Selasa, 15 November 2011

{Heart Therapy} My Family

Have you been following? It's like group bloggy therapy...I am loving it!

Today the prompt is to talk about our FAMILIES, introduce us to them... in as little or as much detail as you want!

Of course a children's song pops into my head! I feel like that's all I ever listen to! I actually love Laurie Berkner and her songs are great! They aren't those annoying kids songs you can only take so much of...she rocks!


Onto my family...  
 
Me & the Hubbs

We're so cool...
...because we made her - this is Bug!
These are my hubby's two boys - we love them to pieces!
My mom & dad - they're pretty awesome!
Hubby's mom & step-dad - they're awesome too!
My sister and her boyfriend. Aww!
She sometimes models for my Etsy shop...sorry to say this photo didn't make the cut!
My brother-in-law and his new wifey! Yay!
My favorite other brother-in-law! ;-)
My Nanny...I love her!
 That pretty much wraps it up. There are aunts & uncles and a million cousins...but that would make this the longest blog post ever!

I love my family! Being together is the most important thing for me and I am so glad we live near each other to be able to spend lots of time together.
 

Minggu, 13 November 2011

{Mmm, Mmm, Mondays} Taco Bowls


Don't these just look deliciously fun?! They are super easy to make and are not only great for toddlers who like to switch it up a little...but these would be great for a party food! They are quick and super easy too!

Ingredients:
1 lb. lean ground beef
taco seasoning packet
water {measurement on your taco packet}
large round soft taco shells
muffin tin
toppings {anything you prefer, we use cheese only here}

Here's what I did:
I cut one round soft taco shell into quarters {in half, then each half in half}
I centered them over the muffin tin and gave them a gentle push
You can do this for as many as you'd like

I cooked my meat as directed on the taco packet.


Once my meat had cooked, I popped the muffin tin of taco shells into the oven on 350 degrees F for about 5-10 minutes. While they were baking, I added in the taco seasoning to the meat. The shells are done when you are able to lift them out of the tin and they are stiff. The edges should look a little browned.


Remove them from the oven and fill them about half way with taco meat. Add on your cheese if using and pop into the oven for a minute or two to melt. Take them back out of the oven and add on your other toppings.


Dig in!

Don't mind the photo. We had a lazy jammie day and apparently a crazy hair day too!

Inspirational Sunday & A Winner

My friend runs a church group for young adults where we talk about how we can apply scriptures to our life and let the Lord help us in this time of big decisions and life changing events. Being that I have Bug & it's on a weeknight, I can't always make it every week. I did get to go this past Thursday and we talked about good fruit and bad fruit. If you live in Christ your branches will be pruned and the good fruit will be plentiful. It was such a great night and it made us all look within ourselves and see what kind of fruit we were growing. We all have some bad fruit, no one is perfect...but I pray for my bad fruit to be pruned and replaced by the good fruit of love, joy, peace, patience {especially patience!}, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. 

And now onto the winner of the Breast Cancer Awareness Magnets. I loved reading your comments on why you would like to win these. You are all so strong for kicking butt and being survivors! Stay healthy!

I used Rafflecopter.com and Robin Ball was the chosen winner! Congrats! I will be emailing you. Please reply to my email to claim your prize. {be sure to check your spam folder} 




How did you all like the Rafflecopter widget thing for entering giveaways? I know as a blogger it is so much easier! Did anyone have any issues with it?

Sabtu, 12 November 2011

A Pinteresing {Linky} Party - Week Thirteen




Welcome to week 13 of my Pinteresting Party Link Party! I can't wait to see what you all link up this week. I'd love for you to share this party with your friends and spread the word. :)






Last week there were 9 link ups.


Here are my faves from week twelve:





Here are the rules:




  • Add a direct link to a blog post along with it's title {not the title of your blog}.
  • You can link up to two posts per blog.
  • I'd love for you to spread the word and post my Pinteresting Party Button on your blog. {& be sure to follow my blog to see when the next party is & if you were featured the following week} :)
  • Pin some other link ups too!
  • Please, no Etsy shops or Giveaways


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Want to know how to check if you were pinned? 
Copy this link into your browser and add your blog URL {does not work for Etsy shops}:
http://pinterest.com/source/YOURURLHERE
for example, mine would be http://pinterest.com/source/tutusandteaparties.blogspot.com 

Need a reminder about this party?  
Look to the right...you see that spot that says "Subscribe to our mailing list"? Type in your email and you will receive an email each week reminding you to link up! Hooray! 
 




Not ready to link up yet? No worries, this link party is open until Friday at noon! 

By linking up you give me full permission to use one photo from your post if you are featured the following link. 

Have you checked out this months sponsors? Well, you should. They make this link party happen...along with new tutorials and projects!

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Jumat, 11 November 2011

{Freebie Friday} Win a Swaddle Blanket & Paci Clip from lilcleo

Happy Freebie Friday! Today we have Heather, shop owner of lilcleo.  Her shop is full of hand sewn things for your tot. I just love her shop & I know you will too! 

About Heather:
I'm a mom of four wonderful children, two girls and two boys. I also have a wonderful husband who let's me take breaks from caring for my family to allow me to create. I've been sewing since I was expecting my first daughter seven years ago.


I love sewing for babies and kids. Of course girls are more fun because there's so much more you can create for them, and anything ruffled is so much fun. 


I'm a stay at home mom, so this is my way to make a little extra cash. When I first started I just wanted to start slow, and everyone that I talked to said summer is the slowest time so I decided it would be the best time to start. So here I am, and my shop is booming. I have gotten quite a few orders, and I'm loving every bit of it. I keep telling myself if this is slow wonder what fall will bring?! 


I have a room down in our basement that is my craft room. Feels like there's always stuff piled up in my room of things I want to do, and bigger piles of what I have to do.

You have a chance to win your choice of 
 There are lots of each to choose from!

Rabu, 09 November 2011

{Tutorial Thursdays} Labeled Candy Holders

This is a pretty simple project. So simple it's hard to name it a tutorial. When I have company around the holidays I usually put out some candy and everyone always asks what it is if it's not written on the wrapper. This pretty much is a decorative way to solve that problem.

You will need:
a small vase, jar, glass, anything clear and with a wide enough mouth to fit your hand in
sturdy paper {I used cardstock}
thin ribbon {or thicker depending on the jar/glass you are using}
fancy shmancy scissors
hole puncher {I had a little star one but ended up not using that one}
a pen {or you can use your printer}
candy, or course!


Here's what you do {if you couldn't figure it out on your own}:

Tie your ribbon around your glass. {don't make the bow yet like I did and had to undo to tie the label on}

Use your scissors to cut a square, rectange, whatever. Label the candy. My candy wrappers said what they were so I just wrote "Take One" on mine.

Tie it onto the ribbon and make a bow.

Fill with candy {in gold, red, silver or green wrappers to be festive}

Leave it out and have your guests have at it.

It would look nice to have a few different jars/glasses in different sizes on the table each with a different color wrapped candy.

{Heart Therapy} Inspiration

Have you been following? It's like group bloggy therapy...I am loving it!


Today the prompt is to talk about what is INSPIRING us, in as little or as much detail as you want!

I actually have a whole board on Pinterest dedicating to words that inspire me. You can see it here


There are lots of people that inspire me too!
My friends and family inspire me to do great things. 

My hubby, brother in law & his wife, and some close friends all volunteer at our local ambulance company and I am so proud of them. They are an inspiration to me.
A good friend of mine and her hubby inspire me spiritually. They are so close to God and I have been going to their church group her hubby runs where we talk about how we can all be close to God and share with each other. They do so much good in this world and inspire me to do the same!

My daughter inspires me to be the best person I can be. I am her teacher in life. What I do leaves an impression and I hope to lead by example and raise her to be a good person with a big heart! 
What inspires you?