I just got an Instant Pot, and let's just say I'm a bit excited about it! {ha!} I've been trying recipes I used to make in the traditional fashion, making them INSTANT versions now. This Instant Pot Chicken Rice Broccoli recipe is a one I've been making for years {without the instant pot} and now this easy chicken dish just got easier! Instant Pot Chicken Rice Broccoli Recipe Ok- So I'm not kidding... this recipe could not be easier!! It takes 30 min from start to finish and most of that … [Read more...]
Create Link Inspire Party 8/21
It's our last week in the hotel!! I cannot tell you how excited we are to move into our house this Friday!! We won't have any furniture, but matresses are ordered and that's all you really need for the first night, right? Okay, while I'm sewing away here in an hotel room- let's see what you've been working on... DON'T FORGET TO ENTER THE PLANNER GIVEAWAY!! The Create Link Inspire Party starts at 9:30 EST on Mondays and don’t forget to follow all of your fabulous co-hosts. Emily from Life Sew … [Read more...]
Personalized lunch boxes and snack boxes with the perfect after school snack
Thank you Farm Rich for sponsoring this post. All thoughts are my own. Visit your local grocery store to pick up NEW Farm Rich snacks and your family favorites! Make your own personalized lunch boxes and snack boxes for back to school with this easy DIY tutorial. Cut vinyl and apply for cute and easy personalized gear. I've also got a tasty after school snack idea with snack kabobs from Farm Rich. How cute are these snack kabobs? I used two tasty Farm Rich products to make these fun and … [Read more...]
Free Sewing Patterns for Kids Fall/Winter 2017
HI Friends!! It's that time again! Free sewing patterns for kids time of year... Here is the fall/winter 2017 edition... right in time for fall sewing and wardrobe making. I'm going to share a larger photo below of each free sewing pattern, but please only pin the main collage image from my post. If you want to pin the individual pattern click through to the actual pattern and pin it... it's the polite thing to do. NOW>>> I hope you enjoy the 2017 fall/winter collection of free … [Read more...]
Back to School Inspiration and Create Link Inspire Party
HI Friends!! Welcome to Monday! I've got some fun back to school inspiration and an update on what I've been working on. PLUS! I've got a HUGE giveaway for you!! Win a a fabulous GET TO WORK BOOK! Enter below! The Create Link Inspire Party starts at 9:30 EST on Mondays and don’t forget to follow all of your fabulous co-hosts. Emily from Life Sew Savory - Katie from The Crafty Blog Stalker - Rachel from Rachel Teodoro - Lesley from The Lucky Pear - Kara from Happy Go Lucky Check all the … [Read more...]
80s/90s homemade clothing – take 2
First let me start by saying I love my mom to peices, she is the reason I can sew and constantly inspires me.... And now that my love for her is out of the way, let's talk about her 80s/90s homemade clothing! You can see my first post of homemade 80s' clothes here. My mom made a ton of our clothes when we were young becuase it was hard to find good cotton kids clothes that were affordable.. She recently said that her kids "looking cute" never entered her mind when we were young {you'll believe … [Read more...]
Seat Back Organizer tutorial for a busy On-The-Go Life
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #DDIcedCoffeeToGo #CollectiveBias As we enter the busy back to school season I'm sharing a car seat back organizer sewing tutorial and some tips for getting my family up and going on busy school mornings. Keep the car and your life more organized this school year. Car Seat Back Organizer - Organizer your car Today I felt like we spent a good chunk of time in the car. Do you have those … [Read more...]
Create Link Inspire 8/7
Hi!! Coming to you live from Colorado!! We have officially moved and spent the weekend exploring the area Was a great time as a family and spending time together after being apart from my husband for several weeks. Welcome to the party! Emily from Life Sew Savory - Katie from The Crafty Blog Stalker - Rachel from Rachel Teodoro - Kara from Happy Go Lucky Check all the blogs to see the weekly features as we all feature our favorite links from last weeks party! Last week I shared the … [Read more...]
Lunch bag sewing patterns for Back to School
LAST Aug I bought fabric to make a lunch bag sewing pattern for my boys... I still haven't done it, but have dreams of making my own. Until then here are 15+ fabulous Lunch Bag Sewing Patterns for back to school Inspiration. Some are free and some are a paid pattern, but all are amazing. I've also been joined by a couple other fab bloggers to celebrate back to school. Make sure to head over and check out the fun photo props AND amazing bike cuffs {I think my husband needs these!} Bike … [Read more...]
Coordinating Outfits – Cousins
Every summer I sew coordinating outfits for the cousins on my side of the family. At Christmas my mom makes them all matching Pajamas. It's been fun to see the kids grow - along with my sewing ability over the years as the family has expanded. Here are this years coordination cousin outfits. Coordinating outfits - cousin photos First, there are ten kids here 1o years of age an younger. Please don't judge my ability as a photographer to get them all looking at the camera and smiling. We had … [Read more...]
