I walked by a display of towels at Walmart and saw that they were only $3, so I thought now would be a good time to make a kids towel swim cover up! It’s really easy and is going to come in handy when we’re on vacation in August! Supplies regular sized bath towel applique … Read more
(Top – Life is a Beach; Bottom Left – Walk in My Garden; Bottom Right – Home Accents) Appliqued onesies are one of my very favorite gifts to give friends having babies. They’re easy to make (especially if you have a Cricut) and sooo darling. Design possibilities are endless with all the Cricut cartridges, but … Read more
I’ve been super busy with my new Cricut, crafting every spare moment…I need to win that Cricut Scrapbooking Cruise because THEN I could focus and get some real work done! Honestly, sometimes scrapbooking is just such an intimidating hobby that I sew instead. Fortunately, I can use my Cricut for sewing! I have been formulating … Read more
{Our winner for the Tuffo Picnic Blanket is Jennifer Hamilton! She said, “My favorite is the Dot pattern, but the multi stripe is too cute too!!” Email your address to kelsey[at]vanillajoy[dot]com to claim your prize. Congratulations!}
THE PRIZE
One reader will win a Water Resistant Blanket from Tuffo!
{The Z’Tejas winner is lucky #1, Dawna! She said, “I would definitely order the Talipa! Being raised in a coastal town, I love fish. What a great place this looks like…I would love the opportunity to try out the menu for my husbands birthday which is coming up on Sept. 11th!!!” Congratulations!} THE PRIZE Z’Tejas, … Read more
{The winner of the Schwinn Trailblazer Bike Trailer is Ashley! She said, “Oh wow – what a great contest giveaway! I really like the bike trailer the best.” What a lucky girl! Please email your address to kelsey[at]vanillajoy[dot]com to claim your prize. Congratulations!}
THE PRIZE
Most digital SLR cameras have the same basic shape – they’re comfortable to hold with grips in the right places and feel nice and heavy and natural in your hands. I have been a Canon customer for a long time because in addition to the comfortable physical structure of their cameras, their interface is perfect. … Read more
I wanted to share a sweet little something with all my local Utah readers – Hansen Chiropractic in Orem is celebrating 30 years of chiropractic care, and to give back to the community, they’re offering 3 free chiropractic visits to anyone who wants them. First time patients can get x-rays, an exam, consultation, and chiropractic … Read more
When strawberries are on sale or ripe for the u-picking, we love to make freezer jam! Here’s our latest recipe: Reduced Sugar Freezer Fruit Spread 4 c. finely chopped or crushed strawberries 2 c. sugar 2 T. lemon juice 1/2 c. Ultra Gel Combine crushed fruit, sugar, and lemon juice in medium bowl. Gradually add … Read more
I found this recipe on allrecipes.com and then found kiwi on sale for 6/$1 so I decided to try it out. I was pleased with the result – it’s a tart jam that tastes a lot like apple with a hint of kiwi. Yum! Homemade Kiwi Jam 24 kiwis, peeled and mashed 3/4 cup pineapple … Read more