Designing with Chairish.com

Oh how I would love a fully furnished house with all the fancy stuff.  Sometimes I just look and what is out there and think of different designs I would like to have.  Here is one design that I feel in love with. 

 I adore the color Turquoise. 

 I love this Turquoise couch.  It is my absolute favorite! I found it on Chairish.com. Charish is a website with vintage furniture for your home!

My Favorite Canning Recipes and a Giveaway!

Are you a Prepper?  I totally am.  I love all things Preparedness! But let me make it clear, I am not a Zombie Apocalypse  Prepper.  The Zombies can take me of they want... I am the kind of prepper who   loves seeing my 72 Hour kits packed and ready,  My food shelves stocked with food, and learning new ways to use my shelf stable food or making my own shelf stable food. I'm Nerdy like that.

With canning season upon us I though it would be a great idea to share with you a round up of my favorite canning recipes. You can also check out my Pinterest boards for more links to canning, food storage and all things preparedness! Follow me if you would like and learn more about being prepared!

Easy Sew Easter Tote DIY

This year for Easter I thought it would be fun to make the kids an Easter Tote.  Its big enough for Easter Egg hunts, a fun toy or outfit and nothing falls out.  Then I found these adorable grocery bag fabrics at Joann's. The fabric was so cheap only $2.99 a yard. Adorable colors perfect for Easter.  I decided I would personalize each of them with a cute image.  I love how these Easter totes turned out.  My kids love them!

My Favorite Kitchen Gadgets

I love cooking and baking in my Kitchen.  So today I though I would share a few of my favorite kitchen gadgets! Some of these I use everyday and others I only use occasionally but can't live with out them!  I feel like when I have the right tools I love being in the kitchen.  I mean who doesn't love cutting veggies with an awesome knife that cuts them like butter?  Am I Right?? 

My 5 Go To Freezer Meals Tips and Tricks

I love having dinner all done and ready to go.  But some days are better than others.  With 4 kids I am constantly on the go.  On those busy days I still want my kids to have a good, well balanced meal.  So that's when I turn to freezer meal.  I whip these yummy dishes up and throw them in the freezer.  I pull them out in the morning and they are ready to bake by evening.  Add a veggie and you are ready to go!

I love using freezer meals for all kinds of reasons. So today I am sharing my tips, tricks and recipes to make delicious meals straight from your freezer!

Top Posts of 2013

Happy New Year!!

 thought today would be a great day to share with you my top posts of 2013. Check them out, pin, share whatever.  Have a great day!

  Did you miss any??

10 Handmade Valentines for kids and Teachers

5 week Meal Planning

Command Center Chore cards for kids

Ginger Molasses Cookies

15 DIY 4th of July clothing projects

Woven Bracelets

Friendship Key chains

Back to School Clothing Check list

BBQ Cowboy Casserole

Linking up! {Here}

9 Christmas Neighbor Gift Ideas

I love neighbor gifts!  I love making them, driving them around and receiving a good unique gift.  So today I am sharing 9 neighbor gifts that have that unique factor and have a shelf life. All of them have a printable you can print off and use for personal use.  See the links below the photos to take  you to the post.  Merry Christmas and Enjoy! 

Easy Lunch Box Ideas for Back to School!

With school starting its time to start thinking about school lunch!  I have a couple of picky kids. So when it come time to packing a lunch we tend to put the same things in our boxes everyday.    I have been searching the internet world over for awesome lunch ideas. I want easy and nutritious for my kids.    No boxed stuff if I can help it.  So today I am sharing my lunch ideas.  Most are homemade and I even had my older boys make them.

Check out my KPVI segement below. I am sharing all these amazing meals!

Mr. or Mrs. Potato Head {Girl Loves Glam}

Do your kids love Mr. Potato Head??  Mine do! So how about making one of your own to take in the car or use for quiet time!  Girl Loves Glam has you hooked up! Head over and checkout her post and maybe make your own Mr. Potato Head!

Diy Mr. or Mrs. Potato Head @ Girl Loves Glam

Linking up! {Here}

Nautical Bracelets + Life's a Beach Round Up

July's Blog Hop

Life's a Beach!

8 Blogs 8 Awesome "Beachy" Ideas

 I love this time of year the weather's warm and the kids are out of school and for a few months the world seems to slow down a bit...And so with that being said we figured since all of us are land locked and dreaming of being at the beach; we'd  use our crafty skillz to bring a little beach ambiance to our landlocked homes and lives. So if you too are wishing and dreaming of being at the beach, but can't join our club and enjoy our "Beachy" best!  Better yet pull up a seat, but your feet in a kiddie pool and grab an ice cold drink of your personal preference and cool off with these refreshing ideas. 

Stop by and visit all my AMAZING Bloggy friends and check out how the Beach has inspired them!! 

1. Emily of The Benson Street 

2. Adrienne of Free Time Frolics

3. Ashley of Flats to Flip Flops

4. Rebecca of The Crafted Sparrow

5. Andie of Maybe I Will

6. Melissa of Hollyhocks & Honeybees

7. Candice of She's Crafty 

8. Kaylnn of Among the Young

What to wear!! {Fourth of July} 15+ Diy Clothing Projects

The 4th of July is one of those holiday I just love dressing up for.  I realize that it is only 1 day, but I grew up being taught that it is important to celebrate our freedoms.  I have heard stories about family members who have fought in past wars.  Hearing there stories reminds me that freedom is not free.  It is earned and should be appreciated. So every year I rack my brain to find something unique to dress my kids in. So this year I made a round up of projects that I love. Some are DIY some are purchase but all are fabulous.   All around dressing You and your kids for the 4th of July!! 

Mother's Day Round up- Gifts under $10

Need some easy DIY Mother's Day Ideas?  I have a few just for you!

Cinco De Mayo Menu

Cinco de Mayo is this weekend! Ariba!! Today I am sharing my quick dinner menu with you. Nothing fancy just plain old American styled Mexican food. Of course these are the main items but I will be adding all the fixings. And maybe some decor or dressing up for the kids!! Enjoy.

  

4 ingredient Guacamole- The Benson Street

Cafe Rio Sweet Pork -Chef in Training

Cilantro Lime Rice-Pineapple & Coconut

Queso Dip & Chips- Chef This UP

Lemonadas- Maybe I Will

Cinnamon waffles and Fried Ice Cream -Plain Chicken

What do you have for or do for Cinco De Mayo?

10 St. Patrick's Day projects for your home.

Today I compiled a few Home decor projects for St. Patrick's Day. Lucky You! I love that you can use anything green, seeds, Christmas ornaments or flowers. Anything goes. So here are just a few to inspire you to create a little green for yourself! 

5 week meal rotation calendar

Ever ask yourself what should I make for dinner??? I do, and it galls me. To understand my frustration let me start by admitting I am not a Type A personality. My craft room has half-finished projects scattered all over it, my house is not spotless or ordered, my children don’t do their chores or homework without constant prodding, and my husband sometimes comes home to a pile of unfolded laundry on the bed and front room full of toys.

I am, paradoxically, a prepper. Emergency preparedness and food storage are right in my wheel house. I get a great deal of satisfaction in seeing my storage shelves fill with food and having enough water to fill a small pool should the need arise.

Because of my love of preparedness and my complete disdain for coming up with a daily menu, I developed what I have named my 5 Week Meal Rotation and made it part of my Command Center {here}. 

Top 5 Posts of 2012

What a year this has been.  I can't believe my little blog has been around long enough to do a tops post for the year.  Thank you to all my readers for helping make my first year blogging so successful.  Here are my top 5 posts this year.

5. Big Boy styled Onesies

4. Vintage Button Bracelet

3. Rug Upcycle Slip Cover

2.Washi Tape Twist Ties

1. Bathroom Art {Printables}