Monday is going to be the first day of our KIDS GEAR GIVEAWAY! We have nearly $1000 in prizes to give away to you fabulous readers, and the prizes are awesome, as usual. For the next 4 weeks (at least) I will be announcing 4 or 5 new contests each Monday. Giveaways will be open … Read more
I’m putting together a HUGE Kids Gear Giveaway that will begin next week and run for 4 weeks with 4-5 new prizes each week. If there’s a particular kids product you’d like me to try and get for the giveaway, please let me know in the comments below and I’ll see what I can do! … Read more
I love to have plenty of extra blankets, and fleece is so inexpensive (on Black Friday especially) that making your own is really the way to go. To give your handmade fleece blankets a more finished, store-bought, colorful look, finish the raw edges with bias tape. You can make the border as wide or narrow … Read more
Pin It This was a fun project and a little craft that would make a great gift for your jewelry loving friends and family members. For those of you who are daring and ready for a crafty challenge, here you go! How to Make a Jewelry Organizer Supplies: an unfinished wooden frame fabric – you’ll … Read more
{The winner of the Betty Crocker Mixer Gift Basket is Danielle E! She said, “Nice recipe selection and the on line classes look good. I also like the tips section.” Email your address to me at kelsey[at]vanillajoy[dot]com to claim your prize. You’re going to love this basket of essentials. I’m looking forward to the rest … Read more
I’m all about family fun, and free golf sounds like a great time! The Homestead Resort Golf Course in Midway Utah is celebrating their 20th anniversary and so are offering free golf on Monday, April 20. Players must book tee-times in advance (call 1.888.327.7220), so go on a fun free date with your hubby this … Read more
When I was a kid, my grandparents used old milk jugs for lots of things, but for berry containers in particular. They would cut the top/side off of a milk jug, tie a rope around the handle, sling it around our necks, and send us outside to pick blackberries for fresh pies and jam. Now … Read more
Why would you ever get a store-bought Easter basket when there are so many cute and clever ideas for making your own? It does take more time and planning… I guess that’s probably why. But here are some more great Easter basket ideas for those with the creative itch! Easter Baskets Made From… 1. Fabric … Read more
Make your own Easter baskets this year! You can wrap small shoe boxes or food containers/cans with pretty paper, add ribbon and a chenille stem for the handle, and you have yourself a beautiful, handmade, almost free Easter basket! Here are some other pretty examples from BHG.com (where my inspiration for this project came from…). … Read more
Here’s a fun and super easy kitchen craft/treat you can make this week for Easter! With just a few ingredients, you can make delicious little chocolate birds’ nests. Chocolate Birds’ Nests 1 bag chocolate chips Chow mein noodles Easter candy 1. Melt chocolate chips in the microwave in 30 second intervals. 2. Stir chow mein … Read more