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The internet is rad. There are so many amazing artists and creative people out there. And the internet is our vehicle to know those people. Love it! I will stop gushing about the internet now. Here are some of my favorite recent links from around the internets.

How awesome do those cinnamon roll biscuits look? Biscuits people! Quick and delicious.

You know how my word is Brave this year? Well how perfect is this print?

The kids are wanting their own yoga mats. And I want them to have these ones. 

I was hoping to make the kids a new stuffy for Easter and this one is a big contender. Or at least a major inspiration.

I have wanted to try this DIY forever! Metal clay is awesome. 

How good doed Lemon Cheesecake Pie sound? Uh pretty good.

This website has tons of science projects for beginners. I want to start with this botany one with the kids. Spring planting is coming people!

This is an awesome post on taking product photos. Love it!

I love this post about getting more done. It is focused on having an Etsy shop but I think it applies to the blog and my life as well.

Don't click this link with your kids around or at work! I think that doing a boudoir photo shoot would be so fun. That link is to a great Utah based company. 

Still in the Game! Come see a great resource for healthy eating!

I am excited to say that I am still working on my new years resolution! Woot!! Hey, for me this is a big deal. Most of my resolutions have been pie crust resolutions, easily made and easily broken, and by this time in the month of Jan I would have already fallen off the wagon as it were.  

How am I doing it? 

Well...I have an exercise buddy 

(Hi Kari!! :)) 

She actually introduced me to some free exercise classes being held 5 days a week in a church gym and we are going 2 times a week and then I am doing exercise at home the rest of the week. 

AND 

I have found a wonderful, inspiring website for help in the food dept!! 

Have you heard of 

SKINNY MOM?? 

She offers a supper club with full months of healthy dinner ideas including shopping lists and everything! 

AND

ITS FREE!!

All you will need to do is join her free membership to get access to the supper club.  Its pretty cool! Did I mention all the recipes have all the nutritional stats and even have WW pts if you are doing that?? 

Check her out HERE!!

PS did i mention the meals are actually tasty? So far my kids haven't even realized they are healthy!

PSS I am not being compensated by skinny mom at all. She doesn't even know I exist (unless by maybe my name on her membership list)I just think shes awesome and wanted to share.

LOVES!! 

Link it up!

The weekend is here! We have some fun Christmasy plans for the weekend. I love Christmas plans. Christmas crafts and destinations are all part of the plans. If I can remember to take pictures I will do a little post next week and share. To kick off this weekend right I put together a little link list for your enjoyment. Check them out!

We are doing a gingerbread house this weekend. I got wise and bought a pre made one this year. We bought that Wilton one. I have seen them at both target and walmart. Last years train ended up being a real lesson in patience for me! It wasn't pretty. Or if you like you can always bake your own gingerbread!

If I wasn't already making pom pom embellishments for my gifts this year I would crank out a ton of paper bows! They look pretty simple and cute.

My niece is crazy talented and she created two free Christmas themed printables for you to enjoy.

I made some green chile pork verde earlier this week and it was awesome!

Have you heard of The Fictionist? They are a totally rad band from Utah. Lock and Key is one of my favorite songs of theirs. Click the link to check out the music video!

This citrus on black print from Angela Hardison is lovely. It is modern and fun. It would be a great addition to your kitchen. Or my kitchen. Any kitchen.

I love this post about taking the leap into working for yourself. It is a realistic check list of what you may want to accomplish before putting your two weeks in.

I have always wanted to try my hand at making Pad Thai.

Like a lot of people winter is murder on my skin and lips. I think natural lip balm would be an awesome solution for that. Well for the lips anyway. The berry's would add just enough pretty color and the coconut oil will be super moisturizing.

What are your plans this weekend? I hope it is a good one!

Peace Out- AnneMarie

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I am 11 days into 16 days working. No days off. That is rough. Not that it is an excuse of why my blogging has been off its A-game but really it is the excuse. Working so many days in a row has been difficult. Difficult on my body, the kids and really my sanity as well. So I apologize to all of you and apologize to my better blogging half, Emily! This post was suppose to be up yesterday but you know. UGH! 

With the weather turning cold we will be spending a lot more time inside. It is the perfect time to finally make an A-frame tent for the kids! They need a secret hideaway for their sanity that can be stored away easily for my sanity.

I want this! The mod boho shop is full of awesome stuff!

I needed this post (with video!!!) of how to do double and treble crochet stitches. Double I have down but I didn't know how to do the treble stitch.

I think this would be a great dress to wear out and about- pun intended! Can you just imagine sewing this in some camo print knit?

I can't begin to tell you what it would mean for this bell to show up at my house on Christmas day. It is beyond beautiful. And made locally. Booyah!

After being disappointed by the jet puffed peppermint marshmallows I am ready to try my hand at making some myself. This is a simple recipe- I think. HA!

THIS! How to get shit done even when you aren't motivated. I need this a million times in my life.

Crock mashed potatoes are our jam lately- they are no fuss. You gotta love set it and forget it food, right? I love this recipe but we do peeled russets because it is my flavor preference. 

15 career tips from smart women.

This smokey liner tutorial is right on time for the holidays.

How to clean a microfiber couch. I don't want you to know how badly we need this right now. Seriously.

This is a great boy and girl shared room tour. We are about to start decorating the kids room finally and I am finding it really hard to make it work well for both of them.

Check out this cute Thanksgiving craft to do with the kiddies. It is a nice change from handprint turkeys.

Oh and of course don't forget to enter our giveaway!!! A 50 dollar Amazon gift card will definitely come in handy this time of year. 

Halloween Round Up

Halloween is awesome! It is one of my favorite holidays. Mostly because it is the kick off of the holiday season but also because it is mostly a holiday just for fun. No high expectations. No disappointment. Just sugar and fun! I am going to share some of my favorite Halloween projects from around the internets.

First is this mummy that Emily posted yesterday! So cute and full of memories!

Halloween monogram! Crazy cute!

Dripping blood nails. Spooky!

Apothecary labels and guess what? They are free to download!

Crazy easy and inexpensive trash bag spiderwebs!

These cookies are crazy cute!

We make these every year at least once!

I love love love this idea. We are definitely doing it this year!

I love this idea and it look so simple!

Easy craft for the kids.

Cute marshmallow ghost craft!

I love this so much! I have a deep love for skulls so I might make one and keep it up all year long!

How crazy cute is this embroidery pattern? And it is crazy inexpensive too.

I love these! I tried to link but the original post never popped up. If you have a better link please let me know and I will give credit where credit is due!

This cake looks like a relatively simple construction but super cute!

I could share a ton more! There are so many fun Halloween projects out there. And creative people! I love the internet! Have you done any awesome Halloween projects? I want to see them!

Peace out- AnneMarie

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Tips to apply lipstick and make it last all day. This is one I need! I am just starting to wear lipstick and the staying power of it has been somewhat disappointing.

And since we are talking lipstick! Check out Check out this post about the best red lipsticks.

I want to try this natural cleaner in my shower! Grapefruit and salt? Who knew?

I want these shoes!! 

This top. I can not say enough about it! I love it with the biggest heart eyes!

My kids would groove on making these pencil holders!

I want to make a million slouch hats! 

Have you seen how big calligraphy is right now? That shiz is everywhere. Of course I want to jump on that band wagon. Online classes baby!

This DIY deer bust is rad and one is destined to be in my kids bedroom.

This is a tip for tiny apartment living but really I think we can all use it! Channel the Nuns my friends.

This is a great post about figuring out your marketable skills and selling them. This is something that has been on my mind a lot lately!

Would you ever consider doing a capsule wardrobe? I am super tempted! I am not sure if I know my own style well enough to make an effective wardrobe.

Our kids want to do Disneyland soooooo bad! Really what kid doesn't? Here is a great post with tons of tips to survive it!