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Wonderful Wednesday Blog Hop # 152!

Well, it is officially "the holidays."  Love this season! I'm looking forward to seeing all of your family friendly posts right here but I am especially excited to see all of those incredible holiday ideas!


Our last party was two weeks ago and was it successful! 700 posts shared and over 1700 views! Yikes!  Keep up the good work, team. Fabulous!




Of all the items you shared, here are the features you all loved the most ...




Most Viewed

Chocolate and Peanut Butter Drip Cake by I Say Nomato 
Very Popular Holiday Gift Tag Free Printables from Hawthorne and Main

How Review Posts Can Work For Your Blog by J9Designs

9 Great Dollar Tree Finds by Living On Cloud Nine






Editor's Pick: #700 and #405 Decorating Staircases For The Holiday Season from Oh My Heartsie Girl





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Please follow our host and co-hosts in as many ways possible (social media links below) ♥PLEASE TWEET THIS PARTY !!!!  We want everyone to know about it!Add as many of your family-friendly posts as you would like, no giveaways, Etsy shops or blog parties please. You are welcome to share them in the comments, though.Visit two or more others. Let them know you've been there! Visit our FEATURES and comment, pin, share -- do what you can to bless them!When you are PINNING, please remember to do it from the original post. ♥Follow our Wonderful Wednesday PINTEREST board, if you'd like (below) ♥If you are new,  let us know in the comments so that we can follow you back. ♥And, thanks for joining us!

Diane of Recipes For Our Daily Bread Blog  /  Facebook  /  Google+  /  Pinterest  /  Twitter
Carrie of A Mother’s Shadow Blog  /  Bloglovin’  /  Facebook  /  Google+  /  Pinterest   / Twitter
CD of CD's Country Living Blog  /  Bloglovin' /  Facebook  /  Google+  / Pinterest  / Twitter
Cathy of A Peek Into My Paradise Blog  /  Bloglovin'  /  Facebook  /  Google+  /  Instagram  /  Pinterest  /  Tumblr  /  Twitter
Tammy of My Life Abundant Blog  /  Bloglovin’  /  Facebook  /  Google+  /  Instagram  /  Pi nterest  /  Twitter
Brittany of Mommy On Demand Blog  /  Bloglovin’  /  Facebook  /  Google+  /  Pinterest  /  Twitter
Alli of Tornadough Alli   
Blog / Facebook / Google+ / Pinterest /Twitter
Emma of Adventures of Adam  Blog / Facebook / Instagram / Pinterest / Twitter
Saira from Mom Resource Blog  /  Facebook  /  Google+  /  Instagram  /  Pinterest  /  Twitter  /  YouTube
Sinea of Ducks 'n a Row Blog  /  Bloglovin’ /   Facebook  /  Google+  /  Pinterest   / StumbleUpon /  Twitter
Jaimi of The Stay At Home Mom Survival Guide  Blog  /  Bloglovin’  /  Facebook  /  Google+  / Pinterest / Twitter
Dawn of Spatulas on Parade Blog  /  Bloglovin ' /  Facebook  /  Google+  /  Pinterest  /  Twitter

Heidi Jo of Simplee Thrifty Blog  /  Bloglovin'  /  Facebook  /  Google+  /  Pinterest  /  Twitter
Kim of 2JustByou Blog  /  Bloglovin  /  Facebook  /  Google+  /  Instagram  /  Pinterest  /  Twitter





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Holiday Crate X10 Project!

  First of all-I am OVER the MOON excited to be teaming up with eight AMAZINGLY creative bloggers today forthe Holiday Crate x10 project! I'll admit-when I was first asked to join this group of talentedladies, I was a bit nervous.  Especially since the challengewas to turn this plain old crate into something for the holidays!!


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Monday Morning Musings and More!

Happy Monday!  I hope ya' all enjoyed a wonderful Thanksgiving with family and friends!Hubby and I were blessed to have most of our family around the table this year-includingone VERY special guest-our grandson, Max!

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25 Easy and Fabulous Homemade Christmas Gifts for Everyone on your list!

Happy Thanksgiving from all of the Wonderful Wednesday Blog Hop co-hosts to you and yours!♥Alli, Brittany, Carrie, Cathy, CD, Dawn, Diane, Emma, Heidi Jo, Jaimi, Kim, Saira, Sinea and Tammy.♥We will be back next week -Tuesday evening Dec 1st 7pm ET- with another great party and the features from our last party.♥In the meantime, each of us selected a special post from our own blogs to share with you, with our love.♥



I've gathered together 25 of our families FAVORITE homemade gifts!
Because if you're like me-things can
get a 'bit' stressful this time of year.Even when you're about to sit down to a massive Thanksgiving feast-surroundedby all the folks who are nearest and dearest to you. Because before you can even count your blessings, or savor the first juicy bite of turkeythat you woke up at 5 am to cook- Aunt Gertie starts passing out a stack of Black Friday store flyer's and with iPhone in hand, begins sharing her strategy for overcoming the enemy(other shoppers)that would outshine even the most decorated General!

By the time you're ready to dig into Grandma Maggie's famous pecanpie-your sister has handed you a long list of 'must haves' for your sixnieces and nephews, Cousin Joe has declared that it would be a greatidea if the whole family did a $50 gift exchange, and your mother politely reminds youto share the Christmas spirit by buying a 'little' something for the mailman, your hairdresser, your son Johnny's teacher, your pastor, and of course,let's not forget Charlie, your next door neighbor who is kindenough to shovel your sidewalk in the dead of winter!
Yes, the holiday's CAN be a bit stressful-AND costly.but it really doesn't have to be.
Why not save yourself some time and money, by
implementing a few 'homemade' gifts into your
holiday's this year?
Our family has been sharing homemade gifts for the last two
years-and we love it!  Of course we still buy each other
a little something something-but it's those thoughtful
homemade gifts that we really look forward to unwrapping!

There is definitely something for everyone on your list!
For the Ladies
1. DIY Mint Sugar Scrub



2. Homemade Body Butter 



3. Homemade Body Spray



4.  Herbal Foot Soak


5. Fizzy Scented Bath Bombs 


For the Home

1 .Mason Jar Candles


2. Rustic Snowman Family 

3. Painted Mugs 


4. Monogrammed Towels 

5. DIY Signs


For the Food Lovers


1. 14 Spice Dry Rub

2 .Infused Olive Oil 


3.Coffee Syrup 


4.Caramel Sauce



5. Pure Vanilla Extract



For the Kiddo's 


1. Scrapbook Paper I phone cover

2.  DIY-Two ingredient Lip Balm


3. Mini Foosball Table 


4. DIY Toy Workbench

5. Fleece Tie Pillow


For the Gents

1. Homemade Shaving Cream
2. Hand Scrub


3. DIY Sports Blanket

4. Barbecue Hanging Towel

5. DIY Tartan Scarf



I hope all these creative ideas have inspiredyou to think 'homemade' this holiday season!
Be sure to stop by and visit the otherAMAZING and very talentedco-hosts- and share the love!
Without these ladies-The Wonderful Wednesday Blog Hop would not be as WONDERFUL as it is! Happy Thanksgiving!Blessings and hugs,

Happy Thanksgiving from ALLI: Butternut Squash Fries / Tornadough Alli 


Happy Thanksgiving from BRITTANY: Pumpkin Bars w Cream Cheese Frosting / Mommy On Demand


Happy Thanksgiving from CARRIE: Thanksgiving Turkey Apron / A Mother's Shadow 

Happy Thanksgiving from CATHY: Egg Nog Coffee Cake / A Peek Into My Paradise

Happy Thanksgiving from C.D: 25 Easy and Fabulous Homemade Christmas Gift Ideas


Happy Thanksgiving from DAWN: Loaded Baked Sweet Potato from Spatulas on Parade


Happy Thanksgiving from DIANE: Best Praline Apple Pie from Recipes For Our Daily Bread


Happy Thanksgiving from EMMA: Harvest Tuff Spot / Adventures of Adam




Happy Thanksgiving from HEIDI JO: Turkey Peeps Treats / Simplee Thrifty



Happy Thanksgiving from JAIMI: I Am Thankful Book for Children To Make / SAHM Survival Guide


Happy Thanksgiving from KIM:  Let's Be Superkind / 2 Just By You


Happy Thanksgiving from SAIRA: Thanksgiving 2015 / Bathtime Funtime 



Happy Thanksgiving from SINEA: Lillian's Breakfast Kuchen / Ducks 'n a Row



Happy Thanksgiving from TAMMY: DIY Christmas Advent Tree and Printables / My Life Abundant



See you next week!

Wonderful Wednesday Blog Hop!

Welcome to the Wonderful Wednesday Blog Hop, ya' all!I hope your week is going well so far.I'm busy getting ready for some company this weekend.In just a few days my house is going to be filled witha passel of deer hunters!There's plenty of cleaning, cooking, and baking still to do,so let's get right to last week's favorites! P.s You might notice a Christmas theme going on.I just can't resist folks!The Christmas spirit is already pumping through my veins!
1. Favorite Craft-  Suburble created the CUTEST Christmas art byusing Embroidery hoops! 2. Favorite Tip- Clean and Scentsible gave some awesome tips on gettingorganized for Christmas!  Who doesn't need that? 3. Favorite DIY- Craftsalamode made these ADORABLE heating pads! 4.  How YUMMY does  Rosebakes Christmas Crunch Popcorn look?  I'm definitely going to make thisfor the holidays!
A BIG thank you to all who inspired me! I can'twait to see what you have for us this week!Blessings and hugs,


Welcome to our party. We are so glad you're here!


A special "thank you" to our amazing co-hosts for making this party such a success!


NOTE: We will be taking off from our party next week for Thanksgiving. Please come by for a special roundup with features from our co-hosts. The party will resume Tuesday December 3rd at 7pm ET  with more party FUN and features, too!


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The posts you visited most last week ...




Most Viewed Thanksgiving Pie Scavenger Hunt by Bloom Designs Online


Very Popular Why You Should Comply with the Google Cookie Law by J9 DesignsWhite Chocolate Cranberry Oatmeal Cookies by Kelly Stilwell

Why I Don't Shave My Legs by My Little Shop of Treasures




Editor's Pick(s)



It's A Red Truck With Christmas Tree Thing from Celebrate And Decorate

Cranberry Cinnamon Roll Loaf from Kleinworth & Co

Busy Boxes For Toddlers from Hands On As We Grow




So let's start our final party for NOVEMBER!




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Simple Guidelines ...Please follow our host and co-hosts in as many ways possible (social media links below) ♥PLEASE TWEET THIS PARTY !!!!  We want everyone to know about it!Add as many of your family-friendly posts as you would like, no giveaways, Etsy shops or blog parties please. You are welcome to share them in the comments, though.Visit two or more others. Let them know you've been there! Visit our FEATURES and comment, pin, share -- do what you can to bless them!When you are PINNING, please remember to do it from the original post. ♥Follow our Wonderful Wednesday PINTEREST board, if you'd like (below) ♥If you are new,  let us know in the comments so that we can follow you back. ♥And, thanks for joining us!


Heidi Jo of Simplee Thrifty Blog  /  Bloglovin'  /  Facebook  /  Google+  /  Pinterest  /  Twitter
Kim of 2JustByou Blog  /  Bloglovin  /  Facebook  /  Google+  /  Instagram  /  Pinterest  /  Twitter


Diane of Recipes For Our Daily Bread Blog  /  Facebook  /  Google+  /  Pinterest  /  Twitter
Carrie of A Mother’s Shadow Blog  /  Bloglovin’  /  Facebook  /  Google+  /  Pinterest   / Twitter
CD of CD's Country Living Blog  /  Bloglovin' /  Facebook  /  Google+  / Pinterest  / Twitter
Cathy of A Peek Into My Paradise Blog  /  Bloglovin'  /  Facebook  /  Google+  /  Instagram  /  Pinterest  /  Tumblr  /  Twitter
Tammy of My Life Abundant Blog  /  Bloglovin’  /  Facebook  /  Google+  /  Instagram  /  Pi nterest  /  Twitter
Brittany of Mommy On Demand Blog  /  Bloglovin’  /  Facebook  /  Google+  /  Pinterest  /  Twitter
Alli of Tornadough Alli   
Blog / Facebook / Google+ / Pinterest /Twitter
Emma of Adventures of Adam  Blog / Facebook / Instagram / Pinterest / Twitter
Saira from Mom Resource Blog  /  Facebook  /  Google+  /  Instagram  /  Pinterest  /  Twitter  /  YouTube
Sinea of Ducks 'n a Row Blog  /  Bloglovin’ /   Facebook  /  Google+  /  Pinterest   / StumbleUpon /  Twitter
Jaimi of The Stay At Home Mom Survival Guide  Blog  /  Bloglovin’  /  Facebook  /  Google+  / Pinterest / Twitter
Dawn of Spatulas on Parade Blog  /  Bloglovin ' /  Facebook  /  Google+  /  Pinterest  /  Twitter ♥ ♥ ♥

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Monday Morning Musings and More!

Source

I spent this past weekend with my grandson, Max.I watched him crawl from room to room-stoppingevery few inches to investigate a dust bunny, or atoy a long the way. I sat next to him on the floor and played peek a booand my heart overflowed with love at every precious giggle-every incoherent babble.I fed him lunch-and couldn't help but giggle myself,as he smashedsweet potatoes into his hair, bib, and everycrevice of his body.Read more »

Pumpkin-Spice Cheesecake with Caramel Topping!

Happy Thursday-and a HUGE HAPPY, HAPPY 32nd Birthdayto my daughter, Mel!!!
I can still remember the day this beautiful lady was born!  I fell in love with herthe moment she looked up at me with those big blue eyes!Now she is a mother-and I marvel every day at how shejuggles so much, and yet not a day goes by that shestill makes time to call her mom!
Since we'll be heading up to Mel and Andy's tomorrow to spend the weekend,I decided to whip up a special birthday treat to bring along!Read more »

Wonderful Wednesday Blog Hop #149!

Happy Tuesday, ya' all!  Last week's party was FILLED withso many scrumptious recipes-creative crafts-and lovely decorthat it was SUPER difficult to choose just 4 favorites!But here they are!   
1. Favorite Recipe- I LOVE quick and easy recipes, and Kleinworth Co had me at BACON!
2. Favorite DIY- How cute is this rustic Christmas tree?!  You won't believewhat Sweet Parrish Place made it from!! 3. Favorite Re-purpose- Simply Sweet Home came up with a SUPERcreative way to give new purpose to an old light fixtue! 4. Favorite Craft- I ADORE these Christmas ornaments that
Thank you all for inspiring me!
Now lets get to this week's party!  I can't wait to see what you all haveto share!
Blessings and hugs,


The second week of November already! Where does the time go? We had another great week here at our party and you picked some real winners to view!

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 Here are the ones you viewed most ...

MOST VIEWED

Apple Coffee Cake Donuts from Tornadough Alli




VERY POPULAR

Mongolian Beef from Best Of Long Island Central Florida

Easy Homemade Pumpkin Doughnuts from Hoosier Homemade

Pumpkin Sin Dip by Lamberts Lately

Peanut Butter Pie w Sea Salt and Dark Chocolate Ganache from I Say No Mato





EDITOR'S PICK

Homemade Gift Ideas: Painted Wooden Spoons by Creating Really Awesome Free Things


  

Time for this week's party to start!
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Simple Guidelines ...Please follow our host and co-hosts in as many ways possible (social media links below) ♥PLEASE TWEET THIS PARTY !!!!  We want everyone to know about it!Add as many of your family-friendly posts as you would like, no giveaways, Etsy shops or blog parties please. You are welcome to share them in the comments, though.Visit three or more others. Let them know you've been there! Visit our FEATURES and comment, pin, share -- do what you can to bless them!When you are PINNING, please remember to do it from the original post. ♥Follow our Wonderful Wednesday PINTEREST board, if you'd like (below) ♥If you are new,  let us know in the comments so that we can follow you back. ♥And, thanks for joining us!
Kim of 2JustByou Blog  /  Bloglovin  /  Facebook  /  Google+  /  Instagram  /  Pinterest  /  Twitter


Diane of Recipes For Our Daily Bread Blog  /  Facebook  /  Google+  /  Pinterest  /  Twitter
Carrie of A Mother’s Shadow Blog  /  Bloglovin’  /  Facebook  /  Google+  /  Pinterest   / Twitter
CD of CD's Country Living Blog  /  Bloglovin' /  Facebook  /  Google+  /  Pinterest 
Cathy of A Peek Into My Paradise Blog  /  Bloglovin'  /  Facebook  /  Google+  /  Instagram  /  Pinterest  /  Tumblr  /  Twitter
Tammy of My Life Abundant Blog  /  Bloglovin’  /  Facebook  /  Google+  /  Instagram  /  Pi nterest  /  Twitter
Brittany of Mommy On Demand Blog  /  Bloglovin’  /  Facebook  /  Google+  /  Pinterest  /  Twitter
Alli of Tornadough Alli   
Blog / Facebook / Google+ / Pinterest /Twitter
Emma of Adventures of Adam  Blog / Facebook / Instagram / Pinterest / Twitter
Saira from Mom Resource Blog  /  Facebook  /  Google+  /  Instagram  /  Pinterest  /  Twitter  /  YouTube

Sinea of Ducks 'n a Row Blog  /  Bloglovin’ /   Facebook  /  Google+  /  Pinterest   / StumbleUpon /  Twitter
Jaimi of The Stay At Home Mom Survival Guide  Blog  /  Bloglovin’  /  Facebook  /  Google+  / Pinterest / Twitter
Dawn of Spatulas on Parade Blog  /  Bloglovin ' /  Facebook  /  Google+  /  Pinterest  /  Twitter
Heidi Jo of Simplee Thrifty Blog  /  Bloglovin'  /  Facebook  /  Google+  /  Pinterest  /  Twitter ♥ ♥ ♥

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Monday Morning Musings and More!

Good Monday Morning, ya' all-and welcome to anotheredition of Monday Morning Musings!

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A Simple-Nature Inspired Thanksgiving Tablescape!

This year I'm hosting my family for Thanksgiving dinnerand I couldn't be more excited!
I'm so very grateful, that after so many monthswe will all finally be able to come togetherfor this joyous occasion!

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