menu icon
go to homepage
  • Christmas
  • DIY
  • Recipes
  • About Me
  • Subscribe
    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
  • subscribe
    search icon
    Homepage link
    • Christmas
    • DIY
    • Recipes
    • About Me
    • Subscribe
    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
  • ×
    Home

    Seasoned Potatoes and Kielbasa

    March 2, 2016 By Brandy 2 Comments

    Potatoes and kielbasa is a delicious weeknight dinner! You can also roll it inside of warm flour tortillas for breakfast burritos. This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser.

    Potatoes and kielbasa is a delicious weeknight dinner! You can also roll it inside of warm flour tortillas for breakfast burritos.
    Seasoned potatoes are one of our favorite side dishes. We decided to switch them up by adding kielbasa sausage when we were first married and they instantly went from a side dish to the main dish! Serve them with vegetables for a complete dinner or fill a warm tortilla with a scoop of potatoes and kielbasa, a sprinkle of shredded cheese, and a scoop of salsa for a breakfast burrito!

    Potatoes and kielbasa is a delicious weeknight dinner! You can also roll it inside of warm flour tortillas for breakfast burritos.

    Seasoned Potatoes and Kielbasa

    (scroll down for printable recipe)

    1 (14 oz.) package kielbasa

    6-8 medium sized red potatoes

    1 medium red onion

    2 T. olive oil

    1 tsp. kosher salt

    1 tsp. garlic powder

    ½ tsp. onion powder

    fresh cracked black pepper, to taste

    Potatoes and kielbasa is a delicious weeknight dinner! You can also roll it inside of warm flour tortillas for breakfast burritos.
    Chop potatoes into bite-sized pieces and dice onion.

    Potatoes and kielbasa is a delicious weeknight dinner! You can also roll it inside of warm flour tortillas for breakfast burritos.
    Potatoes and kielbasa is a delicious weeknight dinner! You can also roll it inside of warm flour tortillas for breakfast burritos.
    Heat a large skillet on medium heat. Add oil and onions and cook until fragrant.

    Potatoes and kielbasa is a delicious weeknight dinner! You can also roll it inside of warm flour tortillas for breakfast burritos.
    Add potatoes and spices. Turn heat to medium-high and cook for about 3 minutes, or until potatoes brown.

    Potatoes and kielbasa is a delicious weeknight dinner! You can also roll it inside of warm flour tortillas for breakfast burritos.
    Give them a good stir. Reduce heat to medium, cover and continue to cook for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until potatoes are fork tender.

    Seasoned Potatoes & Keilbasa
    Remove from heat.

    Potatoes and kielbasa is a delicious weeknight dinner! You can also roll it inside of warm flour tortillas for breakfast burritos.
    Dice Polska Kielbasa into bite sized pieces.

    Potatoes and kielbasa is a delicious weeknight dinner! You can also roll it inside of warm flour tortillas for breakfast burritos.
    Add to pan and cover for 5 minutes. No heat necessary, they will warm with the hot potatoes. Since Hillshire Farm® Kielbasa is fully cooked and seasoned, it is a quick add-in for so many meals!

    Potatoes and kielbasa is a delicious weeknight dinner! You can also roll it inside of warm flour tortillas for breakfast burritos.
    This dish reheats really well so feel free to make a large batch and use for quick lunches all week!

    Potatoes and kielbasa is a delicious weeknight dinner! You can also roll it inside of warm flour tortillas for breakfast burritos.
    Eaten on their own or in a tortilla with your favorite breakfast burrito toppings, these seasoned potatoes with kielbasa are the perfect comfort food!

    Potatoes and kielbasa is a delicious weeknight dinner! You can also roll it inside of warm flour tortillas for breakfast burritos.

    Print Pin
    5 from 1 vote

    Seasoned Potatoes and Kielbasa

    Potatoes and kielbasa is a delicious weeknight dinner! You can also roll it inside of warm flour tortillas for breakfast burritos.
    Course Breakfast, Main Course
    Cuisine American
    Prep Time 10 minutes minutes
    Cook Time 15 minutes minutes
    Total Time 25 minutes minutes
    Servings 6
    Calories 390kcal
    Author Brandy Nelson

    Ingredients

    • 1 14 oz. package kielbasa
    • 6-8 medium sized red potatoes
    • 1 medium red onion
    • 2 olive oil
    • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
    • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
    • ½ teaspoon onion powder

    Instructions

    • Chop potatoes into bite-sized pieces and dice onion.
    • Heat a large skillet on medium heat. Add oil and onions and cook until fragrant.
    • Add potatoes and spices. Turn heat to medium-high and cook for about 3 minutes, or until potatoes brown.
    • Give them a good stir. Reduce heat to medium, cover and continue to cook for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until potatoes are fork tender.
    • Remove from heat.
    • Dice Polska Kielbasa into bite sized pieces.
    • Add to pan and cover for 5 minutes. No heat necessary, they will warm with the hot potatoes.

    Notes

    To make breakfast burritos place potatoes and kielbasa inside warm tortillas with cheese and scrambled eggs.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 390kcal

    If you liked this easy weeknight dinner idea you might also like...

    Sheet pan Fajitas

    Stroganoff Loaf

    Asian Noodle Bowls

     

     

    Adventure Travel Party for Kids!

    February 22, 2016 By Brandy Leave a Comment

    Is your little explorer having a birthday soon? How about hosting an adventure travel party? Complete with a printable passport activity, DIY candy airplanes, and plenty of travel treats, your little explorer and their friends can see the world from the comfort of your own home!

    Host a travel themed party for kids complete with a printable passport activity, DIY candy airplanes, and plenty of travel treats, your little explorer and their friends can see the world from the comfort of your own home!
    Is your little explorer having a birthday soon? How about hosting an adventure travel party! The beauty of a travel party is that the options for customization are endless!

    Host a travel themed party for kids complete with a printable passport activity, DIY candy airplanes, and plenty of travel treats, your little explorer and their friends can see the world from the comfort of your own home!
    I created this party for Little Passports and used the darling suitcase that comes in their monthly subscription boxes as one of my main centerpieces! Each month the kids receive a package in the mail with a sticker to add to the front of the box, and themed activities that correlate with the country that they are studying that month.

    Host a travel themed party for kids complete with a printable passport activity, DIY candy airplanes, and plenty of travel treats, your little explorer and their friends can see the world from the comfort of your own home!
    I'm sharing all of the details for this travel party on the Little Passport website this week, including a printable passport activity as well as a tutorial for our candy airplanes. My kids love making these!

    Host a travel themed party for kids complete with a printable passport activity, DIY candy airplanes, and plenty of travel treats, your little explorer and their friends can see the world from the comfort of your own home!

    Make a whole fleet of planes for your travel party. Find all of the details here! 

    Here are a few other simple kid party ideas...

    Pink Piggy Party

    A darling farm themed party with pink piggies as the star. From pig ice cream cones to darling barn gable treat boxes, this party was easy to plan and so much fun for the kids!

    Puppy Painting Party

    An inexpensive way to have a DIY pottery party for kids, right in your own home! We used ceramic banks from Oriental trading that were just over $1 each. Painted with acrylic paint and sprayed with a clear coat of spray paint, they are a fun party activity AND party favor!

    Ballerina Birthday Brunch

    A beautiful ballerina brunch full of dancing, tutus, and treats. Make an easy cake using cupcakes and edible pearls!

    Avocado Turkey Sliders on Hawaiian Rolls

    February 15, 2016 By Brandy 10 Comments

    Sliced turkey, creamy avocado and cheese are piled onto rolls and brushed with seasoned butter. Avocado turkey sliders will become a favorite!

    Turkey Avocado Sliders\
    I love avocados and will add them to pretty much every sandwich I make. These avocado turkey sliders are so delicious and are easy to make for a crowd! I use sweet Hawaiian rolls, but any dinner roll would work. Layered with slices of avocado, turkey, and cheese, then brushed with seasoned butter and baked, these are absolute perfection!

    More Delicious Sandwich Recipes

    Pretzel Rolls for Sliders

    California Turkey Melt

    Grilled Cheese with Avocado and Bacon

    Cheeseburger Sliders from Cookies and Cups

    Avocado Turkey Sliders

    (scroll down for printable recipe)

    sliced turkey, rolls, slices of cheese and avocado
    Ingredients:

    12 rolls

    1 avocado, sliced

    1 (8 oz.) package Oscar Mayer Selects Natural Applewood Smoked Turkey Breast*

    12 slices cheese

    Topping:

    ¼ c. melted butter

    1 tsp. garlic powder

    1 tsp. Worcestershire sauce

    *I used Oscar Mayer Selects Natural which is made with no artificial ingredients, and is minimally processed. Selects Natural has no artificial preservatives, no artificial flavors, no artificial colors, no gluten and no by-products.

    sliced avocado on cutting board
    Slice avocado into strips. Then slice them in half again. Slice cheese into small squares, 4 squares per slice of cheese.

    Turkey Avocado Sliders
    Place rolls on baking sheet and slice in half. Start with 2-3 small pieces of avocado, followed by 2 slices of turkey and 2 small squares of cheese.

    Add tops to rolls.

    Preheat oven to 400 degrees.

    brushing butter onto a roll
    Brush rolls with garlic butter mixture. Bake for 5 minutes or until cheese melts.

    baked Turkey Avocado Sliders
    Add a toothpick, optional, to hold sliders together.

    The garlic butter mixed with creamy avocado, smoked turkey, and cheese is an explosion in your mouth! Since these sliders only take 5 minutes to bake it's easy to keep these going for a large crowd!

    Avocado Turkey Sliders Printable Recipe

    Print Pin
    5 from 1 vote

    Avocado Turkey Sliders on Hawaiian Rolls

    Sliced turkey, creamy avocado and cheese are piled onto rolls and brushed with seasoned butter. Avocado turkey sliders will become a favorite!
    Course Appetizer, Main Course
    Cuisine American
    Prep Time 10 minutes minutes
    Cook Time 5 minutes minutes
    Total Time 15 minutes minutes
    Servings 12 sliders
    Calories 265kcal
    Author Brandy Nelson

    Ingredients

    • 12 rolls
    • 1 avocado sliced
    • 1 8 oz. package Oscar Mayer Selects Natural Applewood Smoked Turkey Breast*
    • 3 slices cheese
    • Topping:
    • ¼ cup melted butter
    • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
    • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce

    Instructions

    • Slice avocado into strips. Then slice them in half again. Slice cheese into small squares, 4 squares per slice of cheese.
    • Place rolls on baking sheet and slice in half. Start with 2-3 small pieces of avocado, followed by 2 slices of turkey and 2 small squares of cheese.
    • Add tops to rolls.
    • Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
    • Brush rolls with garlic butter mixture. Bake for 5 minutes or until cheese melts.
    • Add a toothpick, optional, to hold sliders together.

    Notes

    To make these ahead of time, assemble sliders without avocado. Wrap pan in plastic wrap and refrigerate until ready to bake. Add avocado slices before baking.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 265kcal

    With Oscar Mayer Selects Natural, you don’t need to give up the good stuff to enjoy the quality cold cuts your family deserves. Oscar Mayer Selects Natural is the perfect choice for anyone looking for quality cold cuts that have no artificial ingredients and delicious taste. I love that they offer these natural lunchmeats in so many delicious varieties: Slow Roasted Turkey, Applewood Smoked Turkey, Rotisserie Seasoned Chicken, Applewood Smoked Ham and Slow Roasted Roast Beef.

    I was selected for this opportunity as a member of Clever Girls and the content and opinions expressed here are all my own.

    How to Power Clean Your Home For A Quick Refresh

    February 8, 2016 By Brandy 1 Comment

    Who has the time to clean their home every day? YOU DO! I'll share how to power clean your home in 15, 30 or 60 minutes in 3 steps. You don't need a lot of time, you just need the tips and tricks for a quick refresh. Thank you, Four Monks™ Cleaning Vinegar, for sponsoring our Monday power cleaning! A great way to begin the week.

    Who has the time to clean their home every day? YOU DO! I'll share how to power clean your home in 15, 30 or 60 minutes in 3 steps. You don't need a lot of time, you just need the tips and tricks for a quick refresh.

    I wish I could say that my house starts out looking like this every Monday. But it doesn't. Does anyone's?

    It usually looks a bit more like this...

    how to power clean your home
    Can you relate? Even though it looks messy, it doesn't take long to get it looking tidy again with a few simple steps. Declutter, wipe and vacuum. That's it!

    how to power clean your home

    How to Power Clean Your Home With a Quick Cleaning Check List

    You don't need a lot of time to power clean your home. You can accomplish a lot in 15, 30 or 60 minutes! Here are the top 3 most important things to accomplish. Don't worry about getting down and dirty deep cleaning, we are just taking care of the surface. Set a timer for whatever amount of time that you have and see how much you can accomplish. I've found that I'm not too old to still play games and power cleaning is a game.

    First:

    Declutter surfaces by putting things away or in baskets to put away later. I always keep a basket at the bottom of the stairs. I fill it up then have the kids put the items away before bed. If you have more than one load of laundry that needs to be folded, wait to do that until you have a bit more time. Just one load? Get on it! The timer is ticking! Stack mail that needs to be sorted. Put groceries away. Clear the counters and load the dishwasher.

    Second:

    Wipe down surfaces with disinfecting wipes or paper towels and vinegar.

    Third:

    Vacuum main living areas. Don't worry about the stairs or baseboards right now. Vacuum the front rooms and main living areas.

    I promise that if you do these simple steps every day that your house will rarely look like a bomb went off.

    how to power clean the kitchen

    How to Power Clean Your Home With a Quick Cleaning Check List

    Not sure how much you can accomplish in 10, 15, 20, or 30 minutes? You can accomplish more than you think! Here is my printable checklist to use to power clean your house when you are in a time crunch. You can find the printable here. 

    power cleaning check list printable

    More Helpful Household Posts You May Enjoy

    Small Bedroom Organization for Girls

    Wall of Storage Using IKEA Wardrobe Hack

    How to Clean Blowouts in Baby Clothing

    how to clean with vinegar
    One of my favorite cleaning products is vinegar. Yep, just vinegar! Inexpensive, safe, and it works great.

    Here are 10 more uses for Cleaning Vinegar that you might not have thought of:

    1. Rid your dishwasher of mineral buildup by pouring a half a cup of Four Monks Cleaning Vinegar into the reservoir and running an empty cycle.
    2. Stained refrigerators will shine like new after soaking problem areas in Four Monks Cleaning Vinegar.
    3. Renew sponges and dishrags by placing them in just enough water to cover them. Then add ¼ cup of Four Monks Cleaning Vinegar. Let them soak overnight.
    4. For cloudy glassware, soak paper towels or a cloth in Four Monks Cleaning Vinegar and wrap around the inside and outside of the glass. Let sit before rinsing clean.
    5. Restore yellowed clothing by soaking garments overnight in a solution of 12 parts warm water to 1 part Four Monks Cleaning Vinegar. Wash them the following morning.
    6. Wool sweater shrink in the dryer? Don't worry. Boiling the clothing item in Four Monks Cleaning Vinegar for 25 minutes. Let the garment air dry after reshaping.
    7. Give patent leather shoes and bags a better shine by wiping them down with Four Monks Cleaning Vinegar.
    8. Wash fresh vegetables with a mixture of 1 tablespoon of Four Monks Cleaning Vinegar in 1 ½ quarts of water.
    9. Preserve cut flowers and liven droopy ones by adding 2 tablespoons Four Monks Cleaning Vinegar and 1 teaspoon sugar to a quart of water in a vase.
    10. Sanitize outdoor furniture and picnic tables with a cloth soaked in Four Monks Cleaning Vinegar.
    11. Get rid of the water line in a flower vase by filling it with Four Monks Cleaning Vinegar, or by soaking a paper towel in Four Monks Cleaning Vinegar and stuffing it into the vase so that it is in contact with the water line.
    12. To remove lingering pet odors, cover the problem area with baking soda. Let it stand overnight. The next day vacuum up the baking soda and wash the area with Four Monks Cleaning Vinegar. Rinse and let dry.
    13. Clean up pet accidents by adding Four Monks Cleaning Vinegar to the affected area after you've blotted up the mess. Blot the vinegar until it is almost dry. Then sprinkle baking soda over the area and let it dry. Vacuum up the residue the next day.
    14. Get rid of the deposits and water lines that form in aquariums and fish bowls by wiping them down with Four Monks Cleaning Vinegar and following with a good rinse. For stubborn deposits, soak for several hours or overnight.
    15. Give your dog a gleaming coat by spraying or rubbing with Four Monks Cleaning Vinegar. As a bonus, you save the cost of those expensive shine products used on show animals. (Works on horses, too!

    This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Four Monks™ Cleaning Vinegar.

    How to Host the Perfect Game Day Party

    January 26, 2016 By Brandy Leave a Comment

    This post is sponsored by EVITE.com ®  with Coca-Cola® & NABISCO.

    Homebowl Party
    Throw the perfect game day party with these tips, tricks, and recipes! There's no reason to reinvent the wheel. When I'm looking for party inspiration, I turn to the web! There are so many creative ideas out there. Once again EVITE has created a fun and festive party spread and I can't wait to share it with you for your next game day get together!

    Black butcher paper makes a great back drop without breaking the budget. Flanked with balloons that tie in the team’s colors and add height to your display.

    Homebowl Party
    I love incorporating Mason Jars. The Mason Jars are timeless and make great beverage holders for ice-cold Coca-Colas! I used them for our 4th of July party last year to hold a napkin and utensils for each guest. Then they could use them for their drinks as well. Add a bit of washi tape to transform them into the perfect football mugs!

    Homebowl Party
    Galvanized buckets and tiered food stands add a creative touch and are perfect to reuse for other gatherings. How clever are those tiered trays though? They totally look like bleachers!

    Homebowl Party
    Easy finger foods are great to serve guests while they watch the game and crackers are the perfect canvas for a variety of toppings. Bacon-Wrapped Cheeseburger RITZwiches, Chicken Shawarma Dip, and a fun twist on a game day classic; Buffalo Chicken Salad topped TRISCUIT crackers! They all look amazing, but I am especially digging the Buffalo Chicken!

    Homebowl Party
    Balance the savory with these sweet OREO cookie football helmets with pretzel details. You only need 4 ingredients and can customize the colors to fit your team!

    Homebowl Party
    No party is complete without games! Here is a free printable BINGO game to play while the game is on!

    >Homebowl Party
    How about a photo booth complete with props? A great activity to do during commercial breaks. We definitely live in the age of selfies. These fun snapshots are a great way for guests to capture the memories from the party and share them with friends.

    You can find all of the details, printables, and recipes for this party here!

    What are you serving at your game day party?

    The "Home Bowl" is not associated with or authorized by the National
    Football League. 1890717 ME. (C) "Coca-Cola" is a registered trademark of The Coca-Cola Company. (C) Mondelez International group.

    Tips for Happy House Plants

    January 25, 2016 By Brandy 4 Comments

     

    house plants 5
    When it comes to outdoor landscapes, January has a lot to be desired. Brown, mushy lawns, dead leaves, and garden beds that need to be pulled up to get ready for spring planting. It's not my favorite time of year to be outside, but that doesn't mean that I can still be surrounded by beautiful plants and flowers. I picked up the latest issue of Sunset magazine from Safeway and absolutely loved this month's "In the Sunset Garden" section. I enjoyed a bit of "me time", sipped on my favorite hot chocolate, and took notes on how to have happy houseplants.  It's nice to start the year off fresh and clean, but it can often seem a bit bleak when Christmas is over. Pretty pops of color definitely help my over all motivation and my favorite way to do that is through plants. My goal for this year is to have flowers in my home all year long!

    house plants 3
    Each year I buy amaryllis bulb kits and other bulb flowers. The beauty of these bulbs are that they come back every year! When the flower has finished blooming for the season, and the stem has withered, I trim it and set the pot out on the shelf in the garage or garden shed. It sits dormant for the rest of the year and come January it starts to come back to life! I bring them back into the house, moisten the soil and enjoy the beauty all over again. I now have them all over my home!

    bulbs
    One year the girls and I planted tulips and daffodils indoors. We bought the bulbs already sprouted, repotted them and placed them throughout the house. It was fun to watch them bloom throughout the spring.

    house plants2
    Growing bulbs indoors is easy. It's fun! Regular houseplants seem to be another story. They never last very long for me. If my goal for this year is to have fresh accents in my home all year long I need to stop killing my other house plants.

    house plant tips 1
    This plant has been the exception. I've had it for 2 years, but it definitely seems to have a mind of its own. I learned 3 tips for keeping houseplants happy in my Sunset magazine:

    1. Timely Watering 

    2. Light Touch (what kind of light plants need)

    3. Good Turn (rotate your plants)

    I won't share details about all of the tips, but I will say that after reading the article, I'm pretty sure I'm failing in #3---rotating my plants!  "If you see your plant is leaning toward the light and getting lopsided, rotate the pot every month or so."

    Looks like I need to start rotating this plant to see if there is any hope! The magazine was full of tips for western gardening, ideas for adding plants indoors, pressing leaves, and creating the perfect outdoor room. We have been wanting to take the kids to Yosemite and found a great article about the best time of year to do so to be the crowds!

    This time of year can seem so dreary, but being surrounded by bright pops of color really brighten my home and brighten my attitude. It's a great way to start the new year. Oh, and that delicious hot chocolate that I'm teasing you with? You can learn how to make it here. Now you can sit yourself down for some reading and "me time" too!

    IMG_8158
    Take advantage of $1.00 off participating titles (PEOPLE®, InStyle®, People StyleWatch®, Real Simple®, and Sunset®) with this digital offer until 2/15/16 while supplies last.

    This post is part of a social shopper marketing insight campaign with Pollinate Media Group® and Real Simple® and Sunset® Magazines but all my opinions are my own. #pmedia #NewYearMeTime http://my-disclosur.es/OBsstV

    Valentine's Day Printable Notes, Jokes & Coupons

    January 21, 2016 By Brandy 8 Comments

    Free Valentine's Day printable notes, jokes, creative lunch ideas, Valentine's printable coupons and more!

    If you like tucking lunch notes inside your kids' lunch boxes you might like this collection of lunch box notes for every month of the year!

    Free Valentine's Day printable cards, jokes, creative lunch ideas, printable coupons and more! 

     

    Printable Valentine's Day Notes, Lunch Box Jokes & Coupons

    My kids love reading and sharing jokes with each other. Especially the ones found on Laffy Taffy packaging. I remember my mom tucking a handwritten note into my lunch box when I was in elementary school and I STILL HAVE a few of those notes! So fun. I started making seasonal lunch box jokes to print out and they are always a hit. I have a little stack of them in the silverware drawer and occasionally pull one out to add to their lunch. Quick and easy, and something they can share with a friend!

    Free Valentine's Day printable cards, jokes, creative lunch ideas, Valentine's printable coupons and more! 

    Today I am sharing some Valentine's Day Lunch Box Jokes AND printable coupons!

    Free Valentine's Day printable cards, jokes, creative lunch ideas, Valentine's printable coupons and more! 

    Simply print and cut out! Couldn't be any easier. My kids love Valentine's Day coupons as well. I give these to them on Valentine's Day with a tiny $.99 box of chocolates. Mom will do their chores for a day? Meaning that mom will clean up after the dog in the backyard for a day? Yeah, that's a dream come true for any kid! 🙂

    Free Valentine's Day printable cards, jokes, creative lunch ideas, Valentine's printable coupons and more! 

    To print out a sheet of lunch box jokes or Valentine's day coupons, simply click on the links below. These will print at an 8x10 size.

    Print Out Your Own Valentine's Day Printable Notes, Jokes & Coupons

    Free Valentine's Day printable cards, jokes, creative lunch ideas, Valentine's printable coupons and more! 

    valentines day lunch box notes gluesticksblog

    Click below to PRINT these adorable Free Valentine’s Day Printables!

    Printable Valentine's Day Notes and Coupons

    Valentine's Day Lunch Box Jokes

    Here are a few more Valentine's Day printables you might be interested in!

    First up a lunch box note hack that EVERY MOM NEEDS.

    Buy boxes of Valentines on clearance and use as lunch notes throughout February! So easy, so inexpensive, you don't even need to print or cut them out. Valentine's cards are the perfect lunch box notes!

    Easy Heart Strawberries

    A sweet and healthy preschool or classroom snack. I made these for my daughter's 2nd grade Valentine's Day party and they kids LOVED them. I think we can all agree that kids are sweet enough on their own---no extra sugar necessary.

    I "Chews" You Valentine's Day Printable Cards

    With Valentine’s Day just around the corner, here is a fun (and free!) printable Valentine to make for a crowd! I work with the girls at our church youth group and love it! We have a lot of fun working on service projects, baking, games, and other activities. Teenage girls love gum. The girls I work with are always chewing it so I had a feeling that these little Valentine's day cards would be a hit.

    Star Wars Valentine's Day Printables

    My kids are obsessed with any sort of mints or gum that can be found in my purse so when I saw these printable Star Wars candy wrappers I knew I had found the perfect Valentines for my kiddos!

    Kaylee's First Quilt {Puppy Love Quilt}

    January 15, 2016 By Brandy 2 Comments

    A perfect beginning sewing project for kids. Create simple quilt blocks and let them practice their straight line sewing skills to create a cozy throw for reading and cold nights.

    Puppy Love Quilt
    Kaylee has been learning how to use my machine and practicing her straight line sewing skills and I thought it would be fun to put those early skills to use by making her own little quilt for snuggling up in.

    Puppy Love Quilt
    I received a bag of fabric from a friend at church a while back and this puppy fabric was in it. I wasn't sure if I was going to keep it at first but then decided that Kaylee might like to use it sometime. I was right! It was the first fabric that caught her eye, and miraculously, we were able to scrounge up enough scraps for the other pieces on the quilt.

    Puppy Love Quilt
    She is still very new to sewing so we kept it very simple. I made a stack of quilt blocks, and she practiced her "straight line" sewing skills by sewing all 35 blocks together into rows.

    assembling quilt
    I'm so proud of her and how hard she worked on her quilt, sewing all of those rows together. She was disappointed when I told her that I was going to quilt it for her. Baby steps, girlfriend! I have a hard enough time wrangling my quilts through my machine. She's only 6 and will be quilting on her own soon enough, I'm sure!

    Puppy Love Quilt
    We named her quilt the "Puppy Love" quilt. I guess Toby viewed that as an invitation. He seeks out anything soft on the floor to lay on. It's a good thing all quilts go through the wash before they are finished. She waited up until 11:00 pm for her quilt to come out of the dryer, all fresh and crinkly. There's nothing more cozy than a warm, crinkly, quilt. I think she slept better that night with that little quilt that she made.

    Puppy Love Quilt
    I'm so happy that she is enjoying her time at the sewing machine. Now she's on a mission to work on any and all sewing projects that she can find. She was so excited to fix an apron that she found in her dress up box that needed a seam to be stitched again. I hate mending and always have a pile of things that need a quick stitch or two. I think I'll have to start passing those off to her now 😉

    Puppy Love Quilt
    Neither one of us noticed that the first two rows are swapped until we finished the quilt, and I'm not going to tell her. It just adds character and I think this little quilt is absolutely perfect!

    Heart Quilt Block Tutorial from Cluck Cluck Sew.

     

    Tiny Dancer's Messenger Bag

    January 13, 2016 By Brandy Leave a Comment

    Thank you, Tree Top, for providing this tiny dancer with a delicious after-class snack and sponsoring our creativity!

     

    Tiny Dancer's Messenger Bag
    Ruby is a dancer. Before she could even run she was trying on Kaylee's ballet shoes and wearing them all over the house. At 12 months old she would walk on tippy toes wherever she went. She finds so much joy in moving her little body like a graceful ballerina.

    Tiny Dancer's Messenger Bag
    She really enjoys the tap/ballet combo class that she goes to with her friend once a week. It is perfect for her. There's enough structure for her to learn a few skills and dance vocabulary, but it's also super fun. I mean, they freeze dance every week with disco lights in between ballet and tap!

    Tiny Dancer's Messenger Bag
    She enjoys dressing up for class and packing her dance bag.

    Tiny Dancer's Messenger Bag
    I made each of the girls a darling little messenger dance bag. Kaylee takes jazz dance right after Ruby's class so these bags are great for holding not only their shoes but also a snack and a coloring book or tablet to entertain them while they wait for each other.

    Tiny Dancer's Messenger Bag
    I even added a special little pocket to hold a snack. Since dance class is right before dinner they just bring a Tree Top applesauce pouch. It holds them over, but won't spoil their dinner. Nothing is worse than being "hangry", am I right? We've all been there.

    Tiny Dancer's Messenger Bag
    Pouches have been one of Ruby's favorite snacks since she was just a toddler.  I like bringing them with us on the go because they are mess free and don't require a spoon!

    Tiny Dancer's Messenger Bag
    Tree Top is a grower-owned cooperative, located in the heart of Washington’s apple country that has been a trusted brand in producing premium ingredients like juices and smoothies for over 50 years!

    Share a photo of your child’s “hangry2happy” moment on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. Make sure to use the #Hangry2Happy hashtag and tag @TreeTopInc in your post and you’ll be entered to win one of eight survival kit backpacks full of Tree Top apple sauce Pouches, so you’ll be ready when your kids reach their limit and desperately need a snack. Official sweepstakes rules.

    Tiny Dancers Messenger Bag
    Messenger bag tutorial can be found at Crazy Little Projects.

    I'm hosting a giving away for one kids backpack and filled with Tree Top applesauce pouches. Approximate Retail Value of $50. View Rafflecopter to see the ways in which to enter and show Tree Top your child’s Hangry2Happy Moments!
    a Rafflecopter giveaway

    This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Tree Top.

    • « Previous Page
    • 1
    • …
    • 118
    • 119
    • 120
    • 121
    • 122
    • …
    • 156
    • Next Page »

    Welcome!

    I'm Brandy! I love to create and share my ideas through easy-to-follow recipes and tutorials.

    More about me

    As an Amazon Associate, I make a small commission on qualifying purchases.

    sew with me kids sewing book
    My Book

    Christmas Posts

    • Christmas stocking on mantle
      Cuffed Christmas Stocking Sewing Pattern
    • Pop tart gingerbread house decorated with candy and mints.
      Make a Pop Tart Gingerbread House
    • hands holding chocolate truffle wreath
      Candy Truffle Wreaths (Easy Gift Idea!)
    • White flannel pajama pants with black dogs on the front.
      Sew Your Own Pajama Pants Without a Pattern
    See more Christmas →

    Latest Posts

    • Hawaiian cream cheese rolls
      Hawaiian Cheesecake Danish Rolls
    • Batch of beaver nuggets in red plastic bowl.
      Copycat Buc-ee's Beaver Nuggets
    • Peanut butter pretzel clusters on baking sheet with parchment paper and topped with chocolate and pecans.
      Peanut Butter Pretzel Clusters
    • Baking sheet with rows of thin mint chocolates and molded chocolates.
      Thin Mint Cups

    Footer

    ↑ Back to Top

    About

    • Privacy Policy
    • Accessibility Policy

    Newsletter

    • Sign Up! for emails and updates

    Contact

    • Contact

    As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.

    Copyright © 2025 Gluesticks Blog

    Rate This Recipe

    Your vote:




    A rating is required
    A name is required
    An email is required