Weekly Meal Plan Printable

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I don’t know about you, but the older I get, the more I realize how much easier life is when you’re somewhat organized.  I spent the majority of my life living in a cluttered mess, and when faced with the job of having to clean the house I became a horrible person to live with – especially if I felt like the person visiting would be inspecting my work.  I was always jealous of people whose homes always looked like something out of a magazine and seemed to have no problem keeping it that way.

About a month and a half ago, I quit my job to be a stay at home mom again – determined to be in a better frame of mind this time.  I also started keeping two children in my home in order to bring in some extra income for my family.  Watching four kids has taught me the necessity of thinking ahead and being organized for sure!

In order to help keep track (and plan ahead!) of meals and activities for the little ones, here is a weekly plan printable that I made, and of course, want to share with you!

weekly plan printable

 

Printable link:  “Our Weekly Plan” Printable

Right now I print off a new copy each week to use, but am considering framing it and using a dry erase marker so that I save paper (and money on expensive printer ink!)

I hope this helps you as much as it has me!


My Big Fat Dresser Renovation

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Hi Y’all!

It’s been forever since I’ve posted on here – so sorry!!  I’ve been swamped with the kids & life in general.
Here’s my latest little furniture refurbishing project that I decided to cut my teeth on (metaphorically speaking, of course).  I’ve never really tried my hand at doing this, but after a lot of online research, and some general “what have I got to lose” thoughts, I went for it.
I had the same armoire/chest of drawers since 1999.  It was painted this horrible mauve-y purple (that I initially wanted, but didn’t turn out the way I thought it would).  I listed it for sale and sold it for $20.  That night I went Craigslisting and found a dresser that met my exact specifications for, guess what, $20!  (Don’t you love it when that happens??)
So, here’s the before:
Old Dresser
Not in the best condition, right?  When my hubby went to pick it up I could tell he had his doubts.  Fast forward to two coats of Klean-Strip Liquid Sander, 1 coat of primer, 2 coats of flat latex paint in black, and VOILA!  Here’s the end result:
updated dresser
Not too shabby, huh?  I decided not to use the mirror because our bedroom isn’t very large and I thought it might look too overwhelming.
For the handles, I used Rustoleum Hammered finish spray paint in Silver.  I love the look of this stuff.
hammered metal handles
Not too shabby, huh?
Before and after dresser redo
What are some of your furniture projects?

Ultimate Blog Party 2013!

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I’m so excited to be joining the Ultimate Blog Party 2013 over at 5 Minutes For Mom.  I love getting the chance to meet new people and see what they create and write about, as well.

Ultimate Blog Party 2013

For those that are just now visiting this site, let me tell you a little about it (& me!).  Just Do It, Y’all is pretty much what it sounds like – a site full of how-tos and a little bit of southern charm.

I’m originally from Texas, but moved to Missouri almost 14 years ago, and it has been home ever since.  I am married to a wonderful man who encourages all of my crazy dreams and aspirations.  We have two beautiful children (a boy and a girl) who keep us very busy, but constantly surprise us with their crazy stories and songs.

I grew up with a mom that could make anything out of whatever she had at home.  She can still find amazing deals at thrift stores and on the clearance rack.  I hope that I have inherited a shred of her talent (I *think* I have!)  I love to furnish my home with DIY projects and new (to me) finds.

I hope that you find some inspiration on this site!


Featured Friend: Meet Kristina!

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Hey Y’all!

I want you to meet another friend of mine from the same group as Nicole (featured a couple of weeks ago).  Are you ready?

So, everyone… meet Kristina!

Kristina Underhill

Kristina spins her own yarn on a spinning wheel, preferring to work with bulky yarns and spins a natural bulky yarn.  Her favorite way to ply her handspun yarns is using a Navajo Ply, which results in a beautiful three ply yarn.  She also prepares and dyes her own fibers.

Additionally, she crochets and knits some items, and also works with felting, sometimes including her children in the process of making felted soaps.

Check out some of her amazing work!

Kristina Yarn Collage

Isn’t it GORGEOUS?!  You can also visit her shop HERE.

Happy Friday!


“Possibility” Printable

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Happy Monday!

I hope you all had a wonderful Easter weekend, and were able to spend some time with friends and family.  Let’s get back in the swing of things, shall we?

This is one of my favorite quotes, and wanted to share it in printable form for any of you that might want it as well.

Possibilities Printable

 

Click HERE to download the file for your own use.  (To give proper credit, I found the original chalkboard paper on MakeItCreate at The Latest Find.)

Enjoy!


Sunday Social #2

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Happy Easter, Y’all!

I hope you’re having a wonderful day and are able to spend it with friends and family.  I know my kids have been excited about everything Easter-related for several weeks.

You might have noticed that there was no Sunday Social last week.  It wasn’t for lack of trying – I had big time problems with my computer.  Fortunately, I am married to a computer nerd genius (hee hee), so he was able to fix it for me.  As I promised on Facebook, I’m giving you an extra special Sunday Social today.  Are you ready?  Let’s get to socializin’, shall we?  :-)

(Please remember I do not own any of the images seen below.  Click on them to visit their original post.  Thanks!)

#1 – Row Along QuiltBee In My Bonnet

I love so many things about this quilt.  From the colors, used to the pattern and choice of fabrics I think it’s just adorable.  I am not even a seamstress, much less a quilter, so I am always in awe of anyone that can make something as beautiful as this.

Row Along Quilt

 

#2 – Cheapo ChalkboardsSweet Mint Studios

Chalkboard paint AND a cheap project?  I’m in love. :-)

Cheapo Chalkboards

 

#3 – Book Page Fleur de Lis WreathMudpies & Marigolds

This is now on my project list for the living room.  I think it is such a great statement piece (not to mention my love of fleur de lis items).

fleur de lis book page wreath

 

#4 – Kevin Bacon’s Crunchy Asian SlawMy Homemade Life

Okay.  Not only does this look delicious, but her post is hilarious.  I think I even have all of the ingredients in my pantry!

crunchy asian slaw

 

#5 – Ruler Table RunnerCountry Living

This wants to be on my dining room table.  Especially with the redo that I have planned (can you say excited??!).  It doesn’t appear to be too difficult or expensive either (my kinda project).

ruler table runner

 

There you have it!  I hope you enjoyed this edition of Sunday Social!



Mini Chicken Pot Pies

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Since I have started staying home with my kids, I have had to become more inventive with my meals.  Sure, we still have the occasional corn dog or fish stick meal, but that gets pretty old day after day.

Today’s meal was a result of getting to the end of the week (a.k.a. running out of food in the house), and having to prepare something quickly, so here’s what I came up with:

Mini Chicken Pot Pies.

The ingredients are simple (sorry there are no step by step pictures – I was in a hurry):  1 can crescent rolls, precooked chicken breasts (shredded) (I had about a pound), 1 bag frozen mixed vegetables, 1 can cream of chicken soup, and 1/2 cup chicken broth.

Preheat the oven according to the directions on the crescent rolls.  Using a large muffin pan, line the inside of four “pockets” with one crescent roll each.  In a medium saucepan, heat soup, vegetables, chicken, and chicken broth (I used this to thin out the soup a bit).  Once the oven is preheated and the mixture is warm, place a few spoonfuls on top of each roll (until it is even with the top of the pan) and top with one of the remaining crescent rolls.

This made four pot pies, but I had plenty of filling to make at least eight.  I’m going to save it and make more sometime this weekend.  The kids raved about it, and I thought they were pretty yummy myself!

Mini Chicken Pot Pies

Hope y’all are having a WONDERFUL Friday!


Featured Friend: Meet Nicole!

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I wanted to take a minute and feature a friend of mine.  We have never met in person, but she is part of an amazing group of ladies that met almost four years ago in an online due date group.  Since that time, we have migrated to a Facebook group, and most of us have stayed close ever since.  While we’ve never met in person, we all turn to each other for advice, to share funny stories and to ask for prayer for a need that we might have.

So, everyone, meet Nicole.
Nicole
Nicole has several items in her Etsy shop for little girls (headbands, hairbows, etc.), but what stood out to me are her scarves.  The colors are beautiful and the style is so cute!  Check these out:
Nicole's Scarves
To see more of Nicole’s beautiful work, visit her Etsy shop HERE.  There’s some beautiful stuff in there!
Have a great day, y’all!

Mickey Mouse Pizzas – Fun Mommy Moment #2

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Ever have one of those days where you have a moment of clarity?  My kids have been begging me to fix homemade pizzas with them ever since they saw it on some television show (to be honest, I couldn’t tell you which one).  It has been a long time since I’ve made pizza from scratch, but figured I could wing it.
I had a day off last week (and by day off, I mean that I only had my two instead of the other little girl that I also watch during the week.)  When I told them that we were going to Target to get the fixings for pizza, they were ecstatic.  {I was a bit ecstatic myself to have an excuse to go to Target!}  I had biscuits and cheese, so just needed to pick up the pepperoni and pizza sauce.
The Ingredients
They were not as excited, however, when I told them that we were not making one big pizza, but little ones.  After hearing several minutes of “but, I want to make a biiiiiiiiiig pizza”, it hit me.  We have circles, we have a major obsession with Mickey Mouse Clubhouse, why not make Mickey Mouse pizzas??
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Ready to begin!
I gave them each three biscuits and showed them how to flatten them until they were about half an inch thick.  In hindsight, I probably should have made them thinner, but they turned out fine.  They got to spread the pizza sauce on the biscuits, and the add the cheese and pepperoni.
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I baked them according to the instructions on the biscuit can, and they turned out wonderfully!
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Not only were the pizzas delicious, but the best reward were these adorable faces.
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 I’m linking up to my friend Nancy’s “Fun Mommy Mondays” over at There Is Grace.  Join us, won’t you?
FMM