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Check ME Out Saturday Craft Link Party Hosted by A Vision to Remember

2013-05-17T19:47:00.002-07:00

Thanks for stopping by Check Me Out Saturday Craft Link Party hosted by A Vision to Remember. There were some really awesome links last week.
Instructions:
1. Link up what you have been working on this last week.
2. Grab a button and put it on your blog
3. Tweet, FB, or Pin the link to get more exposure for your links.
4. Stop by at least 3 of the other links and leave a comment. Tell them where you found them through. Thanks so much for stopping by! I always enjoy checking out your links. There are always some great inspiration available!
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Mombo Nursing Pillow Review

2013-05-17T14:00:00.001-07:00

This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of Comfort and Harmony for SocialSpark. All opinions are 100% mine.

I was asked a few weeks ago to review a Comfort and Harmony Nursing pillow. I was a little skeptical at first. I had just stopped nursing my 1 year old a couple days before, and I already had a nursing pillow that I liked.

But I decided I would give it a try. I was still skeptical, because seriously, how else could you make a nursing pillow better. It goes around my waist nicely, it props baby up a little to help with fatique in my arms, and its nice to use to help baby sit up a little better when they really want to sit up but still aren't strong enough yet.

So when I received the pillow I was pleasantly surprised. This pillow was awesome!

My favorite parts of it:

it has a foam side to help prop baby up. My favorite part of the foam side is that it gives the pillow some extra support so it doesn't bend as easily. I remember back when I would be nursing a newborn and I would have to put a pillow under my nursing pillow to help prop the baby up a little higher. I wouldn't need to with this pillow!
The pillow is thicker than my regular nursing pillow. This goes back to my last point. I don't need 2 pillows to nurse a newborn anymore!
It has a little vibrator thing that you slip inside of the pillow. This is a great idea! I don't know how many times I have proped my baby up with my nursing pillow so that she can see around a little better. The vibrator would hopefully help to keep baby calm longer!

The cover that I received from Bright Stars has soft minky fabric on one side and a nice, soft, wipeable cotton on the other (cause we all know what happens after a baby eats :)

So next month in my garage sale that I am having, my old nursing pillow will find its way there. I am keeping this Mombo around for the next baby!

So head on over to Comfort & Harmony on Facebook or Comfort & Harmony on Twitter and check them out!

Custom Baby Rag Gift Set

2013-05-13T12:15:00.001-07:00

Just finished up this fun gift set...it includes a rag receiving blanket, burp rags, bibs, rag quilt, and purse. It was lots of fun to make!

Check Me Out Saturday Craft Link Party

2013-05-10T19:42:00.001-07:00

Chocolate Peanut Butter Marshmallow Rice Krispies

2013-05-09T13:05:00.000-07:00

I always seem to need a quick treat. Whether its for a family get together, after school special treat, or I have a sweet tooth coming on. I don't have time to wait around for cookies to bake!

So the other day my girls REALLY wanted a treat. I was in a hurry to do whatever I was trying to get done that day, but wanted to make them a treat too. So this is what we came up with. Rice krispy treats are always a family favorite and a quickie, but I really didn't want those. So I started to melt the marshmallows like usual and then decided to change it up a bit. Here is what I did.

Chocolate Marshmallow Rice Krispy Treats:
6 cups rice krispys
1 bag mini marshmallows (you can use the larger but the minis seem to melt lots better)
1/2 bag chocolate chips
1/2 cup peanut butter (you can omit this if you want)

Melt the marshmallows, chocolate chips and peanut butter together. I melted the marshmallows a little bit before I added the chocolate chips so they wouldn't burn. Then stir in the rice krispy's . Easy peasy and it only took me 5 minutes. The girls were happy and so was I!

Yum, Yum!

Cheer Up, Mouse! Children's Book Review

2013-05-08T12:38:00.002-07:00

I was asked a couple weeks ago to check out a fun kids book. I was excited to be able to share this fun book with my girls! They love reading, getting read to, and looking at pictures in books. The book I was asked to review is called "Cheer Up, Mouse" by Jed Henry.

This book is all about a mouse that is sad, and how the other animals try to cheer him up. They try all sorts of shenanigans and none of them seem to work. That is until the thoughtful Chickmunk decides to give him a hug. That hug was just what the Mouse needed!

Its a fun little read for the kids, and a great way to remind them (and even us adults) that sometimes all someone needs is a hug and a reminder that they are loved.

So, if you are looking for a fun book to share with your family, you should check out Cheer Up, Mouse!

Check Me Out Saturday Craft Link Party

2013-05-03T20:46:00.001-07:00

Thanks for stopping by Check Me Out Saturday Craft Link Party hosted by A Vision to Remember. There were some really great links last week. Thanks to those that stopped by and added theirs.

Instructions:
1. Link up what you have been working on this last week.
2. Grab a button and put it on your blog
3. Tweet, FB, or Pin the link to get more exposure for your links.
4. Stop by at least 3 of the other links and leave a comment. Tell them where you found them through.

Thanks so much for stopping by! I always enjoy checking out your links. There are always some great inspiration available!

It's a Work in Progress! Chevron Rag Quily

2013-05-02T14:17:00.001-07:00

Just a little quilt I'm working on today. :D

Quick snack: Frosted Crackers with Sprinkles

2013-05-01T14:13:00.000-07:00

I don't know about you but whenever I make a some frosting I always seem to make way too much! So I found a quick and fun way to use up the extra.

I love chocolate graham crackers. They are a little weakness of mine, but they are so hard to find. This would work with any sweet crackers.

Step 1~frost your crackers

Step 2~dip frosted side of crackers into sprinkles.
If you want to do the colored coconut you will need to add a couple drops of food coloring into a bowl that has a lid. Put the lid on and shake the coconut until all the coconut is covered in the food coloring.

Enjoy!

Mothers Day Gifts and Craft Ideas for Kids

2013-04-30T00:00:00.000-07:00

This is your friendly reminder that Mother's day is just around the corner. Funny cause as I was preparing this post I kept thinking "Moms are the ones that read my blog...they won't be making themselves any gifts!" But alas, I still did the post. So you can "accidentally leave this blog post open on your computer so your husband will see it and "hopefully" get an idea or 2 on what to help your kids make for you!

So here is a quick roundup of a few kids crafts that I found on the blogosphere this morning. First off a few links with tons of craft ideas:

Mothers Day Crafts - Kids Books - Children's Activities and Crafts for Mother's Day

Momma GaGa has 8 Cute Mother Day Craft Ideas

Then we all could use a cute bouquet for Mother's Day. Especially if it comes in our favorite drink!

Handmade Website

Or a candy bar bouquet?

733Blog

The little ones could draw your faces:

Bitsy Creations

First Grade a la Carte~put the things they love about their mom on the stems or a job they will do for Mom

I Can Teach My Child Footprint Art

For more Mothers Day Craft Ideas visit my Mothers Day Pinterest Board

Owl Rag Quilts!

2013-04-29T07:15:00.001-07:00

I am in love with these owl quilts! I think my favorite would have to be the orange, pink, green, and turquoise one!

Isn't it cute!

The other girl one is just as cute! I love the soft minky owl.

Of course I had to do another boy owl quilt. This time I did it in green, brown, and turquoise. Again, with a soft minky owl and 3-d scallop feathers.

If you would prefer to make your own...you can go to HERE. But please remember to share a picture with me! I love to see how different people make the same quilt pattern their own.

Check Me Out Saturday Craft Link Party

2013-04-26T20:38:00.001-07:00

Welcome to another week of Check Me Out Saturday Craft link party. Can't wait to see what you are going to link up this week. Instructions:

1. Link up what you have been working on this last week.
2. Grab a button and put it on your blog
3. Tweet, FB, or Pin the link to get more exposure for your links.
4. Stop by at least 3 of the other links and leave a comment. Tell them where you found them through.

Thanks so much for stopping by! I always enjoy checking out your links. There are always some great inspiration available!

Easy Stroganoff Meatball Recipe~Kid Friendly

2013-04-24T14:03:00.000-07:00

Let me start off by saying that I have the taste buds of a 4 year old. I am so picky! I hate it. I want to love salmon, red sauce on pizza, sausage, hot dogs, peppers, tomatoes, grapefruit and many other "normal" foods.

As a kid I would rather go hungry than eat the meals that I hated!

So, I often times try to hide things my girls don't like (and me) in other things that we do like. This time it was green peppers in meatballs.

Recipe:
1 lb hamburger (I used elk burger cause that's what I have in my freezer)
1/2 c bread crumbs or crushed crackers (sometimes I will use oatmeal as well)
1 egg
little bit of milk to help hold the mixture together
1 medium onion finely chopped (I used my food processor)
1 medium green pepper
2 cloves garlic
1 drop liquid smoke (love this stuff!)
1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
Salt and Pepper to taste
1 tsp Lawry's salt
Any other seasonings of choice

Thaw hamburger if needed and combine all the ingredients.

Sorry this picture is bad. My girls were taking the pictures for me cause my hands were dirty. I like to use my cookie scoop to make perfect size meatballs.

I place them onto my cooling rack for cookies that is on a cookie sheet lined with tin foil (for easy cleanup). That way the meatballs are baked out of their grease.

Bake the meatballs at 350 for 20-30 minutes. Don't over bake them or they will get really dry. For the stroganoff sauce I just use cream of mushroom soup. Its easy and quick. Serve the soup and meatballs over some spaghetti noodles and enjoy!

Nursing Cover Clip Tutorial~Perfect Way to Turn any Blanket into a Nursing Cover

2013-04-22T00:00:00.000-07:00

Ever just wish you had an extra hand when you were nursing to hold the blanket up so baby would stop revealing your goodies to everyone around you? Well here is a simple solution that doesn't include packing around one more big thing in your diaper bag.

1. You will need a 7/8 ribbon cut to 20 inches and 2 - 1 inch suspender clips
NOTE-this is the length that fits me well. I would say I am average size. You might want to measure around your neck to see if this length will work for you

2. thread the ribbon through the clip with the short end on the back side of the clip. Sew with a straight or zig-zag stitch. When I do a straight stitch I like to go back and forth over it a couple times to make sure that it is secure.
3. Heat seal the ends of the ribbon to give them a clean finished look. Then throw in your bag! I also like to use these clips to secure pacifiers, sippy cups, toys, or whatever else to a car seat or stroller or even baby so I don't have to keep track of all the little things.

If you don't want to make your own there are some available in my shop HERE. If the color you are wanting isn't there send me a message and I will get one made for you in the right color.

Check Me Out Saturday Craft Link Party

2013-04-19T20:46:00.000-07:00

Thanks for stopping by Check Me Out Saturday Craft Link Party hosted by A Vision to Remember. There were some really awesome links last week. You can check out the highlights HERE Or to see the full list of links go HERE Instructions:

1. Link up what you have been working on this last week.
2. Grab a button and put it on your blog
3. Tweet, FB, or Pin the link to get more exposure for your links.
4. Stop by at least 3 of the other links and leave a comment. Tell them where you found them through.

Thanks so much for stopping by! I always enjoy checking out your links. There are always some great inspiration available!

Check Me Out Saturday Craft Link Party Highlights

2013-04-18T09:29:00.002-07:00

This week there were some really fun links added to Check Me Out Saturday Craft Link Party. Here are a few of my favorites {plus the party's still going if you want to join in!}

Smart Girl Style

Steak n Potatoes Kinda Gurl Chipotle Butter (she also has a great grilled corn recipe HERE)

Very Extraordinary Silhouette Animal Canvas

and the #1 clicked on link this week was {dun-dun-dadun}

Happy In Red

Make sure to stop by this Saturday for the next episode! Can't wait to see you there!

PS if you were featured grab a button!

Thank You Etsy! Instant Download for Digital Patterns + Gift for You!

2013-04-18T08:14:00.000-07:00

Today I am saying a HUGE Thank You to +Etsy
They just rolled out instant download for digital items. I am seriously so excited for this change. I have been searching for a good fit for me and instant downloads. I haven't come up with anything!

So to celebrate this new change, and to make sure it works ;) The first 3 people to purchase a pattern and email me that they were able to download the pattern successfully will receive a FULL refund for their digital pattern.

You have a ton of choice to choose from but just to remind you of a few that are available at A Vision to Remember:

Houndstooth Rag Quilt Pattern

Rag Apron Sewing Pattern

Rag Nursing Cover Sewing Pattern

Sew Girly Rag Quilt Pattern featuring Appliqued Flowers, Scallops, and Ruffles

Ruffled Minky Baby Blanket Pattern

Easy Peasy Rag Quilt Car Seat Tent Pattern

Quilt as you Go Car Seat Tent Pattern

New Fabric On A Vision to Remember-Chevron, Minky, Geekly Glasses, and More!

2013-04-16T15:49:00.000-07:00

This week I have been able to add a lot more fabric to the shop. Some of my favorites are:

Turquoise and White Chevron Zig Zag Cotton

Purple Glasses from Geekly Chic Riley Blakes fabric line

Gray/Silver and White Chevron Zig Zag

Red, Blue, Orange, Green, Yellow, and Black Mustache Cotton fabric from Riley Blakes Geekly Chic line

Red, Black, and gray modern flower Cotton Fabric

Yellow, Black, and white Owl Flannel Fabric

To view all the new fabric added (there is over 100 new fabrics) head on over to A Vision to Remember Etsy Shop

and for all you special Bloggy Friends I have added a 20% off coupon for any fabric at A Vision to Remember. Use the code blogfriend on purchases over $20

Happy Shopping!

Favorite Thought of the Week: Piles of Laundry by President Monson

2013-04-14T00:00:00.000-07:00

My favorite thought of the week is this:

This is a great reminder to me! Thanks to Three Little Monkey Studio for the printable found HERE

Check Me Out Saturday Craft Link Party

2013-04-12T19:00:00.000-07:00

Thanks for stopping by Check Me Out Saturday Craft Link Party hosted by A Vision to Remember. There were some really awesome links last week. You can check out the highlights HERE Or to see the full list of links go

HERE Instructions:
1. Link up what you have been working on this last week.
2. Grab a button and put it on your blog
3. Tweet, FB, or Pin the link to get more exposure for your links.
4. Stop by at least 3 of the other links and leave a comment. Tell them where you found them through.

Thanks so much for stopping by! I always enjoy checking out your links. There are always some great inspiration available!

Pink Lace Flower Girl Twirl Skirt Tutorial

2013-04-12T14:55:00.002-07:00

My middle girl LOVES skirts, dresses, and all things girly! I ended up putting all of her pants away in storage because she wouldn't wear them. All she has now are dresses, skirts, and leggings. But she will only wear leggins with a skirt or dress. NEVER alone. Seriously, she is all girl!

So I made all of my girls matching dresses, cause that's what craft mom's do, Right?

up close lace chiffon and waistband

I got my fabric from Wholeport. The pink rose chiffon lace from HERE and the pink satin from HERE. The wide elastic waistband I got from Ruffle Fabric

Below I have the basic instructions for those of you that already know how to sew:

under skirt in pink satin

A few more details:
1. Cut your pieces of fabric as directed above
2. Sew your trapezoid pieces together. Hem the bottom and top. I used my serger
3. Cut your elastic the size you need it. Sew it together
4. Take all 3 pieces (the over skirt, underskirt, and waistband) and layer them with the underskirt on the bottom with seams on the inside, then the over skirt, and finally the waistband with the right side on facing the over skirt. You will have all 3 layers even and layered on top of each other so that you can sew them all together at 1 time.
5. Finished!

PLEASE NOTE: These instructions will work great for any size. I made 3 skirts, a 12 month size, 4t size, and girls 8. They worked across the board. I am excited to make me one now! I haven't decided if I want the overlay to be as full on me as it is on the girls. hmm So hard to make a decision!

Check Me Out Saturday Craft Link Party

2013-04-05T21:16:00.001-07:00

Thanks for stopping by Check Me Out Saturday Craft Link Party hosted by A Vision to Remember. There were some really awesome links last week. This week I wasn't able to get a highlights post done {sorry} It was spring break and lots of fun and spending time with my family happened around here!
Instructions:
1. Link up what you have been working on this last week.
2. Grab a button and put it on your blog
3. Tweet, FB, or Pin the link to get more exposure for your links.
4. Stop by at least 3 of the other links and leave a comment. Tell them where you found them through. Thanks so much for stopping by! I always enjoy checking out your links. There are always some great inspiration available!

Mustache Fabric Giveaway Winners Announced

2013-04-03T08:48:00.000-07:00

Thanks to all who entered the +Riley Blake giveaway of Mustache and glasses fabric! There were so many of you that entered I wish I could give each of you a yard of the fabric! So without further ado the winner is:

Found on the original blog post. HA HA. sorry 1 more click to see if you won but as a little hint the name is Monique. I have sent you an email so make sure to get back to me by tomorrow otherwise the fabric will be given to someone else.

ps...What fabric from my etsy shop should I giveaway next? Head on over and leave me a comment and I will get it posted in the next couple of days!

Check Me Out Saturday Craft Link Party

2013-03-29T20:00:00.001-07:00

Welcome to Check Me Out Saturday Craft Link Party where you can enter your craft, recipe, project or anything in between!

There were some really awesome links last week. You can check out the highlights HERE Or to see the full list of links go HERE
Instructions:

Link up what you have been working on this last week.
Grab a button and put it on your blog
Tweet, FB, or Pin the link to get more exposure for your links.
Stop by at least 3 of the other links and leave a comment. Tell them where you found them through.

Thanks so much for stopping by! I always enjoy checking out your links. There are always some great inspiration available!

Check Me Out Saturday Craft Link Party Highlights

2013-03-29T10:47:00.002-07:00

Thanks everyone for making Check Me Out Saturday such a huge success! Here are a few of the highlights:
Made from Pinterest shares a peep printable

Ever wonder how to clean your glass top stove? Joyful Homemaking shares how she does it:

Etcetorize shares how to make a boxy top:

And the #1 clicked on link this week comes from Southern Blue Celebrations with a Monster Cookie dip

Make sure to stop by tonight at 8 pm sharp for this weeks Check Me Out Saturday Link Party!

If you were featured make sure to grab a button and add it to your blog post or your side bar!