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{friday finds}: 04.07.2012

I really like this great DIY for creating custom kitchen storage canisters that would be lovely in any home. {@ My Blessed Life}

Here's a fun idea on what to do with all of those colored eggs -- make a fun and festive Easter egg garland to display in when company comes. {@ I'm A Transplant from California}

This sweet alphabet art printable is a great accessory to any child's room. {@ Vixen Made}

Need a few dinner ideas for next week? How about this crock-pot honey sesame chicken for a tasty dinner! {@ Chef in Training}

If you're wanting to shine up your smile before all of those spring and summer pics, try this shortcut to whiter teeth. {@ Crystal & Co.}

{friday finds}: 03.23.2012

These fun & kid-friendly printables were suggested by a friend so I just *had* to include them this week! {@ Skip To My Lou}

My kids have FOUR birthday parties combined this weekend, so I am all for these fun candy bouquets in lieu of traditional kiddie gifts.  Too sweet! {@ I {heart} naptime}

I love this neat and thrifty way to store cupcake liners using glass jars.  {@ The Thrifty Groove}

Since the hubs and I were married in Maui almost 11 years ago, I am a sucker for anything even remotely Hawaiian, including these aloha cookies.  {@ Country Momma Cooks}

 This coin-covered cross craft is the perfect First Communion gift!  My son would love to make a few for his friends, I am sure! {@ Mom On Timeout}

{friday finds}: 03.02.2012

Make reading fun with these adorable and crafty Dr. Seuss bookmarks!  {@ Thirty Handmade Days}

It's March and with the beautiful season of Spring upon us, this Pottery Barn knock-off wreath is just the thing to spruce up your space. {@ Blah 2 Beautiful}

These P.F. Chang's lettuce wraps would make the perfect springtime snack or meal! {@ Meaningful Mama}

This sweet edible snack necklace is a perfect treat for keeping little hands busy while having fun with food! {@ Blondie and Brownies}

Check out this fabulous and unique gift idea -- a birth announcement pillow -- for new parents! {@ Infarrantly Creative}

{friday finds}: 02.17.2012

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I'm not a huge chicken eater, but these homemade "grilled" chicken strips seem easy {and yummy} enough to add to just about any dish. {@ My Blessed Life}

Looking for a fun craft?  These clothespin magnets are a great way to spend some time crafting with the kids this weekend!  {@ VixenMade}

Ok, so I don't have girls but I can think of a million ways to incorporate this grey & yellow party decor, which is perfect for springtime!  {@ Our Life In A Click}

These video game party favors are SO adorable!! My boys would go crazy for them!  {@ Jac O Lyn Murphy}

My favorite cookie of all-time is without-a-doubt, the Snickerdoodle.  So, you can imagine how I can't wait to make these snickerdoodle blondies!  {@ Chef in Training}

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{friday finds}: 02.10.2012

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Ohmygoodness, this strawberries & cream bruschetta is just the thing I am going to make with my on-sale strawberries I just picked up yesterday!  {@ Crumbs and Chaos}

This is an awesome free printable blog planner for those of you who want to be more organized with your posts and blogging editorial calendar.  {@ Infarrantly Creative}

I love this sweet idea for a monogram wreath!  What a great Valentine's gift or just a fun project this would make.  {@ Leslie's Life}

These great tips for making life easier offer great ideas for random fixes in and around your household!  {@ Alderberry Hill}

I'm a meat and potatoes kinda girl and this potato soup recipe sounds like something I am just destined for!  {@ Clan Donaldson}

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{friday finds}: 02.03.2012

I love everything about this Touchdown Taco Dip -- football, food, and creativity!  {@ The Family Kitchen on Babble}

My kids are Jell-o freaks so I'm sure they'd LOVE this Strawberry Jell-o idea in their lunchbox every now and again.  {@ Pint Sized Baker}

Cleaning bathrooms can be fun again with an idea like this -- make it easy by creating individualized bathroom kits to make cleaning a breeze. {@ Happy Canadian Home}

If you're planning a vacation soon {think: Spring break}, this vacation memory jar would make a fun project for when you return!  {@ Echoes of Laughter}

This tropical smoothie has me thirsty!  Check out how simple and yummy it is! {@ Decadent Philistines Save the World}

{friday finds}: 01.27.2012

If you're looking for inspiration to makeover that pesky laundry room of yours, you'll love this frugal laundry room re-do and all of the simple yet effective ideas you can use.  {@ Passionate Penny Pincher}

We use crescent rolls all the time for casual Saturday lunches, but these Nutella-filled dessert crescent rolls look amazing!  {@ I Heart Naptime}

These Oreo football truffles would be an amazing addition to our little Superbowl watch party next weekend! {@ Bakerella}

I love these no-fail ideas for feeding kids healthy afterschool snacks.  {@ Echoes of Laughter}

This post on one blogger's 30 minute Goodwill challenge has me itching to make a Goodwill run during my free time this weekend--can't wait!  {@ Five Days Five Ways}

{friday finds}: 01.20.2012

This 49er Chili would make the perfect snack for the big game in a couple of weeks!  {@ Mom on Timeout}

Here's a unique idea for your child's class Valentine's -- these Valentine "Sucker for You" cards are so sweet!  {@ Shindig Parties To Go}

This is a great post that gives simple solutions for drinking more water on a daily basis.  {@ Good Life Eats}

If you're looking to indulge, check out these sure-to-please Tiramisu brownies!  {@ Inside BruCrew Life}

I love this fun and easy DIY Heart Tree paper craft idea for Valentine's Day!  {@ Happy Clippings}

{friday finds}: 01.13.2012

For a sweet and healthy midday snack, I think I'll have to make these whole wheat cinnamon chips and keep them on hand.  {@ A Pretty Life in the Suburbs}

This sweet valentine wreath tutorial is a sweet reminder of Valentine's Day being right around the corner. So festive!  {@ My Blessed Life}

My boys who are snowglobe lovers would love a project like these fun Valentine's snow globes!  {@ Whipper Berry}

Being the Disney family that we are, I must try these DIY Disneyworld map coasters!  {@ Happy Clippings}

I have found that blog-planning always works out well for me, and these great printable blog planners make it cute, fun, and easy!  {@ Simply Sweet Home}

{friday finds}: 01.06.12

If you are like me and absolutely adore printables, you will love these free and beautiful printable lists and calendars to help get your new year started off right!  {@ Life Made Lovely}

I am so excited to try these homemade banana flips for a fun twist on dessert this weekend.  I am such a huge fan of banana and luckily for me, so are my kids and hubs!  {@ Tidy Mom}

I love all these wonderful easy organizing projects for 2012.  A few of these are actually on my to-do list as well, so it is nice to be inspired and motivated!  {@ Apple Valley Girl}

This lovely framed quote would be a great reminder to place in my little "homekeeping nook" in my kitchen.  {@ Burton Avenue}

I'm looking forward to trying this new method for making cleaning a microwave quick and easy.  { @ Crafty Little Gnome}