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The BEST Pasta Salad!

You guys...this is THE BEST pasta salad I ever did have. I make it every time we have a cookout and it's a huge hit! I also make it on...

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Jul 7, 20172 min read

DIY Patriotic Red, White and Blue Star Crayons

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Jul 1, 20171 min read

Patriotic American Flag Pretzels

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Jun 21, 20172 min read

Toy Tuesday - Hape Gourmet BBQ Grill Must Have!

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Jun 20, 20172 min read

Must Have! I repeat, must have Kids Push Car! Step 2 Whisper Ride

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Jun 15, 20172 min read

Craft Time - Hand Print Drink Coasters

You guys! These hand print drink coasters are such an adorable gift. I made these for the first time with my friend Shauna we made them...

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Jun 12, 20172 min read

Easy DIY Firecracker Bubbles - 4th of July Fun

The 4th of July is right around the corner. I saw these red and blue bubble wands for $.99 at Party City and I thought, these are so...

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Jun 8, 20172 min read

Craft Time - Hand Print Tree Father's Day

First of all who doesn't love hand print artwork? I mean come on. It is so sentimental and an awesome memory to treasure for the years to...

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Jun 7, 20171 min read

B's Nautical Nursery

One of my passions (aside from shopping) is decorating. In fact I am kind of good at it, so much so that some of my friends have asked me...

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Jun 1, 20173 min read

Craft Time - American Flag Hand print

Here is a super cute American Flag hand print craft my friend Shauna and I did with the boys for 4th of July. You can make these any time...

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May 26, 20171 min read

Easy Grilled "Shrimp Boil" Foil Packets

One of my favorite parts of summer is enjoying food from the grill...notice how I didn't say cooking food on the grill. I leave that job...

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May 25, 20172 min read

Craft Time - No Mess "Painting" Melissa & Doug On the Go Water Wow!

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May 23, 20171 min read

DIY Mother's Day "Mom" Wooden Photo Blocks

You guys! These are the easiest most adorable craft ever. Perfect for Mother's Day. You can customize for grandmother's or anyone for...

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May 11, 20172 min read

Delicious Spanakopita (Greek Spinach Pie) Recipe

This is the best Spanakopita recipe! If you love Greek Spinach Pie you will love this! It will not disappoint, trust me! I am going to...

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Apr 26, 20173 min read

DIY Earth Day Crayons!

You guys! Can you even stand how cool these are? The best part is they are SO easy!! These Earth crayons are a fun craft for Earth Day...

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Apr 20, 20171 min read

The Most Delicious Pear Salad Ever! Don't even get me started on how good the dressing is!

You guys! This take a bit of time to prep I am not going to lie. I feel like that's why I am such a "heavy hottie" because it takes some...

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Apr 19, 20172 min read

St. Patrick's Day Craft - Hand print Rainbow/Pot of Gold

Friday is Saint Patrick's Day. It was so cold this weekend that we didn't go to our local St. Patrick's Day Parade. I cannot wait till...

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Mar 16, 20171 min read

Introducing...Hot Mess Express Mom!

It's here! Ahhhhh! Today is the DAY! I am so excited and nervous all at the same time. My stomach is in knots! I am launching my very own...

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Mar 14, 20171 min read

EASY Fancy Pants Whole Chicken Dinner

You guys! I have sent this as a mass PSA text to all of my girlfriends. A PSA (Public Service Announcement) text is a text I often send...

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Mar 7, 20171 min read

Christmas Santa Pancake

I love getting into the holiday spirit no matter what holiday it is. I just love doing arts and crafts, cooking and baking, decorating...

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Mar 5, 20171 min read