tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26419220861632437032024-03-06T01:26:14.402-05:00Gettin Crafty MommaRebeccahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04122182053214758887noreply@blogger.comBlogger40125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2641922086163243703.post-30649599253639093622013-04-18T08:58:00.000-04:002013-04-18T08:58:35.945-04:00What I Buy at the Dollar TreeWith 3 kids, I try to cut back spending as much as possible and frequently visit the Dollar Tree to get things I need but don't want to spend extra money on. Here is a top list of things that I almost ALWAYS buy there:<br />
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<li>shower curtains (these cost at least $5 in other stores)</li>
<li>Greeting cards (typically 2/$1)</li>
<li>Party Supplies (mainly cups and utensils)</li>
<li>Kitchen Supplies (I just bought a dish scrubber that works better than the last one I bought at Target for at least $4)</li>
<li>Party Favors</li>
<li>Ibuprofen and other medicines (I have also been known to buy a pregnancy test or two :D)</li>
<li>Dental Flossers</li>
<li>Body Wash</li>
<li>Hairbrushes</li>
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Rebeccahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04122182053214758887noreply@blogger.com54tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2641922086163243703.post-1815292736093628782013-04-17T09:40:00.003-04:002013-04-17T09:40:25.428-04:00Favorite Pinterest Gardening Ideas<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Rebeccahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04122182053214758887noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2641922086163243703.post-44839197153639570812013-04-10T16:24:00.001-04:002013-04-10T16:24:16.494-04:00Baby Shower<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Rebeccahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04122182053214758887noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2641922086163243703.post-61629426278031760082013-03-26T16:29:00.002-04:002013-03-26T16:29:25.546-04:00Upcoming Baby Shower<div align="center">
My mom and I have been busy planning an upcoming baby shower for a co-worker and his wife. They are expecting a baby girl at the beginning of May and since the mom-to-be loves birds, we will be sticking with that theme. Here are a few Pinterest ideas that I have found over the last few weeks that I adore:</div>
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I will be sure to post pictures of the baby shower once that time rolls around. Happy Tuesday!</div>
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Jules Ikea chair found at Goodwill for $4.99 (regular price $34.99)</div>
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Glass Lamp found at Habitat for Humanity $25 </div>
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(a little more than I wanted to pay but I couldnt put it down)</div>
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Salt and Pepper Shakers found at a local antique store for $12</div>
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Doggie figurine found at a local antique store for $4.99</div>
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Treshold Farrah Window Panel found at Goodwill for $10 </div>
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<a href="http://www.blogger.com/null"></a><br />Rebeccahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04122182053214758887noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2641922086163243703.post-17292945463343752832013-03-08T08:51:00.001-05:002013-03-08T08:51:09.409-05:00It pays to shop aroundI am a very indecisive person but sometimes it can have it's benefits. I have been searching for a shower curtain to put in our master bathroom for weeks. I went to Bed Bath and Beyond on a mission to get the one that I *thought* I had finally decided on but came out with this one instead:<br />
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Can you believe that it was marked down to $9.99 (originally over $40)?!? Sometimes you have to make sacrifices all in the name of saving money! </div>
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This is by far one of the richest cakes I've ever had but it is so delicious. I am asked to make this for friends and family during the holidays, birthdays and just because. :)</div>
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<li class="ingredient" itemprop="ingredients"><span class="amount">1 box (roughly 18 oz) </span>devil s food cake mix </li>
<li class="ingredient" itemprop="ingredients"><span class="amount">4 </span>eggs</li>
<li class="ingredient" itemprop="ingredients"><span class="amount">1 cup </span>canola oil</li>
<li class="ingredient" itemprop="ingredients"><span class="amount">3 1/2 oz </span>instant vanilla pudding mix</li>
<li class="ingredient" itemprop="ingredients"><span class="amount">1 cup </span>milk</li>
<li class="ingredient" itemprop="ingredients"><span class="amount">48 oz </span>hershey bar (I buy the multi packs that have snack size bars) <strong>*important--freeze bars prior to grinding them up in food processor. Then put them back in freezer until ready to add to frosting mixture*</strong> </li>
<li class="ingredient" itemprop="ingredients"><span class="amount">8 oz </span>cream cheese</li>
<li class="ingredient" itemprop="ingredients"><span class="amount">1 cup </span>granulated sugar</li>
<li class="ingredient" itemprop="ingredients"><span class="amount">1 cup </span>powdered sugar</li>
<li class="ingredient" itemprop="ingredients"><span class="amount">18 oz </span>cool whip</li>
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I know..I'm a week behind but I was on vacation last week and my family had top priority. Here is a recap of what our Valentine's Day looked like:</div>
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Homemade cake balls for the teachers</div>
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Semi-homemade Valentine's for friends</div>
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A beautiful cake on display at a local bakery</div>
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Valentine treats for my babies</div>
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We ended our special day with Be My Valentine, Charlie Brown</div>
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I will be back soon with the goodies that we found last week while thrift shopping. Happy Thursday!</div>
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<em><span style="color: magenta;"><strong>reading</strong></span>:</em> The Duck Commander Family by Willie and Korie Robertson...it's full of laughs!</div>
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<em><strong><span style="color: magenta;">excited about</span></strong>:</em> our "stay-cation" next week</div>
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<em><strong><span style="color: magenta;">trying to</span></strong>:</em> get over a cold/sinus infection that I've had for close to 3 weeks now</div>
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<em><strong><span style="color: magenta;">working on</span></strong>: </em>a bathroom upgrade (more on that later). We've purchased paint and a new shower curtain. Just working on the details now to pull it all together.It will include some of this:</div>
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<em><strong><span style="color: magenta;">enjoying</span></strong>:</em> the Spring like temps we've had this week. Nothing makes me happier than comfortably wearing a pair of sandals and jeans to work</div>
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<em><strong><span style="color: magenta;">using</span></strong>: </em>Pinterest for more dinner ideas. This is what's for dinner tonight</div>
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<em><strong><span style="color: magenta;">wearing</span></strong>:</em> lots of sheer blouses (with a shirt undernearth of course!). I like them because you can dress them up with a pair of boots or wear them casually with a pair of sandals</div>
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<em><strong><span style="color: magenta;">planning</span></strong>:</em> Valentine surprises for my hubby and kids</div>
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<em><strong><span style="color: magenta;">singing</span></strong>:</em> One More Time by Gary Allan. I can't get enough of that song.</div>
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<em><strong><span style="color: magenta;">needing</span></strong>:</em> more peaceful sleep</div>
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<em><strong><span style="color: magenta;">learning</span></strong>:</em> Quality, not quantity</div>
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<em><strong><span style="color: magenta;">listening to</span></strong>: </em>CBN Contemporary Christian radio station</div>
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<em><strong><span style="color: magenta;">wishing</span></strong>: </em>there were more hours in a day to spend with my kids and less hours working</div>
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<em><strong><span style="color: magenta;">doing</span></strong>:</em> less eating. I'm down at least 5 lbs so far</div>
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<em><strong><span style="color: magenta;">dreaming of</span></strong>: </em>a summer vacation to Georgie and Alabama. For these two reasons:</div>
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<u>Just in time for Valentine's Day!</u></div>
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I was convinced that it wouldn't be as good as Fifty Shades but I was wrong...so wrong! In my opinion, it was better. I finished it within just a few days. During my next trip to Target I chose Deeper by Megan Hart but no matter how hard I tried, I just couldn't get in to it. I guess Beautiful Disaster was too hard to top!<br />
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My most recent book was Heaven is Here by Stephanie Nielson. See <a href="http://www.hyperionbooks.com/heavenisherepreview/" target="_blank">here!</a> She is hands down one of my favorite bloggers for many reasons. She delights in being a mother, she's beautiful, brave and funny. I finished her book in less than 5 days. Stephanie gave me a new outlook on being a wife and mother. I'm trying to savour the moments that we get to spend as a family a little bit more. <br />
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Prior to Beautiful Disaster I had started on Raising Up Boys by James Dobson. I've made a vow to myself to finish it before starting another book. Don't ask me how I went from reading Fifty Shades to a James Dobson book! I like a little variety in life! :)<br />
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No painted table, no Valentine cards, no hanging charger plates and no heart wreaths. Instead of working diligently on these projects over the weekend, I chose to spend time with my kids, husband and extended family. And it was totally worth it!<br />
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My husband, however, spent all of yesterday putting up crown moulding in our master bedroom. I have to say that it's one of the best home improvement projects that he's ever done. Way to go, honey!<br />
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With that said, I will be diving into several projects while I'm stuck inside. For starters, I'll be working on those silhouette chargers that I've been saying for two weeks now I was going to do. Then, I'll be making one of these:<br />
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This particular wreath was made by <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=39746390&ref=sr_gallery_12&&ga_search_query=heart+wreath&ga_search_type=handmade&ga_page=2&includes[]=tags&includes[]=title">ItzFitz</a> on Etsy. I absolutely adore it! And hopefully I'll have it hung just in time for Valentine's Day.<br />
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Last, I will be repainting a small side table we bought several years ago. It has definitely seen better days and I just can't take the cup stain on top anymore! <br />
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Happy Friday, everyone!Rebeccahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04122182053214758887noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2641922086163243703.post-41641309607131398822010-02-01T10:35:00.001-05:002010-02-01T10:37:01.556-05:00Snow!Yep, we had our first snow early Saturday morning. Most everyone in our county had snow starting late Friday night but the area where I live didn't get any until several hours later. I was completely fine with that though because I don't really like the snow--to be completey honest!<br />
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Overall, it was a pretty fun time being at home with my kids and my husband who managed to get an extra day off (due to the snow, of course). We were able to repaint our entire bedroom, which I absolutely love! <br />
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I say all of this because...I am behind on my other craft project. You know, the one that includes the charger plates and silhouettes. I'm behind for two reasons--our printer is out of ink and painting our bedroom was top priority once we started it. ;-)<br />
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I hope to finish my other project this week, so again...stay tuned!Rebeccahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04122182053214758887noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2641922086163243703.post-11344956878575008422010-01-29T09:31:00.000-05:002010-01-29T09:31:08.837-05:00What do a charger plate and silhouette have in common?My next project!!! ;-) <br />
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I'll be using a gold charger plate similar to this one:<br />
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Stay tuned to see the final result.Rebeccahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04122182053214758887noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2641922086163243703.post-81821462252974984212010-01-28T10:15:00.000-05:002010-01-28T10:15:07.183-05:00All you need is loveHow many of you out there send Valentine's each year? I have good intentions but have to be honest and admitt that I don't always succeed. It can be really hard finding time throughout the year to send cards for each holiday. <br />
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Valentine's Day has been and always will be one of my favorite holidays. There's just something about getting to tell your loved ones (even more) how much they mean to you. That includes spouses, children, parents, extended family and friends. <br />
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My parents did a great job of spoiling us (and still do) during every holiday and making it extra special. I've tried to carry on the same tradition with my kids. Although some may say that those type of things aren't necessary, I believe it's a matter of opinion. I spoil my kids in more ways than one. ;-)<br />
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I am prepping myself to make Valentine cards this year. I don't really have any ideas in mind yet, still trying to get that part together. I'll be making a trip to the craft store in the next week or so but I came across these adorable cards sold by various shops on Etsy. Thought they were worth sharing:<br />
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</div>Rebeccahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04122182053214758887noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2641922086163243703.post-84544246713952573322010-01-27T08:20:00.000-05:002010-01-27T08:20:17.915-05:00When all else fails...hang a door on the wall??? Yes, a DOOR! I struggled for months trying to figure out what to hang on one of the walls in our living room. I would literally sit on the couch for an hour trying to visualize different decorating techniques. Let's face it..there is nothing normal about me OR my decorating style. The beautiful magnolia picture that I once adored was just not doing the job anymore. <br />
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So, I took advice from <a href="http://www.thenester.com/2008/01/bored.html"><em>The Nester</em></a><em> . </em>Y'all, she is seriously awesome and if I could ever have one person decorate my house, it would be her. You just don't understand...her style is so comforting and practical. Check out her blog when you have a few seconds and see what I mean. <br />
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Back to "the door". My husband picked up one of these bi-fold doors from the Habitat for Humanity store:<br />
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These are to die for!<br />
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They're made by <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/lepapierstudio">Le Papier Studio on Etsy</a> . Check out their other products as well. I could seriously go broke buying from their shop! <br />
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Have you ever tried to make your own silhouette? They're pretty simple, actually. My mom came up with this great idea at Christmas time to make silhouette's of all the grandchildren and great-grandchildren as a gift for my grandparents. There are 13 of us total! Do you know how hard it is to find gifts that will accommodate names and/or photos of 13 kids? Go ahead, I dare you to find something! Of course we could have done a simple family photo but we are not simple people! <br />
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A few weeks before Christmas I stumbled across a beautiful decorative tree at Things Remembered. At last, something that would hold pictures of the whole gang. This picture does not do this tree justice. <br />
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So, one by one I used Photoshop Elements and made the silhouettes. It doesn't take much creativity, just time and patience. Here are a few of the sihouette's that I did:<br />
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