Family Joy Blog Link Party #38

by Crystal // October 8, 2016 // No Comments

We’re only a few weeks away from Halloween and I feel like October already flying by. I glanced down at the costume aisle at the store the other day and realized my daughter hasn’t even decided on what she wants to be. Usually, she has her next costume picked out when she gets home from trick or treating (the previous year)!
You’ll notice my pick involves ideas for tween costumes 🙂

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Charlene @ Thinking Outside The Pot: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Pinterest, Google +, Blog

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Crystal @ Love Inspired Details : Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, Instagram, Blog

Christene @ Keys To Inspiration : Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, Instagram, Blog

Thinking Outside The Pot: DIY Fabric Pumpkins

Sammy Approves: Finding Family Fun In Old Town San Diego

Ava’s Alphabet: Spooky Spider Halloween Wreath

Pursue Your Project: Cinnamon & Sugar Fried Apples

Smiling Notes: Healthy Apple Pie Oat Pancakes

Mel Claire: Fall Decor On A Budget

Love Inspired Details: DIY Candy Corn Garland

Keys To Inspiration: Our Fall Wedding 3 Year Anniversay

Pillar Box Blue: Super Cute Halloween Treat Bags

Embellishmints: Halloween Recipes Witches

Oh My Creative: Free Printable Halloween Gift Tag

Home Cooking Memories: Bacon-Parmesan Spaghetti Squash Recipe

Growing Up Gabel: Easy Mummy Halloween Cookies

The Home I Create: Cozy and Colorful Fall Porch Decorating

Crystal & Co : 23 Totally Cool Tween & Teen Halloween Costumes

Just JP : DIY Mug with Hand Lettering

——–Creative Cain Cabin: Thanksgiving Chalkboard Printables ——–

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Home Matters Linky Party #107

by Crystal // October 6, 2016 // No Comments

Happy October! We’re so glad you are here to party with us this week. There is lots of creativity and inspiration to be found from some truly incredible bloggers. Link up and join the fun!

Happy to announce I’ll be co-hosting for the month of October!

Home Matters Linky Party #107!

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Lorelai at Life With Lorelai:

Lorelai is a Mom with 2 kids & 2 cats, Writer, Pumpkin Artist, Karaoke Singing, Cooking, Gardener sharing DIY projects, recipes & more, embracing Life, Love, Interests…

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Melissa is a wife, mom of 3 high school to college age girls, & tons of fur babies, with a passion for soccer and coffee, who loves hunting for freebies & deals, crafting, & sharing her experiences.

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Michelle takes the Furniture Refresh Challenge with her Garden Bench Makeover

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Christmas is coming, and you’re going to love this easy Origami Business Card / Gift Card Holder DIY from Lorelai

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Melissa shares how she was Blogging With A Princess

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Jamie enjoys the outdoors with Wayfair Night Around The Campfire

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How-To Keep Your Homeschool Student Motivated To Do Their Work by Crystal G.

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Pam shares Fun Ideas For Your Fall & Halloween

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Check out these DIY Velvet Pumpkins from Crystal C.

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Marisa shares her Favorite Fall Crockpot Recipes

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A lovely DIY Wire Pumpkin Candle Holder from Sahana

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Nicole gets ready for Halloween with her spooky Fake Spider Toys In Soap

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We have some super creative and delicious Features this week. You will definitely be inspired. Enjoy!

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Salt Dough Baskets from The Contessa @ Tumbleweed Contessa

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His And Hers Chicken Pot Pies from Susan & Brandon @ Culinary Envy

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Repurposed Sports Equipment Ideas from Sarah @ Sadie Seasongoods

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6 Tips For Creating A Beautiful Fall Front Porch from Chelsea @ Two Twenty One

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32 Awesome Flannel Gifts To Make from Linda @ Crafts a la Mode

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Fall Pear Dishes We Love from Ronique @ Stagetecture

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Slow Cooker White Hot Chocolate from Rose @ Rose Bakes

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DIY Candy Corn Garland

by Crystal // October 5, 2016 // 14 Comments

DIY Candy Corn Garland adds a touch of sparkle with a whimsical flare.

Okay, so I love the look of candy corn. I could take them or leave them when it comes to eating them, but I think they look really cute! Maybe it’s the color blocking or simple triangle shape, either way this garland is super easy to make.

Grab the goods:
-Thick white foam ($1)
-Glitter yellow sticker foam ($1)
-Glitter orange sticker foam ($1)
-Glitter white sticker foam ($1)
-Black ribbon (probably already have some around your house)
Total= Less than $5! Gotta love Micheal’s 🙂

First
Draw out a basic triangle with rounded corners. I made mine 3-4 inches so I could get 8 pieces of candy corn out of my sheet. Trace your template onto the white foam. When you cut them out, take note that there is a slight difference between the front and back when it comes to the edges.

Next

Take the same template and fold it into 3 parts. Then trace the template on the orange, yellow and white sparkle foam. I like to trace on the back so there’s no pencil marks showing. Cut out and here’s the super easy part… peel and stick!
*Tip- check each colored piece against the white base, and trim if needed while the sticker back is still ON. This will make it easy to cut and save your scissors from getting that icky sticky stuff on the blades.

Last
Grab your black ribbon and make your candy corn pieces into a garland. Add a drop of hot glue to the back of each piece to secure them to the ribbon.
Now find the perfect place to hang your garland, and be sure it will gets some light shining on it so you can see it shimmer.

Family Joy Blog Link Party

by Crystal // October 2, 2016 // No Comments

Happy Sunday!

Wow, it’s been a busy weekend so far. My mom and I were running an estate sale the past couple days, and if you’ve ever run one you know just how much work goes into it. I’m so glad Sunday is finally here 🙂 I’m really looking forward to a mental break, relaxing and checking out all YOUR amazing new blog posts.

Now that we’re in October (seriously, how did that happen so fast) I’m sure there’s many of us working on ideas for Halloween, Thanksgiving and even thinking Christmas. Please review the rules below and make such to follow your host on social media.

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Charlene @ Thinking Outside The Pot: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Pinterest, Google +, Blog

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Charlotte @ Pursue Your Project: Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, Google +, Blog

Shamira @ Smiling Notes : Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, Instagram, Blog

Melissa @ Mel Claire : Facebook, Pinterest, Twitter, Blog

Crystal @ Love Inspired Details : Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, Instagram, Blog

Thinking Outside The Pot: #Chobani Meze Dips

Sammy Approves: 7 Ways to Immediately Improve Horrible Mom Days

Ava’s Alphabet: Baked Apple Pancake

Pursue Your Project: The Process of Making and Canning Tomato Sauce

Smiling Notes: Refreshing Watermelon Salad

Mel Claire: Homemade Meatball Showdown Throwdown

Love Inspired Details: Why You Should Teach Your Kids “It’s Not Ok”

Simple Summit: Simple Food: Birthday Cake

Jodie Ftiz: Dinosaur Bites are in the Lunch Box

Keys To Inspiration: DIY Gather Chalkboard Wood Slice

Marilyns Treats: BBQ Chicken and Smoked Gouda Mac N’ Cheese with Bacon

Delightful E Made: Chocolate Chip Peanut Butter Banana Bread

White House Crafts: Fall Home Inspiration Did You Know

The Perfect Storm : Fall Paper Bag Wreath DIY

——–Under The Texas Sky: Farmhouse Coffee Table——–

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Why You Should Teach Your Kids “It’s Not OK”

by Crystal // September 28, 2016 // No Comments

Have you ever noticed how often those words are said?

How many times have you heard a child apologize to another child and their response is- “it’s ok”.

But here’s the thing, it’s really not ok. Instead let’s teach our kids the power of forgiveness!

**This is a life skill that will help our children understand that they have a choice from an early age.

Since we’ve implemented this in our family, I really give props to my daughter. She forgives and lets things go really easily. When I’m on the other end of her sweet (but maturing too fast) voice saying “I forgive you” it’s quite an amazing feeling. I’d like to think she makes that choice to forgive quickly partly because she’s awesome and partly because of how we’re teaching her.

She doesn’t have to forgive, and she most certainly doesn’t have to right away. She makes that choice each and every time. She recognizes that she too needs forgiveness and holding on to anger doesn’t feel good inside.

Now I’ll share my side of things. I remember countless times throughout my life, adult life especially- where I’ve responded with “it’s ok”. Then I would start the conversation in my head (picture the Inside Out Disney movie characters) and become upset thinking NO it’s not ok, and why did I even say that. Ever happen to you?

The other day my daughter said something to me that hurt my feelings, I can’t even remember what it was. Yet I felt like this was a perfect illustration of what I’m talking about, and you’ll see why.
She quickly realized I was upset, apologized and waited…. waited for me to give her the same fast response she normally gives me when she says “I forgive you”. Crickets. But I wasn’t ready to flash back those 3 words. I explained to her that I needed a minute.

Yea for another opportunity to teach! Even though she is quick to forgive it doesn’t mean others will always be… and that’s alright. Sometimes people need time to digest, process and move to the stage of forgiveness.

Important note, I (of course) told my daughter I forgave her and she (will continue) to think before she speaks 🙂
Gotta love life lessons!

Family Joy Blog Link Party

by Crystal // September 25, 2016 // No Comments

Let’s get to know each other and appreciate all the hard work that brings us joy. Add your newest post so we can see what you’ve been up too. Stay in your pjs, or get dressed up, just come ready to party with us.

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Party opens at Sunday 10am MST (that’s 9am in Cali) and closes Wednesday at noon MST.

Can’t wait to meet and greet, I’ll be the one in the yoga pants 😉

Charlene @ Thinking Outside The Pot: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Pinterest, Google +, Blog

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Crystal @ Love Inspired Details : Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, Instagram, Blog

Thinking Outside The Pot: Groupon Coupons

Sammy Approves: Apple Blueberry Toddler Yogurt Bowls

Ava’s Alphabet: Four Fun No-Carve Pumpkin Ideas

Pursue Your Project: It’s Time For Canning Applesauce

Smiling Notes: Healthy Avocado Chicken Lettuce Wrap

Mel Claire: Sour Cream Chicken Enchilada Casserole with Roasted Poblano Peppers

Love Inspired Details: Pie Tin Picture Frame

Let’s Celebrate Everything: Healthy Triple Berry Smoothie

The Bombshell Bling: 10 Reasons why I am Obsessed with the Mickey’s Halloween Party

Apple Street Cottage: Here, Kitty, Kitty

Fabulous Fare Sisters: Cowgirl Tacos

Frugal Foodie Mama: Easy Apple Pie Trail Mix

Courtney’s Cookbook: Apple Cinnamon Energy Bites

White House Crafts : DIY Blanket or Magazine Ladder

——–Petite Words: Cleaner Teeth The Organic Way——–

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Pie Tin Picture Frame

by Crystal // September 21, 2016 // 11 Comments

Display sentimental family photos in a pie tin.

As the holidays are quickly approaching, it makes me think of family more than ever. I’ve always had a special relationship with my grandparents in particular. I was blessed to have created so many memories with them that I will truly treasure!
Recently I was given this photo of my grandmother cooking in the kitchen and I fell in love with it. It’s black and white, which makes it cool (wink). But most of all, it captures the joy and beautiful spirit that she was filled with.

Since the kitchen was a special place for us to spend time together, baking cookies, I couldn’t imagine a more perfect place to display this photo.

We’ve all seen lovely frames, but this is a kitchen… so let’s cook up something creative!

I’ve used a pie tin as a picture frame. I found this one at Target and really liked the fall color theme. It would also be neat to use actually metal/aluminum pie tins. Maybe gather 3 together and display a different photo in each one.

Family Joy Blog Link Party

by Crystal // September 18, 2016 // 1 Comment

I’m very excited to announce that I am now co-hosting the Family Joy Blog Link Up Party with some wonderful ladies.

Remember, to follow your hosts on social media. Everyone appreciates comments, pins and shares- so be sure to spread your love.
This is a family friend link up so please ensure that your blog is family friendly (not just the post).

Party opens at Sunday 10am MST (that’s 9am in Cali) and closes Wednesday at noon MST.

Can’t wait to meet and greet, I’ll be the one in the yoga pants 😉

Now let’s enjoy a great party this week. Remember that sharing is caring at this link up party!

Charlene @ Thinking Outside The Pot: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Pinterest, Google +, Blog

Samantha @ Sammy Approves: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Pinterest, Google +, Blog

Cristina @ Ava’s Alphabet: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Pinterest, Google +, Blog

Charlotte @ Pursue Your Project: Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, Google +, Blog

Shamira @ Smiling Notes : Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, Instagram, Blog

Melissa @ Mel Claire : Facebook, Pinterest, Blog

Crystal @ Love Inspired Details : Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, Instagram, Blog

Thinking Outside The Pot: Enjoy Doing Random Acts Kindness as a Family

Sammy Approves: Grilled Asian Chicken Salad

Ava’s Alphabet: DIY Apple Magnets for Teacher Gifts

Pursue Your Project: Drying Apples Using a Food Dehydrator

Smiling Notes: Exploring San Francisco

Mel Claire: Bruschetta Pita

Love Inspired Details:DIY Faux Mirrored Letter

Worthing Court : One Fall Coffee Table

Joyful Savings: Apple Cinnamon Parfait

Creating Really Awesome Fun Things: No Carve Pumpkin Decorating

The Apple Street Cottage: Pumpkin Time

Growing up Gabel: DIY Pumpkin Crayons

Syncopated Mama: Breathtaking Baklava Cheesecake

Sadie’s Season Goods : DIY Rustic Coffee Sign

——–Delightful E Made: Cinnamon Apple Crumble Bread——–

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$3 Pumpkin Door Hanger

by Crystal // September 16, 2016 // 12 Comments

$3 Ombre Pumpkin Door Hanger can be made in under 20 minutes, it’s so easy!

Grab your supplies:
-Aluminium Round Tray
-Green Ribbon
-Green Tissue Paper
-Paint Brush
-Orange Paint
*To achieve the ombre look you’ll also want another paint color. I used yellow, but white would be another option.

First– Grab your paint brush and your paint. I started with a blob of yellow and then added orange (I added half as much orange as there was yellow). Start painting the top of the tray.
Next, you’ll want to add more paint so create your next color mixture by a blob of yellow and equal amount of orange paint. Paint across and blend slightly with the above color.
Last, you want all orange. Continue painting and blend slightly with the above color.

Second– Take your ribbon and drape it over itself 3 times. I love wire ribbon because it molds great!

Third– Take your green tissue paper and tightly begin rolling in. At the end of my stack, I had a tightly scrunched stem!

Now hang up and enjoy 🙂

DIY Faux Mirrored Letter

by Crystal // September 9, 2016 // 11 Comments

I love how this DIY mirrored letter turned out!

Grab the goodies to get started:

*Cardboard Letter B (I actually made mine, a tutorial coming in an upcoming post-wink)
*Piece of Plexi Glass (I used a piece that was 8×10 from an Ikea frame but they also sell a variety of sizes in the craft store)
*Exacto Knife
*Mirrored Spray
*Paint pen or Sharpie

Let’s jump in and creating because I’m excited.

First, grab your cardboard letter. They seem to be all over these days. They’re inexpensive as well. One thing I’ve noticed, cardboard letters seem to come in a few “set” sizes. That’s why I’ll show up in an upcoming post how easy and free it can be to make your own custom sized cardboard letter.
Trace your cardboard letter onto a piece of paper as a template.

Second, take your template and SLOWLY begin outlining on the plexi glass. This first impression is important, so make sure you go slow and steady.
Also, use the natural straight line edge, don’t work anymore than you have too. So basically, you’re only tracing the two curves of the “B”.
Now that you have the first cut, you will continue to go over those lines multiple times. Again, slowly is the key! Every time you go over a line it will get easier and is cutting the plexi deeper.

Third, this step is meshed with the step above really. You will be tracing with the exacto knife and starting to punch out the letter. Be gentle and don’t force it. The plexi will talk to you, lol, if it’s ready it will easily separate… if not, it needs a little more exacto knife lovin’.

Next, comes that beautiful creation- mirrored spray paint. I remember when I first discovered this, it was such a happy day 🙂 I’m going to confess something, are you ready…I never actually read the directions. I’ve spray painted for years and as a result I’m in the habitat of picking up a can and pressing the button.
BUT, this can clearly states to spray paint the reverse side. Did you know that? If not, you can count that as your new knowledge for the day.

Optional– spray paint your cardboard letter with a silver metallic spray. I like the multiple options available here. If you want a universal look, I advise painting the letter. However, if you want a contrast- leave the letter natural or give it a wood stain look.

Lastly, put it all together and add an impact with a single word! I chose thankful but a few others that would work well: grateful, happy, beautiful. I used a black paint pen yet a sharpie would also work.

It’s simple yet something different which is what I love about it:) Thanks for reading!

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Charlotte @ Pursue Your Project: Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, Google +, Blog

Shamira @ Smiling Notes : Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, Instagram, Blog

Melissa @ Mel Claire : Facebook, Pinterest, Twitter, Blog

Crystal @ Love Inspired Details : Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, Instagram, Blog

Christene @ Keys To Inspiration : Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, Instagram, Blog

Thinking Outside The Pot: DIY Fabric Pumpkins

Sammy Approves: Finding Family Fun In Old Town San Diego

Ava’s Alphabet: Spooky Spider Halloween Wreath

Pursue Your Project: Cinnamon & Sugar Fried Apples

Smiling Notes: Healthy Apple Pie Oat Pancakes

Mel Claire: Fall Decor On A Budget

Love Inspired Details: DIY Candy Corn Garland

Keys To Inspiration: Our Fall Wedding 3 Year Anniversay

Pillar Box Blue: Super Cute Halloween Treat Bags

Embellishmints: Halloween Recipes Witches

Oh My Creative: Free Printable Halloween Gift Tag

Home Cooking Memories: Bacon-Parmesan Spaghetti Squash Recipe

Growing Up Gabel: Easy Mummy Halloween Cookies

The Home I Create: Cozy and Colorful Fall Porch Decorating

Crystal & Co : 23 Totally Cool Tween & Teen Halloween Costumes

Just JP : DIY Mug with Hand Lettering

——–Creative Cain Cabin: Thanksgiving Chalkboard Printables——–

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Home Matters Linky Party #107!

Say, “Hello!” to our October 2016 Co-Hosts, and Share some Love by Visiting and Following them on Social Media!

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We hit 500 Links in last week’s party, so…

Are you ready to Party?

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Charlene @ Thinking Outside The Pot: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Pinterest, Google +, Blog

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Cristina @ Ava’s Alphabet: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Pinterest, Google +, Blog

Charlotte @ Pursue Your Project: Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, Google +, Blog

Shamira @ Smiling Notes : Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, Instagram, Blog

Melissa @ Mel Claire : Facebook, Pinterest, Twitter, Blog

Crystal @ Love Inspired Details : Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, Instagram, Blog

Thinking Outside The Pot: #Chobani Meze Dips

Sammy Approves: 7 Ways to Immediately Improve Horrible Mom Days

Ava’s Alphabet: Baked Apple Pancake

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Smiling Notes: Refreshing Watermelon Salad

Mel Claire: Homemade Meatball Showdown Throwdown

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Simple Summit: Simple Food: Birthday Cake

Jodie Ftiz: Dinosaur Bites are in the Lunch Box

Keys To Inspiration: DIY Gather Chalkboard Wood Slice

Marilyns Treats: BBQ Chicken and Smoked Gouda Mac N’ Cheese with Bacon

Delightful E Made: Chocolate Chip Peanut Butter Banana Bread

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Smiling Notes: Healthy Avocado Chicken Lettuce Wrap

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Let’s Celebrate Everything: Healthy Triple Berry Smoothie

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