The Oh Sweet Sadie Gift show is happening again this weekend. This is one of my favorite shows around. I love walking through a very large and beautiful home looking at all the vendor’s cute and crafty stuff. Fortunately for me, Oh Sweet Sadie is happening this coming weekend, next weekend, and 3 more times … Read more
I can’t believe I forgot to tell you that Jeri is offering a 10% discount to Vanilla Joy readers on all her baby announcements! Remember how she gave a set away to her readers and you all choose your favorite design and loved them so much? Well now the one you wanted is on sale! … Read more
We have tons of tomatoes from our small garden so when I read that my cooking club’s theme was “Garden Fresh,” I decided to make bruschetta. My last few cooking club dishes didn’t turn out quite like I’d hoped, so I decided this time I’d better do a trial run first. Fortunately, I did it … Read more
My church operates on a volunteer basis – no one is paid for their service in any position. I was recently asked to be the secretary for our women’s organization called Relief Society, and since I needed a clipboard, I picked up a cheap one from Walmart and gave it a little Mod Podge makeover. … Read more
Since we had the giveaway yesterday, I thought I would bump Book Talk to today. I didn’t want to miss this week because I am almost finished with the very fun Peter and the Starcatchers series by Dave Barry and Ridley Pearson. I remember reading Dave Barry’s humor column in the Sunday paper while I … Read more
***This giveaway was originally scheduled to end Sunday at midnight, but it has been extended one extra day. You can enter to win The MiniBox through midnight tonight. Good luck! I have been talking about this giveaway for weeks, and the anxiously awaited day has arrived!!! And, just like all other Vanilla Joy contests, you … Read more
The winner of the Jerilyn Photo Announcements is Aleah Spencer, who said, “I love Maddie! Adorable! Plus, I could use them! My lil’ sis is pregnant and due in couple of months with her very first! Yeah!” Congratulations, Aleah! Email me at kelsey[at]vanillajoy[dot]com and I’ll put you in contact with Jeri. AND the winner of … Read more
Almost 10 years ago I bought my first SLR camera. That was a Canon, and I’m still a loyal Canon customer today. My current camera of choice is the Canon Digital Rebel XSi, and I don’t know how I ever blogged, scrapbooked, or lived, frankly, without it. I use it every day and with a … Read more
I am pretty consistently incensed at the price of kid’s shoes. I go to the store and think – ARE YOU SERIOUS? FOR KID’S SHOES!!! The prices are outrageous. I am a resourceful woman, however, and have come up with two perfectly acceptable solutions to the evil that is overpriced kid’s shoes. My favorite solution … Read more
Another surprise!!! (For the first surprise, scroll down to see the other giveaway.) My friend Jeri, who designed my blog header and giveaway button, is giving away 25 – 4×6 announcements plus envelopes. Her designs are all full customizable, meaning you can add or remove pictures, change colors, and add personalized wording. You can view … Read more