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Baseball and Volleyball Gift Tags

2013-06-19T06:00:00.000-07:00

My boys play baseball ALL YEAR LONG.

I actually really enjoy sitting outside watching them.

(except for when it's over 110 degrees outside... then it's not so enjoyable :))

My husband has coached many seasons so I know the time and energy it takes to coach a team. It's always nice to give a little something at the end of the season to show that you appreciate all they do for kids!

Baseball Coach Gift Tags

Download your Baseball Coach Tag HERE.

Then attach it to some peanuts, sunflower seeds and cracker jacks!

You could even add a Gift Card if you wanted to.

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My Daughter just started playing volleyball and has fallen in love with it. I'm sure we have many games in our future and I'm okay with that because she's so fun to watch.

So here's a tag for those Volleyball coaches too...

Volleyball Coach Gift Tag

Download the Volleyball Coach Tag HERE

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Past Projects | Dance • Sports • Cheer

2013-06-18T06:30:00.000-07:00

here are some fun gift ideas for the coaches and dance teachers that put

so much time and energy into our kids!!

and the subway art would look great hanging in a studio/gym or your child's room!

coach thank you tags

coach subway art

dance subway art

dance teacher thank you cards

cheer gifts

gymnastics subway art

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Gymnastics Subway Art

2013-06-17T07:00:00.000-07:00

We have a new subway art to share with you this week.

One that's perfect for hanging in a gymnast's bedroom or for giving as a gift to their coach.

Download the 16x20 print HERE.

(Remember these will print great as 8x10's too. For tips on printing at Costco, go HERE.)

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Behind the Blog

2013-06-14T07:30:00.000-07:00

we are so excited to share this months

Today we are taking a look behind the blog...

Landee See, Landee Do

everyone say... hello Landee!!

Tell us a song you knew all the words to in high school.

Ice Ice Baby!! But who didn't, am I right? I also knew every word to every Pearl Jam's album Ten. It was the soundtrack to my entire high school career.

If you could choose one super power, what would it be?

Teleportation! Hands down. If I could wiggle my nose like Samantha on Bewitched or cross my arms and blink my eyes like I Dream of Jeannie and be somewhere else in .5 seconds I would be the happiest person on earth! I love going places but hate the travel time.

Share one truth and one lie about yourself and let us guess which is which.

Ok, ok... let's see...

1) I played two years of varsity basketball in high school and was captain my senior year.

2) I got caught sneaking a boy into my dorm room after visiting hours at BYU.

As a child what did you want to be when you grew up?

A mom! I literally had no other careers in mind as a child. This is evidenced by my choice of major/minor in college... Humanities/Art History. Yeah, not very employable. :) If I could do it all over again I would have at least chosen a major which would help with motherhood such as photography or Childhood Development. As it is, I'm winging it as a mom but can spot a Renoir or Vermeer a mile away.

What is your favorite kind of pie?

Banana Cream. Nothing beats a good Banana Cream pie. I even asked for one this year for my birthday rather than cake.

Would you rather live in Disneyland or Sea World?

Disneyland! I love me some Sea World but the fish smell and splash zone would get old after a while. At Disneyland I could eat Dole Pineapple Whips all day long and live in Cinderella's castle. Geez, now you've got me wishing I actually did live in Disneyland.

Did you have a nickname in high school?

I did have a nickname in high school! My maiden name is Jeppson so people called me Judy Jetson. I know, super lame. :) Not a TON of people called me that but enough that that is what I had on the back of my Powder Puff football jersey.

Apple juice or orange juice?

Neither! It's Diet Dr. Pepper or nothing for this girl! Actually, I can gag down some water every once in a while but I definitely don't do juice.

What's your favorite Disney movie?

Toy Story. I love the concept, the characters and the story. I could watch it 1000 times and it would never get old. A close second is The Little Mermaid. I think I've actually seen The Little Mermaid 1000 times and I'm still not tired of it.

Have you ever met anyone famous?

Yes! The eighteen25 girls. If any of you ever have the opportunity as well, ask them about how awkward, silly and star-struck my SIL and I were about it! I'm surprised they didn't get a restraining order against us right then and there!

What's your favorite thing to do on a Sunday afternoon?

Make cookies and read a home decor magazine. These two things rarely happen but they still are my favorite Sunday afternoon activities.

Tell us 3 random things about you...

1. I grew up in Boise, ID but my family moved to New Jersey for my junior and senior years of high school. Before that move I had never been east past Wyoming and had never been on an airplane! It was a crazy case of culture shock at first but ended up being one of the greatest experiences of my life.

2. I am a scrapbooking supplies collector (read: hoarder) but haven't done any scrapbooking in over 7 years. It's a sickness.

3. When I was three years old I was riding a tombstone like a horse (where were my parents??) and it tipped over and crushed one of my legs. I still have a dent in my thigh where the muscle never quite recovered. My brother calls it my "Tombstone Leg" and likes to point it out whenever possible.

We hope you've enjoyed getting to know our good friend Landee. She's pretty much one of the funniest people we know. We just love her!!

Be sure to head over to Landee See, Landee Do and visit awhile. You're gonna enjoy it there!

Here are some of our favorite posts of hers...

4th of July wreath • cousin carnival • XL Christmas prints

pray printable • Teacher Gift Printable • More than yesterday Printable

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Past Projects | Reading Fun

2013-06-13T06:00:00.000-07:00

We've gathered together our reading fun projects from the last couple years to share with you today. Enjoy...

And, if you have some serious reading planned this summer,

check out Jen's Book Reviews for some great suggestions.

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Summer Reading Chain

2013-06-12T06:00:00.000-07:00

Our local library has a summer reading program that we join every year,

but we thought it would be fun to keep track of what everyone is reading with a colorful chain.

SUMMER READING CHAIN

Print off a Summer Reading Chain card (found below)

Back it in cardstock and make a slit at the bottom.

For each book your child reads, they get to add a new chain.

(keep track, by writing the names of the books on each chain link)

If you have older kids that are reading longer books,

add a chain for every 30 minutes or hour that child reads.

Add some magnets to the back of the card and hang right up on your fridge for all to see.

- download the 5x7 card HERE or an 8.5x11 card sheet HERE -

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[giveaway] The History Project

2013-06-11T06:00:00.000-07:00

We recently started The History Project

and we are so excited to share this awesome class with you!

What is The History Project?

We are the storytellers. We tell the story of our lives. We are all at different places in recording our current lives, some of us have been doing it for a few years and some of us may have been doing it for a few months. But generally speaking, we are in the process of recording our life as it happens now, which is great!

But what about your own story? Your story is important. Your story is interesting. Your story needs to be recorded simply and efficiently, without spending all the time worrying about product and laying out pages and finding photos like you do when scrapping. It’s all about the stories, not the foo foo.

It’s all about your history, which is why The History Project can help you get those memories recorded. You’ll have a wonderful treasure trove of memories that your posterity can read and love now or later after you’re gone. This is a project you can start any time. The important thing is to do it now.

Want to know more? Go HERE for more details and a great video!!

Today we get to give

three

of you a spot in The History Project class!!

Use the Rafflecopter widget below.
(Kerri has a special treat for you just for entering, so don't miss out!!)

Good Luck!!

The winner will be notified by email on June 16th.

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Laundry Room Mason Jars

2013-06-10T06:00:00.000-07:00

We're back with our talented group of 10 blogger besties to share June's themed hop. Head on over to their blogs to see and save their projects after viewing ours. Last month's hop theme was citrus, and there were so many cute ideas! We'd love for you to pin this collage below, and make sure you come back on the 10th each month!

June’s theme is MASON JARS!

To see each contributors' Mason Jar posts up close, join the Blog Hop!

1. Little Miss Momma sharing Quick and Easy Painted Mason Jar Vases

2 .Landee See, Landee Do is sharing DIY Mercury Glass Mason Jars

3. Thirty Handmade Days shares Kids Summer Jar Ideas + Printable

4. Simply Kierste is sharing an Easy Mason Jar Lanterns tutorial

5. Your Homebased Mom shares Mason Jar Picnic ideas

6. Lolly Jane shares some quick Mason Jar Vases

7. Six Sisters Stuff sharing a Rainbow Cake in a Jar recipe

8 .Eighteen25 sharing their Laundry Room Mason Jars

9. Or So She Says sharing a DIY Bug Jar Caddy

10. Capturing Joy shares Mason Jar Mod Podge Photo Art for the home

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we were so excited for this month's theme....

we pretty much hoard glass jars... pickle jars, mason jars, jelly jars and don't get me started on those cute jalapeno jars!!

so we decided to put together some...

Laundry Room Mason Jars

I don't know about you...

but we find some pretty interesting things in our kids' pockets.

now we have a spot to keep those "treasures" and all that change 'til someone realizes it's missing!

we used:

• a wooden box - we found ours at Hobby Lobby ($6.99 so take a coupon)

• 2 wide mouth mason jars or any jars you'd like to recycle

• white paint

• 2 push pins

• twine

• download the Pocket Findings - Pocket Change 5x7 tags HERE or 8.5x11 tag sheet HERE

We added some water to our white paint and gave our box a coat of whitewash. Then we trimmed our pocket tags and used push pins to attach them to the front of the box. We wrapped some twine around the top of our jars and we were done! So quick. So easy.

Be sure to come back and check out all the great things happening on the 10th of each month!!

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Our Friday Five | Jodie Edition

2013-06-07T06:00:00.000-07:00

OUR FRIDAY FIVE

01| Dr. Brown's Bottles

I nurse Posie but when we are in a pinch, I love these Dr. Brown's bottles.
Have you used them before?

02| Evie J

If you are looking for some fun accessories to add to your collection, check out Evie J.

03| Gru's First Television Appearance

We were so excited to see Gru on Ellen because we can not wait to see the next Despicable Me!

04| Big day for Posie

Posie was blessed a couple weeks ago.
I loved that she was able to wear the dress that I wore 32 years ago.
We are so lucky to have this little lady in our lives!

05| Need a laugh?

I hope you are not offended by this commercial...it cracks me up...every time I watch it! Every time.

What's on your Friday 5?

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Past Projects | Father's Day

2013-06-06T06:00:00.000-07:00

Father's Day is June 16th!!

We have a handful of great projects that will help you make Dad's gift extra special this year.

(new downloads added for grandpa!!)

YOU DESERVE A BREAK

(a father's day tag download has been added!!)

Do you have any fun Father's Day traditions?

We would love to hear all about them.

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Father's Day Print

2013-06-05T06:00:00.000-07:00

We made one for Mother's Day,

so we thought it would only be fair for Dad to get one too...

F A T H E R ' S D A Y P R I N T

Download the 16x20 Father's Day print HERE

or the 8x10 HERE.

Find all of our Subway Art Prints HERE.

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NEW Silhouette Promotion + GIVEAWAY

2013-06-04T06:00:00.000-07:00

Last week we shared with you our Last Day of School Autograph T-Shirts made with the Silhouette heat transfer material...

This week, we are excited to share with you a new promotion Silhouette has with this fun product.

*Now is the perfect time to stock up on heat transfer products
because when you buy one, you get another one (of equal or lesser value) for free!!
This includes smooth and flocked heat transfer material, printable heat transfer material and the heat transfer starter kits.
Mix and match them any way you'd like!!

To see what all is included or to take advantage of this awesome deal, head on over HERE and enter eighteen25 at checkout.

Check out all of our other Silhouette projects HERE.

One lucky reader is going to win a Silhouette Portrait

Use the Rafflecopter widget below.

GOOD LUCK!!

The winner will be notified by email on June 10th.

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Pick Your Prize Giveaway

2013-06-03T05:00:00.000-07:00

We are so excited about today's giveaway!

We have teamed up with the amazing online boutique deals company...

and some of our favorite blogger friends to bring you one fantastic giveaway!!

We love that

f i v e

of you are going to win a $200 dollar GC to one of the stores below.

(our most favorite stores are included)

Good luck! Follow the directions below to enter and then cross your fingers and toes!!

We can't wait to see who wins and which store they'll pick to spend their $200 Gift Card!!

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Meet Our Sponsors

2013-06-01T11:00:00.000-07:00

Hi, I'm Regan, a stay at home mom of three boys. I started Designed Beginnings and began selling children's wall decals when I had my first son and quit working as a graphic designer. In my wall decals shop, you will find a large selection of nursery wall decals, growth chart decals, tree decals, personalized name decals and much, much more! I hope you enjoy my selection of decals for your children's room. I also do custom orders, so if you don't see something you need, let me know and I can work something out for you.

Use discount code eighteen25 to receive 15% off through 6/30/13!

Designed Beginnings Shop : Facebook : Website

Lilly Lou Finds is a brand new online market bringing you daily deals on amazing finds! It's a refreshing and bright virtual spot to find shopping opportunities on all things fabulous! All at discount prices too good to pass up. These amazing finds only last a few days so you won't want to miss out! We've got one major giveaway coming up in a few short weeks so check in with us for all the details.

Lilly Lou Finds : Facebook : Pinterest : Instagram

Kerri Bradford Studio is a fun-filled place for digital cut files, crafty goodness, and online classes. (Kerri's ever-popular Silhouette classes will be coming to her site very soon!) In Kerri's little corner of the world, you can find The History Project, a 52-week class to help you journal your earlier years and get your own history written. This is a project you can start any time. Not only can you do it on your own, but get your immediate family involved and reminisce and laugh together or even do it as a book group. You'll be amazed at the memories you'll come up with!

Use coupon code 1825 to receive 20% off orders of $20 or more through Sunday, June 9th (excludes gift cards).

Kerri Bradford Studio : Blog : Facebook : Pinterest : The History Project

I'm Karli, a FREE health coach, and owner of Health Confessions. I struggled with weight for years before finding the program that helped me lose (and keep off) 30+ pounds! Now, I help my clients lose weight, get off medication, adopt healthy habits for life, and find optimal health for them. I help keep you accountable in reaching your goals & I LOVE sharing the gift of health with my amazing clients. If you are wanting to get fit this spring/summer, call or text me! 541.216.2018

Summer Special: Anyone who becomes a new first time client {and mentions the girls at eighteen25}, will receive $25 off their first order.

Health Confessions : Blog : Facebook : Twitter : Pinterest
Email me at: zkyoufit@hotmail.com or take the Client Profile

Poppy Seed Projects offer unfinished craft kits as an affordable, convenient way to get your craft on! Our goal is to ensure that our crafts are in line with current trends so you can get "the look" for less. Simply put we are not your mama's craft store! Some of our most popular projects include our DIY Temple Portraits, our Organize It! Collection, and of course our DIY shaped portrait frames. We also carry a wide variety of craft kits, and vinyl. Stop by our online store www.poppyseedprojects.com and visit our blog www.poppyseedprojects.blogspot.com.

Use discount code EIGHTEEN25 for 10% off your order.

Poppy Seed Projects : Blog : Facebook : Instagram

It's a cool summer at the Springs Preserve: get out of the sun and have some fun! Come inside and explore the world's tropical rainforests at our new Rainforest Adventure exhibit, challenge your animal instincts during our live Desert Survivor show, grab lunch at the Springs Cafe and visit the Nevada State Museum. You can even enjoy a shaded, narrated ride on our covered locomotive, where you'll uncover Las Vegas history at every turn. Cool times - easy on the wallet.

Springs Preserve Website : Facebook : Twitter : YouTube : Instagram : located in Las Vegas, NV

Sometimes the perfect little touch or detail can be all it takes to make your house a home. Landee On Etsy is your source for all the latest in vinyl designs, decorative boards and home decor. We are always looking for new and creative ways to use vinyl (such as our vinyl backsplash designs!) to make your homes unique and beautiful! We carry a wide variety of holiday decor as well as many fun and trendy everyday pieces. Stop by our shop and find that special detail for your home that you've been looking for!

Landee on Etsy : Landee See Landee Do Blog : Facebook : Pinterest

Hi, I'm Carol Monson and I just opened an Etsy shop filled with some of my favorite things! I've been sewing my entire life and have given handmade gifts to family and friends for as long as I can remember. It's with their encouragement that I've started this venture and I hope you like what you find. I love mixing fabrics and creating items that are fun and useful, most are free cut and without patterns.

Happy Are We Shop : Blog

Hi! I'm Joshua Whinery. I grew up just around the corner from the girls at 1825 at 1881 in a house filled with cherished antiques. As a kid I was drug into every craft store by my mother, an avid crafter and tole' painter and soon she involved me in her projects. After a few years of delivering furniture for RC Willey I went away to college where I learned to paint and restore vintage cars. Now I enjoy painting and restoring vintage furniture. You can view my work at Not Too Shabby Vintage Furniture Re-Styled.

Mention The Girls at Eighteen25 and receive 10% off any furniture piece through 6/30/13.

Not Too Shabby Vintage Furniture Re-styled : located in Las Vegas, NV

Dad's Secret Stash

2013-06-01T07:16:00.002-07:00

Father's Day is right around the corner

and the Dads in our life are big fans of treats!!

So this year they'll be getting their own Secret Stash...

These tags can be added to pretty much any treat your Dad enjoys

we attached ours to these fun mustache and tie cookies that are being featured at, P.S. I Adore You, today. Check them out HERE.

Download the Dad's Secret Stash 5x7 tag HERE

What treats do the Dads in your life enjoy?

[Our Friday Five] Jen Edition

2013-05-31T06:00:00.000-07:00

OUR FRIDAY FIVE

01 | pretty sure this little cutie should come live at my house!

02 | we got to go to Disney earlier this month.

both grandbabies were able to join us so it was extra fun!

03 | i need one of these phones from west elm.

which color though??

04 | It's back!!

and it's looking to be a drama packed season.... just what I like :)

05 | This happens to me a couple times a week. :)

What's on your friday5?

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Past Projects | Summer Fun

2013-05-30T06:00:00.000-07:00

Here are some past projects that will help keep you cool,
keep you busy and keep the kids happy this summer!!

Summer To-Do List

Summer To-Do List 2010

Backseat Driver Snacks

Orange You Glad it's Summer Treats

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Summer Phone Wallpapers

2013-05-29T06:00:00.000-07:00

If you're like me, you're tired of seeing the Spring Wallpaper on your phone.

Well, I've got a new one to get you all ready for summer.

It comes in three different colors... Which one will you choose?

all you have to do is save the wallpaper you want
email it to yourself
open the email on your phone
click on the photo and SAVE IMAGE
then go to your PHOTOS and select USE AS WALLPAPER!!

(there are two different wallpapers in each color... one can be used for your lock screen and the other for your home screen)

download lock screen + download home screen

let the swimming... and BBQs... and lazy days of summer begin!!

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You Deserve A Break

2013-05-28T06:00:00.000-07:00

7 days and counting till summer break for us.

I think the people that are most excited about summer are the teachers!! Am I right?

They are ready for a BREAK!

(sing it with me)

Gimme a break. Gimme a break.

Break me off a piece of that kit kat bar!

Our teachers have earned a break and a little chocolate to go with it.

Grab some Kit Kats.

Download your tag sheet HERE

Print and trim them. (we used kraft cardstock)

If you want - wrap a piece of scrapbook paper around the Kit Kat

add your tag (we used glue dots)

It seems as if our school district might be one of the last ones to get out for summer. So this idea might be too late for this year's teachers, but it can still be used for many other occasions.

give it to your child on their last day of school

give it to your spouse after a long work week

give it to someone that's just moved

give it to a new mom

anyone that you're proud of for putting a lot of work into something!

**DOWNLOAD THE FATHER'S DAY TAG SHEET HERE**
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Jump into Summer Giveaway!

2013-05-27T05:00:00.000-07:00

There is nothing better than spending quality time with your family during the summer. This year we are going to help get the ball rolling with a prize pack that is sure to help build some great memories!

Jump into summer with these awesome prizes provided by FamilyShare.com!

You could win a Little Tikes bounce house, Zoku Quick Pop Maker, Pops! recipe book, and a Nikon CoolPix to help capture all of the great memories you are sure to make while enjoying these fun summer staples!

Entering is easy! Follow all of the participating bloggers on Pinterest. Once you’ve done that fill out the Rafflecopter form and your done!

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*This promotion is sponsored by FamilyShare.com and is in no way affiliated with Little Tikes, Nikon, Zoku or Pinterest. We hereby release Pinterest, Nikon, Little Tikes and Zoku of any liability related to this promotion, the receipt of prize winnings, etc. The giveaway will run from Monday, May 27th at 12:01 AM MDT and ends Saturday June First at 11:59 PM MDT. Once the giveaway ends, winners will be chosen using Random.org and contacted via e-mail within 24 hours. Winners will then have 48 hours to claim their prize or another winner will be chosen. This giveaway is open worldwide except where prohibited by law. Winners must be of full legal age in the jurisdiction in which they live. FamilyShare is only responsible for sending out the prize. FamilyShare is not responsible for loss, damage or theft once the prize is shipped. Participants will be responsible for any taxes, tariffs duties, etc. due upon delivery of the prize.

Huggies Natural Care® Wipes with NEW Triple Clean* layers

2013-05-26T08:30:00.000-07:00

(This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Huggies®.)

What is the toughest mess you've ever had to clean off your baby?

(or big kid, for that matter)

I have had a child in diapers for the past 6 (almost 7) years so,

we have cleaned MANY messes with our Huggies® wipes.

I can't imagine a bag or vehicle without wipes!

They are always with us!

When they aren't wiping bums...

they are cleaning up some other mess...

on the hands...

or face....

or a messy table at a restaurant or park.

(I think I practically bathe this girl with wipes at least once a day.)

I imagine, when my kids are all potty trained,

I'll still be toting wipes around...

and they'll still be blending in among the other decor in my home.

Huggies® makes that so easy to do with their decorative packaging.

They have several colors + styles to choose from

making it easy to leave out so it's accessible.

Just take a look at their very cute, new designer tubs...

I love using the Huggies Natural Care® Wipes (especially on my newborns)

because I don't want to worry about the harsh chemicals on their soft, sensitive skin.

They are hypoallergenic, fragrance free and alcohol free.

That makes me happy...

and by the looks of it,

Posie is pretty happy about it too!

(and isn't she just so stinking cute?)

And don't forget to tell us...

what is your biggest mess you've cleaned up with wipes?

(mine was a blowout that started at her neck and went to her feet and covered me as well.)

yikes!!

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Huggies Natural Care® Wipes with NEW Triple Clean* layers are gentle on baby’s skin and thick enough to clean their hands and faces, all the way down to their bottoms.

Interested in trying out this new product for yourself? Huggies® is encouraging parents everywhere to become Official Huggies® Testers at Huggies.com/Tester and put their new and improved diapers and wipes to the test in their everyday routine – from playground play dates to messy mealtime.

To get coupons and other great rewards, visit the Huggies® Test Town!

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This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Huggies®.

[Our Friday Five] Jamie Edition

2013-05-24T06:00:00.000-07:00

OUR FRIDAY FIVE

01 | i bet my kids would have a blast with these marshmallow catapults

02 | can't hold us by macklemore & ryan lewis

(i'm thinking i should have just purchased the entire album)

03 | a nugget ice maker
this is going at the top of my next christmas list
(thanks to kevin & amanda for posting about it)

04 | jimmy johns
i was so excited to see we are getting one of these by us. i may have screamed with delight when i saw the sign on the building the other day (and i may have scared my daughter just a little).

05 | campaigning

at 4 years old, she suffered from selective mutism. for three years she went without talking to anyone outside of our immediate family - some times, not even talking to us. and now she's running for student council vice president. yeah, we are pretty dang proud of how far she's come.

what's on your list this week?

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[Style Crush] Dressed for Summer

2013-05-23T09:14:00.000-07:00

we love the cute styles of clothes and accessories that are out there right now.

so, we thought we'd put together some dreamy outfits.

some of them are from our favorite stores

and some are from places we've never heard of!

(with price tags too high for our pocketbooks)

but...if you are like me... i love the eye candy!

(then, i take those ideas and recreate them with target, old navy + gap specials)

so, we started with a few outfits fit for the warmer weather.

or more like blazing hot weather?

find outfit details HERE

i think i love just about everything here.

from the wide stripes to the peter pan collar...

the shoes, and that pop of coral...

i want it all!

find outfit details HERE

this would be my perfect date night outfit.

love the white pants but wouldn't dare wear them with my children near me.

find outfit details HERE

this outfit screams to me,

"hey! i can still look good while running the kids around."

what do you think?

(i know i must get me those shoes and every color that tee comes in)

are you outfitted for summer?

what's your favorite tee or accessory that

that makes you feel like a hundred bucks?

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Orange You Glad It's Summer

2013-05-22T06:00:00.000-07:00

the countdown is on...

summer break is fast approaching

we have a sweet and simple end of the year gift that the kids

can hand out to their friends and their teachers.

orange you glad it's summer?

supplies:
• candy orange slices
• bags or a mason jar
• orange you glad it's summer tags - download 4x6 HERE or 8.5x11 HERE
• mini clothespins
• glitter glue

putting them together:
• cover your clothespin with glitter glue and allow to dry
• fill your bags or mason jar with candy
• download, print and trim your tag. round the corners if you'd like
• use clothespins to attach the tags to the bags and some glue dots to attach it to a jar

everyone will get a kick out of these...

i mean who doesn't love a corny knock knock joke!?! :)

this post is participating in:

TidyMom's I'm Loving It Party
Whipperberry's Friday Flair Link Party
Weekend Wrap-Up Party at Tatertots & Jello

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Special Announcement

2013-05-21T16:00:00.000-07:00

We are so excited to announce that we are putting together an...

eighteen25 Creative Team!!

Who are we looking for?

4 bloggers that want to be part of a team that supports and encourages each other.

You will need to have:

• original ideas

• great photography

What type of skills are we looking for:

we are looking for all types of creative talent

sewing, home decor, photography, DIY, recipes, fashion.

we are open to any new ideas as well

What would be expected of you:

one new and original post each month

support and encouragement for the other team members

What will you get out of it:

• great exporsure for you and your blog

• the support and help from the team and the 3 of us

• your picture and bio will be added to our "about us" page

• you will be included in our Spooktacular September!

• eighteen25 will be the leaders of your fan club...
we will support and help you in any way we can!

When will it start:

this will be a 3 month commitment running from July 2013-September 2013

How do you apply:

email your submission to eighteen25 @ live . com

subject: creative team

be sure to include:

a short bio about you

links to your blog, facebook, instagram, shop, etc.

3-5 images of your favorite projects

links to a couple of your most popular posts

Things to remember:

• Deadline to submit an application is June 1st

• You do not need to have a large blog readership to apply!

• Feel free to email us with any questions.

• The creative team will be notified by June 7th

okay... i think that's it!

We are so excited to see your submissions!!