Friday, March 30, 2012

Free Printable Friday - Formal Table Setting Reference Card

I can't believe it's already Friday again! Well, if I don't have time for crafts, at least I can throw together a few freebies here and there for you guys.

Here is a quick reference card you can stash away in a drawer in your kitchen or something. Whenever you're having guests over for dinner you can pull it out so you know you're setting the table right! How fancy you are!

The JPEG:

Click for full size, right click, 'save image as' to download.

The PDF (for easier printing):

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I link here!

Thursday, March 29, 2012

Anticipating Paradise


I don't think there can be any question as to why I am looking forward to this summer. A honeymoon in tropical paradise Hawaii? Need I say more? I've been so ridiculously busy lately that I think a vacation at the end of the semester is definitely in order. Oh my gosh...just the word...vacation...

Anyways!

The wedding plans are going fairly well though, as stressed out as I am. Things are finally falling into place. I'm getting my dress fitted in a couple of weeks, so wish me luck! We think we may have a cake and officiant and DJ booked. And look what I got:


Time for me to get cracking on these bad boys, DIY style! These kits are pretty nice, I've already delved into the box and you get to put everything together yourself, so it still feels like I'm doing it all on my own, except all the bits and pieces have all been collected up for me. I'm just dreading the invitation on which I run out of printer ink. I've really got to get these mailed out...

Well, that's what I've been up to these days...wedding plans, wedding plans, wedding plans! Oh and of course lots of essays for school, a sick toddler with the flu, a newborn who doesn't like to sleep, and learning some computer stuff on the side among other things!

I feel kind of lame that I haven't done any crafting in a while. I have so many projects lined up, but I just can never find the time! I'm going to try and make a couple of wreaths next, I think. My door is looking kind of bare and the only wreaths I own are a Christmas wreath and a Halloween wreath. I know there are lots of wreaths floating around on Pinterest and I could use a little inspiration. Anyone have a favorite wreath they would like to share?

Wednesday, March 28, 2012

Guest Blogger Gabby

I'd like all of you to meet my friend and sponsor Gabby from The...Late, Young Family! Here is a post she has written for you in order to introduce herself. I love her blog and I think you will too! So without further ado...


Oh, and P.S...I know I haven't been blogging quite as avidly these days...School, two babies, blogging, wedding planning, my odd little side jobs...you understand, don't you? ♥


Now here's Gabby!


Thank you, Alicia, for having me over for a guest post today!  I am very happy to be here and to share with your readers what my blog is all about!




Hello to The Better Nester readers!  My name is Gabby, and I am a stay-at-home mother to two little ones, Ava and Quinn!  It is no secret that I struggle with ADD; so, my blog, The...Late, Young Family, is my own little outlet for showing off my sometimes eclectic projects and family photos!




I have Sing-Song Friday every week. If you like music, and you are always interested in hearing new genres, then you will want to stop by to hear my song of the week!




Hope you get the chance to stop by, and let me know if you're visiting from The Better Nester! I am always happy to see new faces!

Gabby

Sunday, March 25, 2012

Liebster Blogs!


My dear friend Gabby of The...Late, Young Family has awarded me with the Liebster Blog award. Thanks, Gabby! Basically, the award is passed around as a way to feature blogs that deserve some attention but don't yet have many followers. Liebster apparently means "dearest/beloved" so I think that is good enough reason to continue the tradition. How sweet! Here are the rules of the Liebster Award:
  1. Thank your Liebster Blog Award presenter
  2. Make sure to link back to the blogger who presented you with the award
  3. Copy and paste the blog award button on your blog
  4. Present the Liebster Blog Award to 5 blogs of 200 followers of less and who you feel deserve to be noticed.
  5. Let them know they have been chosen by leaving a comment at their blog.
So here are the five blogs that I would like to present with the Liebster Blog Award!

Instagram

I finally got an iPhone which means I can finally spam the world with my Instagram photos!!! I'm completely addicted and/or obsessed. Here's what I've got since yesterday afternoon already:


Friday, March 23, 2012

Free Printable Friday!

I'm going to try and make it a point to hand out a free printable for everyone weekly. How exciting! It will help me to stay on my creative toes, and it will help you because free things are always awesome! We'll see how long I can keep it up. Hopefully, a very long time!

This week, I have something that I have always needed very desperately in my kitchen. I find myself constantly scrambling to the computer while I'm cooking to look up quick measurement conversions. So I did myself (and you) a favor and made up this cute little printable chart to hang right up on my fridge!


You can either download the JPEG file or a PDF version (easiest for printing, in my opinion).

The JPEG:

Click for full size, right click, 'save image as' to download.
The PDF:

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Thursday, March 22, 2012

Guesting A Recipe

I've written up an "Easy Pleasing Recipe" as a guest post over at You Will Rejoice (who just so happens to be a sponsor of mine!). The recipe is for some quick and delicious quesadillas and you can check it out HERE!


If you try it out, be sure to let me know if you liked it! And definitely be sure to leave my sponsor some love!
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