didn't have all the ingredients. I did have string cheese, so that's what I used.
chicken stuffed with string cheese
Sorry that these are not the greatest images. My husband, kept saying, "can we eat now?"  

Wednesday, July 29, 2015

Embracing the Victorian Era With Antiques in Your Home - Guest post


Today I have the pleasure of presenting a guest post by Tyler Schmidt entitled:
Embracing the Victorian Era With Antiques in Your Home


It was a time of change. It was a time to set aside the rationalism of the past and embrace the artistic and literary ways of thinking as well as intellect. Its literature and art is dynamic, painting the era in a way only Jane Austen and William Blake could do. The Victorian era lives on through these works of art, and brought to life in the living and dining rooms of those who embrace it.
Here are some tips for decorating every room in your home with antiques that represent so much more than a fraction of time in history:
No detail is too small. 
Victorian era antiques are often intricate in every way possible. Find ways to integrate those details into the décor of the room, by using unique plates or other pieces from the era to display amidst a mixture of coordinating furniture.
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Soak it up. 
A claw foot tub is a must for any Victorian-themed home. Not only does it encapsulate the era, but it’s darn cozy to think of soaking in a brilliant one-of-a-kind tub by the fire with a good book by candlelight.

Something borrowed, something new. 
If you appreciate modern touches, it is okay to mix the old with the new. Proceed with caution, as it needs to be the right combination of pieces to work together, but know it is perfectly acceptable to showcase a beautiful piece of Victorian furniture amid more modern touches.

Keep it simple. 
 What may have seemed like a good idea at the time may not still be right for the spaces in your home. Between patterned wallpaper and chandeliers and handcrafted details in the furniture, it all can be a little much. Remember it’s okay to find one or two features to highlight in a room, like an especially unique bed frame or magnificent fireplace, and have them really stand out.

Let there be light. 
There is much to appreciate in Victorian-era pieces and within Victorian homes themselves. One feature that seems to appear a lot is the chandelier, so don’t forget to find a way to incorporate one into a prominent space. Make it the focal point of the room by keeping crisp, white walls that keep the attention on the furniture or lighting choices.  


Tyler Schmidt is a freelance writer, newspaper reporter and mother whose work has also been published on Ladies Life.  She currently writes about home decor ideas and inspiration for Modernize.com


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