Toy Organization....Ikea Style!

 This is the wonderful new product that I picked up at Ikea. I LOVE it. It really is exactly what we needed. My daughter loves all the little bits and pieces and this is perfect for all her stuff. It even has a nice area on top for play. 

This is a picture before I started...

I can hardly stand to look at it.

 And this is after. I purchased the green bins for .99 cents each at Ikea as well. 

The best part, my daughter loves the whole thing. She is even making sure to put her toys away after she plays with them. 

Its amazing. 

Now that this is such an success, I am thinking the pantry is up next. So many organizing opportunities. 

Have a wonderful rest of your day!

; )

Spring Break Ikea Visit!

Hello, happy Saturday. We are off to a volleyball game for my oldest today and I just wanted to post some pics of goodies we picked up at Ikea. I will post some pics of what we did with some of it later. (Like organized the toy black hole in my youngest daughters room). Hope your Saturday is great!

Spring Break at the American Girl Store!!!!

Wednesday was our day to go shopping in the big city. My oldest daughter got lots of Birthday money and this is where she wanted to go the most. So we headed out to Ikea and American Girl as well as a few other stores. At first we weren't sure we were going to make it since there was a rather large storm coming through, but the skies cleared and we headed on down the hill. The girls loved the new Saige display. 

I love the American Girls store. It is just Fun!

Have a great Friday!

A pretty new candle...

Hello, Happy Thursday. Sorry I am a little behind on blogging. This week is spring break and we have hardly been home. I am trying out a new candle this week. Its pretty neat, I filled out a survey for Yankee Candle online a few weeks ago, and they asked if I would be interested in participating in a trial for a new product. I said yes, not thinking anything would come of it, but imagine my surprise when I got an email saying I get to be a part of it. Fun. It smells wonderful, like all Yankee candles do. So exciting. 

IT is the clean scent, which I have to admit, encouraged me to clean house. Hmmmm. 

Oh well, have a great day!

: )

Ikea Toy Storage Ideas...

 This is a great idea for all the stuffed friends we have....

 I love the areas for dress up clothes... a serious clutter issue for us for sure...

Next week is Spring Break and we will be heading to the big city and going to Ikea. So I have been raiding the catalog and website and planning my visit because you know you have to do that if you want to ever get out of the place at a decent hour. I am planning a serious overhaul of my girls rooms this Spring, starting with toy storage. I seriously feel like I have been overrun, not just by toys, but by linens, and clutter, and just everything. I just don't feel like there is ever an end to it all. So its time to just eliminate as much as possible. 

I love that I can find such great ideas on Pinterest. 

Thanks to all of you pinners out there for sharing. 

Have a great day!!!

; )

Amish Friendship Bread Chocolate Chip Muffins....

Sunday was baking day for my Amish Friendship bread starter. So I baked up a storm. I actually used two of the starters for this and froze half of the muffins so that I am not tempted to eat them all. YUM!

I just used the basic recipe and made it into muffins instead of a loaf of bread. 

They turned out wonderful. Now for 10 more days and I will bake again. 

Have a great First Day of Spring!

St. Patricks Day Recap...

Hello, Happy Tuesday. This weekend was so great. We were busy, but it was actually relaxing. I know that doesn't make sense, but I think it consisted of much needed family time. IT started out with my girls and I shopping on Friday. We bought groceries and other needed items, but we also looked at clothes, and pretty hair bows, and shoes. We took our time and enjoyed the day. I purchased this shamrock... I couldn't resist even though I will probably not be able to keep it alive. Then we came home, danced, played volleyball outside and just relaxed. Then Saturday, my big girl went to a friends sledding party, and my hubby and baby girl and I went to a local tourist town and just shopped and hung out. The weather was iffy. Some sleet, some snow, some rain and then the sun would come out for about a minute and it started all over again, but it was fun. Then Sunday we just enjoyed all things Irish and baked. 

There is definately something to be said for Family time. 

Hope your day is great!

; )

Getting Through Winter...

 My girls would love these on the insides of their windows...

 For the birds. I love the idea of being able to see them up close...

 Herb garden in my kitchen...

and these eggs are just plain fun!

Just looking through Pinterest. I found some great ideas for getting through gloomy Winter and finally getting into Spring. 

 

Hope your Monday is wonderful!

Happy St. Patricks Day!

Happy St. Patricks Day!

 

Happy Sunday. Hope its fabulous.

 

; )

A New tool by Stampin UP!

Happy Friday! I am so glad the week is over. We were busy busy. My oldest started volleyball on Monday. Practice was on Monday and Wednesday nights. And then we had 4-H on Thursday. Not to mention busy days at school with testing and other stuff. We are exhausted. Today is a lazy day with crafting and Dance classes. I think we may do some fun St. Patricks Day craft today. 

On another note, check out my new tool. I am super excited. This is my petite pennant punch by Stampin Up. I just grabbed some scraps out of my pile and they happened to be Halloween ones. This is truly my favorite tool right now. I plan to make many of these for scrapbooks and cards. I may even dedicate a accordian folder to these in different season, holidays and events. 

I LOVE IT!!!
 

Have a great Weekend. 

; )

Eggs, Baskets, and Easter Bunnies...

 A pair of happy bunnies...

 You can always count on Target for cute spring goodies...

 Something I have no shortage of... eggs, and baskets!

Happy Thursday! Just heading out to school for a busy day of volunteering. I moan and groan about these days, thinking about all have to do at home, but I know one day I will look back and think about how important it is that I was (am) able to do it. It is so great that I can be a part of my girls lives and part of their schooling. I am blessed. 

Have a wonderful day!

Cath Kidston and Easter Tablescape...

Hello, happy Wednesday. I have been busy ignoring the gloomy weather by Spring-ing things up around here. I am loving the brighter colors. The snow is taking its sweet time melting and the sun is hit or miss. Bright colors and yummy smelling candles are just what I am needing. 

Hope your day is Springy!

; )

Sewing List of To Do's... Pretty Dresses

I purchased some smocked material last summer and am just now getting to the dresses I wanted to make, but once I started organizing my craft area, it made me want to do lots more crafting. My baby girl loved the results. There was even enough for dolly too. 

Happy Tuesday!