Hello, hello! Welcome to another week of our link party. I'm glad to have you here and joining in the fun this week. Yesterday, we had the best day! We were invited to Busch Gardens as part of a Mommy & Me Meet up for Mom bloggers. We got to enjoy learning some ideas on having natural fun with our kids...you know getting them unplugged from electronics and outdoors...Love ... Read More about Real Family Fun #19
4th of July Apothecary Jars
Our week of 4th of July Crafts continues today with a craft and decorating idea. I refilled my apothecary jars and used them as a decoration for the 4th of July. Don't they look quite patriotic? I love how they turned out and how bright, cheery and patriotic they appear. Now before I forget, let me tell you that I made these apothecary jars for much, much less than had I bought something ... Read More about 4th of July Apothecary Jars
Real Fun Features #18
Welcome to this week's features post. As usual, you made it hard on me to pick just a few of my favorite posts. There were so many great posts. Thanks to everyone for linking up. I love seeing your posts each week and appreciate that you take the time to come link up. This Jute Sign Tutorial from Your Crafty Friend is so adorable and so affordable! Love that! Wouldn't you just love a cute, ... Read More about Real Fun Features #18
Patriotic Glitter Stars {4th of July Crafts}
Looking for a simple, quick craft for 4th of July? This week I've got a few 4th of July Crafts for you. Today we will get started with a cute, simple and quick craft. These cute patriotic glitter stars were inexpensive, quick and easy. Perfect craft in my book. You could use these stars in so many ways. You could hang them for decoration at your 4th of July celebration, they could decorate ... Read More about Patriotic Glitter Stars {4th of July Crafts}
American Girl Doll 4th of July Top {Free Doll Clothes Pattern}
It feels like it has been a while since I have given you an American Girl Doll post...does it seem that way to you? Today, I've got another free doll clothes pattern for you along with a lot of tips for making the pattern. We used this pattern to make 4th of July tops for our dolls. So let me start this post by telling you that this pattern, while free...which I really appreciate, was a ... Read More about American Girl Doll 4th of July Top {Free Doll Clothes Pattern}
Real Family Fun #18
Welcome to another week of our Real Family Fun link party! I'm glad to have you here this week. Last week was such a busy week that I didn't have the time to comment on each blog that linked up. I did make it to look at each and every post and I really enjoyed seeing everything that has been keeping you busy. I recently attended a blog conference, one of the things I took away is ... Read More about Real Family Fun #18
Keeping it Real ~ June 2013
Well, I had planned to give you my keeping it real post next week and to have a different topic for you, but as life would have it, I need to do this post today. Will you join me this month for my post where I keep things real and let it all hang out? Why on earth do I need to give you this post today? I'm tired and I'm super behind. Writing this type of post is easier and faster than trying to ... Read More about Keeping it Real ~ June 2013
Real Fun Features #17
Welcome! I'm glad to have you here this week. This post is dedicated to all the fantastic blogger who take their time to link up at my link party each week. I get to look at all the great posts that link up. Then I have the tough job of narrowing it down to my top picks of the week. If you want to see all of the posts that linked up last week, just head on over to Real Family Fun #17 and take a ... Read More about Real Fun Features #17
Father’s Day Dinner ~ Grandma’s Pot Roast Recipe
I'm back today with another recipe from my Grandma's recipe box. This time I've got her pot roast recipe for you. In honor of the approaching Father's Day holiday, I called my Dad and asked him for his favorite meal his Mom used to make. He very quickly answered, "Pot roast with mashed potatoes." Now, since I live across country from my Dad, I will have to make this again the next time he is ... Read More about Father’s Day Dinner ~ Grandma’s Pot Roast Recipe
Inspirational Quote for a Girl Scout Leader Gift
A little while ago I showed you one of the gifts I made for a teacher's gift. Today I want to show you what I made for our Girl Scout Leader Gift. This year I decided to find an inspirational quote to put in a cute frame for the Girl Scout Leaders in our lives. I absolutely love the shape of these frames. I hope the women we are giving them to, love them as well. Let me show you how to put ... Read More about Inspirational Quote for a Girl Scout Leader Gift