Friday Favorites - Week 353

Happy Friday Everyone!! Now that the hustle and bustle of Christmas has past, we have one more party to enjoy before the New Year, so put on your party hats, pour some bubbly and get ready for the countdown, 2017 is going to be fantastic!!

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Jerri at Simply Sweet Home chose

Three Easy Overnight Breakfast Recipes to Simplify Your Holidays 

by Acadiana's Thrifty Mom

 

Sheree from Stage Presents chose

Pizza Soup by Simply Stacie

 

Christine at Light and Savvy chose

Brilliant Up-cycled Denim Storage Ideas from Pillar Box Blue

Dawn at LeroyLime chose

DIY Wood Cutout Sign from LollyJane

Maisy at Becoming Alice chose

Cranberry Sugar Scrub from Simply Stacie

Penny at Penny's Passion chose

NYE party hat tutorial with free clock printable from Lolly Jane

Amy at A Day of Small Things chose

Homemade sled wreath by Lolly Jane

Jen from Creatively Homemade chose

New Years Eve Party Hat Decorations from Lolly Jane

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Friday Favorites - Week 352

Happy Friday!! I'm still on island time and can't wait to spend Christmas with my kiddos and wonderful in laws in just a few short winks! May you all have a wonderful and very Merry Christmas! To see the features picked for this week, please visit our party hostesses blogs as they won't be available to see on the LeroyLime blog. Don't forget to enter the giveaway and link up below!

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Jen at Creatively Homemade - Twitter | G+ | Pin

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Maisy at Becoming Alice - FB | G+ | Pin

Sheree at Stage Presents - Twitter | FB | Pin | Inst | Inst

Lisa at Condo Blues - Twitter | FB | G+ | Pin | Inst

Amy at A Day of Small Things - Pin

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Giveaway! This week the ladies of Friday Favorites are pleased to offer a giveaway from Jerri's Etsy shop Simply Sweet Creations. The shop features a variety of hand stamped necklaces, earrings, and keychains. Product lines include quote jewelry, personalized/name jewelry, and Team Spirit jewelry. Custom orders are available and each piece can be adorned in a variety of charms and lovely crystal beads to make the piece completely unique to you. The shop also offers a line of Christmas ornaments that can be personalized with the text of your choice, as well as your favorite charms and ribbon color.

Win it! Jerri of Simply Sweet Creations is giving away one Christmas ornament from her shop. You can choose from anything that's listed, including custom ornaments.

To enter the giveaway, use the Rafflecopter form below.

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Friday Favorites - Week 351

Happy Friday Friends! By the time this posts, I'll be on a boat headed somewhere warm with my hubby...a 10 year Anniversary gift only 3 years late, since we were busy cooking baby number 4 on our 10 year! Our amazing in-laws graciously volunteered to hold down the fort while we are away and I'm excited to hear all of the adventures and funny stories they will have with a boisterous full house, when we return. If you haven't yet, enter the fabulous giveaway below and link up your wonderful creations and recipes - to see all the features for this week, please visit our lovely hostesses blog and leave them a bit of comment love!

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Maisy at Becoming Alice - FB | G+ | Pin

Sheree at Stage Presents - Twitter | FB | Pin | Inst | Inst

Lisa at Condo Blues - Twitter | FB | G+ | Pin | Inst

Amy at A Day of Small Things - Pin

Penny at Penny's Passion - Twitter | FB | G+ | Pin | Inst

Kelly at Under a Texas Sky - Twitter | FB | G+ | Pin | Inst | BL

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Giveaway! This week the ladies of Friday Favorites are pleased to offer a giveaway from Jerri's Etsy shop Simply Sweet Creations. The shop features a variety of hand stamped necklaces, earrings, and keychains. Product lines include quote jewelry, personalized/name jewelry, and Team Spirit jewelry. Custom orders are available and each piece can be adorned in a variety of charms and lovely crystal beads to make the piece completely unique to you. The shop also offers a line of Christmas ornaments that can be personalized with the text of your choice, as well as your favorite charms and ribbon color.

Win it! Jerri of Simply Sweet Creations is giving away one Christmas ornament from her shop. You can choose from anything that's listed, including custom ornaments.

To enter the giveaway, use the Rafflecopter form below.

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Dawn at LeroyLime chose

Custom Wood Ornaments by The Country Chic Cottage via My Printly

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Christmas Gift Ideas

This post is sponsored by UncommonGoods. Get all the best Christmas gifts here! Pat yourself on the back and impact the world in a positive way. Order everything you need from unique jewelry, designer decor, tabletop items and handcrafted gifts for even the pickiest ones on your list!

Hello friends! Christmas is almost here! If you haven't crossed everyone off your list and are starting to scramble for the perfectly thoughtful gift, look no further, UncommonGoods has a little something for everyone and you might even find a little something to wrap up for yourself or your Mom!

Here are a few of my favorites for the Old Fashioned Classic Gentleman in your life, ones I'm sure your fellow will adore... 1. Customizable cufflinks to keep a lasting memory with him forever. 2. Record your life's experiences with the My Life Story journal, what a treasure for future generations. 3. A hand-carved shisham Eye Glasses Holder to keep spectacles handy. 4. A clever Wooden Bow-Tie for the bold classic. 5. DIY Old Fashioned Whiskey Infusion Kit for the man with good taste.

How about the lovely ladies on your list? They too enjoy a package tied up with string, here are a few of my favorite things... 1. Note all the reasons your love is evermore in this memorable What I Love About You by Me Book, she will cherish this for years to come, believe me. 2. Remind her that anything is possible with this She Believed She Could Bangle, a simple yet graceful daily reminder. 3. Snuggle up with your sweetie and enjoying these Crackling Candles, they are so fun, you can't just have one. 4. Dance in the rain with your sweetheart under this Crimson Heart Umbrella, you're sure to stand out in Central Park. 5. Let your inner Mozart out with these Musical Wine Glasses, they are sure to bring any party to life! Check out more unique gift ideas for Women here.

But don't stop there, if you have a Music Lover on your list, they can be a bit hard to shop for...you can only buy so many ITunes gift cards. Here are four Gifts your Music Lovers will sing about. 1. Never be without a pick for your big gig, pack this Pick Punch in your bag and use it to create your own one of a kind recycled pick. 2. Impromptu dance parties your thing? This Mason Jar Speaker & Amplifier might be small but it packs a big punch.  3. Bring the beaches of Maine into your home with a Driftwood IPhone Charging Dock . 4. Kick back with the Classics when you set your cold one on one of these Recycled Record Coasters.

Not only do I love the quality of the UncommonGoods company but I love the variety they provide. Headquartered in Brooklyn, New York, UncommonGoods supports and provides a platform for artists and designers in all trades. Give back this holiday season, every purchase made through UncommonGoods has donated over $1Million to charities around the world! View more Christmas gift ideas at UncommonGoods, happy gifting! 

This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of UncommonGoods. 

The opinions and text are all my own.

Friday Favorites - Week 350 - Giveaway

Can y'all believe it's Friday already? Time to link up more crafty goodness and recipes sure to make your tummy grumble. We also have another GIVEAWAY this week! Congrats to the winner of the LeroyLime Christmas tree garland, it's in the mail on it's way to you! Some of you may be gearing up to travel over the holidays, while others are prepping for visitors. Good luck to all of you with your holiday preparations and have a wonderful weekend!

Please support and follow our lovely blog party hostesses:

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Christine at Light and Savvy - Twitter | FB | G+ | Pin | Inst

Jen at Creatively Homemade - Twitter | G+ | Pin

Dawn at LeroyLime - Twitter | FB | G+ | Pin | Inst | BL

Maisy at Becoming Alice - FB | G+ | Pin

Sheree at Stage Presents - Twitter | FB | Pin | Inst | Inst

Lisa at Condo Blues - Twitter | FB | G+ | Pin | Inst

Amy at A Day of Small Things - Pin

Penny at Penny's Passion - Twitter | FB | G+ | Pin | Inst

Kelly at Under a Texas Sky - Twitter | FB | G+ | Pin | Inst | BL

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Giveaway! This week the ladies of Friday Favorites are pleased to offer a giveaway from Jerri's Etsy shop Simply Sweet Creations. The shop features a variety of hand stamped necklaces, earrings, and keychains. Product lines include quote jewelry, personalized/name jewelry, and Team Spirit jewelry. Custom orders are available and each piece can be adorned in a variety of charms and lovely crystal beads to make the piece completely unique to you. The shop also offers a line of Christmas ornaments that can be personalized with the text of your choice, as well as your favorite charms and ribbon color.

Win it! Jerri of Simply Sweet Creations is giving away one Christmas ornament from her shop. You can choose from anything that's listed, including custom ornaments.

To enter the giveaway, use the Rafflecopter form below.

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Jerri at Simply Sweet Home chose

Forest Walnut Trees by A Porch with a View

Dawn at LeroyLime chose

Painted Burlap Stocking by GlueSticks

Maisy at Becoming Alice chose

Terra Cotta Santa Craft by The Country Chic Cottage

Lisa at Condo Blues chose

In Defense of the Potato by Healthy Helper

 

Kelly at Under a Texas Sky chose

No Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Balls by Simply Stacie

 

Sheree from Stage Presents chose

Woodland Christmas Printable Art by DIY Dreamer

                     

Amy at A Day of Small Things chose

Santa in a Chair by Penny's Vintage Home

         

Christine at Light and Savvy chose

Frugal Holiday Decor For The Mantel by Just JP

Penny from Penny's Passion chose

Hand Lettered Holiday Treat Bags by Lolly Jane

                            

Jen at Creatively Homemade chose

Pine Cone Cheese Ball Appetizer from My Thoughts Ideas and Ramblings

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Chalkboard Christmas Countdown

If you follow me on Instagram, then you've seen my latest Chalkboard chicken scratches Art!

I freehanded, rather quickly I might add because I was running out of natural light and it's hard enough to get a photo of our chalkboard since you practically have to climb inside the pantry to do so! It's across from our pantry in a small walk through hallway.

I wanted to reuse the magnetic snowball numbers I had made from our Olaf Disney Countdown last year, so was looking for something with a round shape that I could put them in. I have an entire board full of Chalk Art on Pinterest, so turned to that for inspiration before I got started. 

The truck with a wreath was perfect, if you want to see the original, Jenn who blogs over at Clean and Scentsible is the original artist. I just looked at hers on my phone, while sketching and created my own little Pinterest knock off!

Tips for creating your own chalk art : Make it your own & have fun! Keep a pencil sharpener handy to create a nice outline. Turn your chalk sideways to fill in large areas. Use your finger or a Q-Tip to blend away harsh lines and fill in small areas.

Above the words, I now have envelopes for each of our children, they are doing extra jobs/chores around the house to earn money for Christmas presents...

Christmas will be here before we know it!

Friday Favorites - Week 349

Happy December!! Hard to believe it'll be Christmas in just a few short winks.  May you all have fun decking your halls, hanging lights, jingling bells, wrapping gifts and creating yuletide cheer...cause ready or not, Christmas will be here!! If you are still in turkey mode, check out this week's features, they are sure to get you in the holiday spirit.

Please support and follow our lovely blog party hostesses:

Jerri at Simply Sweet Home - Twitter | FB | G+ | Pin | Inst

Christine at Light and Savvy - Twitter | FB | G+ | Pin | Inst

Jen at Creatively Homemade - Twitter | G+ | Pin

Dawn at LeroyLime - Twitter | FB | G+ | Pin | Inst | BL

Maisy at Becoming Alice - FB | G+ | Pin

Sheree at Stage Presents - Twitter | FB | Pin | Inst | Inst

Lisa at Condo Blues - Twitter | FB | G+ | Pin | Inst

Amy at A Day of Small Things - Pin

Penny at Penny's Passion - Twitter | FB | G+ | Pin | Inst

Kelly at Under a Texas Sky - Twitter | FB | G+ | Pin | Inst | BL

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Jerri at Simply Sweet Home chose

Santa Beard Christmas Countdown w/ Free Printable by Across the BLVD

Dawn at LeroyLime chose

Mini Bundt Pan Christmas Ornament by Artsy Vava

Maisy at Becoming Alice chose

German Christmas Stollen by Frau Tschi Tschi

Lisa from Condo Blues chose

Grinch Mason Jar by The Country Chic Cottage

     

Kelly at Under a Texas Sky chose

DIY LED Deer Head by Pillar Box Blue

                     

Amy at A Day of Small Things chose 

  Plaid and Burlap ornaments by Country Chic Cottage

 

Christine at Light and Savvy chose

How To make A Small Burlap Christmas Tree Using Hangers by Our Peaceful Planet

Penny from Penny's Passion chose

Little House Living's Christmas Family Gift Exchange Ideas by Little House Living

                           

Jen at Creatively Homemade chose

Hot Chocolate Snowman by Acadiana's Thrifty Mom

                                                           Sheree at Stage Presents chose

Fabulous Funky Upcycled Felt Garland by Pillar Box Blue

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