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Monthly Archives: October 2014
TBT: Pumpkin Spice Protein Smoothie
I love Pumpkin Spice Lattes just as much as the next girl, but, let’s face it…they’re not the healthiest thing on the planet. This is my somewhat-healthier (and less guilt-inducing) home version. Starting my day with this Pumpkin Spice Protein … Continue reading
Family Favorite: Burrito Bowls
We have leftover nights at least two times a week…not the kind of leftover nights that I make the leftovers into something new, just the kind that I pull all our leftovers from the past few nights out and tell … Continue reading
Thankful Leaves and Frames
Every year, we do a different version of daily blessings for the month of November. Last year, I used my Silhouette electronic die-cut machine to make giant leaves out of 12×12 scrapbooking paper. It took a few minutes, and they … Continue reading
Five-Minute Salted Pumpkin Fudge
I’ve been tempted by the Pumpkin Spice Baking Chips at the grocery store one time too many…I finally gave in and bought two bags. Because, you know, if I bought one and loved it, they might be sold out and … Continue reading
Daily Gratitude Library Card Garland
Whew…that’s a mouthful for a title! The actual Gratitude Garland is much less cumbersome and much more appealing…see? I based this on a set of stamps and a kit to make a similar garland in Stampin’ Up!’s Holiday Catalog, called … Continue reading
Monster Glitter Slime
We made this fun Monster Glitter Slime a couple of years ago for Halloween party favors, and I think we need to break it out again this year. It was fun to make, and the kids who took it home … Continue reading
Hard Cider and Caramel Apple Basket
This Hard Cider and Caramel Apple Basket is one of my alltime favorite hostess gifts to give. Although I’m not a huge fan of most draft beverages, I do have a weakness for hard cider. I think its sweet. crisp, … Continue reading
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Halloween Treat Bags
I just opened a new set from Stampin’ Up!, and it’s so cute I just had to make something with it to show you! The set is Mingle All the Way, from the Holiday Catalog. There are doodle-looking sayings for … Continue reading
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Paper Pumpkin Halloween Treats
I don’t think I’ve been up on my Paper Pumpkin soapbox in a while…so let me just reiterate how much I love going to the mailbox and seeing that bright orange box in there, filled with crafting goodness! The day … Continue reading
TBT: Fall Is Pumpkin Whoopie Pie Time!
The first time I make Pumpkin Whoopie Pies each fall just seems to signal to my brain that it truly is the season. We’ve been having a really warm, dry fall here in the Northwest (which I am not complaining … Continue reading