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Friday, March 7, 2014

Spring Spoolie Swap {Pink Saturday!!}

I'm so excited to be hosting my first Spoolie Swap! I hope lots of my crafty bloggy friends will want to join in the fun. 
I first discovered these unique wooden spool crafts when I participated in a spring basket swap. Both of my partners sent me spoolies!
I've been collecting little wooden spools and setting them away for a season when I'd have more time to work on them. That time is now!

 It's super easy to join the Spring Spoolie Swap. Just follow these steps:

*Send your name, mailing address, and blog address to sarah (at) hopeineveryseason (dot) com. (You don't have to have a blog to participate.)

 *Please place the swap button on your blog somewhere so your friends can join in too! (There are two sizes!)

 *Partners will be assigned on March 28th. Please send your gift package by April 11th.

 *Reveal party (blog posts) will be held May 2nd. (Participation is optional.)

 *Don't have a spool? I can set up an Etsy order for you.

 *I know some of you are new to bloggy swaps so please feel free to ask me any questions!

{*swap is open to US mailing addresses only*}
Hope In Every Season


 Hope In Every Season

Linking with:
Beverly's Pink Saturday
Blue Monday@Smiling Sally
Metamorphosis Monday @ Between Naps on the Porch
A Return to Loveliness @ A Delightsome Life
Cottage Style Party @ Lavender Garden Cottage 
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Wednesday, March 5, 2014

The Homemaking Party: Avalon Turns 5!!

Avalon Grace turned 5 last Saturday! Daddy made her this pretty cake and we all had fun celebrating our special girl!

It was a special day full of lots of surprises like this one from big sister Selah: "To Avalon From Selah--I will always remember you."

I think it was probably her best birthday ever and she was truly a lady---being thankful for each fun moment.

I can't believe our sweet girl is growing so fast! 

Now it's time for the Homemaking Party! I'm excited to see what each of you will link up. Be sure to check out some of the other great posts in the party and tell your friends!

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Hope In Every Season
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Tuesday, March 4, 2014

The Make Bake Create Party


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Wednesday, February 19, 2014

The Homemaking Party

Welcome to the Homemaking Party!

 We've had such beautiful weather the past few days that the kids and I decided to take a walk around the neighborhood. Here we are with Lake Avalon in the background. Our own little Avalon (pink hat, blue pants) thought that was pretty neat!
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Tuesday, February 18, 2014

Pretty Green Sugar Bowl: Make Bake Create #44

My husband, Jamie, has been practicing with some neat cake decorating techniques. These are gum paste flowers that he formed using cutters, presses, and other neat tools. He made us a heart-shaped cake this past weekend and was going to toss these. Of course, I said NO WAY and snatched them up for my pinks and greens shelf! 
My mom sent me this gorgeous sugar bowl for a Valentine's Day gift. I absolutely love it...and look how well it goes with the other things I'm collecting... 

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Wednesday, February 12, 2014

The Homemaking Party

Has it been one of those weeks so far? Yeah, me too! 

 Thanks for stopping by the Homemaking Party. I hope you are happy and well and I can't wait to see what you've got to share!
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Wednesday, February 5, 2014

Easy Apple Quick Bread for the Homemaking Party

Welcome to the Homemaking Party! We're snowed in again here in NW Arkansas! I think this makes the 5th time this year! The plus side of snow days is that my husband gets to work from home. Yay!

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Tuesday, February 4, 2014

Make Bake Create #43


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Monday, January 27, 2014

Prepping for Game Day with TGI Friday's Appetizers #TGIFGameDay #shop #cbias

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Game Day is coming up fast and the Coller kids are picking out their appetizers and snacks! Grandma Brenda is here visiting so we want to make it an extra special time. Tonight we sampled TGI Friday's potato skins and chicken wings to see if we might want to add them to our big game lineup---food lineup, that is!
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Saturday, January 25, 2014

$350 Valentine's Day Cash Giveaway

It is better to give than it is to receive, so for this season of Love, we are giving away $350 Cash to one (1) lucky winner!!!
Meet the Lovely people who made this giveaway possible...
cohosts
Mionna @ Just Mi | Sarah @ Hope in Every Season | Nicole @ Pharr Away | Angel @ Sew Crafty Angel | Myrna @ Undecided Mamas | Lanaya @ Raising Reagan | Lily @ Fun Fierce Fabulous Beauty Over 50 | Sherry @ The Life of the Party | Sammie @ Busy Sweet Life | Robin @ Robin Charmagne | Dee @ Ms. Dee Kay | Susan @ Love In the Kitchen | Natasha @ Epic Mommy Adventures
Not Pictured: Linda | Crafts A La Mode
contributors
Christie @ A Kitchen Hoor | Britni @ Play Party Pin | Liz @ The Fitness Blondie | Charlene @ A Pinch of Joy | Beauty Style Growth | Lizzy @ Muddle Headed Mamma
Not Pictured: Jamie | Handling with Grace, Kira | Giveaways and Sweepstakes
SPONSORS
Michi | Delphina Luxe
Nicole | Pharr Away



TERMS AND CONDITIONS
Lovely You Blog, Co-Hosts, Contributors and Sponsors are not eligible to enter this giveaway. The Valentine's Day Cash Giveaway begins January 25th at 12:00 AM EST and ends February 8th at 12:00AM EST. The giveaway is open to Residents Worldwide with a verified PayPal account except where prohibited by law. One (1) winner will be selected by Random.org and will be notified by email. The winner has 48 hours to respond before a new winner is selected. No purchase necessary for entering this giveaway. Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, Instagram, GFC, Bloglovin and Google+ are in no way associated with this giveaway. By providing your information in this form, you are providing your information to me, cohosts and sponsors in order to verify your entries and name a winner. As the winner, you are responsible for any tax reporting and associated fees via PayPal in obtaining the winnings. It is the Sole responsibility of the winner and not Lovely You Blog, Co-hosts, Contributors or Sponsors.
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Wednesday, January 22, 2014

The Homemaking Party

Welcome to the Homemaking Party!

 I've been a busy bee this week, preparing for Jamie's mom to come for a two-week visit! She comes tomorrow. Jamie and the kids are all so excited!

 Here's what I've been up to this week on the blog...
I shared our super yummy recipe for Mexican Chocolate Cake. We had this after church Sunday night and it was awesome!
One night for dinner, we had Touchdown Taco Dip. This is a great Super Bowl recipe!
We even had a hockey-themed game time pizza party!

 Thanks for linking up---I'm excited to see what you've got to share!

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Tuesday, January 21, 2014

Make Bake Create #41


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Monday, January 20, 2014

Mexican Chocolate Cake

I have been making this rich and flavorful cake for years. It's one of our family's favorites. I hadn't made it in awhile so, when Jamie mentioned it a few weeks ago, I thought I'd make one share it with you all. Enjoy!

 Mexican Chocolate Cake

 1 pkg. devil's food cake mix (*see note below)
24 oz. sour cream
3 eggs
1/2 c. sliced almonds
2 c. semi-sweet chocolate chips
12 oz. Cool Whip, thawed
4 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. sugar

 Spray a bundt cake pan with oil and heat oven to 350º. Mix cake mix, sour cream, eggs, and 2 tsp. cinnamon together. Stir in 1/4 c. almonds and 1 c. chocolate chips. Pour into pan and bake 40-50 minutes or until cake is done in the middle. Cool 15 minutes or so and then carefully remove from pan to a serving plate. Mix 2 tsp. cinnamon and 1 tsp. sugar together and sprinkle over cake. Melt 1 c. chocolate chips and 1/2 container of Cool Whip, stirring until smooth to make a ganache. Pour ganache over cake and sprinkle remaining almonds on top. Serve with remaining Cool Whip.

 *I make my cake from scratch. If you want to do that as well, just reference your favorite chocolate cake recipe and only mix up the dry parts of the recipe. Then continue on with mine.

 Linking with:
Tea Time Tuesday @ Rose Chintz Cottage
Tea Cup Tuesday @ Artful Affirmations  
Friends Sharing Tea @ Bernideen's Tea Time Blog
Tuesday Cuppa Tea @ Antiques & Teacups 
Teacup Tuesday @ Martha's Favorites
Tabletop Tuesday @ A Stroll Through Life
A Return to Loveliness @ A Delightsome Life
Cottage Style Party @ Lavender Garden Cottage 
Teach Me Tuesday @ Growing Home
Tutorial Tuesdays with Hope Studios
Women Helping Women @ Teaching What Is Good 
(Titus 2)s Days @ Time Warp Wife
The Scoop @Stone Gable
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Game Time Pizza Party with DiGiorno #GameTimeGoodies #shop #cbias

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When I was in grade school, the "big reward" for a job well done was always a class pizza party. My homeschooled kids have never experienced that, so we make up our own little family parties around fun events. Saturday, we broke out our stash of DiGiorno pizzas and had a game time pizza party!

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Friday, January 17, 2014

Touchdown Taco Dip

This quick and easy taco dip has been a family favorite for a long time. Let me know how you like it!

 Touchdown Taco Dip

 (2) 15 oz. cans refried beans
15 oz. sour cream
2 TB taco seasoning
3 c. grated cheddar cheese
15 oz. olives, sliced
5 roma tomatoes, diced
6 green onions, diced

 Spread beans evenly in the bottom of a 13x9 pan. Mix taco seasoning with sour cream and spread over beans. Sprinkle with cheese and bake at 350º for 15 minutes. Sprinkle olives, tomatoes, and onions on top. Serve with tortilla chips.

 Linking with:
Saturday Dishes
Metamorphosis Monday @ Between Naps on the Porch
Craft-o-Maniac Monday  
Motivate Me Monday 
Modest Monday @ The Modest Mom 
Living Proverbs 31
Make the Scene Monday @ Alderberry Hill 
Inspire Me Monday @ Create With Joy 
Masterpiece Monday @ BoogieBoard Cottage 
A Round Tuit @ Creating My Way to Success 
Monday Funday @ C.R.A.F.T. 
Making Your Home Sing Monday 
Teach Me Tuesday @ Growing Home
Tutorial Tuesdays with Hope Studios
Women Helping Women @ Teaching What Is Good 
(Titus 2)s Days @ Time Warp Wife
The Scoop @Stone Gable
Make Bake Create @ Hope In Every Season
Tasty Treats @Simply Helping Him
Winsome Wednesday @ My Daily Walk in His Grace
Whole-Hearted Home Wednesdays 
Encourage One Another @ Deep Roots at Home
A Wise Woman Builds Her Home
Homemaking Link Up @ Raising Homemakers
Home @ Rose Chintz Cottage  
Inspire Me Wednesday @ MamaBuzz 
What's It Wednesday @ Ivy and Elephants 
Wednesday Link up at Adorned from Above
Home Link Up at Raising Arrows
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Wednesday, January 15, 2014

Valentine's Day Candy Corn Fudge for the Homemaking Party


Welcome to the Homemaking Party!

 I figured since I'm trying to eat healthier and lay off the sweets a bit, I'd put up this super sweet recipe to torture myself.

 Hope everyone's having a wonderful week so far!

 Valentine's Day Candy Corn Fudge 
(adapted from Something Swanky)

3 bags white chocolate chips
2 cans sweetened condensed milk
red food coloring

Line the bottom of a square baking pan with wax paper. (I used a 9x9) Melt all chocolate chips and all milk together in a saucepan or microwave-safe bowl. When it's all melted and stirred together smoothly, pour 1/3 of the mixture into the pan and chill about 15 minutes. Add several drops of food coloring to the remaining mixture to make it a light pink color. You may need to warm it again to make it melted and smooth. Pour 1/2 of that into the pan on top of the white and chill 15 minutes. Add a few more drops of coloring to make the remaining mixture a darker pink, warm if needed, and pour the rest on top of the light pink mixture in the pan. Chill for 3-4 hours. Remove from pan and cut into long strips. Then cut those on the diagonal to make little candy corn triangles. Fudge does not need to be refrigerated after this---just store tightly covered.
Linking with:
Homemaking Party @ Hope In Every Season
Thursday Favorite Things @ Katherine's Corner
Thriving Thursday @ Serving Joyfully
Think Tank Thursday @ Saving4Six 
Home Sweet Home @ The Charm of Home 
Create It Thursday
Open House @ Bernideen's Tea Time Blog 
Share Your Cup Thursday @ Have a Daily Cup of Mrs. Olson
Thrifty Things Friday @ The Thrifty Groove
Inspiration Friday @ Dear Creatives
Show and Tell Friday @ My Romantic Home
Foodie Friday @ Rattlebridge Farm 
Beverly's Pink Saturday @ How Sweet the Sound
Family Fun Friday @ Happy and Blessed Home
Fit & Frugal Family Friday
Faithful Fridays
Saturday Dishes
Metamorphosis Monday @ Between Naps on the Porch
Craft-o-Maniac Monday  
Motivate Me Monday 
Modest Monday @ The Modest Mom 
Living Proverbs 31
Make the Scene Monday @ Alderberry Hill 
Inspire Me Monday @ Create With Joy 
Masterpiece Monday @ BoogieBoard Cottage 
A Round Tuit @ Creating My Way to Success 
Monday Funday @ C.R.A.F.T. 
Making Your Home Sing Monday
A Return to Loveliness @ A Delightsome Life
Cottage Style Party @ Lavender Garden Cottage 
Teach Me Tuesday @ Growing Home
Tutorial Tuesdays with Hope Studios
Women Helping Women @ Teaching What Is Good 
(Titus 2)s Days @ Time Warp Wife
The Scoop @Stone Gable
Make Bake Create @ Hope In Every Season
Tasty Treats @Simply Helping Him
Winsome Wednesday @ My Daily Walk in His Grace
Whole-Hearted Home Wednesdays 
Encourage One Another @ Deep Roots at Home
A Wise Woman Builds Her Home
Homemaking Link Up @ Raising Homemakers
Home @ Rose Chintz Cottage  
Inspire Me Wednesday @ MamaBuzz 
What's It Wednesday @ Ivy and Elephants 
Wednesday Link up at Adorned from Above
Home Link Up at Raising Arrows
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Tuesday, January 14, 2014

Make Bake Create #40


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Monday, January 13, 2014

Managing Your Health with Medication Refills #WalgreensRX #shop #cbias

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My husband, Jamie, has been on medication for over 10 years now and I still have a hard time remembering to call in his medication refills! Almost every month, he ends up saying something like, "hey did you know I've only got one pill left?" Then it's a mad scramble to the phone, and later to the pharmacy, to make sure he can take it on time. I'm ready for some automated refill reminders!
While exploring Walgreens.com today, I discovered several great refill options and services to help me better manage his prescription. Jamie has suffered from migraine headaches since he was a young boy. There are a few things that make them come on, like trigger foods, lack of sleep, and stress, but they're mainly due to his blood pressure. In our early married years, he dealt with at least one debilitating migraine every week. They would be so bad that he couldn't work, drive, or even be in a room with bright lights. Finally, he was diagnosed with the blood pressure issue and given medication to keep it under control. Since then, he doesn't get them as often, and we've learned how to better manage them when he does. The prescription is essential though, so we've got to make sure he doesn't run out.
One thing I noticed immediately when viewing the website was the option for free shipping on prescriptions! One of the reasons I have a hard time refilling his prescription far enough ahead of time is that I usually only do errands once a week. So, if I've forgotten to refill the prescription (and write myself a note to pick it up) then I usually don't think about it at all until the following week. With the Walgreens free shipping option, I don't have to worry about paying extra for the convenience of not needing to go pick it up!
After a little more perusing, I found out that I could set up automatic prescription refills. It occurred to me that, if I could set this up, along with the shipping option, I wouldn't need to worry about his prescriptions again until they needed to be re-prescribed by his doctor! 
The website is so easy to navigate and, if I ever do have a question, Walgreens.com offers secure online pharmacy chat with a professional pharmacist. I'm really excited about the way Walgreens makes managing prescriptions so simple for me!
It's really important to me that Jamie doesn't have to worry about not having the medicine he needs to keep him feeling well. He works so hard for us during the week and I want to make sure he's able to enjoy his family time and free time as much as possible.


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