Boy, do I love me some food! Here’s a look back at my favorite foods, recipes and food-related tips in 2013: 1. A Month’s Worth of Green Smoothies – Only One Day of Prep! 2. My “Fashionably Late” Oscar Party was loaded with amazing appetizers that made you want to peel off your Spanx and
Photo Recap: December 2013
December is a month that can chew you up and spit you out if you’re not careful. Lucky for us, we survived the chaos of the holidays, made it through a few snow storms, and rang in the New Year with cheer despite a stomach bug hitting our household. All-in-all, it was truly the most
ATG&D: Top 10 DIYs of 2013
Hello, 2014! I love the fresh beginnings a new year brings (except for this cramping in my legs thanks to hitting the gym for the first time in four months), but it’s also a great time to look back at the year we just finished and all those accomplishments! No, I’m not talking about dominating
25 Candy-Free Advent Calendar Ideas
I realize you probably don’t have much use for this post today unless you’re one of those parents who’s convinced their kids that Christmas is actually on January 25th. (In which case, Target’s holiday section is currently 70% off.) (But you already knew that, didn’t you?) If you fall in the camp of celebrating Christmas
Free Advent Calendar Printables
Want to recreate my DIY Advent Christmas Countdown Calendar for your home next Christmas? Here’s a copy of my number printables to get you started! ATG&D Advent Calendar Printables – Red ATG&D Advent Calendar Printables – Black I used the numbers in red for my daughter Kate’s calendar this year, but I’ve also included a
It’s a Wonderful Life
Hope your day today (and always!) is filled with lots of love and laughter! Happy holidays!
Just Like Cinnabon Cinnamon Rolls
I’ve been known to choose my flights based on which connecting airports have a Cinnabon. We don’t have one in my city, so if I’m lucky enough to have a layover anywhere near that intoxicating, ooey-gooey cinnamon goodness, then give me a good book, some hand sanitizer and a plastic fork – I’m all in.
DIY Ornaments Made From Wrapping Paper Scraps
Any other last minute gift wrappers out there? Don’t recycle those little end scraps of wrapping paper just yet – use them to make colorful, DIY ornaments! This is an incredibly easy DIY craft project that you can do by yourself or get the kids involved! (Snow day, anyone?) The only supplies you need are
2013 Holiday Home Tour
Our 2013 holiday decorations are filled with lots of color, lots of DIY, and lots of fun – come on in and take a look! The front half of our family room, which doubles as my 3 year-old daughter Kate’s playroom and my office, is the spot for our gorgeous new family tree from Lowe’s
Easy, No-Sew DIY Lampshade Cover Using a Scarf
Looking to give your lampshades a new look for the holidays or the winter season? Try my easy, no-sew idea to cover and cozy them up using a scarf! One of my favorite additions to our home this year is the IKEA Tarva dresser I transformed to use as a sideboard in our kitchen. I