Fat Quarter Alligator

That right there is supposed to be an alligator. I think it looks like a cute giant lizard. I was sent a $25 gift card from Joann Fabric and Craft Stores to whip up something from their spring catalog. You can find the step by step tutorial for the alligator HERE. This is definitely a […]

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Bicycle Freezer Paper Stencil

I love using freezer paper stencils for baby gifts. It’s such an easy way to personalize the gift and make it special. A friend of mine at school has a baby on the way and her husband is really big into cycling. I love riding myself so I thought this would be fun! It did […]

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How to make an electrical spool end table

I’ve mentioned before that my dad is an electrician. When he called and asked if I wanted some electrical spools, I said, “Sure, why not?!” I knew that I could figure out something to make with them. The end table that I had was a little to formal for me. I have been looking for […]

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Shine on Fridays and $40 Target GIVEAWAY!

Happy Memorial Day weekend! I’m off to the lake for a fun filled weekend in the sun. What are you up to? One Tough Mother is a place where one over-committed and partially insane mom & wife spills her guts about her own shortcomings in the hopes of making you feel better about yourself. I’m […]

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Easy Lace Embellishment on a Plain T-Shirt

First of all, do you know how hard it is to take a picture of your backside?? I looked at so many pictures and though, do I really look like that from behind?! Anyway, this was the best I got. This is a super simple sewing project. If you can sew a straight line, you […]

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Aruba!

This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of Aruba Tourism Authority for SocialSpark. All opinions are 100% mine. During the summer, I want nothing more than to feel my toes in the sand and soak up the rays while lying on a beach. I have always wanted to visit Aruba. The beaches […]

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Keurig from Staples

I received this Keurig from Staples.com to test out. Over the past couple of months I have become a coffee addict. The place I work has a Keurig and I really liked it. This one is no different. This sucker makes your coffee fast. It’s so easy to just pop in the K-cup that is […]

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DIY Mum Earrings

When I found these cute little mums at Hobby Lobby, I knew I had to have them. I’m obsessed with stud earrings at the moment. I had no clue how to actually make them into earrings but I figured it out. I already had some earring backs because I inevitably always lose mine. When I […]

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Moms love Mombo

This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of Comfort and Harmony for SocialSpark. All opinions are 100% mine. While I am not pregnant, and do not plan to be anytime soon, I am always on the lookout for cool products to use for when my husband and I do have a baby. […]

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