Friday, December 21, 2012
Monday, December 17, 2012
Cool Items found this weekend!
Yesterday we had Christmas at my Grandpa's house. My sisters, mom, aunt and I had quite the time sifting through some things that had been sitting in the upstairs just waiting for their turn to be used again! :)
Here are some of the things we found:
An old GE fan that still works well!
My grandma's Samsonite luggage with old flight tags left on the handles.
Lots of goodies here! Three frames of my Grandma's, two mint colored pillow cases (never used!), and an old Minnesota tin plate.
A wooden Schell beer box, complete with hinged top.
A yellow bamboo-textured planter.
Stay tuned to see what I do with all the finds :)
Here are some of the things we found:
Look at it all!! SOO much potential!
An old GE fan that still works well!
My grandma's Samsonite luggage with old flight tags left on the handles.
Lots of goodies here! Three frames of my Grandma's, two mint colored pillow cases (never used!), and an old Minnesota tin plate.
A wooden Schell beer box, complete with hinged top.
Three pairs of my aunt's shoes from the 70's.
A yellow bamboo-textured planter.
Stay tuned to see what I do with all the finds :)
Friday, December 14, 2012
Thursday, December 13, 2012
13th Photo of Christmas - Felt Trees Tutorial
Aren't these just the cutest little trees??
My sister thought we should make some for Christmas decorations this year. It was a fun little project, but took more time than we thought it would!
First, gather your materials...
Get three foam "trees" from a craft store, different sizes are best together.
You'll need lots of felt circles in whatever colors you choose. We did cream, light green, dark green, and red. You can also do trees all the same color and choose three different ones that coordinate!
Lastly, you'll need a glue gun or LOTS of pins. Pins would definitely save a little time if you choose to go that route!
Glue your first round of circles around the bottom with the tree standing up.
Then, turn it on it's side and glue the felt circles to one another so they don't flap around so much!
Continue up the tree in layers and enjoy your pretty little trees :)
Wednesday, December 12, 2012
Tuesday, December 11, 2012
Saturday, December 8, 2012
Wednesday, December 5, 2012
Tuesday, December 4, 2012
Monday, December 3, 2012
Sunday, December 2, 2012
DIY Invitation Ornaments
I have been seeing a few of these ornaments floating around Pinterest lately.
They are so cute and looked so easy to make, my sisters, my mom and I decided to give them a try.
They are so cute and looked so easy to make, my sisters, my mom and I decided to give them a try.
Saturday, December 1, 2012
Friday, November 30, 2012
25 Days of Christmas
Yes, folks, whether you are ready or not, December has rolled around once again! Christmas Eve is only 25 short days away and I am going to be posting a photo everyday of how I am getting into the Christmas spirit this year.
I would also love to do some reader posts! If you are interested in having your photos featured please email me the picture with your first name, what your photo subject is, and where it was taken. Email me at: samanthajolene7@gmail.com
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Thursday, November 29, 2012
Homemade Chili Recipe
So, after posting about all of those delicious looking soups I just had to make some for myself. What's better than a bowl full of piping hot chili on a chilly night??
Look at that steam....
Monday, November 26, 2012
Yummy Soups for Winter
Aren't soups just a cozy food for those chilly nights?
I have compiled a few that look especially good!
Tomato Basil Parmesan Soup
Cheddar and Ale Soup (or Beer Cheese) :)
I have compiled a few that look especially good!
Tomato Basil Parmesan Soup
Cheddar and Ale Soup (or Beer Cheese) :)
Saturday, November 24, 2012
Creative Advent Calendars
Now that Thanksgiving is over, it is time to start preparing for Christmas! YAY!!!!
One of the things we always did when I was a kid was put up an Advent calendar. Ours told the story of Mary, Joseph, and their journey to Bethlehem. I loved reading little bits of the story every day.
Since I am on my own, I would like to get into the Christmas spirit with a new advent calendar. Here are some ideas to inspire your own calendar!
One of the things we always did when I was a kid was put up an Advent calendar. Ours told the story of Mary, Joseph, and their journey to Bethlehem. I loved reading little bits of the story every day.
Since I am on my own, I would like to get into the Christmas spirit with a new advent calendar. Here are some ideas to inspire your own calendar!
Thursday, November 22, 2012
Tuesday, November 20, 2012
Wednesday, November 14, 2012
Nutrition Cheat Sheets
Next week starts the beginning of the holidays! (and the notorious weight gain that comes with it)
This year I am determined not to gain any excess weight!
I know, I know, easier said than done, right?
But I've worked hard to get where I am and I won't let a couple slices of pumpkin pie tip that scale back the other way!
Anyway, enough of my ramblings...
Here are some nutrition cheat sheets to get you through the holidays.
They may not come in handy at the actual get-together's, but they should help you keep your normal days in check.
This first one is for those cravings you might get through the holidays:
Eat these foods if you're looking for improvement in a specific area:
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Because sometimes reading in grams doesn't help you visualize just how much sugar it actually is...
Reasons why you should eat certain foods together:
And lastly, don't forget that water!!
Hopefully that reminds all of us to think about what we are putting in our bodies!
Sunday, November 11, 2012
Hand Written Scarf
I once had an old scarf,
Really, I just had a white scarf that I thought needed a little updating. So I choose a quote that I loved:
It was raggedy and used...
Actually, I just got sick of it so plain, but the poetic touch adds to the story.
Really, I just had a white scarf that I thought needed a little updating. So I choose a quote that I loved:
Thursday, November 8, 2012
Happy Birthday Montana!
November 8th is the birthday of Montana. Exciting, right?
Well for those of you who would like to sport your Montana pride (and for those who want to join in our Montana fun), here are some fine pieces for you!
Wednesday, November 7, 2012
Tuesday, November 6, 2012
14 Great Gifts for Your Man
Yes, Christmas is coming. With that comes the need for good present ideas!
I know sometimes it can be difficult to come up with amazing ideas, so I compiled a few that are bound to win over his affection :)
Practical:
Gorgeous leather wallet and iPhone holder.
Leather iPhone Pocket Wallet
Great Colors
AEO Tie
I know sometimes it can be difficult to come up with amazing ideas, so I compiled a few that are bound to win over his affection :)
Practical:
Gorgeous leather wallet and iPhone holder.
Leather iPhone Pocket Wallet
Great Colors
AEO Tie