I am so happy with how this quilt turned out! Another extremely simple quilt top with an array of bright and pretty fabrics. My parents recently moved into a new house (new to them, it was actually built in the early 1900's...very neat!) and I thought my mom would like a new quilt for her new home. Her birthday was also coming up so it was the perfect time to make this special throw for her. Interesting fact, my mom and I share a birthday! I was born on her 21st birthday and always thought it ... Read More about Simple Diamond Quilt
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Stuffed Bacon & Cheddar Burgers
#KetchupsNewMustard #CollectiveBias It's April which means that BBQ season has been here for a couple of months in California. Don't hate. The kids asked if we could eat outside on Saturday and it was just too nice outside not to. And miracle of miracles, it was a gorgeous night without mosquitos. I have no idea where they were because they are usually all over me! We made stuffed bacon and cheddar burgers, classic potato salad, and enjoyed fresh pineapple too. All on paper plates and diner ... Read More about Stuffed Bacon & Cheddar Burgers
Dishwasher Safe Frosted Glass
Ruby and I picked up a pretty bouquet of tulips the other day and had fun dispersing them throughout the house. Is there anything better than fresh flowers? I decided to do a little frosting action on this $1 milk bottle and turn it into a vase. I remember frosting mirrors in my high school art class with acid etching cream and painstakingly cutting out every detail with a craft knife. I even remember that I etched a very pretty rose onto my mirror. I've noticed a trend in a lot of DIY vases ... Read More about Dishwasher Safe Frosted Glass
Oversized Floor Pillow
A reading nook, a movie pillow, a mattress, a dog bed...These easy-to-make oversized floor pillows are THE PERFECT hang out for kids! Adults will want one too. Look at this pillow. I mean, LOOK at this pillow! It is the perfect place to jump, sleep, lounge, and read books. An enormous hang out area for any child. Truth be told, I want one for myself! Never in the history of sewing projects in the Nelson home has a project caused so many fights! Serious cat fights. The girls both want to ... Read More about Oversized Floor Pillow
Make an Easter Bunny Cake With 2 Round Cakes
Have the kids make dessert for Easter dinner this year! A quick and easy Easter bunny cake that is fun to decorate for an Easter dessert or a spring birthday. This post contains affiliate links. Looking for another easy treat for kids to make? How about these recipes! Chicken cake (so adorable), our Minion cupcakes, or our hamburger cake! Easter Bunny Cake Did any of you have a bunny birthday cake growing up? This photo is of me on my 1st birthday. My mom and I share a birthday so ... Read More about Make an Easter Bunny Cake With 2 Round Cakes
Ballerina Birthday Brunch
My Kaylee girl is 6 years old! What a beautiful young lady she is, inside and out. She loves to dance so a ballerina birthday party seemed fitting. I really wasn't up to planning an entire party with games and activities (last year it rained during her swim party and we had 18 kids (EVERYONE we invited showed up) in our house going CRAZY....shudder), but I recently won a "dance birthday party" at a church auction which meant I only had to plan the food! My friend, Monique, came and taught the ... Read More about Ballerina Birthday Brunch
Easy Pinwheel Baby Quilt
I made this quilt for my brother and sister in law who just welcomed a darling baby girl into their family! I wanted to make something that matched the nursery perfectly and so I asked my sister in law to let me know what colors she was going to use. She sent me back 4 colors. Aqua, coral, purple, and lime. I searched for fabrics that coordinated with patterns, but without much luck. That's when I decided to use solid fabric in a fun and busy design. Pinwheels! This was my first time ... Read More about Easy Pinwheel Baby Quilt
Microwave Cheez-It Snack Mix
#MVCheezIt #CollectiveBias "There are really only two plays: Romeo and Juliet, and put the darn ball in the basket." ---Abe Lemons College basketball season is here. Are you ready? Have you filled in your brackets? Everyone knows that the most important part of the game is the food! Finger foods, cheesy, crispy, salty ones. This Microwave Cheez-It Snack Mix comes together in just minutes and is the perfect game time snack. What are your favorite Cheez-It products? Do you stick with the ... Read More about Microwave Cheez-It Snack Mix
Dry Erase Activity Binders For Kids {from old Magazines}
Ruby's preschool teacher has binders of laminated magazine pages for the kids to look through. She's taken old issues of the Highlights magazine and the kids love looking through the hidden picture pages. I thought it was a great idea and decided to do the same thing for my own children. I have lots of FRIEND magazines with easy-reader stories, hidden pictures and mazes! By laminating the pages, they instantly become dry-erase and the kids can use them over and over for church, General ... Read More about Dry Erase Activity Binders For Kids {from old Magazines}
