Pins of the Week: Thanksgiving

By , November 20, 2011

With Thanksgiving just days away, it seems only right to share some of the fun Thanksgiving ideas that have been all over Pinterest. Enjoy!

Source: etsy.com via Nico on Pinterest

Source: etsy.com via Sara on Pinterest

 

And last, but not least, these adorable corn on the cob cupcakes!

Source: ohdeedoh.com via JoJo on Pinterest

Festive Thanksgiving Gift Basket

By , November 19, 2011

This is a fun and easy gift to make for those you are thankful for in your life. A turkey Thanksgiving basket!

A simple basket, a wooden spoon, wiggly eyes, some craft paper on skewers, and a little tissue paper come together to make a fun basket that you can fill with all kinds of goodies! We made a basket recently for some of our favorite neighbors that no longer live next to us. The basket was filled with a pumpkin spice candle, apples, grapes, chocolate fruit dip, pumpkin muffins, and even a few chocolate turkeys!

The turkey basket in the photo will be hanging out in our kitchen, with apples and caramel dip inside for a yummy fall treat. There are so many fun options for what can go inside, from fruit to baked goods, muffin mixes and cupcake liners, and you could even fill one with fall kitchen goods like hand towels and cookie cutters.

It’s always nice to show gratitude for those in your life that you are thankful for! :)

DIY iPhone Case

By , November 18, 2011

It has been a very long time since I have done cross stitch, but this weekend that is all about to change! I recently got a DIY iPhone Case kit and I have been trying to figure out what I wanted to create on it. Honestly that has been the hardest part of all!

In fact, I am still not 100% sure that I have decided, because there is a toss up between two ideas that I have. However, I am determined to get it done this weekend during the big snow storms we are supposed to be having. My iPhone is pretty dull and boring right now and needs a pick-me-up!

Since I don’t yet have my finished case to show you (stay tuned), you can get an idea of what it looks like in the photo to the left.

I think it’s going to be so much fun to make, and luckily cross stitch should be a lot like riding a bicycle. Right? I hope so.

You can find the kit on ThinkGeek. It comes with the case, three spools of embroidery thread, a needle, and instructions. There are even patterns in the booklet that comes with the kit, but of course you will likely want to create your own pattern instead!

*Think Geek provided the sample for my review. As always my opinions are my own, and I for one can’t wait to create my iPhone case with this kit!*

Giveaway: Kroger Giftcard

By , November 17, 2011

Just in time for the holidays, Kroger is running a special with offer where you can stock up on some of your favorite General Mills products and receive free milk (or $3.00 off your total).

From November 13th through November 26th, with the purchase of any four participating General Mills products, you will either receive free milk (up to $3; limit of 2) or to receive $3 off your shopping order.*

Some great General Mills products that will go well with the free milk? How about Cheerios, or Pillsbury Ready to Bake Cookies?

Promotion varies in different locations, so be sure be sure to check your local Kroger Co. Family of Stores. I am excited to stock up on some Pillsubury cookies, and of course, milk is always something on our shopping list.

Would you like to take advantage of this great deal? I have One $25 Kroger gift card (good at any of the Kroger. Co Family of Stores to giveaway to a lucky reader. Here’s how to enter:

  • Leave a comment on this post telling me which General Mills product you would buy with your gift card.
  • For an extra entry follow Kroger on Facebook, then be sure to leave a comment here letting me know that you did.
  • For one more entry, follow Kroger on Twitter, please leave another comment telling me you did.
  • This giveaway is open to those in the USA, and will end on November 22, 2011 at midnight. The winner will be chosen at random and contacted by email. They will then have 3 days to respond, otherwise a new winner will be chosen.

Disclosure: The Kroger gift card, information, and giveaway have been provided by Kroger and General Mills through MyBlogSpark. *Excludes General Mills meal and baking products including; Betty Crocker, Old El Paso, Progresso, Hamburger Helper, Macaroni Grill, Wanchai Ferry, Yoplait.

This giveaway is now closed, congrats to lucky #2, Juliette.

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