Cupcakes & Crinoline

Lemon Blueberry Oatmeal Bars

Mary Beth — Wed, 15 May 2013 12:59:27 +0000

I love the combination of lemon and blueberries and this time of year, with fresh blueberries so readily available, now is the time to make some desserts that hold these delicious, juicy, tasty treats. I found this recipe in Taste of the South May/June 2013 issue and once I saw it, knew I had to make it. It was delicious and more of a cheesecake consistency than a true lemon bar but nevertheless, totally enjoyable and perfect for upcoming cookouts. {Read More}

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Allow Me to Introduce You to Jane from Jane’s Adventures in Dinner

Mary Beth — Tue, 14 May 2013 14:32:15 +0000

I am so happy to have you here today. Just for fun I, along with a few other lovely ladies, will be introducing you to a different blogger every week for the next few weeks so be sure to check in Tuesdays to meet someone new. Today, I’m guest hosting over at Nancy’s blog, Artsy Chicks Rule {love her!}. My first guest poster is Jane from Jane’s Adventures in Dinner ~ you’ll love getting to know her and her blog {Read More}

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Project Inspire{d} Linky Party Week #14

Mary Beth — Mon, 13 May 2013 23:57:30 +0000

Welcome to Project Inspire{d} ~ the party where 1 link is seen and shared across 5 blogs! Flower Pillow Cover {HGTV Fabric} from A Pumpkin & A Princess Citronella Soy Candles by Yesterday on Tuesday Make Your Own Custom Kitchen Rug ~ by The Crafty Blog Stalker DIY Vintage Wooden Crates by Small Home Big Start DIY Farmhouse Table by The Turquoise Home My Co-Hostesses Picks: Heather’s Pick ~ Mason Jar Breakfast To Go from At the Picket Fence {Read More}

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Macaroni and Cheese Muffins ~ Kid Friendly Finger Food

Mary Beth — Mon, 13 May 2013 15:00:34 +0000

“I am a member of the Collective Bias® Social Fabric® Community. This content has been compensated as part of a social shopper insights study for Collective Bias® and Kraft Foods #FreshTake #cbias #SocialFabric ~ all opinions are my own, as always! We love homemade macaroni and cheese around here anyway we can get it but this version, made as a muffin, is a great kid-friendly food that is perfect for dinner, as an appetizer, as a side dish for a cookout {Read More}

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The 99 Cent Upscaled Tote Bag

Mary Beth — Wed, 08 May 2013 23:27:47 +0000

Did you ever have an idea that just kept evolving? I bought several tote bags at a local craft store {Pat Catan’s} last year for only 99 cents each. I like to use them for yard-sale and flea market shopping but they were just so plain I wanted to perk at least one of them up a bit and I like how it turned out so much that I’ve been using it as my spring purse. The natural color was {Read More}

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Project Inspire{d} Linky Party Week #13

Mary Beth — Mon, 06 May 2013 23:59:45 +0000

Happy Monday everyone and welcome to this week’s Project Inspire{d} ~ I am so glad to have you here! There were lots of great links this week as usual ~ and here are my fave{s} ~ it’s always so hard to pick. Quick Stenciled Coffee Table Makeover by Art is Beauty Ruffled Lampshade Tutorial by Restoration Redoux 9 Ways toAdd Color to Your Home by The Bold Abode Homemade Rosemary Citrus Goats Milk Soap by The Everyday Home Blog {Read More}

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Southwestern Cornbread Chicken Salad

Mary Beth — Fri, 03 May 2013 09:00:44 +0000

This Southwestern Cornbread and Chicken Salad is a wonderful salad or appetizer to serve any day and if Southwestern foods are a little too spicy for you, this is the way to go. I call it Cinco de Mayo for the fainthearted. I love spicy food but it does NOT love me. This, however, is packed with flavor and is a great go-to food that can be used as a salad or an appetizer and can easily be made with {Read More}

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How To Clean a Dry and Crusted Paintbrush Easily with Vinegar

Mary Beth — Wed, 01 May 2013 09:00:33 +0000

Did you know you can easily clean a paintbrush that has hard, crusted, dried up paint on it? Paintbrushes can be expensive and I always try to clean them as soon as I’m done using them but if I know I’ll be using them again the same day I usually wrap them in foil and place them in a zip lock bag in the freezer…strange, I know, but that works to keep the brush from drying out. A few months {Read More}

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Project Inspire{d} Linky Party Week #12

Mary Beth — Tue, 30 Apr 2013 00:02:05 +0000

Welcome to this week’s Project Inspire{d} Linky Party ~ I hope you pour yourself a drink {of your choice} and stay awhile. There are always so many fabulous projects, recipes, crafts and inspiration to see! Remember, when you link up to Project Inspire{d} your one link gets the benefit of being seen across 5 blogs! Before we get to the features I wanted to let you know that there’s an awesome giveaway going on right now ~ you could win {Read More}

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Mother’s Day $200.00 Visa Gift Card & Jewelry Giveaway {plus Mother’s Day Gift Ideas}

Mary Beth — Sat, 27 Apr 2013 13:10:45 +0000

Over the last 10 days a great group of creative bloggers {and me!} shared our Homemade Mother’s Day Gift ideas with you {check out the recap below} and today is the day we kick off our $200.00 Visa Gift Card and Jewelry Giveaway ~ the gift card…well, who doesn’t want some $money$ to buy Mom gifts and the Jewelry, well, it is dag nab AwEsOmE ~ I love the uniqueness of it {adding to my Mother’s Day wish list….hoping my {Read More}

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