One of the things I made for Liz’s baby shower was a favorite salad of mine {first introduced to me by Junior}:
Mexican Bean Salad.
Mexican Bean Salad.
Mexican Bean Salad
Let’s Have a Party – Party Favors
This weekend I had the honor of helping host a baby shower for my good friend, Liz.
{You may remember her from our cradat back in October}. Liz is having baby #2 in August and we are thrilled for her and her family!
Now, the deets of this shower will come in a series of posts because I have a lot to share.
Today, let’s talk about party prep: favors!
I was cruising around Etsy one day and came across the most adorable little favor tags.
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| [BabyBinkz] |
I knew the theme was set the moment I laid eyes on them. They are simply too cute for words.
Then, I found some adorable little favor bags too which sealed the deal.
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| [Little Chicklets] |
Once I had the container and the tag, I just needed to figure out what to put in them. This became the tough part because I didn’t want to get something I didn’t think anyone would actually want or use.
You know the say, “If you don’t know what to do with it, put a bird on it”. Well, it became: “put a bird in it” for me!
I was at Party City one day and saw these adorable little owl candles
They were the perfect size and oh so cute. I grabbed those and some little mints with baby feet on them and hit the check out line.
I put all the items in the little pouches and tied the favor tags to the top.
All set and ready to go!
Once at the party, I put a little pouch at each person’s seat.
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Pinworthy Projects Party #14
Don’t forget to join the Feed Me Friday blog hop going on now! It is a great way to find a bunch of fabulous new blogs to follow.
A few {minor} rules:
1. Please only link up projects you have made…no etsy shops or giveaways! (Looking for a giveaway linky? Check out Homemaker on a Dime, Someday Crafts and Bacon Time) 2. Be sure to put a permalink back to my blog in any post you link up…giveaway OR project. You can grab a button from above, the sidebar OR just include a link back here. {Of course, I would LOVE it if you would follow me via GFC, Linky Followers and/or email!} 3. Please go visit at least 2 other projects you see in the linky. We all like for visitors to stop by so share the love.
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Now, on to the party…
Did you create something Pinworthy these week?
Link it up below!
1. Please only link up projects you have made…no etsy shops or giveaways! (Looking for a giveaway linky? Check out Homemaker on a Dime, Someday Crafts and Bacon Time)
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May: A Photo Glimpse
Isn’t it funny how the month of June hits and all of sudden everything gets busier? Crazy how that happens.
Here is a quick photo glimpse of what has been going down in our neck of the woods during May and early June.
There was festival #1 which a yearly Memorial Day tradition for us
And, festival #2…a little closer to home!
We also spent some time sleeping in the car…
Making and eating food for cook-outs…
And eating lots of cheerios.
We rounded out the month of May/started June with H’s first dance recital.
Bring on summer!
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Grow Your Blog at the Feed Me Friday Blog Hop
Welcome to Feed Me Friday Blog Hop, hosted by Oh So Savvy Mom, Nap Time is My Time, Great Contradictions and Just Us Four! Feed Me Friday is a Blog Hop to help you meet new bloggers and build your e-mail subscription.
Want to be a part of Feed Me Friday?
Just follow these simple rules:
– Add your blog’s homepage to the linky
– Subscribe by email and follow via Google+ (or Linky Followers) to the four hostesses (Oh So Savvy Mom, Nap Time is My Time, Great Contradictions and Just Us Four) and the Featured Blog of the Week. Make sure to leave us a comment and we will return the favor.
– Visit as many blogs on the list as you can. If you like the blog subscribe to their email (feel free to follow on Google+ too, if you want)
– Leave them a comment with your blog link so they know you are subscribing from Feed Me Friday. Be sure to confirm your subscription! Subscribing back is not mandatory, but it is recommended. It is a great way to build blogging relationships.
Since this is an email subscription blog hop, your blog must have a place for people to subscribe to your email. If there isn’t an email subscribe option, your link will be removed from the linky without warning.
Every Friday we will put up a new Feed Me Friday linky, so be sure to stop by and add your blog.
Each week we will choose one participant from the previous week’s blog hop to be the Featured Blog of the Week.
This week’s featured blog is Heather’s French Press
At Heather’s French Press, Heather shares amazing recipes and other snippets about life.
Thanks so much for linking up with this this week. If you’re a new participant, please be sure to leave a comment below!
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Pinworthy Projects Party – My Pinworthy Picks
Last week was another great party! 85 awesome projects were linked up…a new record.
Let’s take a look at some of the features.
I love the look of coffee filter wreaths. Check out this great one linked up from Random Bits.
Spring/Summer planting is in full force. Check out this topsy turvy planter that Kimberly, from Tiaras and Bowties, linked up.
Sarah, from Alderberry Hill, proved yet again that spray paint is a wonderous thing with her spray painted mason jars.
I’ve been eyeing my kitchen table for a change recently. This DIY farmhouse table really caught my eye as an option!
As we work on finalizing our playroom, I am always drawn to unique storage ideas like this merry go round book shelf from One Dog Woof.
With Memorial Day just passed and July 4th coming soon, this patriotic wreath looks like a fabulous option for the front door.
Check out this beautiful ruffle dress that Jamie, from Scattered Thoughts of a SAHM, shared.
Need a sweet treat? Check out these amazing looking smores cookies from the Winthrop Chronicles.
And the link with the most click this week was…the kitchen printables from Little Corbin Hill.
I hope you will come back tomorrow and link up your newest projects and recipes.
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Sponsor Love: Check out our Fabulous Sponsors!
I don’t know why but the end of each month just completely gets away from me and I find it is 5 or 6 days after the new month begins before I can get my “thank you” post completed.
If you are interested in joining the fabulous list of sponsors below and partnering with Just Us Four, please email me at justusfourpartners {at} gmail {dot} com for more information!
Now, let me tell you a little more about my current sponsors/affiliates!
Layla Grayce
Wedding season is in full swing and Layla Grayce is offering 15% off wedding gifts with promo code 15wed valid through 6/30/12! During the month of June Layla Grayce is also featuring the popular baby brand aden + anais by offering 10% off with promo code ADEN10!
Canvas Pop
Canvas Pop is an awesome gift idea for dads {or grads}! Through the end of today, June 6th, you can even get 25% off your purchase by using the code: FATHERSDAY25.
Need a little longer? Then, check out DNA 11 Art Prints which is offering 20% off through June 10th with the promo code: GREATDAD20.
Expressions Vinyl
I’ve been playing around with my Cameo more and more recently and have fallen in love with using Vinyl. My top source for vinyl has been Expressions Vinyl. In fact, in the next few weeks, I’ll be sharing a few projects I’ve done using their projects AND have a giveaway sponsored by them. Exciting, right?!
One Kings Lane
This site needs no introduction! One Kings Lane has become an obsession of mine! Right now, they have the Napa Home & Garden Sale going one with some truly drool worthy items in it.
Tiny Prints
Over the next few months, I will be a part of a baby shower and several birthday parties! Tiny Prints is an awesome option for super cute invitations and accessories. If you need greeting cards, check out their sister site, TREAT, where your first card is free with Promo code: FREETREAT.
The Land of Nod.
As little E approaches age 2, I’ve started having visions of his big boy room dancing around in my head. The Land of Nod is a great source for super cute kids bedding, furniture and even toys!
Remember those parties I mentioned? Well, Pick Your Plum has been an awesome source for supplies to prep for those parties. The prices can be beat and the quality of the stuff is awesome. Plus, I love the taffy that comes in each package.
Stella & Dot 
The newest collection at Stella Dot is beautiful! I love all of the statement pieces they have out with bold, bright colors. I have two of their necklaces that I wear almost every single day because they are so classic and versatile.
Social Spark
Social Spark offers bloggers a way to monetize their blog by providing a link between the merchant and the blogger. You’ve probably seen a few posts of mine on behalf of companies that were through Social Spark. It is great because you pick and choose from the offers you receive AND they even offer you the ability to negotiate with the merchant. If you are interested in a way to monetize your blog, I recommend you consider Social Spark.
Be sure to go and visit all of the Just Us Four Sponsors when you are shopping online! Without them, we wouldn’t be able to do as many fun projects as we take on.
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WTCW #54
It is Wednesday again! You know what that means…FOOD!
Let’s take a look at what I have on my must make list this week 🙂
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| [Eat Yourself Skinny], [Skinny Taste], [Sweet Basil] |
Sunday: I love cooking shrimp during the summer. They cook so quickly and taste really fresh. Lemon garlic shrimp with chickpeas sounds like a fantastic option to try.
Monday: Meatless Monday returns with a spicy black bean burger. It has a yummy chipotle mayo too!
Tuesday: Oh, the idea of grilled flank steak with mango sounds delicious on a warm summer evening!
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| [Gluesticks], [The Kitchn], [Tidy Mom], [Dixie Delights] |
Wednesday: Cilantro lime pesto burritos: A unique idea and sounds like a tasty one…especially when everyone knows I can’t resist a good tex mex meal.
Thursday: Stir fry is another favorite on hot days because it cooks up so quickly which helps keep the house from really heating up. I think I’ll ease back into my stir frying with a simple chicken stir fry.
Friday: Bathing suit weather is here which means lighter eating around our house {at least for me}. Cannellini tuna salad sounds like a refreshing and light dinner choice.
Saturday: We go to {and host a fair share} of BBQs during the summer months. I fell in love with the idea of mason jar BBQ “sundaes” and figure I should give them a test drive before taking them to an event.
What is on your cooking list this week? Breaking out the grill a lot more or still sticking to cooking in doors?
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Craftaholics Meeting Space
Forgive me for the explanation and details in this post. It’s a pretty straight forward kind of thing but I had to share…
I HAVE A CRAFTING SPACE
{or at the least the framing for one}
I HAVE A CRAFTING SPACE
{or at the least the framing for one}
Want to see what I have swirling around in my head for making the space useful?
I’m sure that will get tweaked a bit {a lot} between now and when it is finished but it is a great starting point.
I am especially excited about adding in the folding desk/storage area to give me a bigger space for large projects. I found the idea over on Bubblewrapp’d. Check hers out…
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| [Bubblewrapp’d] |
Any ideas / suggestions on what I must have in my room? I’d love to see yours!
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Painted & Washi Tape Kitchen Utensils
Remember when I painted my kitchen spoon?
That turned into a full on “decorate all the wooden utensils in the kitchen” exercise. Well, not really {yet}. But it did spark an idea for a Mother’s Day gift for Junior.
I bought a set of bamboo kitchen utensils and prepared to get my decorate on
I got some paint and washi tape together.
I taped the spoons off where I didn’t want a specific paint color and got busy. I just sort of randomly decided where to paint as I went along.
After they were dry, I used washi tape and finished the decorations.
I put a quick coat of acrylic on the top to keep the paint from chipping or coming off when washed and they were ready to go.
What have you been painting or washi-ing recently?
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