:: Happy 4th of July!

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Freedom doesn't come for free.

It has to be fought for and conquered.

On this 4th of July may your hearts be filled with love for your nation, 

compassion for your fellow Americans

and the determination to work hard to make this country better than it already it.

Happy 4th of July!

:: 4th of July ideas

Here are some fun 4th of July ideas/food/parties.

And lets face it, most of them are yummy treats.

Follow my 4th of July pinterest board here.

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:: Found on Pinterest - 4th of July

Next week is the 4th of July.
Here are some easy decorations and treats that I've been pinning.
I love this time of year!

Source: 5minutesformom.com via Amy on Pinterest

Source: themombot.com via Lori on Pinterest

Source: partycity.com via Amy on Pinterest

Source: inspirationforhome.blogspot.com via Amy on Pinterest

Source: simplyblogging896.blogspot.com via Amy on Pinterest

Source: savearecipe.blogspot.ca via Amy on Pinterest

Source: cupcakesandcashmere.com via Amy on Pinterest

:: Found on Pinterest - st. patty's day

Source: staceyphotography.blogspot.com via Amy on Pinterest

Source: bethproudfoot.blogspot.com via Amy on Pinterest

Source: iambaker.net via Amy on Pinterest

Source: bbpaperandink.blogspot.com via Amy on Pinterest

Source: shannonbrown.typepad.com via Amy on Pinterest

Source: zakkalife.blogspot.com via Amy on Pinterest

Source: shannonbrown.typepad.com via Amy on Pinterest

Loved these St. Patty's Day crafts/treats that I found on Pinterest.
What have you made for St. Patty's Day?

4th of July printable

It's about time I get some 4th of July decor up.

If you want, just click on the jpg below, save to your computer, and print!

I'll be linking to these parties here.

Happy St. Patricks Day

Hope you're having a wonderful St. Patricks Day and that no pinching is involved!

Sewing Obsession: Tinkerbell Costume

The sewing project I've been working on is Ava's Halloween costume. She's going to be Tinkerbell and couldn't be more excited. Actually, she might be more excited that her daddy is going to be Peter Pan. You should see her face every time she tells someone. It's adorable.

I'm using the Tinkerbell Costume Tutorial from Make It and Love It. I'm just being lazy. I could be done by now, but for some reason I'm not. I bought the material almost a month ago!!! I'll be sure to post a picture of my cute Tinkerbell.

And me? Well, you guessed it. I'm going to be Wendy. A scandolous Wendy, I guess, being that I am 35 weeks pregnant.

Decorating Obsession: hanging the wreath

I love to decorate my home for the holidays. I was disappointed that last year I couldn't do much because we were in the middle of putting the hardwood floor in our home AND still unpacking.

So, I'm really excited. Last year I bought this wreath on clearance at Target. It's not super fancy, but it does just say "fall" to me. I love this time of year.

Since we have a very tall front door, I needed a way to make it so it didn't look like it was too high on the door. (I'm weird about things like that.) All I did was get out my stash of muslin fabric and I ripped it (you choose the length and width). Then I tied a knot in it right above the top of the wreath. With a flat head tack, just push or nail it in at the top of the door (the part you don't see). You're done! Now I just have to decorate the rest of the house.

Craft Obsession: Pinch Proof Shirt

Happy St. Patrick's Day! Have any plans? Corned Beef and Cabbage in the oven? Hope you haven't been pinched. I only have one pair of scrubs that have green on it, so that's what I wore this morning. This little girl below will definitely not be pinched. Well, maybe. I mean, look at those cheeks! Who can't resist pinching those?

Anyway, I figured this little munchkin needed a festive shirt to wear. So last minute, I cut up an old pair of Christmas pjs that I had laying around and made this shirt (actually didn't sew it on, just ironed using wonder-under. For some reason my sewing machine wasn't cooperating) and matching p.j. bottoms using my tutorial here. The shirt had paint stains that I needed to cover up somehow. This was the perfect opportunity. I saw this idea on Lulu's Tiles. Very cute! Have a great day!!!