Hi friends! How's the New Year treating you? I don't know about you but I'm on this crazy organizing/cleaning kick. I'm determined to get every inch of our house in order. In case you're feeling the same way and need some help here are some great organizing ideas I've been pinning. Use peg boards and chalkboard paint inside cabinet doors Source: bhg.com via Crystal on Pinterest I would've never thought to use a shower caddy for storage Source: bhg.com via Crystal on … [Continue reading]
Earth’s Best Giveaway and a winner (closed)
January 1, 2012 18 Comments
Happy New Year everyone! I hope you've all had a safe and fun night. Source: google.com via Crystal on PinterestThe Winner is.....Debra said... I follow you by GFC! Congrats Debra!!How about we kickoff 2012 with another Earth's Best giveaway! Today let's talk about the convenience of toddler snacks. As I've mentioned before we often need snacks after gymnastics for our little girl. She usually has the Sunny Days Snack Bars or the Sweet Potato Pop Snax. I like that they're not messy and easy … [Continue reading]
DIY Party Hats
December 30, 2011 40 Comments
Am I the only one in disbelief that New Year's is just a couple days away? This year seems to have flown by. But I'm embracing 2012's quick approach. There's something about a new year that excites me. New beginnings, new goals, new milestones my children will reach, the feeling I get where everything needs to be organized, and of course eating healthier. In preparation for the New Year I made some festive Party Hats for the kids. I used an old party hat to trace onto some glitter scrapbook … [Continue reading]
Best of 2011
December 28, 2011 36 Comments
Hello friends! Today I thought it would be fun to look back at the top posts from each month in 2011. It was nice to see what I created and what your favorites were. Thank you so much for all of the support you have given me this year. You guys rock! I can't wait to share some new projects with you in 2012. January-Valentine's Day Topiary February-Cheesecake PopsIt's a tie for March between my Easter Peeps Topiary and my Peeps WreathApril-Spray Painted Jars May-Shell … [Continue reading]
Merry Christmas, Christmas decor, and some winners
December 25, 2011 7 Comments
While compiling the winners list from giveaway week it occurred to me that I never posted pictures of my Christmas decor. So before I get to the winners here are a few pictures of our silver, red, and white Christmas decor. Now for the winners:Cutting Edge Stencil giveaway:Comment #8 Dreamingof03 - Heather said...following on twitterShabby Apple Giveaway:Comment #39Debra said...I like Shabby Apple on Facebook!Earth's Best Giveaway:Comment #3Jenni said...I follow Pumpkin and Princess through … [Continue reading]
Peanut Butter Blossoms
December 22, 2011 18 Comments
The Christmas Pandora station has been playing pretty much nonstop in our home lately. We've been baking all week and still have a few more goodies to make tomorrow. Among all the cookies are one of favorite, Peanut Butter Blossoms. I've shared them here before but this time around I used Bakerella's recipe found here.1 1/2 c flour3/4 tsp baking soda1/2 tsp salt1/2 cup butter, slightly softened1 c peanut butter1 c sugar1 egg2 tsp vanillaHershey’s Kisses Preheat oven to 350 degreesSift … [Continue reading]
Gift Wrap Ideas
December 20, 2011 27 Comments
Santa has finally decided to stop procrastinating and deliver some gifts to our home. Of course this meant that Santa had to wrap all the gifts that have been sitting for weeks untouched in the closet. So today Santa turned on some Christmas music, Michael Buble's Christmas album to be exact, and got to wrapping. If you're like me and have been waiting until the last minute to wrap presents then high five for being procrastinator buddies..woohoo! If you've read my blog long enough then you … [Continue reading]
Earth’s Best Giveaway
December 20, 2011 9 Comments
I know I don't write a lot personal details on here but as an Earth's Best Blogger I'd like to share with you my experiences with providing my baby and toddler a healthy diet. My hope is to reach out to some of you with little ones and offer and receive advice on maintaining a healthy diet. As you may already know our little one is now five months and recently started baby cereal. We have slowly introduced peas and carrots into the mix and so far he's a great eater. My daughter was the … [Continue reading]
My Memories Scrapbook Software Giveaway
December 17, 2011 21 Comments
Are you guys ready for another giveaway? I hope so because today's giveaway is for My Memories Suite Scrapbook Software. My Memories recently contacted me to see if I'd like to review and giveaway their latest version of My Memories Suite. Of course I said yes and am so happy that one of you will get to win this awesome scrapbook software. I've been playing around with it making Christmas cards and Christmas scrapbook pages. I used some of their designer templates and added a few things of … [Continue reading]
Shabby Apple Giveaway
December 15, 2011 66 Comments
Today's giveaway is brought to you by my favorite online dress shop Shabby Apple. I just love everything they carry. Their dresses are absolutely gorgeous! Let's take a look at some of my favorites from Shabby Apple. Malt Shop Cider I love the simplicity of this black dressBeverly Hills Right now if you use code Pumpkinandprincess10off you get 10% off your order plus they offer free domestic shipping. In addition to the awesome discount Shabby Apple is generously offering … [Continue reading]
