Hi friends! Are you excited - the Oscars air this Sunday, February 24th! Do you watch? I have to be honest, I have a thing for watching all of the glitz and the glamour. And though I'll likely be viewing it from the comfort of my own couch this year, I have attended and hosted FUN Academy Awards parties in the past. And to me, you need three elements: food, fun and fashion! gold cake | oscar cookies | black tie cookies | star brownies First up is food! Finger foods are best. Small sandwiches, ... Read More about Winning Oscar Party Ideas
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Southwestern Chicken Tortilla Soup
Hi friends! Today I'm sharing the yummiest (yes, that's a word) recipe for Southwestern Chicken Tortilla Soup with you that I made with Classico Tomatoes! But first, let me provide you with the background story. Did you have a romantic date night for Valentines? With two little ones, we don't get out much, so a quiet dinner at home is our typical date night these days. So that's just what we did! And what better to round out our Winter months with a delicious homemade soup? We ADORE soup in ... Read More about Southwestern Chicken Tortilla Soup
Downton Abbey Printable
Hi friends! It's almost here - the Downton Abbey Season Finale! Are you a fan? In all honesty I haven't seen it yet. But Kimberly just started watching the show right before the start of Season 3 and watched all of Season 1 AND 2 in just one week! She said it was that good. So I'd better get in gear! Anyhoo she said one of the themes of the show that stuck out to her was when Mary and Cousin Matthew sang the song "If you were the only girl in the world, and I were the only boy." So I whipped up ... Read More about Downton Abbey Printable
True Love Tree Carving
Happy Valentine's Day -AND- Thrifty Thursday friends! I'm wrapping up our endless love-themed posts today with a cute project little love project that can last all year long - this True Love "Tree" Carving! Now you know how carving initials into a tree used to be the big thing? Now you can bring that nostalgia, innocence and true love into your home for just dollars! I picked up this lovely piece of wood at my local Goodwill for just $1.99! Now it had a saying plastered to the top along with ... Read More about True Love Tree Carving
50 Sweet Conversation Heart Recipes and Crafts
Hi friends! We're getting so close to Valentine's Day, it's been so much fun this year I think I'm going to be sad once it's over! One of my favorite aspects of Valentines is conversation hearts! Don't you love them? They're not only tasty, but they're so fun to craft and decorate with! Because of my love for all things conversation hearts, I've put together this FUN list of recipes and crafts! There are SO MANY great ones out there! And if I missed one of yours, be sure to leave your ... Read More about 50 Sweet Conversation Heart Recipes and Crafts
