This is an Erin Condren sale that you don’t want to miss! The Friends and Family Sale is going on right now – which means that the ENTIRE site is 25% off! Yes – you heard that right, everything is 25 percent off. Here Are The Details This sneaky little sale starts today September 15, …

Last week I made a recipe that called for toasted coconut for my son’s graduation. I had never made toasted coconut before (believe it or not) and actually never gave it much thought. The fact is – it is really, super easy to make. I never realized the many ways that I could use toasted …

This simple sautéed mushrooms recipe is a side dish staple in our house. I often serve mushrooms with chicken or pasta. They also are great in an omelet. However, it is not always convenient to cook up some mushrooms when you are short on time or when you’ve got a few other steps to your recipe …

This week’s organizing challenge is something that will benefit you for weeks to come: clean off your home office desk. If your workspace gets cluttered with piles of paper, receipts, and random things that don’t have a home – then it is going to be really hard to focus on the important tasks in life. …

I recently purchased a Bernina 475 qe sewing machine. It’s my first Bernina – so as a newcomer to the brand, I thought I would post a list of things you might want to consider before you buy. You can see my unboxing of this Bernina sewing machine here. What is Bernina? If you haven’t …

In recent months, one of my staple sewing projects has been face masks using both my Cricut Maker machine and my Bernina 475 qe. I finally found and modified a pattern that seems fit most of our family well. It is also well matched to my sewing skill set, which is beginner/intermediate. I’ve kind of …

Sometimes the simplest things can drive you crazy – like trying to figure out how to make a thin rectangle in the new Canva interface. It is actually really easy to do – but they don’t make it easy for you to figure out. Crazy, I know. Watch the Video Tutorial It is easier for …

Good news! The Gardening and Sustainable Living Bundle from Ultimate Bundles is on a flash sale! What is Included This bundle includes: 20 eBooks 5 Printables 7 eCourses. Topics covered include: Compact Gardens Getting Started Homestead Planning Preservation Raising Animals, and Veggie Patch. How Much Does It Cost? The bundle itself is worth $560.71. but …

You may have heard people gushing about something called Ultimate Bundles – and with good reason. Ultimate Bundles are a grouping of awesome information products from your favorite experts that focus on a single topic and are offered bundled together at a hugely discounted price. It is like getting a huge library of resources all …

Using baskets is a great way to get organized. The problem is that organization is fluid. So, what works for you today, may not work for you tomorrow. So, it doesn’t make a lot of sense to invest in expensive storage because you may want to change it up as time goes on. Here are …

Disclosure: I received a desk from Autonomous AI for purposes of this review. I have been in search for a good adjustable standing desk for quite some time. So, when Autonomous asked me to review their automated standing desk, I jumped at the chance. I chose the SmartDesk 2 Premium in white because it was …

I created this dragonfly sticker on the Cricut Joy using a sheet from the Erin Condren Paper Sticker Book in the Layers design. This morning there was a dragonfly in our house. Yes. A dragonfly. After a freak out type of moment – I called on other family members to safely remove this unwanted visitor …

One thing that every blog needs to succeed is traffic. Pinterest can be a good source of traffic. However, figuring out how Pinterest works is not so easy. One of the best blogging courses that I have taken to learn about using Pinterest for my blog is called Pinning Perfect from Blog Clarity. And right …

The much awaited Erin Condren Hello Kitty Collection has arrived – and let me tell you, it’s not just for kids. 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 This collection of planners and planner accessories is so cute but also quite classy. In …

About a year and a half ago (maybe more), I saw a deal for Riley Blake Quilt Kits made especially for Cricut on the Cricut website. So, of course, I snapped up two of them. And then, of course, I did nothing. I have never made a quilt before (except for these cute Valentine’s Day …

One back to school essential that all students need is a good laptop sleeve. Your computer is an investment and you should protect it as best you can. So which sleeve is best for high school and college kids? With all of the choices out there, the thing you need to do is focus on …

Whenever you research a new sewing project, you probably find that the directions tell you to prewash the fabric that you plan to use. But it seems like such a pain – so should you really take the time to do it? The Short Answer My short answer is YES – in most cases. If …

If you are new to sewing, you have probably heard the term “selvage” thrown about. This is an important sewing concept and is important when you cut patterns or fabric for projects. What is Selvage? When you purchase fabric off the bolt, you may notice that the top and bottom of the fabric is “bound”. …

It’s time for back to school, so today I want to show you how to use the Erin Condren Academic Planner. There are so many different ways that you can use this planner but I’m going to outline one way that seems to make a lot of sense to me. Two Planner Versions Before we …

In an effort to make my home office and craft room space just a little prettier, I decided to try my hand at covering an old bulletin board with fabric. This is how I did it. {I hung my finished fabric covered bulletin board above my craft area. My Bernina 475 QE is a sewing …