Most of my favorite recipes come from an America’s Test Kitchen cookbook, and this is no exception. This Ultimate Seven-Layer Dip will knock your socks off. Ultimate Seven-Layer Dip from Cook’s Country Best Potluck Recipes BEAN LAYER 1 – 15.5 oz. can black beans, drained but not rinsed 2 garlic cloves, minced 3/4 t. chili [...]
Today’s video is for all of you interested in apparel sewing. The first pattern alteration technique you need to know is how to lengthen and shorten, so enjoy!
Elliot found my old camera and so during Gus’s naptime, I taught him how to use it and we took a little field trip outside. He took pictures of things he liked – flowers, a beat up old truck, the mail box, etc. He asked me if we could print his pictures and hang them [...]
Last week’s winners are: Little Stitches for Little Ones: Courtney Lee – “What a great giveaway! I’ve been lusting after Little Stitches for Little Ones for a while now so to finally get a copy would be awesome!” In Stitches: Patti - “I love the Midwest Pillows and the Barcelona Skirt. I see my Mother-in-law’s [...]
I’m working on a silhouette project for my bedroom and the first step, spray painting frames, is finished! (I used Krylon’s Ivy for the frames.) I also decided to add some fabric flowers. (Both the silhouette project and fabric flowers are from Martha Stewart’s Encyclopedia of Crafts, which has HUNDREDS of fabulous projects.) For the [...]
You know how I love to embellish towels…this is one I did recently for a baby shower gift. I’ve also done this, and this, this, and this. And these are really fun and cute for babies and kids, but what about for your bathroom? You can do anything with bath towels and fabric. For my [...]
Personalizing bath towels is one of my favorite gifts to give for any occasion. In this week’s video, learn how to cut fabric with your Cricut to use for applique.
The winner is Patricia! She said, “Wow! FinisInc.com is a great resource for us swimmers!” Send an email with your mailing address to kelsey[at]vanillajoy[dot]com to claim your prize. THE PRIZE One reader will win the SwiMP3 water proof MP3 player ($150) & the Hydro Hip core strengthening swimming tool ($30) from Finis! MY REVIEW I [...]
The winner is Emilie Peters! She said, “I love the skyrockets! Would love to win this bat!” Send an email with your mailing address to kelsey[at]vanillajoy[dot]com to claim your prize. THE PRIZE One reader will win the E-Z Bat from Monkey Business Sports! MY REVIEW My two boys love balls and bats and everything sporty, [...]
The 3 winners are 1. Jenny – “I am in the mood for something mango raspberryish or mango strawberry.” 2. Jamie – “Frozen Yogurt is my favorite.” 3. Ashley – I love frozen yogurt! Mmmm.” Send an email with your mailing address to kelsey[at]vanillajoy[dot]com to claim your prize. THE PRIZE Three readers will each win [...]