Keep Calm & Wave On!!!

Fun & Simple 

FREE Printable 

from 

Polkadots On Parade

Available in all 3 colors...


Wave On!!!

Baby Flag

This is such a great idea,

a really fun Fourth of July 

DIY craft project...

from Serendipity

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I will have to figure out 

how to do this with 

7 year old hands & feet!!!

Fourth of July Fun!

Some yummy treats to 

celebrate the 4th...

Ring Pop from Craftzine

Star Spangled Sandwich

from Family Fun

Oreo Pops from Makoodle

Dipped pretzels from Poca Cosa

YUMMY!

Fourth of July Fun

The Fourth of July 

will be here before we know it!

So I'm starting to gather some ideas for this oh so fun day!

Love this clever idea 

from In My Own Style

Run ribbon through the hole & attached napkin & utensils...

Now that's genius!!!

More 4th fun to come...

The Wheatfield

These prints 

from The Wheatfield

are amazing!

Be sure to pop on over to 

The Wheatfield

to see the full selection of prints & cards.

They are beautiful 

& priced affordably!

INSPIRING

Best Dressed Drinks!

Oh my goodness,

these are darling!!!

from Bee In My Bonnet

These would be especially cute 

at a cooking party...

You must hop on over to 

Bee In My Bonnet

to get the tutorial on how to make 

these fabulous little aprons!

So Fun!!!

Clever Cupcake

This is such a clever 

way to serve cupcakes!

from Castle Bakery

I'll be doing this!!!

Monogram Love!

I love this 

Monogrammed Bedding!

{SWOON!}

from Leontine Linens

{SWOON AGAIN!}

Wrapped Asparagus!

Must try this...

Bacon Wrapped 

Caramelized Sesame 

Asparagus

from How Sweet It Is

Bacon Wrapped Caramelized Sesame Asparagus

serves 4

1 bunch of asparagus, about 20-25 spears, stems removed

4 slices thick-cut bacon

1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil

1/2 tablespoon toasted sesame oil

1 1/2 tablespoon brown sugar

1 garlic clove, minced or pressed

1/2 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds

Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil and place a wire rack on top. Spray the rack with nonstick spray. In a small bowl, whisk together oils, brown sugar and garlic. Set aside.

Bunch together 5-6 asparagus spears and tightly wrap a piece of bacon around the bundle. Place on the wire rack seam-side down and repeat. Using a pastry brush, a spoon or even your hands (I did this…), brush the spears thoroughly with the oil/sugar mixture. Give each bundle a hefty sprinkle of sesame seeds. Roast for 35-40 minutes, or until bacon is crispy. Serve warm.

YUMMY!!!

Baseball Wreath

I have some very dedicated baseball fans in my life, that would love this wreath!!!

from

Christy Craig on Etsy

Be sure to check out Christy's etsy shop, 

she makes these wreaths based on 

your favorite team....

Batter Up!!!

Cutest Tape Measure Ever!

Sometimes it's the littlest things 

that make me happy, like this...

Sweet little Tape Measure from 

Patchwork Pottery

I must make this!

Chore Sticks!

It's time to get my almost 8 year

doing some chores around 

the house... I think these 

"Chore Sticks" from

Embellish

might just be an 

great way to get started!!!

Be sure to go to 

Embellish

and check out this awesome blog... and while you are there, be sure to get your FREE Printable 

& create these yourself, 

I know that I am!!!

Tissue Paper Flower Tutorial

I love this simple 

Tissue Paper Flower Tutorial from

Michael Ann Made

These are so easy to make...

You must pop on over to 

Michael Ann Made

and check out her 
simple tutorial and her

crafty-ass blog... 

love it!!!

Yummy Ham Sammies

Happy Father's Day 

to all the Dad's out there,

especially mine!

With Dad's in mind, 

I am sharing this very 

Dad friendly treat

from Leah Beyer at 

Beyer Beware

Leah provided an awesome pictorial "how to" to recreate this dish yourself, which I shared below.

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Then add 2 teaspoons Worcestershire

Last, add 3 teaspoons of poppy seeds, 

simmer until onions are soft.

Then...

Place bottom half of rolls in a foil lined 9x13 pan, spread 3/4 of mixture onto 

bottom half of rolls...

+ layer about a hald pound of shaved ham

+ 6-8 sliced of swiss cheese...

Place tops of rolls onto sandwich & spread the last 1/4 mixture on top...

Cover with foil & bake at 350 for 20 minutes.

Uncover, slice & serve!

 

For the Full Monty, you'll have to jump over to see Leah's awesome blog yourself!

Enjoy!!!

Trix Crispies

You all know what a commitment I have to 

Rice Crispies...

So when I saw these 

I just knew I'd have to try them!

from Cravings of a Lunatic

Trix Crispies

Ingredients

2 Cups of mini marshmallows 

10 cups Trix cereal

1/4 cup butter

Instructions

1. Place the butter and marshmallows in a glass bowl and pop in the microwave for about 2 to 3 minutes to melt.
2. Stir well.
3. Mix in your trix and stir.
4. Pour into a large greased pan (9 x 13 or 11 x 11) and press down with a spoon.
5. Cut into squares.

You definitely want to pop on on over to 

Cravings of a Lunatic

and check out this tasty blog, 

plus you can get the printable version 

of this fun recipe!

YUM!