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Category: Etsy

  • How to prepare for Christmas early – 10 easy ways

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    If you’re clamoring to get ready for Christmas every year, these are the steps you need. Here are 10 easy ways to prepare for Christmas early.

  • Cooking for a Party

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    You’ve just volunteered for the yearly family party. Panic ensues. How do I cook for all these people?! Relax! Cooking for a party is not rocket science. Let’s talk through it together. Tips, tricks, theme/meal ideas and a free planning printable!

  • The Overwhelmed Mom System

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    We’ve all had that feeling – you wake up and are instantly overwhelmed after looking out at the mess in the living room from the night before. The amount of things you thought of that need to be done are already flowing and the idea that it’s only Tuesday is so frustrating. You are in…

  • New Etsy Shop

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    Hey friends! You may or may not notice that I haven’t been posting as consistently as normal. I wish I could tell you it’s because I won the lottery or had a baby or some big blogger discovered me and I have been helping them. But it’s because I am a crazy person and keep…

  • Custom Orders

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    As some of you may or may not know, I often times do custom orders for people. I really try to do everything. I compiled a few of the ones I’ve done and thought I’d do a blog post on it so people can see the types of things that I have created. If you…

  • DIY Polymer Clay Ring Dish

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    A few years ago, my mom got me the cutest frickin ring dish for my kitchen. It had a cat on it and you placed your rings on the cat’s tail. One day, we were cleaning up the kitchen and it fell onto the kitchen counter and his tail snapped off! WAAHHH! So sad 🙁…

  • Easy gift idea – Canvas bag

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    Hi readers! I am sort of obsessed with painting these canvas bags. I made 3 for my good friend Melissa’s 3 kids for Halloween treat bags. A friend of mine from high school just found out her son has cancer and they have to travel all over to get doctor’s opinions and surgery, etc. So…

  • Dog Treat Jars

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    After I made the treats for my dog Shadow and my sister’s dog Payton, I made a few dog treat jars for some friends and decided to list them on Etsy. I have already sold a few! Check them out – and if you buy them, you’ll receive a special little treat inside for your…

  • Homemade GLUTEN FREE Peanut Butter Pumpkin Dog Treats

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    Happy Saturday! I have been itching to make some dog treats for my dog, Shadow. I am pretty sure he’s allergic to gluten so I have a hard time finding grain free treats that won’t break the bank. I discovered this allergy a few years ago. He was constantly rubbing his ears on the carpet…

  • Etsy Listing – Wine glass charms

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    I love adding new items to my shop. One of my favorite things to make are these wine glass charms. I just find cute stuff at Hobby Lobby and can turn them into charms! It’s so easy and so cute. Check them out here! One of my favorites though are these stemless ones. You can…