We Make a Great Pair!!

I wanted to do a little something for the little man's friends for Valentine's day.  I found this super cute idea from Eighteen25! I love that it's practical and everyone can always use more socks!  :)

Here are a couple pics of how mine turned out:

This was another great idea from ThirtyHandmadeDays.  So cute!

Cranberry Salad

This recipe was from my great grandma and one that I look forward to every year!  It's really simple and so yummy!

First grind your cranberries and let them stand with 2 cups sugar for 2 hours (or overnight).  I honestly can't tell you why, but something about letting them sit releases juices and I think it softens them.  I totally came up with this on my own so feel free to jump in if you know the technical reason! Ha!

Add in the rest of your ingredients folding in the whipped cream last.  Here is a picture of the cranberry salad (right next to the cherry salad I will be sharing next!).

Here is the recipe card.  Enjoy!

Corn Casserole

Let me start by saying these pictures do not do this casserole justice.  It is delicious!  You can't really go wrong when there's creamed corn, cheese, sour cream, sugar and butter involved (I mean really!)  

Here's the recipe card! Enjoy!

80% off Fall Finds at Hobby Lobby!

One of my favorite parts of the holidays is finding all the great decor on sale!   I had been eying the wreaths at Hobby Lobby for weeks, but knew if I would wait it out I could get one for a great price.  I received my HB e-mail about the 80% fall decor and headed straight to the store!  I was bummed to find that there were no wreaths left... no not one (one of the downsides to waiting).  BUT they had a huge selection of individual stemmed leaves, pumpkins etc. ranging from 2.99-5.99 all 80% off!  SO for about $25 dollars I was able to make this fabulous wreath which I just absolutely love!  Woo hoo!

I also found these great pumpkins for about $1/each! (excuse the lighter on the mantle... keeping it real)

And 2 of these acorns for $1.5/each!

I was a little late getting out the fall decor this year since we are right in the middle of a move and in temporary living arrangements, but all things considered I was just glad to get out these few things!

Christmas Recipe Card Holders

I made one of these Recipe Card Holders about a year ago and thought I would make some more this year!  Our church actually did something pretty neat this year called a reverse offering.  With the money I received I made these Recipe Card Holders and am selling them for $20/each.  100% of the proceeds will be given back to the church and goes towards missions, rehab projects in the community, and other ministries through the church.  They did this last year and it was great to see how God multiplied the money given!!

Send me a message if you are interested in purchasing one and we will work out the details!  Or if you are crafty and would like to make your own check out the tutorial here!

4th of July!

It's been a while since I've done a post!  Hopefully it won't be as long until the next one.  I have so many projects I want to get done around the house, but this summer has been crazy busy!

We had some good friends over for the 4th of July and a party isn't a party without a few decorations!

Here are some of the pics:

I purchased these stars last year from Michael's.  They were ridiculously cheap - I think 80% off when I bought them.  My favorite time to shop for seasonal decorations is after the holiday is over.  You get such great deals!  I use these for the 4th, and sometimes on our tree at Christmas!

I purchased a few mini Christmas ornaments from the dollar store.  They were all 50% off.  Such a steal!  I knew I'd use these throughout the year for centerpieces. 

I found this awesome printable at Landee See Landee Do.  She has such cute ideas!!  And what's more all American than chocolate chip cookies???  They're a staple in my family's diet!  haha

I love these glass vases.  I've seen them everywhere and decided I needed some of my own. 

You can find super cheap glass vases and candlesticks. I think I paid .25 each for the candlesticks.  I already had the vases lying around. Perfect!

To glue the vases I used premium waterproof silicon.  This stuff is absolutely amazing!  There is no getting these apart once their glued (trust me I tried!!).  This is an absolute must when gluing glass!  You can find it at any hardware store - usually in the plumbing section.

Here's a plain pic of the vases.  Nothing too exciting here, just wanted you to see how I used a variety of candlesticks and vases that didn't necessarily match.

My good friend Leslie made some cupcakes in a jar.  You can find a tutorial here!  Such a cute idea and great to travel with!

We had such a fun 4th of July!  Can't wait til next year!