Those of you who own Etsy shops know exactly what I am talking about! Sometimes your pile of finished products just takes up too much space!

So, I am offering some clearance items {because I need more space in my studio!} at 50%+ off of original retail price!

These are the latest craze to hit the party scene!! But, now that you can get your pdf printable files in etsy shops and blog everywhere... including my 4th of July printable here. So, how do you take the printed sheet of paper and turn it into a decorating masterpiece!?!?

Here's how:
{click on any of the pictures to see them enlarged!}

Print out your template sheet on sturdy paper. Think 80-110lb. card stock {bright white is preferable because your colors will be perfect}.

Next, grab your circle punch. If you happen to be using my template sheet, use a 2.5" circle punch! You can find them at Joann's, Michaels, and probably any other craft store {sadly there is no Hobby Lobby out here... but from all the wonderful posts I read elsewhere I kinda wish there was!}

Center the design in your punch... and...PUNCH!

Looking for a little extra something to make your 4th of July BBQ/party a little more fun! How about a FREE printable!?

Welcome to another wonderful week... and the first full week of summer!!! Yay!!! 

For the last 6 months or so {since we have moved into our home} I have been trying to decide what I want to do with our bathrooms. We are so lucky to have 2 FULL baths. One is the guest/kids bathroom... the other belongs to me and my hubby! I had hoped to start work on the kids bathroom this month... but with $800+ in car repairs this month {OUCH!} it kind of took a back seat.... again!

So, for now, I keep wishin' and hopin' and dreamin' and thinkin' {or however that song goes} for the $ to get at my bathrooms!! Just for fun, I put together some eye candy inspiration of bathroom renovations. Maybe you will see something you like and will want to do in your own bathroom! I am loving the bead board or board and batten looks.

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The winner of the Bedtime and Naptime book and BONUS CD is #10

A couple months ago we bought a lovely desk for $10 from a garage sale. As my daughter gets closer to starting kindergarten {sheesh.. I feel old!} we thought it would be fun to get her a desk for her room. That way she has her own special place to do homework, color, etc.  Here's what we got for $10 {before}:

Happy Father's Day to all you dad's out there!!! I hope your day is filled with peace, ties, and and chocolate!

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...lucky #44. SummerSorbet.

Congrats!!! I am sending you an email and you have 48 hours to respond or a new winner will be chosen!

Meanwhile... the Bedtime and Naptime giveaway has been extended through today. Make sure you stop by and enter to win! One comment gets you entered! You will LOVE this book. It's a must have for all moms, grandmas, aunts, sisters, and women everywhere! There are less than 20 entries!!

If you are a facebook fan... pop over to my facebook page and enter my Friday Giveaway! You could win a key fob of your choice!

Have a great weekend... and a very happy father's day to all your dads out there!!!

 Remember this post here where I made this?

Another week gone. Are your kids out of school yet?!? Mine are little and in the school -de-mom {which never ends!} but I think the neighborhood kids are getting ready to be done! ☺

While you are here this week, puh-lease enter my 2 giveaways that are currently going on! Both end this week and both have very low entries!!!!

... or more aptly titled..."How my kids helped me make a great first impression!"

So, we have been in our house for about 6 months now {yay!} and we bought it about 7 months ago. SO.... about 8 months ago we started working with a loan guy {not sure what the technical term is for him}. My husband had been dealing with him mostly, but the kids and I had to take a trip to his office one day to drop off paperwork because my sweet hubby had a meeting at work.

**Extended until Friday, June 17th!!!**

I was given the opportunity through Deseret Book Store to review a brand new book by singer/songwriter Hilary Weeks. The book is called "Bedtime and Naptime... and Bedtime and Naptime: The Simple Joys of a Mom's Life". Hilary Weeks is an LDS {Latter-Day Saint} mom and entertainer. She writes and performs beautiful religious songs. In this book {which includes a CD} she shares some of "the simple joys of a mom's life".

I just have to say... as a mom.... this made me laugh the hardest I have laughed in a l-o-n-g  time!! But, it also really hit home. She shares some fantastic quotes from women with great insight, as well as her own personal experiences being a wife and a mother.

Make sure while you are hear that you stop by and enter my Pizzazzing You giveaway. Pizzazzing You is a wonderful all-in-one baby boutique. They have graciously offered a custom ceramic nursery tile {a $36 value} to one lucky winner!

There are very low entries. Ends Wednesday, 6.8 so get those entries in!!!

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