This simple double sided flannel receiving blanket tutorial comes together quickly and makes a great baby gift, paired with a pair of homemade baby shoes! Every little baby needs a blanket made just for them and a little pair of fabric shoes. These shoes are so easy to make. You can even match them to the blanket for the perfect baby gift! My friend recently gave birth to her sixth child. I figured that after 5 kids it would be nice to have something new for baby. And so I made him a ... Read More about Flannel Receiving Blanket Tutorial
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Easy Pizzelle Ice Cream Sandwiches
Pizzelle ice cream sandwiches are the perfect summer treat. Crispy, sweet, and easy to customize. Set up an ice cream bar and let guests make their own! If you like ice cream sandwiches you'll love our copycat It's It ice cream sandwiches! Pizzelle ice cream sandwiches are the latest trend in the Nelson home. We simply can't get enough of them! The kids like coming up with their favorite combinations. Vanilla pizzelles with peanut butter cookie dough ice cream is a top contender ... Read More about Easy Pizzelle Ice Cream Sandwiches
Thanks a Melon Printable Tags & Gift Idea
This sweet "Thanks a Melon" printable tag is an easy way to thank a friend. Attach it to watermelon themed candy or lip gloss for an easy gift idea! You might also like our "Thanks For Being So Sweet" candy tag printables or our "We Donut Know What We'd Do Without You" donut printable tags. I spotted packages of watermelon Sour Patch Kids candy in the self checkout lane at Target a couple of weeks ago. On the shelf next to them were all of the impulse items like batteries, lighters, ... Read More about Thanks a Melon Printable Tags & Gift Idea
Always Eat After 7 {Part 2}
This post is brought to you by our sponsor, “Always Eat After 7 PM”. The opinions expressed below are my own. In my last post I shared the personal reasons that I am focusing on my health this year: Elevated cholesterol, lack of energy, and weight gain. I want to be able to keep up with my kids and lifestyle, and I want to feel more comfortable in my body. I've been regularly workout out and wanted to focus on my eating habits because the two play hand in hand. Today I wanted to share what ... Read More about Always Eat After 7 {Part 2}
Chocolate Eclair Dessert (Video)
Layers of graham crackers, pudding and chocolate combine for this delicious no-bake chocolate eclair dessert! Always a hit and the perfect summer dessert! If you like no bake desserts you’ll love our angel food berry trifle and strawberry ice box cake! This post was originally shared in 2012 and now includes a video! Watch our step by step video! Have you ever had a layered eclair dessert? Some call it chocolate eclair cake. No matter what you call it, it's amazing. This is one of our ... Read More about Chocolate Eclair Dessert (Video)
Angel Food Berry Trifle Recipe (Video)
This angel food berry trifle is as delicious as it is beautiful. The perfect summer dessert with its layers of fresh berries, light cake, and cream! This post contains an affiliate link. If you love layered desserts you'll definitely want to try our layered eclair dessert, brownie trifle, or homemade strawberry shortcake!You might even like our yogurt key lime pie cups! Watch Our Step By Step Video! Angel food cake with fresh berries and cream is my all-time favorite dessert recipe. ... Read More about Angel Food Berry Trifle Recipe (Video)
Kids Scrappy Quilt Tutorial (52″ Throw)
This kids scrappy quilt comes together so quickly! A perfect beginner quilt to make. Backed in flannel, it's so cozy for snuggling. This post contains affiliate links. This quilt would be perfect paired with a fleece pillowcase or homemade teddy bear. Ruby received a stack of 1/8 yard fabric cuts for her birthday. 18 different colors, all bright and rainbow hued. After months of asking to do something with them, we sat down and began to cut them into small blocks to make a ... Read More about Kids Scrappy Quilt Tutorial (52″ Throw)
Backyard Bingo Cards for Kids (Free Printable)
How many things can you find in your backyard? Find out with this fun printable backyard bingo game! A great way to spend a sunny day outside. Looking for more outdoor activities? Try ice excavating or sidewalk paint rockets. Have your kids been a bit stir-crazy too? We've gone on walks, we've played outside, we've played inside, and we've done countless jigsaw puzzles. We had a break in the rain and decided to head outside. This time we brought backyard bingo cards with us! The ... Read More about Backyard Bingo Cards for Kids (Free Printable)
Shrimp and Kielbasa Low Country Boil
Shrimp, kielbasa, potatoes, corn, onions, lemons and spicy seasonings combine in this delicious low country boil. Easy to make and easy to eat! Our garlic cheddar drop biscuits would make a delicious addition to our low country boil! If you live in the South, you know exactly what a low country boil is. It's a crowd-pleasing dinner that is easy to make and easy to eat! I grew up in California and Derrick grew up in Alaska. Needless to say, we didn't grow up eating dinners like this, ... Read More about Shrimp and Kielbasa Low Country Boil
