Inspiration Monday Party | Pumpkin Recipes AND a $100 Scentsy GIVEAWAY!!

It’s a special GUEST HOSTESS and GIVEAWAY edition of Inspiration Monday!  i should be mopping the floor | redhead can decorate scattered thoughts of a crafty mom | twelveOeight special guest hostess: the stitching scientist {Your links are seen simultaneously on all FIVE blogs at the same time… all you need to do is link up

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Candy Corn Rice Krispie Treats

I suppose that making Halloween treats on top of the plethora of candy most of us have  around Halloween could be considered too much. But not if you love candy corn.  Candy corn was initially created by a gentleman by the name of George Renninger, who in the 1880’s was a candy maker at the

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DIY Wood Thankful Sign

This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of FrogTape brand painter’s tape. All opinions are 100% mine.I know it’s October, and while I am still having a ton of fun making all kinds of Halloween crafts and goodies, Thanksgivingis coming.   I love me some chevron, and when I found out that FrogTape®has a super

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A Visit to The Pumpkin Patch with The Pumpkin Boss

We had our annual trip to the pumpkin patch last week, and I am not sure how much we  accomplished in the pumpkin-finding department. But we had a lot of fun.  And the kids even slowed down long enough for me to actually take a few pictures (rare!) First we sat by a campfire and

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Inspiration Monday Party | Featuring Halloween Decor

Good morning friends, I hope you had a wonderful weekendand I running behind on posting so I hope you are ready to par-tay!! Welcome back to the Inspiration Monday Linky Party, we are so glad you dropped by! Your links are seen simultaneously on all Four blogs at the same time…all you need to do

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Quick Halloween Decorating Ideas

Halloween arrived really quickly this year, and I feel totally un-prepared!But, amidst all of the late nights counting contractions, and a little lesssleep, our sweet grandbaby is here, and I couldn’t be happier. So sleepy, coffee-fueled me put together some easy Halloween decorationsthat you can make in a flash. Since Halloween is squeezed in there

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Our first grand baby is here! Meet Kaleb…

So I figured I better let you in on what I have been up to lately… Our very first sweet grand baby has arrived!And he is perfect, and I love him.I don’t want to set him down, or walk away, he is just wonderful. Many months ago our daughter shared with us that she and

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Lasagna Formaggio Recipe

We are a casserole, soup and make ahead family.  Especially on those days when I am knee-deeppainting a dresser or just busy running around town.  Is it just me, or if it hits lunchtime and I havenot thought about dinner yet, we may very well be eating cereal that night.  Don’t tell me I’m alone

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Halloween Mummy Dogs

“This shop is part of a social shopper marketing insight campaign with Pollinate Media Group™ and Hillshire Brand Company but all my opinions are my own. #pmedia #buy3save3  http://cmp.ly/3/8vNxcO” Have you noticed a little trend yet with us? We love Halloween! And every year, the question will eventually be asked.Usually way before Halloween…“When can we make Muuuuumeeeeee

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Dear house, you can stay clean now

This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of BISSELL Homecare, Inc. for SocialSpark. All opinions are 100% mine.Before I had a family I was a pretty clean person.I made sure my dishes were all clean and put away every night.I actually put away my laundry.And I had a clean shower all most

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Frozen meals done right

This post is part of a social shopper marketing insight campaign with Pollinate Media Group™ and Lean Cuisine, but all my opinions are my own. #pmedia #HonestlyGood #ad http://cmp.ly/3/8vNxcO Frozen meals have come a long way, they are nothing like what many of us remember. A foil covered plate, lots of fat, sodium, and more

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Inspiration Monday Party | Fall Baking-palooza!

Hey there party friends!! Welcome back to the 15th Inspiration Monday Link Party. {your links are seen simultaneously on all Four blogs at the same time… all you need to do is link up on ONE of our sites!} i should be mopping the floor | redhead can decorate scattered thoughts of a crafty mom

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Halloween Wall Art using PicMonkey | featuring Brooke from Blissful Roots

 Hi, twelveOeight readers!  It’s Brooke from Blissful Roots, again.  I promised Tanya this would be my last dollar store Halloween craft post.  I was here last month with some Halloween ornaments that I made from dollar store cookies.  Well, today I have another quick, simple, super cheap Halloween project for you.  I’m sure you’ve seen these

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Halloween Chalkboard Candy Bowl | Amy from The Blissful Bee

Hey guys! It’s Amy from The Blissful Bee and I’m here today with a simple halloween DIY project! The other day I made a quick trip to my local $1 store looking for some cheap halloween decorations that I could turn into a project. One of the many items I bought was this adorable little

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Halloween Monster Munch Recipe | Donna from A Little While

Trick-or-treat! If I were to make a treat for all of the cute little Trick-or-Treaters out there, this would be it.  Monster Munch… It’s so festive!  I love how the white chocolate kinda looks like mummy wrappings. It’s also yum-tastic!  Perfect for this year’s Halloween Party, don’t you think?   Here is my recipe for…Monster Munch (slightly adapted from

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Painted Junky Pumpkins

It is so hard for me to throw anything out that I could use someday.  And I have createdquite a stockpile in my garage that I will be dealing with (and sharing so you can hopefullyavoid it) at a later date. That is why this project is extra exciting.I didn’t have any saved cans to

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Inspiration Monday Party | Halloween Project Features

BOO! Welcome back to the 14th Inspiration Monday Link Party. {your links are seen simultaneously on all Four blogs at the same time… all you need to do is link up on ONE of our sites!} i should be mopping the floor | redhead can decorate scattered thoughts of a crafty mom | twelveOeight It’s

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Chalk Paint Shabby Industrial Kitchen Stools

It’s been too long since I have worked on some furniture makeovers, and these stools I have had  stashed in the garage needed some serious help.  You know, a super-oakey-orange-chipping- finish, just asking for a new look.  So when I found out about DecoArt’s new chalk paint I  couldn’t have been more excited to race

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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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