Super Hero Youth Leadership Training

As a member of the LDS church and Young Women president, I am trying very hard to cultivate leadership in our girls.  We want our girls to see the strengths in themselves and others. In an effort to do this we planned an amazing leadership training. A night filled with super speakers and power treats!

I started with this fun invitation. We kept the subject of our activity secret.  Calling it super hero training.  What girl wants to go to leadership training??? For a couple of weeks prior we had leader come to class in a cape and mask, announcing the activity. The girls got a real kick out of it. 

Witch-fest at Gardner Village

A few weeks ago I traveled to Utah to attend a bloggers night out at Gardner Village.  If you don't know what Gardner Village is, and you live close you have to check it out. 

Witch-fest is a amazing Girls night out, Family night or Date Night.  Witches, shopping, pony rides and yummy food.  

We started our night with Eric Dowdel, painter and Folk artist. He is an amazing speaker and Artist.  He signed and gave each of us his newest puzzle "Witchfest" in our swag bags.

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Head over Gardner Village this weekend and check it out for yourself!

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Almost Lasagna (Recipe)

This recipe is one of my favorites!  It tastes just like lasagna but so much easier to to. You can add extras to pack a punch or just leave it the way it is for your picky eaters. Serve it up with a side salad and garlic bread and your meal is complete! I love doubling this meal and putting one in the freezer for when I need a quick dinner.

Hot Drinks on Cold Winter Nights: Hot chocolate & Wassail Recipes

Over the years I have tried and tested many recipes for Hot cocoa and Wassail. With the holidays around the corner I thought it would be fun to share my favorite hot drinks for those cold winter nights, snowman making, or Christmas caroling.  First up is my favorite creamy hot cocoa mix just the way we like it!

Flat to Flip Flops Giveaway!

Have you heard? Ashley from flats to flip flops has a new home! And today I am helping her celebrate with a HUGE GIVEAWAY! If you like shopping then this is the giveaway for you!

Ashley has made a bunch of changes to her site and here she is explaining what new things she has in store! Take it away Ashley!

First..Meegan(said Mee-gan)! Talk about an answer to prayers! This gal is truly talented and I am so excited she said yes to joining me and my craziness! Coming from a photography background and with an eye for design and fashion..I know you guys are gonna love her as much as I do! I won't reveal too much..she'll be introducing herself a little later! Second...Discuss With Us. I love sharing my tips and tricks and outfits with you guys but those of you that have been around here long enough know that doesn't make me immune for fashion di-sasters. And I know that you guys have a ton of knowledge to share as well! That's why I knew my site needed some sort of forum. So please don't be shy! Use the forum to ask questions, get and give fashion advice, share your latest purchase or the great deal you got on your latest pair of shoes! You can even upload pictures! So don't be shy! Third..Strut Your Style. This is located over on the sidebar and is connected to the forum. Every pic that gets uploaded to the forum will automatically show up in a slide show on the sidebar! Think of it as an endless link party! So please come back on the regular and upload your latest outfit pics and if you blog, leave a link back to your blog in the description! And come back on the regular to get endless outfit inspiration. Fourth..Styling. You know I love putting outfits together..but you know what I love even more? Helping other people put outfits together! Meegan and I have decided to start a styling service called Fully Clothed Styling. From closet clean outs to stylist services to a personal clothing style package(coming soon) that can be sent directly to your home, we are here to help you with any styling need! So in celebration of Ashley's new home I am joining her for a GIVEAWAY! I mean..what better way to celebrate right? Being a fashion gals and all Ashley and Meegan are giving away a few gift cards to their fav shopping spots.

1st Place: $50 to Forever 21 & $50 to ASOS

2nd Place: $25 to Forever 21

3rd Place: $25 to Target

And be sure to check out these other ladies who helped make today's giveaway possible!

Shaping up to Be A Mom/ R&R Workshop/ Free Time Frolics/ A Thrifty Mom/ Maybe I Will

The Benson Street/Crafting in the Rain/One Little Momma/ The Foley Family/ Girl Loves Glam

Enter below! Good luck!

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MIlitary jacket to vest, How to

A few weeks ago I went on a thrifting trip with a few friends.  I totally need fashion help so I was lucky to be thrifting with Ashley from Flats to Flip Flops and Meg from Brassy Apple. (check out there blogs...Amazeballs!)

I have been on the hunt for a military styled vest.  But have found nothing. Finally while out shopping I found this Military jacket for just $4.  Yipee!  I was so excited!

How to make Grapevine Ball Decorations

I have this crafty friend. She makes all kinds of great things on a whim.  Every time I go to her house she has something new to show me.  She is super talented at painting and jewelry making.  (Both things not my strong point.)  But one day I saw these cool grapevine orbs. She has 2 of them sitting on her porch. The first question out of my mouth, "Where did you get those?"  They were truly amazing.  Then she preceded to tell me she made them.  My heart stopped knowing I was unable to make them because the snow had already begun to fall. So no more grapevines for the season.  So I kept this beautiful spheres in the back of my mind until fall.   

So this year I have been anticipating this project!  I visited family who had grapes and harvested the vines myself and a few grapes too!