Please welcome my friend Jessica as she shares this Frosted Mason Jar Vase she made! DIY Crafts like this vase and these Mason Jar Luminaries are always fun! Simple but WOW! You know how I love the simple and wow projects! Frosted Mason Jar Vase Hey, hey Today's Creative Life reading ...
Outdoor Wall Art {DIY}
As part of the Lowe's Creative Ideas team, I am given a monthly challenge. I mostly choose very practical home projects, projects that need to be done around my home. This month I'm sharing my DIY Outdoor Wall Art. At first I thought I'd create DIY Outdoor Wall Decor for my ...
4th of July Printable
This 4th of July Printable makes decorating and celebrating any patriotic holiday easy and fun! Using printable patriotic decor can be a quick and easy way to add a patriotic touch to your home without the need for any crafting skills or materials. You can find all free printables in the ...
Pine Cone Fire Starters
Learn how to Make Pine Cone Fire Starters using paraffin wax, string, pine cones and a muffin pan. Start backyard fire pit fires easily with just one fire starter. Great for camping or DIY gift ideas. Summertime means camping for a lot of folks or sitting out by the fire pit. I have ...
Candy Melt Sunflowers
These easy Dipped Oreo Candy Melt Sunflowers are easy for spring holidays and parties. Using candy melts, a candy melt mold for dipped Oreos and Oreo cookies, you can create the cutest treats in a matter of minutes. Sometimes you find something so simple, you can't believe it turned out so ...
Easy Blackberry Cobbler Recipe
With fresh or frozen berries and just a few ingredients, this quick and Easy Blackberry Cobbler Recipe makes a great dessert! Top this fluffy cake-like cobbler with vanilla ice cream and you'll never want anything else! Blackberry cobbler is a summer tradition in our home! Here in the Pacific ...
How To Etch Glass Tutorial
This How to Etch Glass Tutorial will soon be your favorite DIY project! For the longest time, I've been wanting to etch glass. It's one of those crafts that I always thought was really hard, but it's probably one of the easiest projects I've done. I used the Armour Etch cream, but for a ...
Crockpot Scalloped Potatoes
Crockpot Scalloped Potatoes are the perfect holiday side dish recipe idea! This slow cooker potato recipe makes cheesy potatoes that everyone loves! It's Slow Cooker Sunday and you're going to love this crockpot scalloped potatoes recipe! It's just as good as my Crockpot Cheesy Bacon ...
Mayonnaise Cake with Chocolate
Growing up in the 70s, I remember many recipe and food trends. One was Mayonnaise Cake. Chocolate Mayonnaise cake was all the rage! Who knew you could make such a delicious and moist cake using mayo? Who would have thought that mayo and chocolate would have EVER gone together. Chocolate ...
Strawberry Cherry Quick Bread
With spring here, I'm getting excited for fresh local produce! We have the best strawberries and cherries in the PNW. Before I know it, we'll be bursting with fruit with local farm stands selling their goods! I know I have a bit to wait, but thought I'd share this recipe again. I usually make it ...
DIY Faux Patina Tutorial
Make any metal bucket look distressed and aged with a DIY Faux Patina with paint. Using simple craft paints, and spray paint, you can create an aged copper and patina look following this tutorial. As part of the Lowe's Creative Ideas Team, we are given a monthly challenge along with a ...
Dog Treat Tin {DIY}
If you've got a dog, then no doubt you have something you keep dog treats in. Dog Treat Tin - DIYI made this using a vinyl cutting machine like the Cricut Explore™.This project probably only took me about 20 min from start to finish. I chose dog theme images available with the machine and ...
Crockpot French Toast
Crockpot French Toast made with cubed or sliced French bread and layering cinnamon, butter and brown sugar make this a delicious breakfast perfect for weekend mornings. Making French toast in my slow cooker for breakfast on this cold and rainy day will hopefully keep us warm during our ...
Crockpot Blackberry Cobbler – Slow Cooker Sunday
It's Slow Cooker Sunday! If you like blackberry pie, or my fresh blackberry cobbler then you'll love this Crockpot Blackberry Cobbler! I knew we'd want something sweet while watching the movie my husband picked out, and I knew a dessert in the crockpot doesn't take too ...
Cool Bedroom Ideas – 12 Boy Bedroom Ideas
I've got 12 cool bedroom ideas for boys that will help you transform your little guy's room into an amazing space! Creating a boy bedroom can be overwhelming, but I've got several ideas for the perfect color scheme and budget-friendly design ideas. Banning them to their room will never be ...
Crockpot Mac and Cheese – Slow Cooker Sunday
There is nothing yummier than homemade Mac & Cheese! And there is nothing more loved in my kitchen than my crockpot, so why not combine the two for homemade crockpot Mac and Cheese? If my son had his way, he'd eat mac and cheese for every meal. This was the perfect meal waiting for us after an ...
Colored Rice Easter Table Decor
Colored Rice is a great way to create fast holiday decor, no matter the holiday! It's also a great spring craft for kids. Easter is right around the corner. Not a lot of time to decorate since it's on March 31st this year. We seem to be so focused on St. Patrick's Day, but Easter is way more ...
Frozen Smoothie Packs
These Frozen Smoothie Packs will make smoothie making SO much easier! Create a variety of flavors or all the same! Such a great way to get in your daily requirements for fruits and vegetables.Smoothies are all the rage right now. Especially green smoothies or at least ones that have spinach or ...
Copy Cat Cafe Rio Recipe- Shredded Chicken
This copycat Cafe Rio recipe for crockpot shredded chicken is made with pantry ingredients. Zesty Italian dressing, cumin, chili powder, garlic, ranch dressing packet and chicken. Serve with tacos, burritos, salads and more. Cafe Rio Recipe - Shredded Chicken Every summer ...
Crockpot Dessert Recipe – Peanut Butter Cup Cake
I am all about a good Crockpot Dessert Recipe! This Slow Cooker Peanut Butter Cup Cake is so easy to make! Crockpot Dessert Recipes really do make life sweeter!This week I decided to try a crockpot dessert recipe from Stephanie's site. I like the idea of having a yummy dessert ready for me. We ...
Crockpot Cheese Fondue Recipe – Slow Cooker Sunday
My friend Stephanie from A Year of Slow Cooking is the crockpot queen! Anyone who can dedicate to making a crockpot recipe everyday for 365 days should get a crown. Out of all that she's published 2 amazing slow cooker cook books. I'm sharing her cheese fondue recipe that will probably knock your ...
Crockpot Apricot Chicken
Crockpot Apricot Chicken is a fuss free, easy to make slow cooker meal that only uses 3 ingredients. This delightful dish strikes the perfect balance between simplicity and flavor, making it a go-to option for busy weeknight dinners, leisurely weekend meals and is a great chicken recipe for meal ...
Crockpot Pasta Fagioli Recipe
I have found the best Pasta Fagioli recipe! It's actually Pasta e Fagioli, but who's keeping track of the e? Not only is it one of the most delicious soup recipes, but it's a crockpot recipe! Even better! We all love our crockpots! I use mine weekly and thought I should start sharing the ...
Freezing Yogurt Cubes for Smoothies
Freezing Yogurt into cubes for making smoothies is an easy way to add more frosty creaminess to your morning routine. Add frozen yogurt cubes to your homemade smoothie packs for easy grabbing. See how I make frozen smoothie packs here. I don't know why I never thought about freezing ...
English Muffin Bread
No-Knead, quick rise recipe for English Muffin Bread that bakes up with all the nooks & crannies to hold those delicious pockets of butter. I think English Muffin Bread is best when toasted and topped with butter, honey or jam.Recipe for English Muffin Bread While looking for a ...
Crockpot Chicken Tortilla Soup
Crock Pot Chicken Tortilla Soup is a delicious and hearty Mexican-inspired soup that's incredibly flavorful and easy to prepare. It's a comforting dish that combines tender chicken, a rich and savory broth, and a variety of tasty toppings. This is one of those "slow cooker dump meals" where you can ...
Uncle Ben’s Chicken and Wild Rice Soup
This Chicken with Wild Rice Soup made is an easy soup recipe made with chicken and a boxed Uncle Ben's seasoned rice. Adding vegetables and rotisserie chicken makes a simple soup recipe with homemade taste. This is a quick and easy soup recipe for when you don't have a lot of time, but a appetite ...
Printable Thank you Notes for Children
Printable Thank you Notes are free and easy to make. You'll find a variety of free printable thank you notes for children or adults. Do you have your children write Thank You notes for the gifts they've received during Christmas? It's hit and miss with us. To make it easier, I've got ...
Peanut Butter Fudge Recipe
Dad's Peanut Butter Fudge Recipe is a holiday tradition going back to my childhood. Creamy rich peanut butter taste that melts in your mouth made with marshmallow cream and no sweetened condensed milk. Peanut Butter Fudge RecipeI spent Saturday with my dad making his famous Peanut ...
Cranberry Muffin Recipe with Pecans
Use leftover cranberry sauce or relish to make this Cranberry Muffin Recipe with Pecans! This seasonal muffin is great for breakfast, brunch or even a snack! Cranberry Muffin Recipe with Pecans With Thanksgiving over, it was time to clean out the fridge! When I saw my almost full container ...
Peppermint Sugar Scrub – Body Scrub Recipe
I'm sharing 5 Gifts from the Kitchen ideas this week on my AMNW segment. All ideas are super simple, but fabulous, like this Sugar Scrub Recipe! Body Scrub Recipe - Peppermint!I make my own Sugar Scrub monthly using this Body Scrub Recipe to keep my skin protected from winter dryness, ...
BBQ Rub Recipe
Making your own BBQ Rub Recipe with your favorite seasonings and spices is easy to customize for yourself or from DIY gift ideas. BBQ Rub Recipe - Gifts from the KitchenWith the Holidays approaching, some of the hardest people on our list are men! You can only buy so many drills or ...
Irish Cream Recipe {Gifts from the Kitchen}
You'll love this easy to make homemade Irish Cream Recipe. Made from scratch with heavy cream and whiskey gives it a rich smooth taste. I was inspired by my long-time blogging friend Cindy at Skip To My Lou. Her Irish Liqueur recipe is a little different but just as good! Irish ...
Reindeer Food Recipe with Free Printable
Homemade reindeer food is a fun and easy project to do with kids during the holiday season. This Reindeer Food Recipe is easy to make using oats, sprinkles, and imagination. This Christmas Eve tradition will create memories for a lifetime! The Reindeer Food Poem is easy to print to go along ...
Apple Sausage Stuffing Recipe
I have the Best Apple Sausage Stuffing Recipe ever! This coming Sunday, I was invited to be a part of the Ultimate Oregon Thanksgiving with Missy Maki Simple Kitchen radio show. A group of Oregon Food Bloggers are getting together to put on the BEST show with great ideas and recipes for ...
Send a Thank you Card – Free Printable
Enjoy these Free Printable Thank you Cards you can download and print at home. Print a few and have them ready when you need them. Whenever you need to Send a Thank you Card, you can choose from thank you note designs below. 2 styles are available from Today's Creative Life and 6 different ...
Halloween Candy Bar Wrapper {free printable}
I've got the cutest Printable Halloween candy bar wrapper that Marlynn, one of my printable contributors designed. These candy bar wrappers are for a king sized candy bar and couldn't be easier to print out and use! I'm planning on giving these out to the neighbor kids. Come Christmas, I've got ...
How To Paint on Fabric – Farmhouse Dish Towels
This easy tutorial on How to Paint on Fabric with acrylic craft paint will show you simple tips to create the look you want and how to keep your painted fabric from fading much. I love making iron-on kitchen towels for quick decorating but have been wanting to try painting stripes on simple cotton ...
Creative Ideas for Halloween
This is one of the most all-time creative ideas for Halloween that you'll come by. These free printable Halloween cutlery pouches are perfect for your Halloween party. Place a napkin and silverware, or even disposable cutlery inside each one for a creative party table. We LOVED the Printable ...
Halloween Spirit {Halloween Terrarium}
It's easy to get into the Halloween spirit with easy budget-friendly DIY Halloween Terrariums made with Halloween decorations from the dollar store. These also inspired my Halloween Apothecary jars! DIY Halloween Spirit Decorations Making your own Halloween decorations is easy when ...
Halloween Printables FREE
Kiki has been busy whipping up some super cute Halloween Printables! I can't wait to place these in my son's lunch. Printable Lunch Box notes are a great way to let your young students know you're thinking about them. It's a great connection to home. These free Halloween Printables make the cutest ...
Apple Recipes ~ Cream Cheese Apple Bread
One of my favorite apple recipes is this apple bread made with cream cheese. Cream cheese apple bread is a delicious baked good that offers a combination of flavors and textures. The cream cheese adds a tangy and slightly savory flavor to the bread, while the apple provides a sweet and fruity ...
Berry Tips – How to Prevent Moldy Berries
Looking for berry tips? I've got a couple for you! We live in berry heaven and right now the wild blackberries are ripe and bursting. The thing that annoys me about berries, is..........they mold so fast! We eat them quickly just by the hand full, but I use and freeze a few for yummy blackberry ...
Paper Lantern Tutorial DIY Craft
This is such a simple paper lantern tutorial. Learning how to make a paper lantern was quick and fun. Paper crafts are always one of my favorite DIY ideas! I'm going a bit overboard with the outdoor candles & patio lighting, but I love them! I showed my favorites when I was on AMNW Local News ...
How To Make A Notepad Tutorial
Learning how to make a notepad is so much easier than you think! Homemade DIY notepads gives you the freedom to customize for your own needs! DIY Gifts, match your home decor, organize by categories. So many options! Give a girl a stack of Astrobright papers and tell her to create something ...
DIY Fountain Water Feature Tutorial
Make this small DIY Fountain for your patio and garden in just 30 minutes. Perfect for your patio or garden for the soft sound of trickling water. This Do It Yourself Fountain was one of the easiest DIY outdoor projects I've done. Here in the PNW, we only have about 4 months if we're lucky to ...
Nautical Beach Theme Candles
Decorating in a beach or nautical theme is so HOT right now. My quick nautical DIY craft is perfect for a table centerpiece indoors or out. And it's CHEAP! I mean inexpensive! These dollar store candles make it easy to create quick and inexpensive decor. Check out this Beach Theme Hurricane and my ...
4th of July Printables
Just in time for the 4th of July! I've got some FREE Patriotic 4th of July Printables! Perfect for your BBQ! Kiki from Kiki & Company is sharing something for us to use for our patriotic holiday gatherings. 4th of July Printables4th of July Patriotic Ideas I decided to use KiKi's ...
