If you’ve hung around the blog for a while, you probably know that I lost my Dad when I was 21. For that reason, Father’s Day is always sort of bitter sweet. We usually visit Dad’s grave and clean it up a bit for the holiday, and that helps. Another bright side is that myRead more
I am so excited to be guest posting here at Say Not Sweet Anne! Thank you to Kayla for allowing me to share some of my recipes with you. I am a food blogger over at A Savory Feast. If you have ever visited my blog, you know that I LOVE quinoa! Today, I am sharingRead more
Let’s just start off with my mom is awesome. I’m not bragging or anything, its just a fact. When I was little (and an only child at the time) she planned a Valentine’s Day party for my class. As part of her plans, she hand made bingo cards for each one of us. Without aRead more
Valentine’s Day is fast approaching, and while a lot of the focus tends to be on candy and kids, this project is just for the married couples. =D I’ve done my share of cutesy Valentine projects and Valentine Printables, (Sweet Candy Bottles, Love Bingo and Valentine Fortune Cookies) but this year we’re attending a weddingRead more
Well hello to you, and happy Monday! This weekend hubby and I went looking at a ’74 VW beetle. Hubby is looking to buy one just to have. So, this SSM is coming to you from the road (the car was about 3 hours away). Please forgive any errors!! I’ve got so many projects inRead more
It all started about 3 years ago. I was making some custom t-shirts as gifts and I stumbled upon something called a “Fabric Tattoo” by Melrose Ave. These are a fabric ink transfer (not customizable) that, once ironed on, are soft and flexible. Now, I’ve tried a BUNCH of fabric transfers and I’d never foundRead more
[question]The 2015 Planner line is now available! Check it out![/question] PWOOOOH. That is the sound of me exhaling. You see, I have been diligently, tirelessly, CONSTANTLY working on this 2014 printable planner for weeks. I have poured my heart and soul into this printable for a couple of reasons. Firstly, I love you. I loveRead more
My name is Kayla, and I like to make things. Sometimes, I feel compelled to make things last minute. Sometimes, when its inconvenient. This time, I made a DIY Warrior Costume Breastplate at my mom’s house, at 11pm, the day before I needed it. Let me explain. We were staying at my mother’s home on aRead more
As of yesterday, it has been 8 weeks since I began focusing on my fitness. Looking back, I remember running with my cousin Emma on my first ever 3 minute run. I was panting, exhausted, wanted to stop, with stitches in my side and my heart beat like it was going to explode. LastRead more
Happy Labor Day everyone! This is one of my favorite US Holidays. Its a legitimate, no-questions-asked excuse to hang out and grill. So far this year I’ve gone camping 3 times, once for an extended stay in the Upper Peninsula. I think because I spend my whole work day and most of my free timeRead more
Whew! Another crazy weekend over here. Hubby had a class reunion in our home town, and we had to rush over there Friday afternoon. It was SUPER FUN and I had a blast. I wish we all could hang out more often. And the extra good news is that we had most of the dayRead more
Do you remember my BFF Amy? The star of such posts as Custom Pyrex and Dishtowels, DIY Cookie Cutter, Wedding Countdown Printable, and Spray Painted Cookies? Well, she’s my BFF. I love her. And She’s moving to South Korea. I’ve known for months, and I’m super excited for her (She’s going with her hubby to teachRead more