Sally's Play Kitchen

This was Sally's big Christmas gift this year and I wanted to share some more pictures. Joe build this kitchen using some plans I found on pinterest. He made a few of his own modifications. 

This is probably Sally's favorite place to play right now and I have fun too :)

The little shopping cart came from Pottery Barn Kids.

Most of the food is Melissa and Doug. The eggs in the crate came from Pottery Barn Kids. The little toaster is from Amazon.

The white table is Pottery Barn Kids and the chairs are form IKEA.

The faucet came from Amazon. The sink is actually a dog bowl. The knobs on the stove are from Hobby Lobby and the "burners" are wooden basketballs from Jo-Anns. I spray painted the backs with silver spray paint.

I love this kitchen so much! Please let me know if you have any questions.

Sally's Closet Reveal

Ever since we moved into our house, I had plans for Sally's closet. It took a back burner. There were more important things to do...like the kitchen and bathroom. Over the last few weeks, Joe has been working on building organizers for her closet and today I am so excited to show you the finished product.

When we started, there was basically a bar going across the closet for clothes, a weird built in shoe shelf near the bottom and a shelf on the top. No organization whats-so-ever! I had been looking at Pinterest for inspiration and these are the pictures that I kept coming back to.

I showed them to Joe and he came up with a plan. Since he travels for work, it took longer to finish than I would have liked but I love the final product. Thanks Joe!!

Here are some progress pictures:

And here is what it looks like today:

The pink and green bins on the top shelf came from Target. The pink and green circle metal tubs are from Target/Hobby Lobby last year. The green polka dot baskets came from Target several years ago. The pink polka dot laundry basket and small pink polka dot fabric bins came from Home Goods a few weeks ago. 

Please let me know if you have any questions ;)

Book Page Bunny Tutorial

Hey Girls! Today is the first day of Spring. That means it is officially time to get my craft on! First up, an upcycled bunny. I picked up this beauty at Goodwill for 99 cents.

I had seen some cute bunnies on Pinterest and wanted to try and make my own.

Here is what you need: a bunny, Modge Podge, foam brush, an old book. Cut strips out old book pages. Slather the modge podge right onto the bunny (in sections). Lay on the book strip (you may have to cut/tear in order to fit around the curves). I ended up going ahead and cutting several different sizes. The goal is to use the paint brush and keep your hands clean, but that is impossible. I put the modge podge on with my brush and then the strip. Then I put on another coat of modge podge. I used my fingers to smooth everything out. 

Keep going until every inch of your little bunny is closed. Make sure you put a top coat of Modge Podge over the strips of paper. Let it dry and clean your hands. For fun, I tied a little burlap ribbon around my bunny's neck. I love the way it turned out. I have another bunny that I picked up last week that I plan to do this to as well.

Thoughtful Thursday

Five on Friday

Hell Lovelies....hope you had a great week. After 3 snow days here we are finally scheduled to get some sun this weekend. Yay!

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I was so excited to snag this ADORABLE Minnie bubble from a Facebook auction this week...perfect for our Disney trip this Fall. 

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Speaking of Disney...yes we are going in September and I am booking our trip next week. You have to do these things early. Our dining reservation window opens up the week after that. Why is it that I am so good helping others plan their trip but when it comes to my own I get stressed out? If you are considering going, let me know. I am a Disney agent and would LOVE to help you...and I offer free Disney giftcards with qualified bookings :)

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Joe was gone almost all week...so we are stuff here with the closet. Who knows when he is going to paint it...ugh! Doesn't he know I need to organize?!

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The Easter stuff is out at Target...that means I can finally start decorating the house. I have a great Easter board on Pinterest calling my name!

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Sally helped me make cookies last week. By helping I mean she got to stand on a kitchen chair, eat chocolate chips and watch me stir. She felt like such a big girl. Looks like Joe's next project will be a kitchen stool for her...one where she cant fall out :) I hope she loves to cook with me!

Meal Plan Monday...Errrr...Tuesday

Monday
Frozen Pizza :)


Tuesday
Asian Chicken Salad

Wednesday
Szechuan Green Beans and Ground Chicken

Thursday
Cilantro Lime Shrimp

Friday
Dinner Out

Saturday
Glazed Pork Chops

Happy Birthday Lindsey!!

Today is the birthday of one of my best friends (and cousin!), Lindsey! 

We have known each other since birth, went to college together, we were in the same sorority, in each others weddings...and now we are godmothers to each others precious little girls. 

We have had some fun over the years...everything from stealing peoples underwear, picking up a homeless man at the airport, making funny videos, dressing up as SNL rappers for Halloween, seeing ALL the Twilight movies together....I could go on and on. 

Lindsey I love you and I am so thankful for our friendship. I hope you have a great birthday!!