Reasons To Skip The Housework

Fat Quarter Curtains

June 3, 2013 by Melanie · 6 Comments

For those of you who didn’t see my latest creation over at Skip To My Lou – I’m sharing it here today and it’s…. a… sewing project – something that doesn’t happen too much her in my corner of blogland. When a sewing project turns out well, I feel the need to celebrate! {insert happy {Read More…}

Google + Blog Hop

June 2, 2013 by Melanie · 1 Comment

Welcome to the Google+ Blog Hop for June! Are you ready to expand your circles and find some amazingly talented crafters, foodies, techies, and diyers. I know I am! If you’re new to G+ and need some quick tips, make sure to check out 8 Tips to Maximize your Google+ Presence over at The NY Melrose {Read More…}

The Weekly Creative {an inspiration party}

May 30, 2013 by Melanie · 9 Comments

Welcome back to another party! I can’t believe next week is June already…before we know it – Christmas will be here again {guess it never ends!} The top viewed link in last week’s party was the Free Art Printable, My Wish, from Scattered Thoughts of a Crafty Mom. Thank you to everyone who {Read More…}

Strawberries Galore!

May 29, 2013 by Melanie · 5 Comments

Strawberry season has arrived….everywhere I look there are strawberries! I’m a huge fan and love everything about strawberries. Here are recipes and ideas that you can add to your TO DO list or pin and come back to later, when you have more strawberries in your fridge than you know what to do with! {Read More…}

Avocado Recipes

May 28, 2013 by Melanie · Leave a Comment

Martha Stewart Living is always chock full of all things “Martha” and I always get a lot of inspirations while browsing through the magazine. Who doesn’t love Martha, right?!?!? The June issue of Martha Stewart Living is set to be on newstands soon, and one of my favorite sections is GOOD THINGS: Food and {Read More…}

The Housework Tell All {Diana – The Girl Creative}

May 24, 2013 by Melanie · Leave a Comment

This week’s Housework Tell All is all about….Diana, the brains behind The Girl Creative! Diana and I have become good bloggy friends over the last year, and I can tell you – she’s just as sweet as she appears on her blog! Here’a a behind the scenes on the life of this blogger….Diana, The Girl {Read More…}

The Weekly Creative – an inspiration party

May 23, 2013 by Melanie · 17 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 {Read More…}

Sour Cream Chicken Enchiladas

May 21, 2013 by Melanie · 2 Comments

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 · 5 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 {Read More…}

Make Your Own Train Table

May 20, 2013 by Melanie · 6 Comments

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…}