Printable Christmas Tags {free}

Christmas Printable Tags are one of the best inventions ever.  I love to bake for Christmas, and printable tags are perfect to pop goodies for gift giving.  I love to give homemade treats with printable tags.  That’s why I love these Printable Christmas Tags with in two different shapes and sizes with holiday sentiments on them.  You can even make a […]

Coconut Sugar Scrub {homemade gift idea}

I’ve made a ton of sugar scrubs, but this is one of my favorites because it only uses TWO ingredients.  All you need is coconut oil and sugar to make one of my favorite sugar scrubs!  I adore that sugar scrubs are easy to make, package adorably and are good for your skin!  Homemade scrubs are […]

Feather Halloween Wreath Tutorial

How to make a wreath Craft that is useful, spooky, and festive is easy as 1-2-3 with this DIY Halloween Wreath tutorial!  All of the supplies needed were purchased in one store, Michael’s.  Don’t you just love one stop shopping?  The best part is that you can make it in under 5 minutes.  Seriously!  Get into the spirit of […]

Always Eat After 7 PM – Really?

This post is brought to you by our sponsor, “Always Eat After 7 PM”. The opinions expressed below are my own. Have you heard of the newest diet out there that allows one to Eat After 7 PM? It’s called Always Eat After 7 PM: The Revolutionary Rule-Breaking Diet That Lets You Enjoy Huge Dinners, […]

Conclusion-Always Eat After 7 PM

This post is brought to you by our sponsor, “Always Eat After 7 PM”. The opinions expressed below are my own. In my introductory post for this program I talked a little bit about the diet Always Eat After 7 PM: The Revolutionary Rule-Breaking Diet That Lets You Enjoy Huge Dinners, Desserts, and Indulgent Snacks—While […]

Always Eat After 7 PM – Recipe Ideas

This post is brought to you by our sponsor, “Always Eat After 7 PM”. The opinions expressed below are my own. In my introductory post for this program I talked a little bit about the diet Always Eat After 7 PM: The Revolutionary Rule-Breaking Diet That Lets You Enjoy Huge Dinners, Desserts, and Indulgent Snacks—While […]

Always Eat After 7 PM – Author Interview

This post is brought to you by our sponsor, “Always Eat After 7 PM”. The opinions expressed below are my own. In my introductory post for this program I talked a little bit about the diet Always Eat After 7 PM: The Revolutionary Rule-Breaking Diet That Lets You Enjoy Huge Dinners, Desserts, and Indulgent Snacks—While […]

Always Eat After 7 PM – An Introduction

This post is brought to you by our sponsor, “Always Eat After 7 PM”. The opinions expressed below are my own. After being home for quite some time and being quite sedentary, increasing my energy and just feeling better in general, has been a priority. So, I intrigued by Joel Marion’s new diet called Always […]

How to Make a Paper Christmas Tree

Making a Paper Christmas Tree is a DIY craft that is super easy, cheap {or free} and perfect for the holidays!  It’s a fabulous way to recycle cereal boxes to be used for the bases, and use up that scrapbooking paper you have laying around.  All it takes is making your tree bases, punching out the scrapbook paper, rolling the […]

Back to School Tags {free printables}

I’m always trying to think of fun ways to say THANK YOU to my kids teachers for all of their hard work.  I want them to know that I don’t take them for granted and that I appreciate that they work hard each day.  Sending my kids back to school is hard, so I’d imagine going back […]

Coconut Lime Sugar Scrub {homemade gift idea}

I’ve made a ton of sugar scrubs, but this Coconut Lime Sugar Scrub just became my favorite because it only uses FOUR ingredients, and it smells so good.  All you need is coconut oil, sugar, lime essential oil, and a lime to make the scrub.  I adore that sugar scrubs are easy to make, package adorably […]

EASY Felt Leaf and Pom Pom Napkin Ring Holders {DIY}

How to make an EASY Felt Leaf and Pom Pom Napkin Ring Holder for the Fall/holiday season is a craft that’s relatively inexpensive and easy, but looks amazing.    There’s just something about how the colors and elements of Fall that go together that is so lovely and pleasing to the eye.  You’ll only need a few items, too!   […]

Halloween S’mores Pops {Eggo® recipe}

Halloween is one of our all time favorite holidays, and I suspect it is has something to do with the sweet things that go directly into our mouths.   I’m not a huge candy fan, but I do love all kinds of sweet treats, so these Halloween S’mores Pops using Eggo® Waffles are right up […]

Felt Pumpkin Napkin Rings {DIY Decor}

How to make DIY Felt Pumpkin Napkin Rings for Halloween or even Fall is a craft that’s relatively inexpensive and easy, but looks amazing.  There’s just something about how the colors and elements that go together that is so lovely and pleasing to the eye.  You’ll only need a few items, too!   So, go gather some felt, ribbon, sewing machine and […]

Top 10 Uncommon Gifts Holiday Guide

This post brought to you by UncommonGoods, my favorite new place to shop. The content and opinions expressed below are that of http://sevenclowncircus.com. Every once in a while you find a store that makes you wonder why you didn’t know about it sooner. For me, that store is UncommonGoods. I’m can be really finicky about where […]

Free Printable Thank You Tags for Teachers {teacher appreciation gift}

I’m always trying to think of fun ways to say THANK YOU to my kids teachers for all of their hard work.  I want them to know that I don’t take them for granted and that I appreciate that they work hard each day.  May is always a hot month, so to say THANK you […]

Crockpot Orange Scream Hot Chocolate

This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of TruMoo for SocialSpark. All opinions are 100% mine. Are you throwing a Halloween Party or have you signed up to bring a treat along to a Halloween party you are attending?  If so, this fun recipe is for you.  Perfect for cool Fall days […]

NO-Sew Wonder Woman Costume {DIY}

What’s better than a fabulous looking costume that looks sewn but isn’t?  Um, a no-sew costume that you can make in about 2-3 hours.  My sister made this fabulous NO-SEW Wonder Woman Costume {be still my heart} that looks like a million bucks and I couldn’t be more impressed.  Her inspiration came from this video […]

Bath Bomb Gift Tag {free printable}

Can you believe Teacher Appreciation week is here?  I ADORE trying to come up with clever, fun and inexpensive ways to tell my kids’ teachers that they are appreciated, valued and not taken for granted.  This year I wanted to let my kids’ teachers know that they are the “BOMB”.  So, for teacher appreciation week I decided that […]

Peppermint Oreo Hot Chocolate

We are huge fans of Hot Chocolate in our family, and we are always looking for new and fun ways to take our Hot Chocolate to the next level, especially during the holiday season. Now that International Delight has introduced Hot Chocolate into its line of holiday favorites, we’ve brought their super easy and delicious […]

Ring in the New Year at Knott’s Berry Farm! {TICKET GIVEAWAY}

If you love Knott’s Berry Farm, then ringing in the New Year at the park with all the bells and whistles should be on your radar.  Knott’s New Year’s Eve Event is the perfect family-friendly PARTY with entertainment that sounds like it’s going to knock my socks off.  The parks hours are extended from 10 AM […]

Avalanche Bars Recipe PLUS {giveaway}

If you love Rice Krispies, marshmallows, white chocolate, and peanut butter, then you’ll adore avalanche bars.  Made famous by the Rocky Mountain Chocolate Company, this dreamy treat is super popular around the holidays.  The nice thing about the recipe is that you really can’t mess it up.  You can add extra peanut butter and white chocolate […]

Enter to WIN 100 POUNDS of Brookside Chocolate!

This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of BROOKSIDE Chocolate for IZEA. All opinions are 100% mine. If you are a lover of chocolate like we are, then you are going to want to try Brookside Chocolate stat.  Brookside chocolate is made with dark chocolate with sweetened soft centers made with exotic […]

DIY Flower Crown {how to}

Flower Crowns make the best summer and spring photo props ever.  I’ve fallen in love with how flower crowns look in braided and wavy hair and so I had to make one.  Surprisingly, they are easier to make than you’d imagine, and the best part is that they are completely customizable.  When you make the […]

Keep Playing with QUAKER plus {$100 GIVEAWAY}

This post brought to you by Quaker Oats. The content and opinions expressed below are that of http://sevenclowncircus.com/. Any chance to have a party or playdate gets a “yes, please” from my kiddos.  I’ve learned over the years that some of the best parties and playdates are the EASY, LOW key kind that happen at […]

Black Bean Burgers with Guacamole and Sprouts

This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of BUBBA Burger for IZEA. All opinions are 100% mine. We made big changes in the way we ate a few months ago and cut red meat completely from our diet.  Whoa, right?  That’s a big deal for a family of 7.  In the ensuing […]

Thanks for the A+ Start {FREE} Tags for Teacher Appreciation

Can you believe Teacher Appreciation week is here?  I ADORE trying to come up with clever, fun and inexpensive ways to tell my kids teachers that they are appreciated, valued and not taken for granted.  This year I wanted to give my kids teachers a “good start” so for one day of teacher appreciation week I wanted […]

How to Throw an Annie Party {DIY}

How to Throw an Annie Themed Birthday Party is like a walk down memory lane.  Annie may be new for the little ones, but it’s nostalgic for mom so it’s a win/win in my book!  My sister throws amazing Themed Birthday Parties, and this was no exception.  She designed the party with the help from Tricia Rennea, who […]

Sweet Easter Popcorn {recipe}

How to Make Sweet Easter Popcorn is easy and perfect to make with little helpers because it’s fun to mix with your hands! I’ve found a few variations of this recipe online and decided I had to try it because popcorn with add-ons just makes me happy.  Plus, I’ve tried a variation of this recipe with Chex […]

Easter Dessert Recipes

FoodNetwork.com knows How to Make Easter Dessert Recipes that look fabulous.  These three recipes are perfect to make for the holiday {this year it falls on April 5th} and would make perfect centerpieces for your table before you eat them.   Happy Easter, y’all! Chick and Egg Cupcakes  – How cute are these chick and egg cupcakes?  The best part […]

Easy Black Bean and Butternut Squash Soup

This Easy Black Bean and Butternut Squash Soup with Sweet Potatoes is super delicious year round, but especially lovely on a chilly evening.   The nice thing about this recipe is that you can change things up to customize it for a flavor most to your liking, just add different vegetables or more seasonings.  I have 5 […]

5 Dessert Recipes Perfect for Valentine’s Day

FoodNetwork.com knows How to Make Dessert Recipes Perfect for Valentine’s Day.  These five recipes are just made to serve on Valentine’s Day, but if you are too busy, they are good year round.  {{smiling}}  Happy Valentine’s Day, y’all! Red Velvet Ice Box Cake – This easy and delicious cake layers red velvet cookies, sweet cream cheese and shaved […]