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The Weekly Creative – an inspiration party

May 23, 2013 by Melanie · 6 Comments

Welcome back to another inspirational party! Last week’s top viewed link was this beautiful Dahlia flower decor from The Happy Scraps: Plenty of other awesome ideas were linked up at the party – I’ve pinned my top 5 ideas to The Weekly Creative Pinterest Board – as well as the DIY Group board that I’m {Read More…}

Easy Ways To Jazz Up Your Home Decor

May 22, 2013 by Melanie · 5 Comments

If you’re anything like me, home decor is something I always WISH I had more time {and money} for! Here are a few home decor ideas I’ve rounded up from The Weekly Creative party last week! Not only do ideas get pinned from the party, I also do most of my round ups from YOUR {Read More…}

Sour Cream Chicken Enchiladas

May 21, 2013 by Melanie · 1 Comment

It’s not too often I want to make a recipe twice in one week. However, this Skinny Mom recipe for Sour Cream Chicken Enchiladas is the bomb! After finishing a pan of them on Monday, I wanted to make them again on Thursday, but figured I’d be seen as a bit loony by the family…. {Read More…}

Cookie Basket Giveaway – 2 winners!

May 21, 2013 by Melanie · 4 Comments

Who DOESN’T love cookies? I think I’m probably one of the only ladies in the world who would rather get a bouquet of cookies than a bouquet of flowers. WHAT? CRAZY? Yeah, I’m an odd girl!The people over at Cookie Gift Baskets are giving away TWO bouquet baskets – yup, TWO winners!! You could send {Read More…}

Make Your Own Train Table

May 20, 2013 by Melanie · 1 Comment

Making your own table is not as hard as you’d think! Really, you only need a piece of wood large enough to hold the whole train set, some glue and paint! I started out with the basic train track set I’d gotten for $10 at IKEA years ago. I was tired of putting it together {Read More…}

Jo Jo and Eloise

May 18, 2013 by Melanie · Leave a Comment

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Hi there!! My name is Angelina and you can find me blogging over at JoJo and Eloise. I am thrilled to pieces that I get to be here, with you on Reasons To Skip Housework. I LOVE blogging exactly for this reason, Getting to meet and make new friends. Melanie, was so sweet to offer {Read More…}

The Weekly Creative {An Inspiration Party}

May 16, 2013 by Melanie · 21 Comments

Welcome back to another party! Last week’s top viewed link was: If you want to see who was featured in my TOP 5, check out the Featuring YOU post here.I also just posted a fun round up of DIY Gifts ANYONE can make for any occasions. There are even a few “MAN” friendly gifts in {Read More…}

Handmade Gift Ideas Anyone Can Make

May 15, 2013 by Melanie · 7 Comments

When it comes to handmade gift ideas, I’m usually pretty picky because it has to be something I’m actually able to make. If it’s got too many steps or too many materials, I just can’t bring myself to either a) figure it out or b) find the motivation to get a big project done. Here {Read More…}

Featuring YOU! Top 5 Pinnable Inspirations!

May 15, 2013 by Melanie · 1 Comment

Thank you to everyone who linked up last week at The Weekly Creative. These are 5 creations that caught my eye this week and were pinned to the Weekly Creative Pinterest Board! If you were featured, you can grab a button on my sidebar! To see last week’s features, click here!

Summertime Orange Lemonade

May 14, 2013 by Melanie · 2 Comments

My Summertime Orange Lemonade was inspired by the May 2013 issue of Martha Stewart Living, which shared a number of GOOD THINGS in their section of Ideas, Tips, and Inspirations – and something really jumped out at me for summertime! I’m not much of a water drinker, I fully admit that – and I {Read More…}

Blue Nile Earrings WINNER!

May 14, 2013 by Melanie · Leave a Comment

If your name is… Windy Stallings Phillips …. you need to email me! {[email protected]}You’re the winner of the Blue Nile earrings! You’re going to LOVE them! You’ve got 48 hours to email me or I’ll pick a new winner! Woot Woot! Congratulations!