Chunky Floor Mirror!
2 EASY Shrugs (from t-shirts)
See the t-shirt to shrug tutorial.
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Dress To Impress
We attended the rehearsal dinner last night for Ian and Kate's wedding. I wore a spring dress, cardigan, and wedge sandals. Chloe wore a casual dress with leggings, which is out of the norm from her regular t-shirt and jeans. Nash wore dark jeans and a collared button down shirt. Dad wore jeans and a long sleeve button down. Why am I telling you all of this? Well, on the drive there, Chloe asked if her cousins would be dressed up, or if anyone else would be. I said probably not because it was at my cousins house, BUT that it didn't matter in this case what everyone else was doing. The soon-to-be bride and groom requested us to look business casual.
I preceded to explain that it was a sign of respect to Ian and Kate and ourselves to take the time to make ourselves look nice. I told them that not everyone may feel that way and that it may not even occur to other people, but our family was going to observe this theory. With all the work everyone put into to make the dinner happen, the least we could do was invest some time in making ourselves look presentable. I said I didn't think they would appreciate us in all their rehearsal dinner photos in scrubby clothes! They agreed and I think they had a bit of pride in themselves.
I would never consider leaving the house in my pajamas, without make-up, or without my hair brushed. Again this is just a personal issue I have, but I honestly feel better, when I feel I look "put-together." Chloe opened up dialogue and I took advantage of a teaching moment with them. I look for those opportunities with them all the time. We often have important conversations and I'm proud to say they have a very open and honest relationship with me. I think they feel comfortable talking to me about anything. That makes me very happy!
Giveaway Directory #50
7 Super Cool Highlights
I'm totally in love with carrots and there are amazing carrot ideas linked up today! I think these patterned carrots from Deck The Halls are simply adorable. .
Crochet some circles and turn them into an adorable necklace by following what Mandipity did!
April Fools Tasty Treats!
Have fun this Friday with some April Fools food pranks!Cook up some tasty surprises for your family!
"Sushi"Pound cake, flaked coconut, swedish fish candies & fruit leathers.
Get the all the details here
"Fish Sticks & Peas Dinner"Sugar wafer cookies, corn flakes, green taffy candy & strawberry jam.Get the details from Family Fun
"French Fries & Ketchup"Breadsticks sprinkled with sugar and strawberry jam.Get the recipe details Family Fun
"Tomato Soup & Grilled Cheese Sandwich"Vanilla pudding with red food coloring and toasted slices of pound cake with "cheese" tinted icing. Photo via Flickr
Get the all the details here
Whatever Goes Wednesday #59
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Enter the giveaway for 3 bars of natural handmade soap from Rachael's Soap Shop! These bars of soap are AMAZING!!!!! (Also, for the next week, get a free scrubby with any purchase.) See the giveaway HERE.
The most viewed link last week was this adorable alphabet wall at Kara's Korner in her nursery room. Not only do I love the wall, I love the daybed and bookshelf on the side of the wall!!!! Check it out!
. BLOG TIP FOR THE WEEK!
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The tip is on HOW-TO: Choose a Link Party Service.
If you are thinking of hosting a party, you will probably need to choose from one of the two following services. Unfortunately, you have to pay to use either of the pictures linkies now. I use Inlinkz and I highly recommend it.
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Don't forget to check last weeks Categorically Crafting Show on "APRIL FOOL'S JOKES" since it is this week. If you don't have an April Fool's Day post typed up for this year, feel free to use one from years past! There are some great ideas you can use!!! .
Vintage Scale Clock!
Boy's Bedrooms! (3)
See the boys game/music themed bedroom with these dice book holders or the eco-friendly boys bedroom.
Rachael's Handmade Soap Giveaway (and Cash For Maternity Winner)
Welcome to the BEST SELLER- (which I ordered)
Peppermint Wake-up Bar w/ Green Sea Clay!
This is the description in the listing!
Peppermint & Spearmint together are invigorating and smell Fresh.
This soap has the addition of green sea clay that leaves your skin feeling smooth. It has remarkable abilities to draw impurities from the skin as well as a beneficial detoxifier of the skin.
Traditional cold process soap making that has been perfected over the last 8 years.
No dyes, or perfumes, just all natural essential oils.
Perfect for sensitive skin.
This listing is for one bar of soap. Homemade and cut in the last three weeks. Each bar is approx. 3.5-4oz .
Ingredients: Olive Oil, Coconut Oil, Palm Oil, Distilled Water, Sodium Hydroxide, Peppermint Essential Oil, Spearmint Essential Oil, Tea Tree Essential Oil, dried mint leaves & green sea clay. .
There are a few other things besides soap with which Rachael can supply you.
I hate to tell Rachael this, but she is ripping herself off. She sells these cute bath scrubbies for so little that it wouldn't be worth the time of making them. A group of 5 costs only $3.50. (I'll do the math for you - that's only $.70 each. What a steal!!!!) I got one of these bath scrubbies and my kids have taken it over for their bathtime. They LOVE it!
You can also do the dishes or cleaning in style with some fashionable oil cloth gloves!
Or you can decorate your countertop with a shabby chic mason jar dispenser!
When I received the box in the mail, I could smell this wonderful peppermint smell flowing out of the box. As I opened it, the bars of soap were lovely packaged in "brown paper packages tied up with string." Totally worthy of sending as a gift to someone across the country!
(I'm going to send some to my MIL in Texas for Mother's Day. No need to buy it at the store, package it myself and then pay for shipping.)
I received 4 soaps that I requested. The all natural face soap, spiced pear, black raspberry vanilla, and peppermint wake-up bar! Wow!
I recommend all of them, but especially the all natural face bar. It takes my make-up off better than the more expensive soap I have been using, and my face feels great. No drying out!!!
The scented soaps are heavenly. They smell wonderfully, look so beautiful, have great texture and work well doing the job of soap!
Individual bars only cost $3.00. Or you can get this good deal of 4 bars of soaps for only $10. I tell you, it is WORTH it!!!
But, the best deal is to buy 16 bars of soap for only $35.00! That's only $2.18 each! Eat your heart out Bed, Bath and Beyond. I'm not buying any of your soap anymore!!! I've found my new supplier of womanly gifts!!! Christmas will be so much easier this year!!!
Rachael's Handmade Soap Shop is offering to giveaway some of her wonderful soap.
Here's how to enter to win
THREE bars of Soap!
1. Visit Rachael's Handmade Soap Shop and leave a comment here saying which three soaps you want AND favorite her etsy shop.
Also during the giveaway, Rachael will offer two free bath scrubbies (for all orders placed). Mention "Someday" at checkout.
Giveaway winner will be announced next Tuesday.
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The winner of the $50 gift card to Target from Cash For Maternity is:
Please contact me to claim your gift card!!!
Purse Turned Into Camera Bag
2 Clock Tables
(4) Carrots All Around!
You might want to think about doing some carrot cutlery for an upcoming party! Some orange and green napkins are an adorable way to dress-up some silverware!!!! See this at The Seven Year Cottage.
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Check out the great City Deals in your area! There are some awesome deals this weekend. Use the coupon code FIVE to save $5 of any order of $50 or more and get free shipping.
Or check out these 20 deals which are an additional 20% of their already discounted price when you enter the code SAVE20.
They Grow Up So Fast
4 Spring Planting Ideas!
Check out the great City Deals in your area! There are some awesome deals this weekend. Use the coupon code FIVE to save $5 of any order of $50 or more and get free shipping.
Or check out these 20 deals which are an additional 20% of their normal price when you enter the code SAVE20.