Wednesday, October 30, 2013

Neverfail Sugar Cookie Recipe

Here is my sugar cookie recipe that I just LOVE!! I use this recipe for all occasions because it is the best I've found. I hope you enjoy it too.
Christmas
Halloween
Valentines Day

A couple tips for me is to roll out the dough thicker than I think...(we like them thicker). Also, when rolling out, I use a floured surface but also a little powdered sugar to keep the dough sweet. You may need to add more flour than the recipe calls for, I have had to adjust the flour in different places we have lived because of elevation. :)

1 C Shortening (I use butter)
3 C. flour
2 Eggs
1 tsp baking powder
1 tsp. soda
1/2 tsp salt
1 tsp vanilla
1 1/2 C Sugar
1/2 C. milk
{1- additional cups of flour-}


:Cut shortening into flour and mix other dry ingredients with beater,
separately mix wet ingredients together, then put wet into dry and mix
well. As you mix add in extra flour (as much as 1 C. to make the dough not
sticky) Roll out and cut. Bake @ 375 for 8-11 minutes.

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Just popping in with an update!

Well, I am sure you all can guess where I have been? I had my baby girl 2 weeks ago and needless to say I haven't really been able to get on the computer at all since then. I will probably be blogging here and there...but for the most part I will be holding my little one who doesn't like to be set down and who likes to keep me up all night! So sorry for those of you who have emailed me, I really haven't been able to catch up and respond but I will try to!
The short version: I went in to be induced and they started the pitocin at 8:35am, my doc came and broke my water at 9:45am, at 11:22am baby girl was born! No time for an epidural, I knew I would be fast but I wasn't expecting it to be done in under 3 hours. It was intense but we are so grateful for our little miracle. Now I am just trying to re-learn what it is like to be a mother of a newborn. I feel like I am starting all over again. Any tips to get your newborn to sleep in crib? Any time I set her down she wakes right up. :/


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Wednesday, October 16, 2013

DIY Kids Bookmarks with Pom Tree Kids & Giveaway

Today I'm sharing an easy DIY Kids Bookmark tutorial and offering a giveaway!
This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Pom Tree Kids. All opinions & photos are my own. Please see my disclosure policy.
Can I just tell you how excited my son was when we received some awesome crafting supplies from Pom Tree Kids
He couldn't quite decide what project to make first and then he remembered he really needed a bookmark, so he opened the kit and got busy using his imagination to make custom bookmarks. 
My son loved being able to complete this project all by himself without help. The kit included all the necessary supplies. Pom Tree Kids also offers tons of coordinating sticker buckets with 1000's of extras for any project.
 The sticky back foam really works and is easy for him to peel off the shapes without a problem. I love that these were self-adhesive so we didn't have to mess with glue.
Using the foam bookmarks and sticky shape sheets, you can create any type of custom bookmark you want. My son went with mostly monsters. :) He used the pipe cleaners in the kit as the finishing touch. Can I just say how proud my little boy was to finish this project all on his own? I was pretty proud of him too (plus, I love any kid project that I don't actually have to do 80% of the work which seems to happen more often than not!). He immediately went and got his library books to insert his bookmarks so he would have them handy to use. 
Pom Tree Kids offers so many different kits and products, visit them on Facebook, Twitter, or Pinterest to learn more about their amazing products. They are also giving away 10 Pom Tree Kids gift baskets worth $50 each! Be sure to enter below!



This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Pom Tree Kids. All opinions are my own. Please see my disclosure policy.
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Monday, October 14, 2013

DIY Burlap Wreath

Come on over to I Heart Naptime today to learn how to make this super cute burlap wreath!
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Sunday, October 13, 2013

Update, Sunday thoughts & Printable

Just feeling super grateful this Sunday and I thought it would be the perfect time for an update. 

Friday, October 11, 2013

Easy Fall Centerpiece using Burlap

Check out this super easy Fall Centerpiece using burlap. 
Supplies:
  • Vase
  • Fall Florals
  • burlap strip cut about 2-3"
  • Lace (I used 2" scallop from Hobby Lobby)
  • Glue gun & sticks

First cut your burlap into desired width strip, I did about 3" and wrapped it around the vase to cut the length so it would wrap around the vase completely.
 Take your hot glue gun and glue burlap around vase.
 Take your lace and wrap it around the the burlap.
 Use a dab of hot glue to secure the lace over the burlap.
Next your ready to make and adhere your burlap flower. Here is a little video tutorial showing how I made the burlap flower. If you don't want to do this kind, you can use any burlap rosette or flower style of your choice...I just love the shabby look and dimension of this one.


When you're done making your flower, go ahead and glue it on!
Next add your fall florals and you have a lovely fall centerpiece!

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Wednesday, October 9, 2013

Halloween Bingo Game Printable

I put together this fun little Halloween Bingo Game Printable and thought I would share. 
Halloween is one of my son's favorite holidays. We aren't really into the 'gruesome' side of Halloween...we tend to keep things pretty family friendly. Of course we use candy corn to mark our bingo spots!

Monday, October 7, 2013

New Nursery Lamp + Review

I have slowly been plugging away at our nursery now that I'm off bedrest (yah!), you can see past posts about what I have planned here. I wanted the nursery to be whimsical and light and so I have been pretty particular about what kind of decor I would use in the room. I had been looking for a nice lamp for the tall dresser in the room to use on those late nights when I didn't want to turn on the overhead lighting and wake-up the baby completely. I couldn't find exactly what I wanted, until I was contacted by lamps.com. I immediately went to check out their website and I found the MOST PERFECT lamp for our nursery.
 First off, I was amazed at the selection that lamps.com has to offer. Pretty much any size or style you could think of is offered. I was also pleased that my lamp arrived securely packed so I didn't have to worry about broken parts. Here is a close-up of the metal 'flowers' that fit on the end. They match our overhead light perfectly. 
 It seriously adds the perfect touch to the feel of the room. It is even so super cute when its turned off. I love it and it was exactly what I was looking for! I can't wait to get the nursery completely put together for a big 'reveal'!
I love finding those 'perfect pieces' that just bring the whole room together. If you're looking for a new lamp or lighting in general, check out lamps.com, I'm sure you won't be disappointed at the many styles they offer and the quality of their lamps. Plus, their website was very user friendly and easy to search and find the exact style you may be looking for. I was very impressed and would definitely recommend them.



received this product at no cost for review - as always all opinions are my own! 

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Friday, October 4, 2013

Pumpkin Rice Krispie Treats- Kids Favorite

Check out these super easy Pumpkin Rice Krispie Treats that will be sure to be a hit! These are perfect for classroom parties or neighbor gifts and they are just so darned cute. :)
These are so simple. You'll need the basic supplies to make rice krispie treats.
 
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