Today’s guest is Vanessa Brown from I Never Grew Up. I don’t know about you, but it seems like more and more, most of the recipes I use have been found on cooking websites and cooking blogs. I still love cookbooks and enjoy owning quite a few too many, but I still think I use … Read more
In today’s video, learn how to make my favorite kind of earrings! All you need is a pair of wire cutters and a glue gun, so you don’t have to be into jewelry making to create these. Enjoy!
I put together a video tutorial for today and couldn’t get my not-so-great camera to upload. So hopefully we’ll have video tomorrow. For today…RIBBON! I saw this great ribbon organization idea on Sherbet Blossom a few months ago and organized my ribbon that very day (or maybe the next day…) I love the functionality and … Read more
I like to start my year out by getting re-organized. After the craze of December and Christmas, my life and home are in need of a renewed organization effort. This month I’m going to be focusing on small things I’ve done to organize some of the eyesores around my house, but first, a few cleaning … Read more
I’m taking the week off. I’ll be back in the New Year!
The Melissa & Doug winner is Eva! She said, “I LOVE Melissa and Doug stuff. These products are great!!!” The Hasbro winner is Erica L. She said, “I’m a huge fan of their Gloworms! I love them!” Winners must send an email to kelsey[at]vanillajoy[dot]com BEFORE FRIDAY to claim their prizes. Congrats!
by guest Kendra write, author of The Things I Love Have you ever made a Kissletoe? It’s a Mistletoe made with Hershey Kisses! Have you heard of them? They are adorable!! Here is what you need to make them Ribbon Styrofoam Ball Hershey Kisses {Any Kind} Glue Gun Wrap Ribbon {Any kind around the ball … Read more
by guest Kendra write, author of The Things I Love Random Christmas Ramblings by Kendra Christmas can definitely make you feel a bit overwhelmed. Maybe it’s not the actual Christmas holiday, but the whole month of December. I personally have felt overwhelmed with a few things lately…. Finances – It’s not that money isn’t there, … Read more
If you’ve been around, you’ll know that I used Adrienne’s patterns for almost all my Christmas gifts this year. Browse her shop and I promise you’ll find something you love! Make a purchase on December 24th or 25th and get 35% OFF YOUR ENTIRE PURCHASE by entering the coupon code CHRISTMAS35 at checkout. (You can … Read more
If you need a small box to wrap a gift in, look through your pantry. This cake mix box was the perfect size for a gift for my brother, so I took out the mix, wrote the instructions on the bag in permanent marker, and wrapped my gift. Not the most beautiful solution, but functional … Read more