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Inspiration Monday Party | Refreshing Mint Features

March 9, 2014 By Tanya Leave a Comment

Here at “Inspiration Monday Party” its all about being:

INSPIRED.

We had over 600 inspirations linked up here last week. That is truly amazing.

Thank you for being here with us.

We love being inspired by YOU!

When you link your project here, it is displayed simultaneously on all FIVE blogs at the same time,
all you need to do is link up to ONE of our sites.

Be sure and follow all of us on Social Media as we love to share and promote your posts there too!

I Should Be Mopping the Floor | Scattered Thoughts of a Crafty Mom

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Are you following our Inspiration Monday Pinterest board?

(If you are, you probably got a sneak peek at our favorites for the week.)

There were a ton of refreshing minty treats mingling around at our party last weekend.

We couldn’t resist featuring a few.

Refreshing Mint from Inspiration Monday Party

How To Wear Mint Jeans by Pretty Scraps Studio Designs

Mint Chip Mousse Brownies by The First Year Blog

Mint Brownie Parfait by Bitz & Giggles

Chocolate Cookie Dough Frosting with Mint Chips by House of Yumm

Grasshopper Brownie Cups by A Little Claireification

Mint Truffle Brownie Cheesecake Bars by Roxana’s Home Baking

Thin Mint Moose Tracks Mud Pie by Diana Rambles

Shamrock Shake Recipe by Madame Deals

Lucky Charms Bark by Life With The Crust Cut Off

Please keep in mind:

- Be sure to mingle with other party guests (It’s always fun to click on a few other links to see what fellow bloggers are up to.) – Link up all of your creative fun, including recipes, crafts, printables, DIY projects and other fabulous things you’ve been up to on YOUR blog. – Please do not link Etsy stores, giveaways, or other link parties – By linking up to Inspiration Monday you are giving the five blogs,listed above, permission to feature your project and/or photos on our social media outlets and blogs. -If you wish to be featured, please include the “Inspiration Monday Party” button or link on your link party list (find the button on the side bar.)

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10 Awesome DIY’s For Your Home

March 8, 2014 By Tanya 3 Comments

Happy weekend friends!

We had 60 degree spring like weather yesterday and it was such a blessing to take some time and just be outside.

With no rain the entire day we found ourselves wandering and exploring at a nearby wildlife refuge, watching the process

of winter coming to an end was beautiful.

Y’all are so creative, and amazing. I know the work and passion you put into everything you make, and I want to try and

share that as much as I possibly can. With that in mind, you will still see the weekly features and hostess feature every

week at the Inspiration Monday party. But each weekend, I will also be sharing 10 Awesome Things that I found right here

at our party!

So, let’s get to it, this week won’t disappoint for sure. Here are 10 projects & DIY’s you can make for your home today.

I can’t think of a better way to usher in springtime than sprucing up our space and bringing together things we love.

Lucky Me by Persia Lou

DIY Scrap Book Paper Garland For Boys

March 7, 2014 By Tanya 2 Comments

Hi there! It’s Brooke and I am so excited to share a fun, thrifty paper garland I made for my boys recently.

I think I’ve mentioned this before, but I have three young boys. And I’m always on the lookout for cute decor to use in their room (yes, all three of them share a room right now, and I’ve actually grown to LOVE it!). Anyway, I feel like boy decor is a lot like boy clothing. It’s really hard to find cute things for boys! Girls (and maybe it’s just because I can’t ever buy anything girlie) have so many options when it comes to decor and clothing. Am I right, mothers of boys? I know Tanya has a grandson, so maybe she can relate.

Often times I’m left to making decor for my boys’ room because I can’t find just what I’m looking for, or I don’t want to pay the price of what I actually do like.

So today I have a cute, oh so fun (any easy!) paper craft to make with you…

Paper + lace dream catcher for Abbie’s room

March 6, 2014 By Tanya 4 Comments

We have been in our home for five years, and I have a confession to make.

I have done very little with the kids bedrooms. Gasp. I know, that’s a pretty racy confession right?
Tell me if this sounds familiar. We moved in when #3 had not yet arrived. Then 15 months after #3 was here
#4 joined the family, and for the next few years we would rearrange the rooms, reconfigure, and my eldest
would move out, then back home, then back out again before she married and started her own family.
Decorating their rooms is something I think of often, but in a way, I am kind of glad I waited.
Now the kids are 7, 4, and 3 with lots of ideas, and quite vocal about what they do and do not like.
Which makes my job as their decorator/Mom to figure out how I can create a space that they will love and I
can afford to put together a little easier.

So, what does a dream catcher have to do with kids bedroom design? I found this piece of vintage lace at a
thrift store a few months ago. I have a hard time passing over vintage linens even if they will rarely be used
because I have to give them a good home. I guess it’s like taking in strays. Their safety and future are in my
hands. Do you find yourself doing the same thing when you see something you love?
Some people call it “hoarding”. They are wrong, don’t listen to them.

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Gilded Washi {Dollar Store} Binder Clips

March 4, 2014 By Tanya 8 Comments

I realized this weekend that I have never done a washi tape post.

Like, not one.

So while I was cleaning (yes, the craft hoard is a mess. again) I found a few pretty rolls I had picked up a while ago. And if you give a girl some boring office supplies, some washi tape, and toss in some paint…

Y’all are going to get some pretty office supplies for your desk or work area. For $1 plus paint and tape. Let’s make stuff.

Inspiration Monday Party | Going Green St. Paddy’s Features

March 2, 2014 By Tanya 11 Comments

Hey y’all, happy March !!

It’s already been a week since we partied together, it went by so fast.

I hope you are having a wonderful weekend, what are you up to?

A project maybe or some overdue down time,

either way I’m glad you’re here!

Welcome Back to this week’s Inspiration Monday!
We’re so happy you are joining us today and we can’t wait to see what you have to share.
This is the place where your links are seen simultaneously on all FIVE blogs at the same time,
all you need to do is link up to ONE of our sites.

Be sure and follow all of us on Social Media as we love to share and promote your posts there too!

I Should Be Mopping the Floor | Scattered Thoughts of a Crafty Mom

Redhead Can Decorate| twelveOeight | Your Homebased Mom

It is so fun to look through the links every week and seeing all the creativity!

Are you following our Inspiration Monday Pinterest board?

(If you are, you probably got a sneak peek at our favorites for the week.)

Since green seems to be the color of the season we’ve got some fun green and St. Patrick’s Day themed projects to share with you this week.

Lucky Printable from Paisley Petal Events

Lucky Lip Balm from Detail Oriented DIVA

Rainbow Sugar Cookie Bark from Mom on Timeout

Mint Chocolate Chip Glazed Popcorn from The NY Melrose Family

Spicy Roasted Tomato Guacamole from Joyful Healthy Eats

Mint Chocolate Fudge from Wine & Glue

Lucky Charm Cupcakes from Cincy Shopper

Lime Sherbet Floats from Home Cooking Memories

DIY Cake Stands

March 2, 2014 By Tanya 21 Comments

I am really loving color right now, especially against a clean, light background. It’s so fresh and pretty,

there aren’t a whole lot of things more refreshing than the vibrant colors of springtime.

Do you remember the antique white stands I shared last fall? They held my shabby fabric pumpkins and

I have used them non-stop since then. I used different supplies to make them this time and love the way

they turned out. And they were not only budget-friendly but super easy.

Here is what I used…

Easy Slow Cooker Chicken Chili

February 27, 2014 By Tanya 1 Comment

There is just something so warm & comforting about having a pot of chili or soup at the ready.

And, if you love leftovers like we do, making a big batch that will be dinner one night, and
lunches for a few days, just saved a lot of time too.
I made this recently for a close friend and when we sampled it before delivering it, Mr. twelveOeight
told me I can make it anytime. Which means, “I like it, please make some for us soon”

Today it’s a bit overcast and the rain is on it’s way, so the chili is simmering and I cannot wait
to serve it into big bowls tonight with warm, crusty bread and a big salad.
Dinner will be cooking itself while I work on some lessons with the kids and a few DIY projects
around here.

Easy!

Ok, let’s get dinner started…

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Homemade Shamrock Shake

February 25, 2014 By Tanya 15 Comments

Before you wonder if I am a crazy Shamrock Shake fan, let me assure you, I am crazy about milkshakes in general.

And while I love to get a shake when we are out and about, it’s fun to make them at home sometimes too. When my

kids see the hand blender come out they know that something good is about to happen.

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Inspiration Monday Party | Soup’s On + a Giveaway!!

February 23, 2014 By Tanya 11 Comments

Woohoo! It’s an end of the month #InspirationMonday party…you know what that means!

We have a guest hostess AND a giveaway!We’re so happy you are joining us today.

This week, your links are seen simultaneously on all SIX blogs at the same time,

all you need to do is link up to ONE of our sites.

And if you’re linking up via our guest hostess, Meaningful Mama, WELCOME!

And of course a big HELLO to all of our regular party friends, too! You know we love ya!

We feature lots of your projects during the duration of the party via social media. Feel free to follow along via our blogs below:I Should Be Mopping the Floor | Scattered Thoughts of a Crafty Mom

Redhead Can Decorate| twelveOeight | Your Homebased Momand special guest hostess Meaningful MamaLet’s get started with our giveaway!

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This week’s features were selected by our guest hostess, Jodi, from Meaningful Mama. They’re sure to warm you up during {hopefully} the last weeks of winter. Are you following our Inspiration Monday Pinterest board? (If you are, you probably got a sneak peek at our favorites for the week.) Feel free to grab a button in the sidebar if you were featured below.