Splashy Watercolor Tote

We’re taking a short road trip this weekend, and I wanted a new bag to use for my snacks, notebook, magazines etc… I don’t need a new bag.  I have probably a dozen to choose from, but who can resist a pretty bag right? I have had a few of these canvas bags on hand

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Refreshing Peach Sangria

This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of Gallo Family Vineyards. All opinions are 100% mine. I grew up as many of you know on a little farm in Central Washington. We raised cattle, had horses, and a garden that had a reputation around town for being amazing each year. We grew

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Low Carb Protein Bar Recipe

                                        After spending many years gaining and losing weight, and being continually frustrated with my long term results I had to have a serious get real moment with me.  As I researched, read, and paid special

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I’m Guest Hosting The Inspiration Exchange Link Party!!

Hi Y’all!! I am so excited to be a guest hostess with some of my favorite bloggers at The Inspiration Exchange this week!! I couldn’t be more honored to be partying with these creative ladies this week, they are just amazing.       Before we get to the party, here are a few of

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Inspiration Monday Party | Gluten Free Recipe Features!

Hey y’all! I am super excited to party with you again today- Welcome Back to the 43rd edition of Inspiration Monday! We’re SO HAPPY you’re here today. This is the place where your links are seen simultaneously on all FIVE blogs at the same time, all you need to do is link up to ONE

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No Bake Peanut Butter Cocoa Cereal Bars

 Happy Saturday friends!! I hope this finds you well & enjoying your day. We are working on the house today & I continue to sort & organize craft supplies (UGH!) I am sharing a recipe I came up with this week during a drought of granola and cereal bars. I hope you like it too!

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DIY Mother’s Day Card | with Brooke from Blissful Roots

Happy May, twelveOeight readers! It’s Brooke from Blissful Roots.  Isn’t May such a delightful month? I love the perfect weather, the flowers, the anticipation of summer, and of course Mother’s Day. I’ve always loved Mother’s Day, but it’s especially wonderful when you’re blessed to be a mother yourself! Today I have an extra special card

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Pumpkin Hummus Recipe

This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of Libby’s for SocialSpark. All opinions are 100% mine. Do you love pumpkin? Me too!! We enjoy pumpkin recipes all year long, not just in the Fall. Today I am sharing a fun and easy hummus recipe just in time for outdoor entertaining and BBQ

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My favorite grocery shopping app + a $50 Winco giveaway!

This conversation is sponsored by General Mills® via Burst Media. The opinions and text are mine Do you remember what your favorite cereal was when you were a kid? I still remember how good a box of Trix® smelled (like sweet lemons!) when you opened them, and reading the back of the box, while devouring

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Stencil A Summer Pillow

One of the questions I receive the most is about using stencils. If you have ever used stencils on fabric, wood, walls, etc…you know they have a tendency to move around and not stay put. NOT the time to have that happen.  You can quickly end up with your paint smeared, and the alignment of

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Upcycled apron from a skirt

Call me a lover of kitch & all things retro.  I love the idea of having a stash of super sassy aprons hanging around just waiting to be thrown over my clothes to ensure they are nice and clean once I am done whipping up dinner. Most days I am working in jeans and a

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Homemade Peanut Butter

 We ran  out of peanut butter a few days ago (the kids freaked out, they love it) and I wondered if I could make my own peanut butter.  So I used my immersion hand mixer, and ended up with a kind of dry chunky peanut butter.  We were hungry however, and I really made a

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Inspiration Monday Party + a Hamilton Beach Giveaway!!

Hello friends!! I hope you are having a fabulous day & are ready for a sa-weet party today… it’s #InspirationMonday…you know what that means, we have a guest hostess AND a BIG giveaway! We’re so happy you are joining us. This week, your links are seen simultaneously on all SIX blogs at the same time, 

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A Few Goode Heroes Contest + Who I Nominated!

This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of Murphy-Goode Winery. All opinions are 100% mine. The idea behind giving back is a good one, and many times it seems like we get busy in our day and forget (I FORGET!) to acknowledge how important our everyday heroes are to us.  When I

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Coconut Sugar Scrub Recipe

      Need some thrifty ideas for Mother’s Day, Birthday’s or gift giving? Or if you are like me, are you getting your skin ready for shorts and flip flops too?  I take much better care of my skin in my 40’s than I did when I was younger, and part of my routine

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Inspiration Monday Party | Paint, Sew & DIY Your Home Ideas

Welcome back to Inspiration Monday Party! Thank you SO much for joining us every week- You continue to INSPIRE us!! When you link your project here, it is displayed simultaneously on all FIVE blogs at the same time, all you need to do is link up to ONE of our sites.   Be sure and

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Blooming Moss Monogram Letters

      Hey there! How are you friend? I hope you have had a wonderful week, and are perhaps gearing up to get your DIY on this weekend. No matter how crazy (or wonderful) the spring weather may be where you are, we can all use a little something pretty in our day.  I

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Lacy Garden Lanterns

Our Japanese Maple is in full regalia, and fanning her gorgeous feathers for Spring.  Around her are bright pink Azaleas, and various mid to late spring flowers beginning to push through to the surface. I was cleaning out a few bins of trim & craft supplies recently and came across a yard or so of

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Inspiration Monday Party | DIY Kitchen Decor Features

Welcome back to Inspiration Monday Party! Thank you SO much for joining us every week- You continue to INSPIRE us!! When you link your project here, it is displayed simultaneously on all FIVE blogs at the same time, all you need to do is link up to ONE of our sites.   Be sure and

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Welcome to twelveOeight! I’m Tanya and I am so glad you are here. If you are ready to start loving the home you have now, then join me on my mission. One thrifty project at a time we can make our today homes our dream homes.

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