My Sister's Suitcase

Happy Mother's Day + an Announcement!!

noreply@blogger.com (Nat and Holly) — Sun, 12 May 2013 12:00:00 +0000

We want to wish all of you a Happy Mother's Day and let you know that we'll be taking this next week off to spend more time doing our most important job... being moms! We are so lucky to have an amazing mom who taught us how important it is to snuggle our kids, play without being afraid to get dirty, dance in the living room, and sing them to sleep every night. We love you mom!

The past few months have taught me what a gift motherhood truly is.... it is easy to take it for granted some days.

The days when I'm running around cleaning up marker off the walls, wiping noses, wiping bums, driving to basketball practice, trying to explain to my 2-year-old why Goofy doesn't magically appear when she calls, "Oh Goofy!" like they do on Mickey Mouse Club House, cleaning up water spills, putting the toilet seat down, making dinner that no one will eat, folding another load of laundry and then finding the clothes totally smashed in a drawer the next day.... you know the drill. It's the daily grind of being a mom.

But the moments I love the most happen right before bed, or in the middle of the day while the older ones are at school, when I get to hold my kiddos tight and snuggle them. We talk about anything they want to, we tickle backs, we sing songs, we are silly, sometimes we are serious. Sometimes we are just quiet. I haven't had enough of those quiet times recently....

Until I got stuck in bed for two months. You may have noticed that I've been MIA on the blog for a while. There is a good reason :)

Meet the little person who has been keeping me in bed for the past several months :) I am SO excited but I have also been super sick. This has been the most difficult pregancy I've ever experienced, in many ways. But I am blessed to have had good friends and neighbors, and of course Nat, who have taken care of me while I've been going through my first trimester. I'm happy to say that the worst is behind me and I am finally getting some energy back! I'm 16 weeks along, and just had this most recent ultrasound taken on Thursday. {It looks like my little one likes to sleep curled up in a ball, just like me!}

There were many times in the past few months that I wondered why I was going through such a hard thing. I really questioned what I was supposed to be learning from all the sickness, fatigue, medical issues, and sometimes even depression. But I have truly been blessed to know my greatest gift and calling in life -- being a mother.

It might sound cliche, but I really needed to know that motherhood is a precious gift from God, and it can be given or taken from us at any time. Cherishing the quiet times in bed with my kids has been such a blessing to me. They really took care of me when I was sick... with their unconditional love, prayers and concern. My 2-year-old would ask me every night, "Mommy feel better?" and she would hold my hand. My boys prayed for me every day. My 7-year-old got me something to eat every morning and brought it to me in bed, in hopes that it would help me fight off the morning sickness for a little while. I am so thankful for my three kids and for the little one on the way!

This post has become a lot longer than I had planned! I just wanted to share my good news with you guys, and tell Natalie how much I love her for completely taking over all things "blog" for the past several months. She is an amazing sister, friend and example to me. Happy Mother's Day my sis! Enjoy this next week off, you deserve it :)

We'll be back in a week sharing more projects with you guys. Happy Mother's Day!

For Mother's Day - Project Life Mini Album/Kit Giveaway

noreply@blogger.com (Nat and Holly) — Thu, 09 May 2013 16:18:00 +0000

Today we have a giveaway that's perfect for Mother's Day. Because if you're a mom, chances are you have a lot of pictures of your kids. I can also bet some of you have some guilt or stress over what to do with those pictures! If you've been following My Sister's Suitcase for awhile, you know we have found a solution to that problem in Project Life. And this "mini version" is even more simple. And we're giving it away. Let's do this!

Project Life is a solution that works for us. But maybe the thought of doing a whole album is overwhelming? What about Vacations? School years? Let me introduce you the Mini Album.

It's Project Life on a smaller scale! We took one to SNAP and we loved telling everyone about it!

Project Life Mini Albums

Album dimensions approximately 10.5" wide x 9.25" tall x 1" thick
Window pocket on the front will fit a 3x4 Project Life card perfectly
20 pages are sewn into the album
Holds (80) 4x6 horizontal photos or Project Life Cards
Holds (80) 3x4 vertical photos or Project Life Cards

L to R: Midnight, Cinnamon, Rain, Kiwi, Cherry

photo via beckyhiggins

Project Life Mini Kits: Childhood Editions

Becky and the Project Life designers have come up with Mini Kits that contain the perfect amount of cards for a Mini Album. {Don't tell, but this is my favorite Project Life product so far. I'm going to go back and do my childhood pictures and I can't wait!}

Cards in this Mini Kit will help you document an entire years worth of childhood memories
Ten (10) 4 x 6 Title Cards & (10) 4x6 Journaling Cards
Eighty (80) 3 x 4 Journaling Cards with Prompts for School & Childhood Years

The Bridgeport Edition

The Mayfield Edition

The Wellington Edition

These mini albums are so versatile! Here are a few examples of how people are using them:

Mini Album: Favorite Quotes by Rebecca Cooper

Mini Album: Wedding Guest Book by Becky Higgins

Mini Album: Pets by Jennifer

And here are some of our favorite Project Life posts & free printables!

#hashtag photo/journaling cards • 12 Unique Things to Include in Project Life

How to Print Instagram photos from your iPhone • WE journaling cards

True Confessions of a Project Lifer • "Quoted" Journaling Cards

Visit the Products page on BeckyHiggins.com to find out more about Project Life products.

They are currently all available on Amazon and (WOO-HOO!) are coming to storefronts this summer! Some Hobby Lobby locations are getting shipments THIS WEEKEND! (Read all about it here)

Enter to Win a Childhood Mini Kit and Mini Album of your choice! Contest ends 5/14/13 at midnight MST. Because product ships through Amazon, contest is only open to U.S. residents.

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Becky Higgins is providing the prize for this giveaway. I was not compensated for this post and all opinions are mine.

Mother's Day Gift Card Holder + Amazon GIVEAWAY!

noreply@blogger.com (Nat and Holly) — Wed, 08 May 2013 15:19:00 +0000

With Teacher Appreciation and Mother's Day in the same week, it's been crazy busy, right? If you haven't treated your child's teacher yet or come up with something for Mom, you're not alone! Today we have another fast and easy idea that works for both! This printable gift card holder is kind of silly and is sure to put a smile on the recipient's face.

Print out your card holder, grab a gift card ( I love that they are all at grocery stores now) and attach it. I used my new washi tape to add a little color. Since the theme is books...you could also use a gift card for Barnes & Noble, Kindle, etc.

There are two versions on the printable - one for Teacher and one for Mother's Day. The files are black and white and can be printed on any color of paper. Cut out each card and fold each section like this:

I printed the teacher version on (the back of) a piece of patterned scrapbook paper...

...and I love the little surprise and pop the pattern brings to the inside!

Get the Printable HERE.

Don't forget about our other easy gifts for Moms and Teachers!

The Vintage Button Bookmarks we shared yesterday would be great to add to the gift card!

Enjoy spoiling those wonderful teachers and Moms!

And...since we have this $25 Amazon gift card just sitting here...

Why not give it to one of you? Gift it to your favorite teacher or to Mom or keep it for yourself! (Go ahead, you totally deserve it!)

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Giveaway ends Sunday, May 12th.

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DIY "Vintage" Button Bookmarks - 5 Minute Project!

noreply@blogger.com (Nat and Holly) — Tue, 07 May 2013 08:00:00 +0000

Did you see that? I wasn't kidding - this is a 5 MINUTE project! Mother's Day is coming up, and it's probably one of the most notorious holidays for homemade gifts. Button bookmarks are easy to make and the kids can even help make a set for Grandma!

Confession: I do not have a button collection. Tragic, right? I don't have any buttons besides the leftovers from this party and the ones that come with my favorite cardigans from Target. Hence the "vintage" in quotations!

Luckily I found these buttons at JoAnn Fabric that are part of the lovely Tim Holz line! With a coupon they were $4.With a coupon they were $4.

What You Need:

buttons
wire cutters or industrial scissors
paper clips or pre-backed clips (from SNAP swag via Pick Your Plum)
E6000 glue (hot glue won't work on the clips I used. Dang.)

Here's where the 5 minutes comes in.

1. Use wire cutters to clip off the hook on each button back.

2. Squeeze a small drop of E6000 glue on the flat side of your paper clip.

(If you're using regular paper clips, just back it with a small circle of felt.)

3. Stick on the button.

4. Give your mama some cute homemade bookmarks and make up a story about the vintage-ness of the buttons. Okay, I'll be doing that last part, but you don't have to.

Ta-da! Easiest Mother's Day gift ever. Stick a few in that book you just picked up for Mom or just give her a set with a list of your current favorite reads!

Here's another idea for paper clips - these are a slightly larger size!

Interchangeable Countdown Banner

Speaking of reading...tomorrow I have a printable to share that's for Mother's Day OR Teacher Gifts! See you then!

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10 Gifts Teachers LOVE to Get!

noreply@blogger.com (Nat and Holly) — Thu, 02 May 2013 17:10:00 +0000

Okay, that title should probably read, "10 Gifts I Loved Getting" when I taught school. It's all subjective ;) Yesterday I asked on our Facebook page if anyone still needed teacher gift ideas and most replied with a resounding, "YES!" So today I'm sharing quick ideas of things I really enjoyed getting as gifts for Teacher Appreciation week, end of the year, etc.

1. Gift Cards

I know this is a given, but what I loved is that our PTA put together a little worksheet for me to fill out at the beginning of the year of all my "favorite things" - so I got gift cards to my favorite restaurants, the movies, etc. I think iTunes, Amazon or Target would also be great!

Psst, stay tuned for a gift card idea & printable tomorrow!

2. School Supplies

This might seem silly, but if you know the teacher will be there next year, why not get a head start on supplies he/she might need? Here is a great place to start:

3. Board Game/Class Game

Teachers will appreciate getting something new that the students can enjoy, too! Especially to hold them over those last few weeks after testing is done and the kids are so excited for Summer!

4. Something for SummerLet's face it. By the end of the year, the teachers are REALLY looking forward to Summer, too! Anything that reminds them it's coming soon would be fun - a swim towel, sunscreen, flip-flops, or a new Beach Tote!

5. Student Autographs

My first year of teaching, my awesome room moms did the cutest thing. They gave me a folding camp chair that all the students had autographed (in secret) with a Sharpie. It was so fun to use the chair all summer and read those names! Other ideas might be a tote bag, picture frame, or Sharpie Mug!
6. Delicious SmellsI've heard teachers say they have wayyy too many candles, but I loved getting lotion, hand soap, or hand sanitizer from Bath & Body Works! (You can never have too much hand sanitizer in the classroom!)7. TreatsI'm all for homemade deliciousness, but store-bought (like candy or pop) will last longer and won't be as hard to take home. Caffeine + chocolate are always a winning combo in my book! But just ask! Maybe your child's teacher would love some fresh fruit or homemade jam. It doesn't hurt to ask!

{Get an end-of year version of the tag HERE}

8. Something Non-School RelatedI know this contradicts #2, but some of my favorite gifts were ones that had more to do with what I liked to do besides teach. One mom knew I liked to scrapbook and got me some supplies for making an album. I love that! Find out the teacher's hobbies & interests. They'll appreciate it!
9. A Hand-Written Card or DrawingGuess what? You don't have to get your child's teacher an elaborate gift! It's not a requirement! I actually really loved when the students themselves wrote me a little note about the school year. If it includes a drawing, even better!

{My daughter's drawing of Aunt Holly!}
10. A PhotoOkay, read carefully. This does not need to be in a frame. If you captured a great group shot and want to frame it for the teacher to hang, that's fine. But throughout the year, I'm guessing your child's teacher doesn't have time to get a lot of pictures with themselves & students together. Whether it's a couple 4x6 prints in a card or a DVD of photos, I know it would be meaningful! For other teacher ideas, make sure to check out this post!

10 Easy Teacher GiftsI hope that was helpful! Feel free to leave any other ideas you've used or would like to receive in the comments! Thanks for reading!

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Fresh & Easy Guacamole Recipe + Cinco De Mayo Printables!

noreply@blogger.com (Nat and Holly) — Wed, 01 May 2013 10:00:00 +0000

Happy May Day! This is always an exciting time of year...the weather gets warmer, there are all sorts of parties, graduations, and... FOOD!

We're back with another fun Printable today - and this one's YUMMY.

We LOVE Mexican food, and that definitely includes the "Guac". It has to be fresh, though. So today we're sharing Holly's super-secret Fresh & Easy Guacamole Recipe with you!

(It's not really secret, but is SO easy and delicious!)

We put the recipe in a printable format that also has a little "Cinco De Mayo" greeting on the back! How fun would it be to package up some fresh ingredients - avocados, limes and maybe even the chips - and GIFT a little Guac-Makin' Kit to a friend? I know I would most definitely appreciate the gesture!

Get your Guacamole Recipe Printable HERE

Now for the FUN! You can "hop" to the other blogs and get all these fun Cinco De Mayo Printables!

#1) {The Dating Divas} - Darling "Cinco De Mayo" Printable Photoshoot Props that will keep your whole family entertained!

#2) {Somewhat Simple} - Adorable Mini Pinatas - perfect for decorating or using as placecards, invites or party favors for your next Cinco De Mayo party!

#3) {Whipperberry} - A festive sign to welcome your guests to your Cinco de Mayo FIESTA!

#4) {Crafting Chicks} - Printable Place Settings for your Cinco De Mayo family dinner party.

#5) {Tatertots & Jello} - Colorful square pennants and flags to celebrate Cinco de Mayo.

#6) {L'il Luna} - Super cute and colorful Cinco de Mayo subway art.

#7) {My Sister's Suitcase} - Fresh & easy guacamole recipe.

#8) {I Heart Nap Time} - Darling "Fiesta" banner for your Cinco De Mayo party!

#9) {The 36th Avenue} - Have a FIESTA this Cinco de Mayo with these Party Printables!

#10) {Paging Supermom} - Uno, Dos, Tres... count in Spanish with these colorful and fun flashcards that can also be strung as garland for Cinco de Mayo!

#11) {The TomKat Studio} - Perfect cupcake recipe + free printable chevron flags for Cinco de Mayo!

#12) {The Idea Room} - Fun and colorful printables for a simple Cinco de Mayo gift or party table decoration.

Did you catch April's Printable Club Hop? It's all about SPRING! You can get the links HERE.

Our SNAP Conference Adventures

noreply@blogger.com (Nat and Holly) — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 12:00:00 +0000

We have had a week to recover from our whirlwind trip to SNAP 2013, and we're excited to share some of our experiences with you guys! Sooo... we had been looking forward to this weekend for almost a year -- we couldn't wait to see old friends, connect in person with dear online friends, and most of all, have some sister time together!

One week before the conference, there were a few obstacles thrown in my path, but it was such a blessing that I was able to come and join Nat on Thursday night! I was so happy to see her... I literally ran her down in the parking lot of Thanksgiving Point {not with a car} hahaha! Later that night we re-enacted some childhood memories of when we had to share a room! Pillow Fight!!!

This year, we debuted our new logo and business cards, and had fun handing out some Project Life goodies along with our cards. Here's a picture of what we gave out:

We gave away one of the new Mini Albums, but if you didn't get a chance to enter, don't worry! We will be doing another Project Life giveaway for Mother's Day... stay tuned for details!

One of the best parts of going to a blogging conference is getting the chance to see some of our favorite online friends in REAL life! Here are some of our cute friends we met up with:

We love our girls from Six Sisters Stuff, adorable Aleisha, Cobilynn & Aly, and one of our besties and roomies this year, McKenzie from Girl Loves Glam! It was amazing getting to know Crystal from A Pumpkin and a Princess. She was our adopted roomie for the week and we kind of want to make her an honorary sister now. We love you Crystal! We also got to meet a dear blog friend, Kelly from Live Laugh Rowe, and had to get a pic with our very first SNAP friend from last year... Andrea from Queen B and Me!

On Friday night, we had the most hilarious dinner with these girls... Camille, Elyse, Steph, and Courtney from Six Sisters Stuff, Tara and Wendy from The Dating Divas, and our roomies, Alli {Cupcake Diaries}, McKenzie {Girl Loves Glam}, and Crystal {A Pumpkin and a Princess}:

I think we laughed so much, we burned off all our dinner before we even got to the dessert! We a little too much fun making our flower accessories... thanks Cricut for sponsoring the evening!

Saturday was the day of the Lowe's Creative Challenge, and McKenzie and I were paired on the same team, along with some amazingly talented girls! There were 10 teams, and we were given a table of random supplies and 1 hour to create something unique... with all those creative, COMPETITIVE women in one place, it got a little crazy! Our team rocked though!! We created a huge piece of pallet art, and some accessories for a front porch makeover. We even incorporated the SNAP 2013 theme -- Create Joy!

Our team was SO much fun to work with and we all got along so well. I wish we lived closer so we could collaborate on projects more often :) Our rock star team included Jamie from The Crafting Chicks, Katie from Sweet Rose Studio, and Whitney from A Mommy's Life with a Touch of Yellow. Love all these girls!!

We had an amazing time, but the conference flew by so quickly! Before we knew it, we were off to the closing party Saturday night... despite a little wardrobe drama before the party, I made a grand entrance in my sequin pants! {But we could never top our outfits from last year's closing party}:

This year, we had a fabulous photographer and one of our best blog friends take some fun pics of us, Kristen, from Capturing Joy with Kristen Duke. She is such a blast to hang out with, we adore you Kristen!! Here are some of the priceless moments she captured for us:

Trying to walk like the Monkees

Me and my blog idol {and cousin} Mandilicious

We love these freakin' fantastic girls!

We had such a blast getting to know all of you a little better, and we've realized that the relationships you create are really the most important part of attending a blog conference. Whether it be with other bloggers, brands, or your roommates {talking about anything BUT your blogs in the wee hours of the morning!} We are so grateful for the chance we had to spend three days with some amazing women!

I don't know how this happened, but the only pictures we have of our roomies together were taken in the photo booth at the closing party. Thank you Crystal, McKenzie, and Alli for putting up with us and we can't wait to do it again next year!

We couldn't finish off our post without thanking Tauni and her incredible team for making all of this possible! Your hard work definitely paid off and we love you guys! Check out more SNAP Conference pictures and recaps here :)

Printable "Bloom and Grow" Spring Gift Tags + Blog Hop

noreply@blogger.com (Nat and Holly) — Wed, 24 Apr 2013 10:00:00 +0000

The most valuable things we have gained from attending blog conferences (like SNAP) over the past few years are friendships. Today we have some exciting news. We're SO thrilled to be a part of a new monthly PRINTABLE series with some of our dearest friends!

Here's a close-up of what we created this month: A Spring tag that is perfect for attaching to a little pot of flowers, a packet of seeds, or even a homemade treat.

I used the colors in these gorgeous yellow daffodils as inspiration!

{Continue Reading to "Hop" to 11 other awesome blogs and get your Spring printables!}

The PDF I created also includes this trendy coral/mint version:

Look what Holly surprised the roomies with at SNAP last week -

The coral stud earrings were a perfect fit!

Download your Bloom and Grow tags HERE!

Now for the HOP! Each month, 12 talented bloggers will be rolling out brand-new printables as part of a Blog Hop. Each month will have a theme - and this month is SPRING!
Here are this month's printables!

{The Dating Divas} - A fun, flirty, and FREE printable card to give to your man this Spring.
{Somewhat Simple} - The Earth Laughs In Flowers: Free Printable art in 3 colors to choose from.
{Whipperberry} - April showers bring May flowers printable sign for your Spring home decor.
{Crafting Chicks} - A Spring Time Fun Checklist to check off your spring time plans!
{Tatertots & Jello} - "Happy Spring" (Neighbor) gift tags
{L'il Luna} - Spring Cleaning Prints
{My Sister's Suitcase} - "Bloom and Grow" tag that is perfect for a gift of Spring Flowers!
{I Heart Nap Time} - A darling tag that is sure to dress up any gift - big or small!
{The 36th Avenue} - "Spring is in the Air" Printable and cute gift tags.
{Paging Supermom} - Say "Hello!" to Spring. Frame and embellish this cheerful printable, available in three sizes.
{The TomKat Studio} - Simply pretty printable Mother's Day card + gift tags.
{The Idea Room} - Homemade Lemonade Gift Kit with free labels and printables.

We'll be back in a few weeks for another big Printable Party! We'd love your help to spread the word - Pin and share!

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12 Free Printable Tags for Mason Jar Gifts

noreply@blogger.com (Nat and Holly) — Tue, 23 Apr 2013 12:00:00 +0000

Last week I shared this loveliness on Instagram. Did you know Ball recently put out a 100th Anniversary Vintage style jar? I was super excited when I found these at the grocery store. (You can find them here, too.) I know they're not true "vintage" but the color is so fun and made me think of summer and homemade strawberry jam!

These vintage blue jars are perfect for storing all sorts of small craft or art supplies.

And mason jars make any gift even more fabulous! Here I just punched out the printables and used the screw-on lid to hold the tag in place (then there's nothing sticky for the gift-getter to deal with.)

Tie up a jar of brightly colored goodies and you have an easy and inexpensive birthday gift!

Or how about some salty snacks for Dad's desk at work? (Hello, Father's Day!)

Do you guys LOVE design-seeds.com? I used this great summer color palette as my inspiration.

I think I'll write up a Photoshop tutorial on that...would anyone like that?

Here are all the tags included in the PDF:

some for Mother's Day, Father's Day, Spring, Summer and everyday occasions.

Download the free mason jar tags HERE!

Here are 2 more easy and inexpensive gift ideas with printables:

Father's Day Treat Jar

Favorite Things Party Printable

What are your favorite uses for Mason Jars? We'd love to hear your ideas in the comments!

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Favorite SNAP accessory - a JoTotes Camera Bag! (and a GIVEAWAY)

noreply@blogger.com (Nat and Holly) — Thu, 18 Apr 2013 13:00:00 +0000

We're coming at you LIVE (well sort of) from the SNAP Conference and we are having such a blast seeing old friends and making new ones! It's so great to be here after a stressful week of packing and getting ready for a weekend of learning and late-nights.

Plus I get to show off my new baby:

It's the gorgeous Gracie Mint camera bag from JoTotes. I kind of envied everyone that had one last year at SNAP and I'm so excited to use it this year! (Seriously. I stalked the UPS man.)

KEEP READING TO ENTER THE GIVEAWAY!

Here's how it works. The bag comes with repositionable Velcro pads that make sections for all your camera gear. I love that I have a safe place to carry my DSLR and extra lens, chargers, and other blogging necessities ;)

My new JoTotes bag has a pocket that's perfectly sized for an iPad or tablet, too!

I am kind of obsessed with these front pockets that are going to be perfect for holding business cards!

My favorite part about this bag is that it's not just for a camera. Look how great it is for organizing all my mommy stuff : diapers, wipes, snacks and sippy cups!

I am giddy about this bag. The mint color is so on trend right now and the quality is great! Be sure to check out all the different colors and styles of bags at JoTotes! You can also follow them on Facebook and Pinterest.

And...you guessed it, the lovely JoTotes peeps want to give a camera bag to one of you!

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P.S. Are you folowing us on Instagram? You can right here (click on the Instagram Icon) We're rolling out ANOTHER giveaway later today that's for our instagram followers!

Make a Ruffled Clutch with Duck Tape®

noreply@blogger.com (Nat and Holly) — Tue, 16 Apr 2013 09:00:00 +0000

This post brought to you by Duck® Brand. All opinions are 100% mine.
Last weekend I invited my 14-year old sister to come up for a crafting day! She is a total artistic genious in pretty much any medium she works with. Luckily for me, one of her specialties is crafting with one of the most fun and universal tools out there: Duck Tape®! We made this adorable ruffled clutch - wouldn't it be SO fun for prom?

I love how many colors and patterns are available now!

My sister shared her top tips for creating with Duck Tape® with me!
1. Use plastic wrap to build the pieces you will use for your project. (Hint, it's much softer on the skin and is easy to work with.) Wet the work space a little bit to make the plastic stick to the counter and then tape long strips down until you have the size you want.
Trim off the excess to make straight edges.

2. When cutting the tape, it's best to hold it taut, and use sharp scissors. This leaves cleaner lines than if you tear.
3. To make the ruffles, fold the width of the tape so that it leaves about 1/3 of the sticky side out. (We started with pieces that we cut a little less wide for the middle flower.)

Then use your fingers to wrap the strips around in a circle to make the flower, pushing down every 1/4 inch or so to make the ruffles.

To finish the rest of the clutch we used the same ruffling techniqe but only did a semi-circle. It helps to trim the edges that stick out a little bit by rounding the corners.

Have you heard about Duck® Brand's Annual Stuck at Prom(R) contest? Every year hundreds of highschool students create their prom looks using Duck Tape® and enter to win great cash prizes! This is a big deal - over $40,000 in cash and scholarships is up for grabs! (Read Official Rules here.)

Head HERE to enter: Duck Tape® Stuck at Prom

My sister just couldn't stop there! She also made this fabulous dress for my daughter. (Yup, she's a Duck Tape® genious!)

And of course, shoes to match.

I hope this got your creative juices flowing! If you or someone you know is heading to prom this year, encourage them to enter the contest!

Here is the timeline for the Stuck at Prom® Contest:

Entry Period Begins - March 11, 2013
Entry Period Ends - June 10, 2013
Top 10 Announced - June 13, 2013
Voting Begins - June 13, 2013
Voting Ends - July 8, 2013
Winners Announced - July 11, 2013

Good luck! Be sure to follow Duck Brand® on Facebook to keep up with the Stuck at Prom contest!

How to Make Blingin' Hair Bows for Girls

noreply@blogger.com (Nat and Holly) — Wed, 10 Apr 2013 13:00:00 +0000

Just like women can never have too many shoes, little girls can never have too many hair accessories. Girls need several to match different outfits, and it seems like the clips are always getting misplaced. Today I want to share my newest hair bow creation - it's BLINGIN'!

I was given an awesome stash of Bling on a Roll from Darice that was perfect for this project.

This bling is fabulous! It comes is all different colors and widths and is very easy to use. You can simply cut off the length you need and glue to attach. For these bows I used the following lengths:

Here's how to make a blingin' bow:

(1) Make the long strip into a loop and hot glue.

(2) Pinch the middle of the bow together and glue (it's okay if it's messy, it will be covered up!)

(3) Wrap the smaller length of bling around the middle and glue.

(4) See how the top bow is a little flat? I used my finger to poof up the bow a little on each side (see step 3) and added a tiny bit of glue to hold it in place. Either bow would be cute, but I like the puffed-up bow the best!

Finally, attach an alligator clip to the back of your bow with (more) hot glue! I reeeeallly like hot glue!

I love how these turned out and so does my daughter!

This cute girl got a lot of compliments on her new bow!

I had to try the wider width Bling and make a GIANT bow.

Who wouldn't love to get a glam gift like this?

You've gotta check out this fun, multipurpose crafting tool. Everything can use a little Bling!

Darice also makes great Gemz that are adhesive backed and can be cut to any size!

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DIY Magnets and Memo Board

noreply@blogger.com (Nat and Holly) — Fri, 05 Apr 2013 21:53:00 +0000

Woo-hoo! We made it to the weekend! I hope you've enjoyed our little "baby week" theme this week. To wrap it up I have another simple idea that could be used as decor for almost any age (or gender) and makes a great gift! It's a way to use up that cute scrapbook paper I've hoarded but don't actually scrapbook with anymore. (In case you're wondering...here's what I use now!)

After sharing this super-fun Chalkboard Paper with you, DCWV aka Die Cuts With a View contacted me and asked if I would like some more of their great "Stacks" to use for future projects. Um, heck yes I do! They sent some great new stacks of printed paper and this one is my favorite. It's fittingly called the Baby Girl Stack. In some future post I will have to tell you my "Baby Girl" story. And if you already know, well then...you're awesome.

These DCWV prints are SO cute! This page full of all different tags and quotes is perfect for making some DIY magnets for a memo board! The other thing you will need is some adhesive magnetic sheets (quickly becoming a fun thing to have around for toddler projects!) I got these at Wal-Mart for $1.99 and they come with two 5x8 in sheets.

Cut out a tag or shape you like and place it on the sticky side of the magnet. Then just trim around the tag with scissors and you're set!

WARNING: turning things into magnets can be addicting.

I made a bunch of baby girl magnets and stuck them on this fun magnetic board from Pick Your Plum. (I recently saw similar scalloped metal ones like this at JoAnn's.)

Add some polka dot ribbon and it's ready to hang, or in this case ready to gift!

How cute would this be in baby's room?

You could update easily with new photos, doctor visit stats, etc.

Have a great weekend! I'm looking forward to some total VEG time ;)

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Make Beautiful Custom Cakes (Easily!) With CakeVase

noreply@blogger.com (Nat and Holly) — Thu, 04 Apr 2013 14:00:00 +0000

Going with the baby "theme", today I'm sharing a fantastic product that helped me decorate this gorgeous cake for my cousin's baby shower. It's such a simple (yet brilliant ) idea - I can't wait to show you how I did it!

Have you ever added fresh flowers to a cake? The look is absolutely beautiful, but how do you pull it off without sticking the flowers right into the cake?

Well, CakeVase is your answer. It's simple. A plastic, dishwasher-safe vase that sticks right into your cake. It has small reservoirs for water that keep your flowers looking fresh - perfect for weddings, parties, or any other occasion that calls for cake! (Like a we-made-it-to-the-weekend cake ;)

Keep reading for tips and tricks and an awesome CakeVase GIVEAWAY!

For the baby shower, I wanted something simple that wouldn't take a lot of time to put together because I was traveling. Disclaimer: I am not a cake decorator or baker. But I AM a Costco member. Woo-hoo! So I picked up this chocolatey deliciousness and the fun pink daisies and hoped for the best.

There are some great how- to tips on the CakeVase website.

Here is how my decorating experience went:

1. Borrow cute cake stand from Mom and stick the yummiest looking cake on it.

2. Push the 8" round CakeVase into the cake. I was a little worried about pushing it in but it was fine!

3. Trim your flowers and start putting them in. Start with longer pieces - you can always trim more!

You can see I ended up only leaving a few inches of stem to get the more flush with the cake look.

4. Start adding the flowers to the vase. I filled in all the holes and then added more to cover the ridge so it wouldn't be seen, You can actually lay the flowers in sideways (not in holes) to fill in gaps and they will still get water because of the lip of the vase.

I just kept playing with it until I liked the look! It only took about 15 minutes from start to finish!
I heard so many great comments during the shower and actually sent my other 2 vases home
with my (favorite) Aunt who was excited to try them out!

I love how simple this was to do. Since I am not a cake decorator in any way, it was fun to have a beautiful cake for the party with very little effort.

The creator of CakeVase, Kathleen, shows how easy it is to get a custom look for less in this video:

You can purchase CakeVase HERE.

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Baby Gift + Printable Tags {Favorite Things}

noreply@blogger.com (Nat and Holly) — Mon, 01 Apr 2013 13:47:00 +0000

A few weeks ago, my closest cousin, who is pregnant with her first, came home from Kansas for her baby shower. It was so fun to see her and let's face it - baby showers for girls are SO fun. All you hear the whole time presents are being opened is, "CUUUUUUTE!!!" I love it.

Going with the "Favorite Things" idea we've done in the past, I wanted to make a Baby version - all the things that I have loved for my kids. As a new mom, I always appreciated other moms telling me what worked/didn't for them. I'm talking brands and stuff. Not parenting advice. ;)

Keep reading to get the free printable tags + see my "favorite things" for Baby!

Favorite Jammies: Carters sleepers from Costco (bought in a bigger size for this winter.)

Favorite Smell: Johnson's Lavender baby lotion

Favorite Toy: teether you can put in the fridge

Favorite Lifesaver....

gas drops! These saved us with our first!

I also added one of my favorite books (love Karen Katz), nail clippers

and a little "up-all-night" snack for Mom.

I used a 2.5 inch circle punch, or you could cut the tags by hand.

There are 2 pages of tags, including some blanks so you can fill in your own favorite baby item!

Download the pink printable tags HERE.

Get a boy-friendly turquoise version HERE.

Need more Baby Gift Ideas?

How cute would these DIY Baby Legs look in the basket?

Or some darling felt bows for Baby Girl?

And...I'm dying to know - are you doing any fun April Fool's tricks today?

I usually LOVE this holiday and I totally forgot with Easter being yesterday.

I better whip somethin' up!

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Printable Easter Tags {for the Bunny!}

noreply@blogger.com (Nat and Holly) — Mon, 25 Mar 2013 14:55:00 +0000

How was your weekend? We had a nice, busy one spending time with family and enjoying the spring weather! Our kids went to a little Easter Egg hunt and my 2-year-old was really excited about the nice guy dressed up as the "Easter Rabbit." He kept telling everyone, "He scared of me...the easter rabbit..." I think it was the other way around, little boy!

Anyway, it got me thinking about the Bunny, and how he doesn't get anything like Santa gets cookies on Christmas Eve. What about carrots? Bunnies like carrots, right?

Or if you're really fancy, you could put out jelly beans.

And have you SEEN these yummy "Bunny Bait" snack mix recipes out there? I am totally going to make some this week - I love anything that includes Pretzels as an ingredient :) Here are links to some recipes that look delicious!

image via Bake at 350

Bake at 350

Blooms Design

Kiki & Company

Whip some up, (or go with the healthier option,) stick on a tag

and give it as a gift to a friend or to Mr. EB himelf.

You can download and print the tags HERE.

P.S. Did you catch the amazing deal on Project Life on HSN.com?

Make sure to enter to win a

FULL PROJECT LIFE KIT HERE!

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DIY Jewelry Organizer with IKEA Utensil Holder

noreply@blogger.com (Nat and Holly) — Fri, 22 Mar 2013 14:00:00 +0000

Just in case you missed all the fun yesterday, or wanted more details on this DIY, I thought I'd share my jewelry organization solution today. Holly & I were asked to be a part of (UT) Studio 5's "IKEA +$10" Challenge. They give you an item to use plus a $10 budget. Here's the item we got to repurpose:

{The IKEA ORDNING cutlery holder}

I knew right away I wanted to use those little holes for storing earrings. Probably because my current jewelry situation looked a little scary. Yup, that's a crappy plastic bowl from the Dollar Tree that I had left over from the Pinkalicious party. Tangled mess of messiness.

I started with some 3M Command Hooks - the teeny tiny clear "mini" hooks. They were perfect! Now I have a spot for necklaces to hang and holes to hook earrings through.

Next, I needed a base to lift the container up a little bit. After looking a few places and having a craft-fail moment with an upside-down planter that resembled a toilet plunger, I found this BHG candle holder at Wal-Mart.

Oh, did I mention I went at 12:30 am? Wal-Mart is a little freaky at that hour. Anywho, I spray painted that bad boy white and I could finally glimpse a small amount of hope that this thing might work out! After letting it dry overnight, I used E6000 glue to attach the base to the IKEA caddy.

Woo-hoo! Starting to come together! It's ready for my bling!

I love that I can hang jewelry all around the organizer.

There's plenty of room and even more inside for bracelets and rings!

Ah. So much better than that pink plastic eyesore. You could stick this on the bathroom counter or closet shelf, too. Umm..did I leave that sick layer of dust in the photo that was on live TV? You betcha. Actually I just noticed it right now and am just a tad embarassed. Live without pretending, right?

Tomorrow I'll share a little behind-the-scenes look at my HUSBAND's take on the IKEA + $10 Challenge! (But you can go ahead and watch our segments here, if you just can't wait.) AND Holly did a seriously cool project with her IKEA caddy, too! Lots to come. Happy Weekend!

Don't forget to enter the BIG Project Life Giveaway here!

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BIG Project Life News + Giveaway!

noreply@blogger.com (Nat and Holly) — Wed, 20 Mar 2013 15:07:00 +0000

Project Life. You've heard me rave about it. You know I love it.

And today I have REALLY exciting news to share about my favorite memory-keeping solution.

It's comin' to HSN, baby.

That's right, Project Life is making its TV debut on HSN March 25th! 2 never-before-available full Project Life kits will be featured on Home Shopping Network at a special value price. You won't be able to find these prices anywhere else!

Keep reading to learn more and for a chance to WIN your own FULL PROJECT LIFE KIT!

The Project Life system, designed by Becky Higgins, is an ultra-simple solution to help memory-keepers get those pictures into albums without draining their time, energy and wallets.

I got to see first-hand the gorgeousness that is the Jade Edition. These designs are amazing, folks! There are SO many journaling card designs - all coordinating - and all so beautifully put together in the Jade Core Kit.

Here are my favorites:

I've been using the Project Life products for over 3 years. It is a solution I LOVE telling people about because it has saved me so much time and taken a lot of that "mom guilt" out of the equation. Here's a little video that shows how I decided to use the Jade Kit. I wanted to do something with all those pictures sitting in boxes in my closet!

Here's my completed layout. It took less than 10 minutes from start to finish!

Project Life is memory-keeping made simple. Forget all of the stress, cost and pressure of traditional scrapbooking and use this super-simple solutuions-based system!

Wondering what will be available on HSN on the 25th? The kit will include a binder, a big pack of Photo Pocket Pages, and the Core Kit in either Jade or Blush designs. Here's all you need to complete a scrapbook:

Giveaway

One lucky My Sister's Suitcase reader will win a Full Project Life Kit. The kit includes binder, photo pocket pages and a core kit (same deal that will be available on HSN.) Enter here using Rafflecopter. Good luck!

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LaLaLoopsy Birthday Party Ideas {On a BUDGET!}

noreply@blogger.com (Nat and Holly) — Mon, 18 Mar 2013 12:00:00 +0000

One of the things Holly and I LOVE to do (even though we don't have a lot of it on the blog) is plan parties. Our mom threw the most fun, creative parties for us as kids and it just kinda stuck! (Think Double Dare in the early 90's.) So when my two kids' birthdays fall 2 days apart and I tell myself, "Nah, I don't need to do a party this year...," my party-loving-self fights back, "Yes, you do! You LOVE it!" So here it is. We did LaLaLoopsy for my daughter and McD's for my son. That's what he wanted! (Thank you, son.)

I kept the decor super simple. Oh, and did I mention I really did not want to break the bank on a party for a 4-year old who probably could care less? This is not a fancy-party post. I just wanted to share some things we did that were easy, fun and pretty cheap!

Keep reading to see INEXPENSIVE ideas for decor, party games and favors!

(Totally adaptable for any party!)

I got 2 adorable banners out of a $2 pack of doilies and 2 sheets of scrapbook paper. Punch or cut circles, fold in half with the doily over the yarn and glue. Or make it 10 times easier on yourself and staple.

These cute flowers took 30 seconds to make and cost just over a buck. I used dollar store flowers, hot glued buttons in the centers, and stuck the whole thing in a vase filled with loopy yarn. Easy!

My favorite part about doing this on the cheap was finding things I already had to add little details. I used colorful spools of thread, chalkboard paper, beads, pink measuring tapes, even colored duct tape!

Here's a big money-saving tip : use stickers to make non-character (ahem, dollar store) party supplies into ones that fit your theme. My daughter went nuts for these cups I decorated with .75 a pack LaLaLoopsy stickers!

Party games! You have to have them at a party for 4 year olds. It also helps to have a husband who totally rocks at entertaining said kids. He saved my tush and led all the activities while I mixed up pink frosting for cupcakes ;)

We played "Pin the Button Eyes on the LaLaLoopsy" with little black eyes punched from cardstock and this AWESOME poster the aforementioned Super Dad made at 11:30 the night before. I absolutely LOVE how it turned out!

Then the kids all made button bracelets with different sizes and types of buttons (thanks JoAnn's coupons!) and thin black elastic cording. This took a little help from my amazing friend who stepped in while...yes, I was still working on cupcakes. Everyone loved it!

For party favors, I went with super simple and again, CHEAP. Each of these were about 75 cents - less than it would have cost to get each kid one toy from the dollar store!

Each favor included: ice cream cone bubbles (3 for $1), a Loopy straw, a couple balloons and some Starbursts (what the Birthday Girl picked.) I put it all in a paper cup and tied it up with these easy glittered clothespins, made using DCWV Glitter Stack.

I hope this helped someone out there that wants to do a FUN party for LESS moo-lah!

Happy party planning! (And thank goodness we're done with birthdays for another year!)

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Lookin' forward to the weekend, weekend?

noreply@blogger.com (Nat and Holly) — Fri, 15 Mar 2013 12:00:00 +0000

Me too! Here's what I'll be up to:

gearing up for a fun segment for Studio 5 next Thursday - the Hubs is in on it this time!

Here's a little sneakity-peek:

making some gifts & decor for my favorite cousin's baby shower

(maybe some DIY swaddle blankets?)

enjoying the gorgeous weather with these two cuties

(yup, they played nice yesteday. It was amazing!)

wishing I could have a White Collar marathon with my Sis :)

making these cute St. Patty's necklaces with the kiddos

making sure I know which channel is HSN for this Project Life exciting-ness

speaking of Project Life,

the awesomeness in this box is going to keep me busy...(stay tuned!)

And finally, cookin' up some green pancakes for one of my favorite holidays!

Whew! I think I need a nap now.

What are your plans this weekend?

DIY Embellished Easter Baskets

noreply@blogger.com (Nat and Holly) — Wed, 13 Mar 2013 15:29:00 +0000

I can't believe it is already going to be Easter in a few weeks! Do you (oops, I mean the Easter Bunny) do Easter baskets for your kids? My kids have never had cute ones...because I just didn't want to spend the money! Today I'm sharing ideas on how to decorate those plain, inexpensive Easter baskets and turn them into something much more festive and beautiful!

These standard, somewhat boring baskets came from Walmart for $ 0.98 and $1.98. I loved that they came in all different colors, but I hated how boring they were. For the price I knew I could grab a few baskets and do something with them.

Here's the challenge: USE WHAT YOU HAVE! Come on, craft supply hoarders of the world! Time to bust out the stash and put it to good use.

Keep reading for a full tutorial!

Here's what I rounded up out of my hoard to embellish my baskets:

ruffled ribbon (found at a local scrapbooking store)
fake daisy flower
alligator hair clip (Sally Beauty Supply)

scrap fabric - my piece measured 38x12 inches
Apple Barrell by Plaid acrylic paint in Key West
small scalloped frame from PoppySeed Projects (SNAP 2012 swag!)
and LOTS of my favorite crafting tool, hot glue.

For the big basket, I wanted to try a fabric lining. The lined baskets in the stores are expensive! I figured for 2 bucks I could use fabric I already had and hot glue the heck out of it. So I did! Seriously, the inside doesn't look amazing, but it doesn't matter - it will be full of grass and candy and hopefully some Reese's eggs I can borrow from my kids when they're not looking.

Here are the basic instructions. Take your fabric and "hot-glue-hem" the edges. Lay it inside your basket to see how wide and long you need it. You will use 2 pieces, one in each direction.

Cut a slit to get fabric around the handle. It will be covered by the frame, so don't worry about what it looks like! Hot glue everything down. Repeat with second piece (going the other length of the basket) and hot glue. This time you don't have to worry about the handle! Make sure you have enough fabric to get the outside corners covered. The inside doesn't need to look perfect!

I painted the frame this fun springy color to match the fabric. Stick in a picture of who the basket is for or write the child's name. I used (you guessed it!) hot glue to attach the frame right to the basket.

For the smaller basket, I figured the fabric lining would be a pain. So I went with simple and sweet. The pre-ruffled ribbon was hot glued in two layers around the edge and I added the cute daisy to one side.

Here's the twist: (It's like in every reality TV show, right?) Instead of gluing the flower right to the basket, I attached it to a little alligator clip. Now it clips to the basket and is a new flower for my daughter's Easter hairdo!

I absolutely love how easy it was to transform this $0.98 basket. It adds a little something without being difficult or expensive.

I hope this inspires you to try dressing up something plain! It was fun to just use what I had - I only spent 3 dollars on both baskets. Now here's the question...what do you put in them? Leave a comment with your ideas!

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Discovering Your Style in 7 Days or Less!

noreply@blogger.com (Nat and Holly) — Tue, 12 Mar 2013 19:43:00 +0000

I'm so excited to share a great e-book with you today. Unlike the fashionable sister Holly, I usually feel like I need all the style help I can get! If I ever get a compliment on clothes or jewelry, 99% of the time it was a gift from Holly or something she helped me pick out on the rare occasion we get to shop together! (It's true, my sis. You get all the credit.)

Our friend Ashley from Flats to Flip Flops has GREAT fashion posts. I love her style, so I was excited to get a sneak peek at her new e-book called Discovering Your Style in 7 Days or Less!

Her book and tips are fabulous! I love that she gives specific assignments for each day, and that you can keep up with them on Facebook and Twitter.

Go here to purchase this brand-new E-Book!

TODAY is the last day of the SALE PRICE of 4.99! Hurry!

Oh, and one more thing... Creating With The Stars Voting Ends TONIGHT!

You can vote HERE.

Remember every vote counts, the bottom 3 will be eliminated.

12 Less-Mess Easter Egg Ideas (for KIDS)

noreply@blogger.com (Nat and Holly) — Mon, 11 Mar 2013 13:00:00 +0000

Do you decorate (or dye) eggs with your kids? I do, even though they are little it has to be done as part of tradition. There are hundreds of ideas out there for fancy, new, creative ways to dye or decorate eggs. This post is all about KID-FRIENDLY. There's not a chance in you-know-where I'm letting my toddlers decorate eggs with a Sharpie marker or hot glue! (Hot glue, seriously? Cool, but not for kids.) I'll admit, even glitter scares me. It Never. Goes. Away.

Here are 10 ideas that are relatively harmless on the scale of easter egg messiness. Some are still using dye, some are all about decorating without it.

Good Old Fashioned Crayon Resist (my go-to idea)

Oil & Food Coloring Marbled Eggs

Create Patterns With Electrical Tape

Polka Dot Eggs

Melted Crayon Eggs (I would do the shavings method for small kids)

Button Decorated Eggs

We're all about buttons after our LaLaLoopsy Party!

Bubble Wrap Painted Eggs

Eric Carle Easter Eggs

Disney Eggs with Temporary Tattoos

Easy Spotted Eggs

Here are my two favorite tips for making your experience with kids

(not in general...just when it comes to dyeing eggs...) better:

Use a Whisk to Dye Eggs with Kids

Use Baby Food Jar to Dye Eggs

What are your tips for dyeing eggs with your kids? Feel free to leave a comment!

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DIY Gold Confetti Cork Board

noreply@blogger.com (Nat and Holly) — Thu, 07 Mar 2013 15:53:00 +0000

A few years ago, I would have never guessed that one day I would like the color gold. But I have really started to like it (in small amounts) in fashion and home decor! This DIY gold confetti cork board was easy and inexpensive at just under $6. It was fun to try out the trend on a small scale without doing anything permanent!

Here are the supplies I picked up at JoAnn's.

pack of 4 cork tiles (these are 6x6)
Martha Stewart Multi-Surface Metallic acrylic paint in Gold
2-pack of stencil brushes - only .99!

Keep reading to see how easy this project was to put together!

Here's the process. I used the bigger stencil brush at first and then added smaller circles to finish it off. Push down firmly on the brush until you have a nice round circle. It's easy to add more paint and do it right over the top if it needs to be darker. These only needed one coat of paint.

It was fun to try out the confetti-style pattern! You really can't mess it up! I actually ended up turning it around so that it looked like the confetti was falling from the top.

I absolutely love the shine of this metallic paint! Here you can see how pretty and reflective it really is.

I hung this in my kitchen to have a spot for recipes, pictures, coupons...

any stuff I want to get off the fridge and display!

Here are some of the gold home decor projects that inspired this project:

DIY Confetti Wall from A Place for Us

DIY Sharpie Wall from Vintage Revivals

What trends are you loving lately?

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Late - Night Snackers Unite! {a Green Giant Surprise!}

noreply@blogger.com (Nat and Holly) — Tue, 05 Mar 2013 14:00:00 +0000

Are you a late-night snacker? At the end of a long day one of my go-to snacks is chips and dip - maybe not the healthiest choice. Well I'm excited to tell you that Green Giant (yup, the Vegetable brand!) has a GIANT surprise that can help me feel less guilty: new Veggie Chips.

I was able to sample this new snack and was pleasantly surprised! These chips are made with REAL vegetables and sweet potatoes and actually taste great!

The Green Giant Roasted Veggie Tortilla Chips were a great pair with my homemade guacamole. The Zesty Cheddar Flavor is cheesy without being overpowering. They have 17 grams of whole grain and are naturally flavored. (I'm all for that!)

My favorite flavor was the Green Giant Multigrain Sweet Potato Chip. They have a sea salt seasoning that is a great addition to the slightly sweet flavor of the potato. I love sweet potato fries, so I'm excited to have a healthier option without losing that flavor!

These chips have 14 grams of whole grain and have 40% less fat than regular potato chips. As a mom, I'm always on the hunt for healthy snacks for my kids. They gobbled both flavors right up!

Be sure to check out the surprise talents the Green Giant has unearthed here or on their YouTube Channel. You can also share a video of your surprise talent on Green Giant's Facebook page.

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