More {FREE} Party Printables!

Oh what a bright, breezy, summer morning here at the Jersey Shore!  I wake up to find that The TomKat Studio, an event planning and decorating blog by the incredibly talented Kim Stoegbauer, has created an entire page of free printables!  Talking about breezy, Kim's designs are creative and classic, they make putting together your party a breeze! Oh happy day!

{FREE} Summer Party Printables

I just love free stuff!  Thanks to Clickable Party for giving this party package away! It's "technically" a birthday party, but you can use pieces for a variety of occasions.  Let's see, the party circles can be used for any party or bb-que to top some cupcakes and the water bottle wrappers can be used at a sporting event, there you go, some ideas that just popped in my head!  Happy Summer!

Oh, Oh it's Magic!

My posts have been few and far between lately, uggg!  This is the ditty, I am spending my summer in my family's itty bitty beach house!  It is fantastic but unfortunately, getting a strong internet connection, not so much!  Tonight the internet stars must be aligned! Yay!  Thanks to Skip to My Lou, here is a super easy magic shell recipe to try with the kiddies. Yummy!  You scream, I scream, we all scream for ice cream!

I'm Back!

Well, you know how it is.  As a teacher, the month of June is just crazy.  There is so much to do and very little time to do it in.  Now that school's out for summer, hee hee, let the celebrations begin!  Here is  a simple and fun tablescape from Better Homes and Gardens. Follow the link and see all the great Fourth of July ideas, everything from kids crafts to great recipes!

Happy Memorial Day!

Let's celebrate Memorial Day with a {FREE} Patriotic Pinwheel Printable by Skip to My Lou!  Now say that 10 times really fast!  Don't just let the fun stop today, check out Skip to My Lou's blog for their complete Fourth of July celebration post.  Lots of creative ideas for your celebration!

Wowzzer! 80 plus ideas for fun with the kids this summer!

What a great blog post!  I thought only fitting to add a picture of my little darlings having some summer fun! Thanks to this inspiring mom of five boys {yes, 5 boys}, this is an awesome list of summer fun!  The list includes everything from homemade ice cream, building kites, to creating tub paint!  All for for FREE or VERY little money!  Crystal & Co. has included tutorials, pictures and free downloads!  Hop on over to her blog and let the games begin!

Toll House Cookie Pie

And I say that title with a squeak of excitement!  I'm very sorry I haven't posted in a long time, it has been a very turbulent two months for our family.  What better way to get back in the swing of things then with some good down home bakin'!  Thank you to Skip to My Lou for this great recipe!

Ahhhhhhhhhhh! I think I see heaven!

It doesn't get anymore scrumptious, sweet, down right heavenly then cupcakes + oreos!  That's right ladies, jump on over to Confessions of a Cookbook Queen for this amazing recipe!  Keep scrolling down because you don't want to miss what's in the middle (right now I am humming Amazing Grace)!

...and again Ahhhhhhhhh!

Who Let the Dogs Out!

I don't know what I am more excited about, this adorable WOOF inspired party theme complete with puppy chow cake {aka cocoa puffs}, or the fact that I found a blog filled with party ideas for little boys!  Woohoo!  With the plethera of girl party ideas out there on the web, it is great to see a blog like  Spaceships and Laserbeams who's focus is on our little men! We all know the old cliche "Mothers of sons work from son up till son down!".  Check out the great party themes!

Feeling Chic....

...with this adorable easter craft that every little girl will love!  Think primary colors for the boys and they can also join in the fun!  Thank you to Icing Designs for this sweet and chic craft idea!

New Car Seat Guidelines

Important stuff! Follow the link to Shine at Yahoo! for the new carseat guidelines!

Beautiful Spring Floral Tablescape!

The uber talented Kim Stoegbauer at TomKat Studios has done it again!  I woke this morning to her beautiful party post and the link to a new fantastic blog Banner Boutique!  This tablescape was designed for a birthday party, HOWEVER, how pretty would it be in your home for Easter!  The kids will love it and the adults will see YOU are uber talented! Love, Love, Love springtime!

{Free} St. Patrick's Day Printables

Let's leap like a leprechaun over to Piggy Bank Parties for some free adorable St. Pattie's day printables! View the whole collection for some great GREEN inspiration!

I've got spring fever....

.....from these gorgeous collages put together by Allora Handmade!  Pantone's color of the year is "hotter then now" honeysuckle!  Use it anywhere in your home, from a simple bouquet of flowers to some throw pillows in that drab room you've been dying to re-do!  As you can see, honeysuckle will go with blues, greens, yellows, just about anything!

Oolala, honeysuckle!  

Who's feeling LUCKY!

I know I'm feeling LUCKY!  Thank you to Sassy Sanctuary for introducing us to this great {PRINTABLE} and great new {BLOG} Funky Polkadot Giraffe!  They were the creators of this adorable just click and print DIY.  If you have a few minutes this weekend, check out the rest of the great projects on both the Sassy Sanctuary and Funky Polkadot Giraffe!  They won't disappoint!

I'm in love.....

....with this chic and unique jewelry line, Waxing Poetic, posted by Layla Grace!  I had trouble deciding which piece to post! Each one is more fabulous than the next!

OMYummie Goodness!

Just as I was sitting here with my glass of wine watching Modern Family and vowing that my diet is starting tomorrow, I came across these oh so yummie Reeses Peanut Butter Surprise Cookies!  Oh peanut butter, oh cookies, how do I love thee!  Follow the link to With Style & Grace for the recipe!

Great Mom Idea!

Be ready for your next "Night Out" with this great Babysitter Bag by I'm An Organizing Junkie.  Jump on over to the sight to see a list of what to put in your "Babysitter Survival Kit" and a link to a FREE Printable "Babysitter Notes" page!  This is a great idea not only for us moms but also those tweens and teens thinking of earning some money by babysitting!

Happy Valentine's Day!!!!

I am sitting here at 8:45 pm thinking about how blessed I am to have such great family and friends when I came across this adorable purse charm by Beloved Trinkets!  Custom made and perfect for all of us sassy gals who love our bags! OH, share the love!  Mwa!

Everything's Coming Up Roses!

This Rose Cake by I Am Baker is just gorgeous!  I know everyone has a certain game and wings on the mind but I tend to like things more {Pretty} and it doesn't get any prettier than this!  Follow the link to either I Am Baker or The TomKat Studio for the tutorial!

PLEASE READ!!! Important info about house fires!

One of my fave blogs, Young House Love posted this very important information.  I know after reading this story I realized how little my husband and I have done in case of a house fire.  Please follow the link to Young House Love and read the story of Melanie and her family who watched their 2000+ square foot home go down in flames in less than an hour.  Thankfully, Melanie and her family got out of the house safely.  After their experience, Melanie so kindly sent Young House Love a list of "must do's" for every homeowner.

1. Subscribe to an online data backup service (my external back up drive sat right next to my laptop in my office)
2. Keep passports in a safe deposit box
3. Take pictures of each room initially and update them as improvements are made (storing them somewhere offsite – like Flickr)
4. Take pictures and keep hyperlinks of all expensive purchases, including jewelry
5. Hire an architect (my dad in our case) or use floorplanner.com to document each floor layout along with precise wall/ceiling measurements, each outlet, light switch, crown molding, other trim, type of flooring, any unique items to structure of property
6. Put phones in a consistent place each night
7. Get fire ladders for any second floor bedrooms
8. Scan each photo and receipt, again keeping them offsite, or on an online data backup service
9. Do not be frugal with homeowner’s insurance. Spend the extra $50 per year for the most coverage

Life's a Circus, Why Not Celebrate It!

If your little one has a birthday coming up, this Circus Party Theme by One Charming Party is just perfect and so easy to put together!  Great for a boy or a girl and let's face it, life with kids is a true circus!  

OMGoodness Look at the Cuteness!

I had to post this!  Do these Princess Converse get any cuter?!  I found a new fabulous website with great designs for children!  Pink Taffy Designs- LOVE IT!

Let's hear it for the boys!  Little Man Tie Thermal!  So, so cute! Remember Pink Taffy Designs!

{Beary} Cute DIY Valentine Lollipops

These super simple lollipop covers have a special Valentine's message on the back perfect for your child's classmates!  The best part- the printable is FREE! The best, bestest part- your child can make these all on their own! Yahoo!  Jump on over to Skip To My Lou for the directions and printables link!

Pepperoni Please...

I am definitely making this for the kids and hubby since Valentine's is on a weeknight this year (that means absolute craziness in my house between the hours of 4 and 8)!  Found this idea on One Charming Party!  Order pizza and throw on some cookie cutter heart shaped pepperoni slices (cooked of course).  If you have frozen pizza at home, toss on those pepperoni hearts before baking!  Whala!

A Little Monster Lovin'

This one is for all you room moms out there looking for an easy and cute Valentine's Day party theme!  The Purple Pug put this together eith such simple supplies!  All the directions are on The Purple Pug blog. Follow the link and check it out!

Crazy Affordable Organizing Idea!

This little white bookshelf only $39 (including the bins at the bottom) at Wal-Mart is perfect for that nook in your mud room, playroom, or kitchen that really needs organizing!  Laura at I'm an Organizing Junkie used this to de-clutter her cookbooks and magazines in the kitchen.  I was thinking the magazine holders would be perfect for all those little paperback kids books many of us have scattered around the house or in a playroom/ kids bedroom!

OMGoodness! Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Cupcakes!

It is 5:24 pm here in Jersey as I am searching through all my favorite blogs.  I have not had dinner yet, and I come across this picture.  I think I might have to stop typing to stop my mouth from watering!  Thanks to The Larson Lingo for this super yummie and super duper easy recipe!  Duncan Hines cake mix and Nestle Tollhouse cookie dough,  OH YEAH!  Step by step directions are on The Larson Lingo blog.  Jump on over for some yummie goodness!

Love is in the air... or is that just the cabin fever talking?

Are you looking for that perfect shower gift or something little for your love.  How unique are these custom made coasters by Burlap & Blue.  Guaranteed, no one will receive two, the coasters are sure to be a fave!  Burlap & Blue sells all kinds of custom tile work for the home.  All hand made and absolutely one-of -a-kind!

Love is a simple roll of the dice....

This is an absolutely adorable Valentine's Day idea for that special someone in your life.  So simple, follow this link for the free download and directions from Shabby Chic Crafts!  I'm going to modify these and make them for my kids!  I {heart} this crafty design!

Here we go ladies!  January is National Organization Month!  For some of us, like myself, my heart skips a beat because I LOVE to organize!  However, I do understand that not everyone is as wacky as I am and probably think ewww, organizing!  Laura at I'm an Organizing Junkie posted 5 Simple Ways to Organize Your Home.  Laura lists 5 super simple tips for keeping your house clutter free.  These tips will literally take less than 5 minutes of time each day!  Wow, she's good!  Today is the day to get started!  Woohoo!

My latest read! It won't disappoint!

I read this oh so fun fiction in two days!  Gotta love SNOW!  It takes place on the road with a traveling circus in the 1930's.  I normally would have never picked it BUT, I wanted to the read the book before seeing the movie starring Robert Pattison and Reese Witherspoon that's coming out soon.  Yes ladies, Robert Pattison (aka Team Edward)!  What a pleasant surprise! Water For Elephants was FANTASTIC!

OMG!!! I {heart} Young House Love!

OK, so I know many of you are going to laugh at the rock that I have been living under, BUT, I just discovered Young House Love!  This is a blog about the cutest couple in the world and their trials and tribulations of redoing their home DIY style!  The awesome part is, they are totally inspired.  Their designs are amazing!  The website has soooo much information from colors, to where to buy, to DIY tips that I was almost combusting right here on my computer looking through everything!  Here is a little taste:

This is a photo taken of a home Young House Love "crashed"!  You have to see the others!  All of you like me sitting at home this week thinking, what am I gonna do this year?  Young House Love will definitely provide you with a plethera of inspiration!  I'm going to go email them right now to let them know they are my crush of 2011!