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Chocolate Dipped Cuties with Sea Salt

Okay, does anyone out there need a fast, easy, tasty, treat for the Super Bowl?  Or perhaps you need a fun treat for your next party, get together or just to indulge yourself?  This treat is perfect for all those occasions.  It is great for guys, girls and kids…so that pretty much includes everyone!  I could even go so far as to say that this is a “healthy” snack because dark chocolate is good for you, right?!

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Blanket Purse

I received this for a Christmas present from a dear friend and I loved it so much that I decided that I had better make a couple of them to have on hand for gifts.  (I might even save them for next Christmas!)

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It is a blanket that is rolled up and has a pouch with a handle attached to it with velcro!  How cute is this?  My friend filled the pocket full of goodies and said just to keep it in the car!  I can think of a dozen different places that I could use this! Continue reading

Christmas Window Treatments

  I am excited today, to show you a really fun, easy way to decorate your windows for the holidays.  This project  is not only easy and inexpensive, but it is a great way to add some Christmas decor to your windows that looks festive not only from inside of your house but the outside as well!  It is super easy to do and I had almost everything I needed already at home!  Bonus!

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Halloween Soup Can Surprise!

I cannot believe that October is already more than half over!  Where does the time go???

Today for my Thursday’s Thought, I decided to make these fun Halloween Soup Can labels, instead of a thought, I don’t think that anyone will mind… right?

I am sure that you have probably seen this idea before but they are such a fun idea for kids, grandkids, co-workers, visiting teaching, neighbors or to BOO your friends!

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“Fall” Letters

This is a post that I shared a couple of weeks ago over at “I Should Be Mopping the Floor”  and wanted to share it with you today!  

 I have a little project that will help you celebrate this beautiful time of the year.  I love this project because it is one that you can leave out on your kitchen table, a fireplace mantel or a shelf for several months.  It does not need to come down with the Halloween decorations and can stay clear through Thanksgiving!

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Halloween Owls


Today I have the pattern and tutorial on how to make these darling owls!  My friend Kathy, came up with this idea for our craft retreat and they all turned out soo cute!  Thanks Kathy!  She has given me permission to share with you today so let’s get started!

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Fabric Monogram Wreath

I shared this project a couple of weeks ago over at “I Should Be Mopping the Floor”, but wanted to share it with all of my readers in case you missed it over there.

I have a super fun little project today.  It is this darling fabric monogram wreath just in time for your Halloween crafting and decorating!  This is sooo easy to make, but it looks like it took a great deal of time and effort!

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Exercise Belt

I go in spurts when it comes to exercise, sometimes I love it and I am very dedicated and sometimes I just don’t have the energy or desire to do it.  I have been more in the “no-energy, no-motivation” mood lately and I have decided that it is time to get re-dedicated again!  The weather is starting to cool down just a bit now and I really do enjoy being outside to exercise.  My father-in-law came across a women’s bike and asked if I wanted it, I decided that might just be the thing to get me started again!  So I told him yes and I have been riding it and have quite enjoyed my rides.  I am going to add biking, now along with my walking, to see if I can’t get a little bit more motivated.

I love to listen to my music when I exercise but I do not have an arm band for my phone, so I usually just end up sticking it in my bra! (gross, I know!)  :( 

But, I came across a tutorial the other day on how to make a Running Belt and decided to give it a try!

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This works perfect!  

I can put my phone, my keys, ID, a little change or whatever I need to carry in it and I am hands-free!  I am loving it!

I did not do a tutorial on how to make this because there is such a good one here at “The Sewing Rabbit”  She has great instructions and details along with wonderful pictures on how to make your own exercise belt!  Be sure to check it out if you were like me and putting your phone where it probably should not be!  :)  You might just need to make your own too!

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It only takes 1/4 yard of spandex material, a 7″ zipper and some fold over elastic.   I have never used the fold over elastic before, but found it at JoAnn’s ( they have several different colors and patterns)  It is kind of fun to use!

Well, I guess I am off to exercise!

Have a great weekend!  Love Ya!

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Fun Sling Bag with Duck Tape®

This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of Walmart. All opinions are 100% mine.

I have a cute idea for back to school!  It is this sling bag with matching notebook, pencil, and bookmark!

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