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Creamy+Tomato+Basil+Soup
Blackberry Bars
Easter Mantle
Peanut+Butter+Cup+Cookies

The Scoop Link Party

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Welcome to The Scoop, the weekly link party that features the scoop on the best posts from around the web. As always, add your link to our blog and it automatically shows up on 5 amazing blogs. More exposure + less time = win win!   We are Linsey from Farmhouse Porch, Anita from Cedar Hill Ranch, Samantha from Crafty Texas Girls and Kelli & Kristi from Lolly Jane. Each week we highlight one of our favorite bloggers as a special guest host. This week, please welcome Kristy … [Read more...]

Teacher Appreciation Gift

Teacher Appreciation Gift

Can you Believe that May is already here? It seems like this school year has FLOWN by! Before we all know it, school is going to be out, and our kids are going to be telling us how bored they are! I have thoroughly enjoyed having a few hours to myself each week, as we have sent our oldest off to preschool. His teacher is nothing shy of Extra-Ordinary, and I am SO thankful for all the things she has taught him thus far. So of course, I put a little something together for her, for tomorrow's … [Read more...]

Blackberry Bars

Blackberry Bars

This past week as I was doing a little grocery shopping, I came across the most BEAUTIFUL Blackberries at our local Sprouts Market. And at 88cents/6oz container, I just couldn't pass them up! Each and every one of them, was plump juicy, and perfectly ripe! I was SUPER excited to bake with them.   These delicious Bars would be PERFECT to serve for Mother's Day. For Breakfast or Brunch perhaps? They are light and fruity, with just the right amount of Lemon.  Here is my … [Read more...]

Changing Pad Cover Tutorial

Changing Pad Cover Tutorial

Over the past few weeks, I have been working hard to prepare for this new little bundle of Boy to join our family. I can hardly believe that he will be here in less than 3 weeks! If you follow me on instagram, you might have gotten a few sneak peeks at the Nursery! Well today, I am Super excited to share some of it with you! Along with a SUPER simple sewing tutorial!   Now this little space isn't COMPLETELY finished yet... But if you ask me, I am completely thrilled with how it has … [Read more...]

Marshmallow Dream Cheesecake

Marshmallow Dream Cheesecake

Today I have a new recipe to share with you! The name of this one REALLY does say it all! Remember when I shared this recipe for my favorite fruit dip not too long ago? Well, the other night as I laid in bed, and yes, I was thinking of that very fruit dip. And the idea came to me, that I could turn it into a delicious cheesecake. So yesterday, I got in the kitchen and made it happen! And guess what? It turned out BETTER than I dreamed! The combination of marshmallow & cream cheese … [Read more...]

Inspirational Free Printables

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This past weekend, I thoroughly enjoyed spending some time at home with my Family and listening to General Conference. There were SO many wonderful talks, and SO many things that uplifted & inspired me. Today I took some of those things and created a few FREE printables Using the quotes that I LOVED the Most. And My MOST Favortie: I can't wait to get these printed off and hung around my home so that I have a DAILY reminder of the wonderful things I heard this … [Read more...]

Nautical Striped Wreath

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I am embarrassed to admit that since the turn of the new year, My front door has been naked! {gasp!} No Valentines, No Easter, No NOTHING! I KNOW this is SO unlike me!  I pride myself in having a welcoming front porch, and well, I have been slacking. No excuses! And to be perfectly honest, I cringe every time I pass my bare front door. And yesterday, I decided I would CRINGE no more! So I pulled out a Styrofoam Wreath Form, and some sheets of felt from my Craft Stash, And made our … [Read more...]

Marshmallow Fruit Dip

Marshmallow Fruit Dip

I hope you ALL had a lovely Easter Weekend! Ours was FULL of Easter Egg Dying, and Hunting, Spending time with Family and Eating LOTS of Yummy Food! The Weather is DEFINITELY turning Warm, which has had me craving foods that are lighter & brighter. So today I thought I would share with you a VERY Simple and easy recipe that is perfect for spring & summer fruits! I can't begin to tell you how EASY this is to make! And it consists of only {2} Ingredients! One 7 oz jar of marshmallow … [Read more...]

Someone Got a Makeover….

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I know things over here have been a little bit quiet... But it all has been for good reason! (No, baby isn't here yet.) And I can't WAIT to share with you some of the progress I have made on his Nursery. But if you are here, you probably already noticed that The Diary of DavesWife has a new look! So if you are reading this via a reader, PLEASE click over and come check it out! I hope that with the new look you will notice that things are MUCH easier to find, including ALL the places … [Read more...]

Baby Boy Nursery Inspiration Board

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I officially have 9 weeks left to go with this pregnancy, and the Nesting has kicked into FULL gear! Over the past 2 weeks, I have completely emptied my "craft" room in an effort to give this new little boy of ours a room of his own! While I am sad to see the craft room go, I am BEYOND thrilled to be adding another sweet little boy to our family! And putting together a sweet space to rock, and cuddle him is SO worth it! Since many of you have asked me what plans I have for the nursery, I … [Read more...]