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DIY Centerpiece for 4th of July

DIY Centerpiece for 4th of July

By Marty Walden · 19 Comments

With only a bit of wood and paint this rustic shabby chic DIY centerpiece for 4th of July or other patriotic occasions adds to a beautiful holiday table. As a homeschooling family of 22 years, we are only one year away from completing our journey educating our children at home. Hooray, yippee, and let’s throw a party! The finish line… Read More

Filed Under: Entertaining, holidays, Home Projects, Patriotic, Seasonal Projects, sponsored post, tablescapes Tagged With: 4th of July, crafts, DIY, Fourth of July, holidays, homeschooling, NOADS, Patriotic, seasonal, Sponsored Post

First Mother’s Day Gift Basket

First Mother’s Day Gift Basket

By Marty Walden · Leave a Comment

Disclosure: The post First Mothers Day Gift Basket was sponsored by Expressionery.com but all opinions expressed are my own. I remember my first Mother’s Day like it was yesterday……only it wasn’t. It was 27 years ago.  I was madly in love with this precious bundle of dainty cuteness named Rachel Faith.  I had no idea what I was doing in my newfound… Read More

Filed Under: Crafts, family, Mother's Day, Motherhood, sponsored post Tagged With: crafts, Mother's Day, Sponsored Post

The Best Hot Dogs and a Lazy Family Holiday

The Best Hot Dogs and a Lazy Family Holiday

By Marty Walden ·

“This is a sponsored conversation written by me of behalf of Ball Park® brand. The opinions and text are all mine.” To me the best part of holidays is always family and the traditions that join us together. July Fourth is one of those holidays that has changed through the years. When the kids were younger it usually involved homemade ice… Read More

Filed Under: sponsored post Tagged With: Ball Park, food, hot dogs, Sponsored Post

Mothers Day Pictures and a Pizza Party

Mothers Day Pictures and a Pizza Party

By Marty Walden · Leave a Comment

This post is part of a social shopper marketing insight campaign with Pollinate Media Group® and TONY’S® Pizza, but all my opinions are my own. #pmedia #BigPizzeriaTaste http://my-disclosur.es/OBsstV I grew up in a home that I now realize was pretty “normal” (which is a totally relative term!)  I was the youngest of three siblings and from what my brother says,… Read More

Filed Under: sponsored post Tagged With: food, pizza, Sponsored Post

Mix and Match Home Decor Ideas

Mix and Match Home Decor Ideas

By Marty Walden · 2 Comments

I think my DIY hubby would call me low maintenance when it comes to home decor (and maybe in many other ways, too!) In other words, I don’t go shopping a lot to while away my free time (which is good because there’s not much of that!) or just buy things because everyone else does. I’m learning to invest in some pieces that… Read More

Filed Under: Home Projects, sponsored post Tagged With: Balsam Hill, Home Decor, Sponsored Post

Table Setting Ideas with Marsala Color of the Year

Table Setting Ideas with Marsala Color of the Year

By Marty Walden · 1 Comment

Did you know there was such a thing as a color of the year?  Me neither, until I saw lots of bloggers writing about it last year. PANTONE® is known worldwide as the authority on color and has chosen Marsala as the 2015 color of the year. Who knew? I enjoy entertaining and setting a beautiful table without spending a lot of… Read More

Filed Under: Entertaining, Entertaining, sponsored post, tablescapes Tagged With: Color of the Year, entertaining, Marsala, Sponsored Post, table setting, tablescape

Cinco de Mayo Party and Pineapple Salsa Recipe

Cinco de Mayo Party and Pineapple Salsa Recipe

By Marty Walden · 1 Comment

Fun ideas for throwing a themed Cinco de Mayo party on a budget with inexpensive decorations and easy recipes including homemade pineapple salsa. This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone.  #DelimexFiesta #CollectiveBias To celebrate my youngest daughter’s 17th birthday she invited several of her friends over for a themed Cinco De… Read More

Filed Under: appetizers, Easy Recipes, Entertaining, Entertaining, family, sponsored post, tablescapes Tagged With: appetizers, entertaining, Family, food, Party, Sponsored Post

Handmade Card Ideas in Under 10 Minutes

Handmade Card Ideas in Under 10 Minutes

By Marty Walden · 5 Comments

This month on Crafty Hangouts we were challenged to come up with a craft that could be completed in under 10 minutes. Just my style. Quick and easy. Lickety split. In a jiffy. (Consumer Crafts sponsored this post but all opinions and ideas are my own!) I ordered some goodies from Consumer Crafts and came up with these handmade card… Read More

Filed Under: Crafts, DIY, Project Life, scrapbooking, sponsored post Tagged With: cards, Consumer Crafts, crafts, Project Life, Sponsored Post

Easy Fudge Brownie Recipe + Super Bowl Party

Easy Fudge Brownie Recipe + Super Bowl Party

By Marty Walden · 4 Comments

By using inexpensive dollar store football themed decorations and supplies, simple recipes and snacks, plus an easy fudge brownie recipe, your Super Bowl party will rock! So often we miss  out on the joy of community with others by believing parties and gatherings have to be expensive and completely from scratch. I want to change your mind and show you how… Read More

Filed Under: desserts, Easy Recipes, Entertaining, Entertaining, entree, Seasonal Projects, sponsored post, tablescapes Tagged With: chocolate desserts, entertaining, food, Party, Sponsored Post

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