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With Spring in the air it is only natural for us to feel the need to clean out house, get rid of the winter dust and get everything organized! Have you ever thought about giving your blog a good spring cleaning? I highly recommend it! Schedule a few minutes to take a good look at your blog. Look over your… Read More
I think we’d all agree that a birthday cake is pretty much an essential part of any birthday celebration, right? I know I may get an argument from some of you that cupcakes are now essential (which I agree with, by the way) but today let’s focus on cakes! I LOVE a fabulous custom fondant cake for any birthday party…. Read More
*Tutorial by Jessica @ Running With Scissors for her win during the For Me challenge of Season 10* Due to different sizes and needs to make your own custom coat, I’m sharing the ways I altered a purchased sewing pattern to fit my own needs and tips in construction that I prefer to the pattern steps. Basically, the pattern calls… Read More
Remember when Tauni told us our blog is like a house? Some of us rent and some own, some have a big elegant house, others a cozy cottage. The common denominator between us all??? We all would like a nice home that reflects our style and is welcoming. Right? And don’t we want our blog to feel the same way… Read More
How many of you celebrate Mardi Gras? Been to New Orleans? I’ve never been to Mardi Gras in New Orleans, or Carnival for that matter, but a little at home, family friendly Mardi Gras celebration next Tuesday, Feb. 21, seems like the perfect opportunity to teach your kids about a fun holiday that is celebrated all over the world. Mardi Gras… Read More
I have had such fun introducing you to our new contributing bloggers this week! Monday you met Holly, our party contributor. She shared the amazing Valentine’s Day Edible Topiary. Then on Tuesday, Kendra shared a great tutorial on how to add threaded comments to Blogger sites. Today I get to introduce you to another friend…I adore her and I think you… Read More
Yesterday new contributor Holly from Paisley Petal events knocked it out of the park with her Valentine’s Day edible topiary. Today, I am excited to introduce you to our second amazing regular contributor and I think you’re going to love her too! Meet Kendra! Kendra is a Hawaii-based digital designer. Her hard work stands as the background and design on… Read More
With everything that’s been going on around here, I’ve decided to ask for a little regular help. Starting today, I will be introducing a couple regular site contributors… Meet Holly. Holly is a Utah-based event planner and stylist. Her work has been recognized on several large event sites. Amidst running her business and raising three kids with her husband, Holly… Read More
It’s hard to believe that Valentine’s Day is right around the corner…I feel like we just barely finished up with Christmas! We’re welcoming in the holiday with some fun Oreo Love Bugs…one of our favorite treats! These little guys are super simple and take all of about 10 minutes to complete… You will need: Oreo Cookies Wilton Red Candy Melts,… Read More
I can’t remember exactly when I met today’s guest, but I can tell you she was wearing some pretty fabulous shoes. Meet Emily Hill, from Is This Really My Life. I admire Emily for many reasons and though her ability to pick out (and wear) an incredible pair of heels is quite a skill, it is the least of her… Read More
When I think slow cooker, I think comfort food. What says comfort food more than cheese? Monday I topped my chili with cheese, Steph’s amazing chicken tacos were topped with cheese. Today’s the day that it’s ALL about cheese…Slow Cooker Nacho Cheese. Now normally, I am not a huge fan of processed cheese, but this recipe is quite nice…down right… Read More
I love to use my slow cooker/CrockPot. Some people reserve their slow cooking for the Winter months when soups and stews are common meals. I am a year round CrockPotter myself. In fact, I actually created this recipe over the Summer months… We have tacos every Tuesday and I like to mix up the meat from time to time. This… Read More
The weather around here has been unusual to say the least…It’s been oddly warm in Utah this winter, but if you follow SNAP! on Facebook you’ll know that we had a crazy, crazy storm over the weekend. The cold weather has me thinking of all things cozy… Comfy chairs, soft blankets, good books, soups and warm slow cooker meals. I… Read More
The other day reader Tiffany Silverberg, a marketing writer, asked on Twitter where I look to identify craft and DIY trends. Though I was able to answer her, 140-characters just didn’t seem adequate so I thought I would expand on the topic just a bit today. Trend spotting is used by professionals to fuel creative potential, identify trends and develop future business ideas…. Read More
Every creative and DIY blogger has their own unique style, right? I’d like to think so…And when it seems like they don’t? Perhaps some have just not found their sweet spot quite yet. When it comes to hot trends in the creative world, sometimes the line between a copy and inspiration can be a bit blurred. Everyone knows what a… Read More
Yesterday I talked a bit about some of my blogging goals for 2012. What I didn’t get into was the detail level. One of the tools I am implementing to help me meet my 2012 goals is an editorial calendar. Have you tried using one? What is an editorial calendar? In case you’re not sure, an editorial calendar is simply… Read More
The movie Field of Dreams came out while I was in junior high. I’ve never been much of a baseball fan, but the movie’s magic or perhaps its most inspirational line “if you build it, he will come,” spoke to me. via YouTube I know I am dating myself here and there will be some of you that have never seen… Read More
Hi there SNAPers!! I’m Jen from Tatertots & Jello. Can you believe it’s December already?? Are you ready for the most festive season of the year? I love this time of year. One of the things I love most about Christmas is the sense of history from seasons past. Do you have a collection that you love to display at… Read More