Together Box Review

A few weeks ago I received a wonderful little box in the mail.  The TogetherBox! The TogetherBox is a family friendly activity box delivered right to your front door! Subscription boxes are all the trend.  Together box promotes family together time.  Each box is filled with activity ideas and the items you need to do them all! And together box promises hours of fun.  So let's see...

DIY Kids Valentine Shirts with my Silhouette Cameo

Valentine's Day is just around the corner.  I have been thinking about what my kiddos could wear to there Valentine parties at school.  I wanted something not super Valentiny so they could wear it anytime but had a valentine feel to it.  Then I saw Larissas' adorable Hashtag shirt for her son.

Hashtag shirt

Neon Marquee Letters

Marquee letters are a trend that I absolutely love. You can find lots of tutorials on how to make them.   With Valentines approaching I wanted something with some color.  So I went to work. I checked out a few tutorials and started playing around.

This is my final project.

Happy Birthday R&R Workshop {Giveaway}

Today is R & R Workshop's 1st Blogiversary!!!

To celebrate, I am joining with these fabulous bloggers . . . 

for a GIVEAWAY!!!

1// $30 Gift Card to Poppy Seed Projects 

2// $20 Gift Card to Urban Peach Boutique

3// $35 Gift Card to Shutterfly

ONE Lucky winner will win all! (an $85 value!)

Enter at the rafflecopter below. Good Luck!

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The Giveaway will be open until Wednesday evening, Feb. 5th at midnight! 

The Winner will be announced Feb. 6th! 

 ( Open to U.S. & Canada Residents only. )

Linking up! {Here}

10 More Valentines for Classmates and Teachers + Printable's

This year I have added 10 more classmate and teacher Valentines to the mix.  Some food some not.  These can be printed out for classmates, preschool, and class parties.

Superhero Valentine {Classroom Valentine}

Valentines wouldn't be complete without a Super Hero Valentine.  I found these cute stretchy superhero's at Zurchers.  They are perfect for adding a tag and giving away for Valentines day. 

Totally Tubular {Classroom Valentine}

I am a total 80"s girl.  I loved neon tank tops and biker shorts.  I had bangs that reached for the skies and a terrible perm. 

I spoke like an 80's girl saying things like "Totally Awesome", "Totally Tubular" "Gag me with a Spoon", and "Don't have a Cow Man". 

Some of my favorite memories as a kid were playing Cabbage patch, Transformers and watching He-Man, She-rah and J.E.M on T.V.  We teased my brother relentlessly because his initials were J,E.M.  He was not as pleased with our teasing. 

Fast forward to 2014 and my kids love watching the same shows on Netflix.  As a matter of fact I showed my daughter this Valentine and she asked why J.E.M was on the Valentine. I just love that girl!  

I found these awesome test tubes filled with gumballs at Sam's Club and just had to have them.  They cost $10 for 24 of them.  Super cheap.  Most of these treat tubes are a dollar a piece.  So this is a total bargain. I grabbed myself a couple and made up this fun printable for your kids to share with there friends at school for the lovey holiday.

I'd be Delighted to be your Valentine {Classroom Valentine}

For this Valentine I wanted something you could use for a class party.  These are perfect for the kids to have along with their class treats.  You can pick up a case of  Sunny Delight from Sam's Club for about $6. Add the printable below and your are ready to go.

Stay Cool Valentine... You're Fantastic {Classroom Valentines}

Last summer my husband went to Taiwan for a business trip.  He brought back my daughter a beautiful fan.  She loved to play with it.  Because of where it came from and the money it cost I wanted her to keep it nice.  But she insisted on playing with it.  Until I found these cheap fans at Zurchers.  So I bought a bag for $2 and let her play to her hearts content.  

Now it's Valentines season and I though they might be a fun thing to give to her little girl friends at school for her Valentine.  So I made this easy printable to tie to them.  Because every little girl needs a fan, right?

No Bones about it...You're Top Dog {Classroom Valentine}

My daughter has a love of animals.  Sometimes she wants to pretend she is a dog and have dog treats.  In comes Scooby Graham crackers shaped like dog bones.  She loves them. So I thought it would be fun to make her some Scooby snacks to share with her Valentines this year.  You can buy them in a large box and bag them or buy the individual bags and add the tag.  Super simple and not quite so full of sugar! You can also buy individually packaged bags of Scooby snacks in a 12 pack at your local Walmart.

I "Toad"ally like you {Classroom Valentine}

It's that time of year.  I love making Valentines for my kids.  I try to find a non candy or healthier version to send.  This one totally does both!  You can make a candy version of a toy version.

Frog Valentine 

I started with my printable below.  Then decide what you want to send.  I found gummy frogs at a local gas station. put a few in a bag and add the tag!  Super simple.

How to make The Perfect Whipped Cream

As a little girl my granny always made homemade whipped cream.  I really didn't even know about artificial whip topping. Fast forward to my engagement.  For my very first Thanksgiving away from home, my husband and I ate at his parent house.  When they pulled out the pie the family threw a tub of artificial whip topping on the table.  Now I am not opposed to this stuff but on Thanksgiving the real stuff is in order, Right? When I asked for whip cream they replied  its on the table.  I died a little inside.  Pumpkin pie should only be served with REAL whipped cream. 

Fast forward to today.  I decided that it was time to share a few tips for amazing Whipped Cream. Just like grandma makes.

Heavy Whipping cream

Sugar

Vanilla

Start with a chilled bowl. This one is super important.  I like to stick my bowl in the fridge or freezer for about an hour before I make my cream.  When you chill your bowl your cream whips up faster and stays stiff longer. 

Start whipping your cream. After about a minute or so add your sugar and vanilla.  Add sugar and vanilla according to taste. For a half quart I usually add about a tablespoon of sugar and a teaspoon of vanilla. 

Continue whipping until the whip cream starts to make small peaks.

If you have to store in the refrigerator use a fork to whip your cream a bit before serving.

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Let it Snow...Snowballs Recipe and Blog Hop

I have teamed up today for our monthly blog hop to share with you a little snow.  

So way back when I was a little sprout my grandma use to make these yummy little desserts every Christmas.  She made dozens of them and delivered them to here neighbors and family.  I loved them.  And then I grew up and life happened and she stopped making them.   So about 8 years ago I asked every member of my extended family what there favorite "grandma" recipes were.  You know you all have those favorite recipes that Grandmas makes, right? Well the Snowball recipe was revived. I compiled the recipes and made a cook book of all grannies recipes. Each m;ember of my family has a cookbook.  Most of them still use the cookbook at least once a week.  

So move forward 8 years, I am finally getting around to making these yummy little treats!  They truly are to die for.  My cute little neighbor calls them Hawaiian Snowballs.  They are delicious!  Check out my post on how to make these for your next party or just because they are so good.

Snowball Dessert Recipe

White Chocolate Peppermint Marshmallow Cocoa Sticks

Just before Christmas I found these delightful Marshmallows.  I love anything Peppermint. So I grabbed a bag and took them home.  These yummy cloud like treats are about the size of silver dollars.  I just had to make something delicious with them.

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

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Easy Chicken and Rice Soup Recipe

Here in Idaho winter has rolled in.  We were blessed this November to have mild weather.  But December is already proving to be cold and blistery.  I love snuggling down with a hot bowl of soup on a cold day.  I made Chicken and Rice soup the other day and my kids loved it.(it is hard to please 4 kids some days)  So today I am sharing my recipe for Chicken and Rice Soup.

Anthropologie {Knock Off Skirt} Tutorial

While searching for a skirt to make for a client I came across this skirt from Anthropologie.

The original skirt is over $100.  Not really in the price range. She also wanted white lace instead of black. So it was my job to recreate it.  I love the classy look with a feminine touch of lace.

Chubby Hubby Mousse Bites

I love Chocolate, peanut butter and pretzels together. Don't you?  So I took a recipe from last year  (Mousse Balls) and added a little twist!  These yummy Chubby Hubby Mousse Bites are to die for. You can ask my Fitness friend Andie from Maybe I Will.  She ate two of them.  And that is saying a lot from someone who works out twice a day and is a super health nut!  Make up a quick batch and take them to neighbors.  I promise you will be asked for this recipe!

My Kind of Holiday with Target gift card Giveaway

This post is sponsored by Target.  All opinions and content are my own.  Follow along with #MyKindofHoliday #MKOH

I love holiday shopping and finding great deals on toys, clothes and Tech. Each year I try to start early and end early. This year is no different.  But I save those gifts on my list that will go on sale to buy closer to Christmas.  That's why I love shipping at Target.  They have amazing deals on toys, clothing and electronics in December!  And I can buy every family member a gift in one store! Check out my gift ideas for my kiddos this year.  My little's loved our shopping day at Target.  They found lots of Toys to add to Santa's List.