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Weekend Links: Buy-Create-Cook

Weekend Links Spring

The weekend is here and what better time to get caught up with all those pages you bookmarked throughout the past few days.  Perhaps you’ll splurge on something that caught your eye.  Challenge yourself with a new DIY project.  Or how about messing up the kitchen as you prepare a new vegetarian recipe (or snack). Sounds fun right?

Welcome to Weekend Links-BUY-CREATE-COOK!  

Here’s three things that grabbed my attention.

1.  Chrissy Teigen new cookbook is appropriately titled.  And I want it!

2.  These Easter eggs are simple yet creative.  Get creative with your favorite fonts!

3.  Birthday Cake Popcorn!  Enough said.

Have a great weekend!

*no affiliate links were used in this post*

Weekend Links: Buy-Create-Cook

The weekend is here and what better time to get caught up with all those pages you bookmarked throughout the past few days.  Perhaps you’ll splurge on something that caught your eye.  Challenge yourself with a new DIY project.  Or how about messing up the kitchen as you prepare a new vegetarian recipe (or snack). Sounds fun right?

Welcome to Weekend Links-BUY-CREATE-COOK!  

Here’s three things that grabbed my attention.

1.  Tempted to buy this cookbook.

2.  Black and white Easter eggs.  Perfect!

3.  Breakfast, lunch, or dinner.  These rolls look delicious!

Have a great weekend!

*no affiliate links were used in this post*

Weekend Links: Buy-Create-Cook

The weekend is here and what better time to get caught up with all those pages you bookmarked throughout the past few days.  Perhaps you’ll splurge on something that caught your eye.  Challenge yourself with a new DIY project.  Or how about messing up the kitchen as you prepare a new vegetarian recipe (or snack). Sounds fun right?


Welcome to Weekend Links-BUY-CREATE-COOK!  

Here’s three things that grabbed my attention.

1.  I couldn’t resist buying this, a Polaroid Frame Cookie Cutter!
2.  Create your own little collection of garden containers using teacups.
3.  I’m making this on Monday!
Have a great weekend!
*no affiliate links were used in this post*

Weekend Links: Buy-Create-Cook

The weekend is here and what better time to get caught up with all those pages you bookmarked throughout the past few days.  Perhaps you’ll splurge on something that caught your eye.  Challenge yourself with a new DIY project.  Or how about messing up the kitchen as you prepare a new vegetarian recipe (or snack). Sounds fun right?

Welcome to Weekend Links-BUY-CREATE-COOK!  

Here’s three things that grabbed my attention.

1.  How cute is this camera patch?  I want one!

2.  A fun DIY project to use up those random book pages I’ve been saving.

3.  The garlic bread crumbs is what sold me on this recipe.

Have a great weekend!

*no affiliate links were used in this post*

Weekend Links: Buy-Create-Cook

The weekend is here and what better time to get caught up with all those pages you bookmarked throughout the past few days.  Perhaps you’ll splurge on something that caught your eye.  Challenge yourself with a new DIY project.  Or how about messing up the kitchen as you prepare a new vegetarian recipe (or snack). Sounds fun right?

Welcome to Weekend Links-BUY-CREATE-COOK!  


Here’s three things that grabbed my attention.


1.  My boyfriend would definitely splurge for these, PMS Bites.

2.  It’s time to color the eggs for Easter and these are right up my alley, Emoji Eggs.

3.  I love my veggies and these look delicious, Creamed Peas and Onions.

Have a great weekend!

*no affiliate links were used in this post*

DIY Gift Wrapping Ideas Using Photos

Put a unique spin on gift giving this year.  With today’s technology we don’t print enough (or any) of the amazing photos we take.  Here’s a simple DIY project to change that.

I use to spend a lot of money on wrapping paper, ribbon, bows, and tags.  All for it to get ripped off as soon as the recipient receives it.  People are more interested on what’s inside the package.  (Aren’t we all?)  Here’s an inexpensive way to get them to pause for a moment and appreciate the whole gift (and it’s presentation) as they open it.

Personalize the outside of the package/box using a photo.  That’s it!  This past Christmas I used brown craft paper, tissue paper for the puppy, photographs, and washi tape for all of my gifts.  They were a huge hit.  And I observed everyone saving the photos as well.  The washi tape peeled off nicely without any tearing.  I chose a Christmas themed tape to compliment the black and white photos.

The possibilities are endless.  Here’s a list to inspire you.

* Baby shower gift-Use a baby photo of the Mom-to-be (or Dad)
* Graduation gift-Find a Kindergarten photo.
* Birthday-Use a photo from a previous celebration.
* Mother’s Day/Father-Use a photo from the delivery room when you were born.
* Just Because-Chose a random photo of you and the recipient.
* Welcome Package (new neighbor)-Snap a photo of the Sold sign on the house they just bought.
* New Puppy-Attach a photo of your pup with some text suggesting a play-date.
* Wedding Gift-Previous date night photo of the happy couple.

And the list goes on and on.  Be creative and think outside the box.  Photographs aren’t limited to a frame only.

There’s more ideas coming soon on creative ways to display/use all the photographs we take.

 

 

 

 

Five Friday Favorites

Everyday while surfing the web I come across so many things that entertain, inspire, and educate me.  So, I’m choosing five of those to share with you here.  Enjoy!
Strawberry and goat cheese sherbert.  Perfect for summer.  Here’s the recipe.  {Photo Credit: mycaliforniaroots.com}
When that favorite tree has to be taken down, here’s a creative way to preserve it’s memory.  Click here to make your own natural branch coasters.  {Photo Credit: gardentherapy.ca}
Improve your mood with one click.  Try it, right here.  {Photo Credit: www.putyouinabettermood.com}
Two ways to create an edible ombre cake.  Full tutorial is here.  Which is your favorite?  I’ll take a slice of both!  {Photo Credit: laurenconrad.com}
Sweet, but heartbreaking story.  {Story Credit: thebark.com}
Until the next word…
~Jennifer