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Popcorn Box Template—fourth of July Party

Amy — Thu, 20 Jun 2013 04:59:39 +0000

I recently was able to play around with some fun glitter paper from American Crafts. The paper is really thick and comes in some fun colors and patterns. I knew I wanted to use the paper for a Fourth of July project and decided to make some fun and festive boxes for your holiday treats. [...]

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Spicy Marinated Summer Vegetables–Girl Loves Glam

Amy — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 15:02:34 +0000

I am so excited to welcome McKenzie from Girl Loves Glam to the Idea Room today! I love how happy and fun this girl is! Be sure to head on over to her site and check her out! You will be glad you did. Hello all of you wonderful Idea Room readers! I could NOT be any [...]

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Up-cycled International Delight Container—40 Blows

Amy — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 01:15:19 +0000

*This is a sponsored post on behalf of International Delight. However, all opinions, statements and crafting is me and all me. So…in just a couple of weeks I am going to be hitting a big milestone…a birthday milestone. I can’t even believe that I am going to be 40 years old. I don’t feel like [...]

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Summer Fun Jar–Printable Blog Hop

Amy — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 09:27:48 +0000

Hey! It is time once again for our Monthly Printable Blog Hop. 12 creative bloggers including me are sharing our free printables with you. To get them all you simply need to head on over to everyone’s site to see what fun item they are sharing with you this time! There are some really great [...]

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Summer Can–30 Handmade Days

Amy — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 03:48:25 +0000

I am happy to have my friend Mique from Thirty Handmade Days and the Queen Bee Market here today, sharing a great idea for when you are out and about this summer. Mique is one of my favorites and is a great example to me of Motherhood. She is also super fun and creative. I [...]

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Father’s Day Ryobi Giveaway Winners

Amy — Sun, 16 Jun 2013 20:15:47 +0000

Big HUGE Happy Father’s Day to you, your daddy, your husband, grandpa, brother… ETC! These men deserve to be celebrated!! And that brings me to the fact that today is THE BIG DAY that we announce the winner of our Massive RYOBI Power Tool Giveaway! Luckily, our little Rafflecopter form did the dirty work for [...]

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Patriotic Hot Dog Trays

Amy — Fri, 14 Jun 2013 06:30:20 +0000

I just recently shared these Patriotic Hot Dog Trays as a guest post over at Lil Luna and wanted to share them here with you in case you missed them. These hot dog trays are so easy to make and they make it easy for the kids (both big and small) to eat their hot [...]

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Six Things Fathers REALLY Want For Father’s Day

Heather Johnson — Thu, 13 Jun 2013 15:12:02 +0000

With Father’s Day just a few days away, we are probably all looking for the perfect gift for the men in our lives. Ties, electronics, and sporting equipment seem to top the list of gifts we give to make the fathers in our lives feel special. But….Being a father is about more than golf clubs [...]

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Washi Tape Giveaway — Downtown Tape

Amy — Wed, 12 Jun 2013 21:57:09 +0000

This amazing giveaway is sponsored by Downtown Tape!——— I have two words for you…WASHI TAPE!!! I am thrilled to tell you that some of my favorite bloggers and I have teamed up to bring you a FABULOUSLY HUGE washi tape giveaway…we are giving away 50 rolls of washi tape! Yes, you heard me right—5o rolls!!! [...]

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Life is a Beach Wreath–Lolly Jane

Amy — Wed, 12 Jun 2013 15:47:16 +0000

I am happy to have Kelli and Kristi from Lolly Jane here today, sharing their Summer Series Beach Wreath. Who doesn’t equate summer with a visit or a few to the beach? I love how fun and creative this duo is. Wouldn’t it be so awesome to have a twin to share your love of [...]

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Printable Notes for the Babysitter–Somewhat Simple

Amy — Tue, 11 Jun 2013 14:24:45 +0000

I am happy to have Stephanie from Somewhat Simple here today sharing her Summer Series Cake Plates with us today sharing some FREE Babysitter printables. Stephanie is one of my favorites. She is such a good friend and is the kind of person who really listens to you. She is so talented and I [...]

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Cloroxictionary–Up The Back–Win $250 for Dad

Amy — Tue, 11 Jun 2013 05:43:08 +0000

The Makers of Clorox have come up with the Clorox Ick-tionary as a way to help parents change the way they talk and feel about messes by creating a new vocabulary around life’s messy moments. When my youngest was a baby, we were shopping in a store one day when she had a major diaper [...]

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Match that BLOGGER! {a contest and RYOBI Father’s Day Giveaway!}

Amy — Mon, 10 Jun 2013 13:51:06 +0000

Gooooood MORNING! We’ve got a special surprise for you today… who doesn’t love a little friendly competition and GIVEAWAY?!?! (there will be a randomly drawn winner in addition to the winner of the contest, so you should enter both ways!) The premise of this contest stems from the fact that ALL OF US are guilty [...]

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Guest Post on SAS Interiors

Amy — Sat, 08 Jun 2013 21:05:33 +0000

Hey guys! I am guest posting over at SAS Interiors! I am sharing some tips for how I try to create a meaningful home! I would love for you to stop on over and check it out here: Creating a Meaningful Home Blog Series . Also, you might want to take some time and check [...]

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DIY Ping Pong Table

Amy — Fri, 07 Jun 2013 15:58:55 +0000

*This is a sponsored post by me for Lowes. They provided me with the means to make this DIY Ping Pong Table. However all statements and opinions are my own. As my children have gotten older and their friends become more important and influential in their lives, we feel a growing need to spend time [...]

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Father’s Day Gift Ideas and Printables

Amy — Thu, 06 Jun 2013 18:45:43 +0000

Hey guys…just a few more days before Father’s Day. I have a few more simple but fun Father’s Day Printables for you if you are still looking for a simple gift idea. I picked up a package of “Pop-Its” from Wal-Mart. Now, I normally don’t shop at Wal-Mart…not for any particular reason…other than the fact [...]

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DIY Cake Plates with Today’s Creative Blog

Amy — Wed, 05 Jun 2013 04:44:28 +0000

I am happy to have Kim from Today’s Creative Blog sharing her Summer Series Cake Plates with us today. Kim is one of those people who you immediately feel comfortable with. She is always looking for the good in others and she is pretty darn hilarious! So grateful to call her a friend. I have [...]

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Kings Hawaiian BBQ with Friends

Amy — Mon, 03 Jun 2013 19:54:28 +0000

Just recently we invited some of our neighbors, who we are good friends with, over to our house for a weekend BBQ. After a long day where both families were busy readying up their yards for the summer months, it was nice to sit and relax with one another on the back porch. We enjoyed [...]

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Glow Stick or Sparkler Printables with Whipperberry

Amy — Mon, 03 Jun 2013 03:39:13 +0000

You guys! I am so excited to announce The Idea Room Summer Series that launches today. Twice a week this summer I am going to be having some of your favorite bloggers sharing and guest posting some of their fun Summer Fun ideas here…just for us! They are some of my dear friends whom I [...]

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June Photo-a-day Challenge 2013

Amy — Sat, 01 Jun 2013 04:01:16 +0000

Sorry this took me so long to get up this month. I usually like to have it up and ready a couple of days before the new month…but I had a little accident last night and pulled my peroneal tendon (apparently). So I was unable to get this posted till now. I have an appointment [...]

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