Independence Day

We celebrated our Independence Day with a parade and our family slip n slide party. What did you do?

DIY Glitter Adorned Party Glasses and Season To Sparkle Part 4

Learn how to make these holiday napkins from Squirrelly Minds

KoJo Designs will teach you how to make these scatter sparkle party favors!

And now to learn how to make these festive glitter adorned party glasses.

To make your glitter adorned party glasses you will need:
Mod Podge
Glitter
Paint brush
Party glasses

I picked up the party glasses at my local dollar store for a dollar each.

 Step 1. Paint a thin coat of Mod Podge on your glasses where you want the glitter adornment.

Step 2. Cover the Mod Podged area with glitter. It helps to keep the glitter in a jar or bowl so it can be completely emerged.

Step 3. Let dry.

Step 4. Paint over the glitter with Mod Podge and let dry. This will seal in the glitter. 

Don't they look pretty with the rock candy drink stirs in them?

It has been so fun being part of the Season to Sparkle Party Hop!

Come back Monday for more of the Give Thanks Blog Series!

Season to Sparkle Part 3

 Make your own glitter bow cake toppers with Paisley Petal Events

 Mod Podge Rocks has the tutorial for this messy holiday garland on her blog

Learn how to make this giant balloon fringe tail over at Bump Smitten

Season To Sparkle Part 2

L.G. Rollins made these tasty cashew turtles and has the recipe for you on her blog.

These festive glitter party hats will add some fun an whimsy to your party! Me and My Insanity shows you how to make them. 

Don't forget to get your rock candy drink stirs and free printable over at You-Make-Do.

Come back tomorrow for more party fun!

Season to Sparkle part 1

Are you ready to learn how to create your own Season to Sparkle party? Let's get started!

First up is this pretty sequin wreath by Cake Events Blog. Head over to Cake Events Blog to see how to make your own sparkly wreath. 

The Frog Prince Paperie made these fun little Christmas tree and fringe cupcake toppers.  You can get the tutorial over at The Frog Prince Paperie.

And of course you will need some glam sequin envelopes to dress up your party invitation. Sara shows you how to make your own at Confetti Sunshine.

Make sure to come back here tomorrow to see more from the Season to Sparkle Party Hop!

Season To Sparkle Party Hop

I am so excited to be part of The Season to Sparkle Party Hop! For those that don't know what a party hop is I will explain. 12 different bloggers have teamed up, each creating a project to contribute to this fun party theme. During this week I will be posting sneak peeks of their party projects along with links to their blogs. When you click on their links you'll find the full tutorial on their individual work, so by the end of the week you'll have everything you need to throw your own Season to Sparkle Party.
Make sure to check back tomorrow and everyday this week for more details and links to all the amazing bloggers! 

The Season to Sparkle Party is sponsored by Tiny Prints! A big thank you goes to them for their amazing products! 

Pillow
Invitations
Custom gift wrap
Custom tray

My Christmas Wish easel art

 

 

Dinosaur Train Classic in the Jurassic at Utah's Hogle Zoo and a Giveaway!

KUED Kids has a fun event planned on August 8th at Utah's Hogle Zoo and you are invited!

When: August 8th 10:00 am- 1:00 pm
What: Dinosaur Train Classic in the Jurassic
Where: Utah's Hogle Zoo

Families will experience life as a dinosaur through hands-on activities and obstacle courses, get a sneak peak of the new Dinosaur Train hour long special – Classic in the Jurassic, enjoy an icy snack, and try the new Dinosaur Train mobile apps at the KUED Kids Cleone Peterson Eccles Mobile Lab. 

The one-hour special Dinosaur Train Classic in the Jurassic premieres Monday, August 18, 2014 on KUED 7. This special follows the Pteranodon family as they travel to the “Classic in the Jurassic,” an Olympic-type competition in which different dinosaur teams representing the three Mesozoic time periods compete in various contests.

Download the Classic in the Jurassic app or play online at PBSKIDS.org/dinosaurtrain.

Sign up for the new KUED Family Membership to receive $1 off each Hogle Zoo ticket to the Dinosaur Train Classic in Jurassic event.  The KUED Family Membership comes complete with monthly discounts at local businesses, quarterly events, a special prize at events for members, and member benefits included in the standard KUED Membership. To learn more about the new KUED Family Membership visit www.kued.org/family.

Today I have joined with KUED Kids to give you this fun dinosaur giveaway!
 Winner will receive:

6 Dinosaur books

Dino Train pencils

Dino Train photo holder

Dino Train tattoos

Dino Train stickers

To enter the giveaway fill out the form below 
This giveaway is closed. The winner is Lori S
Giveaway ends at midnight on August 8, 2014
Winner will be chosen by Random.org

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Frugality Boot Camp- Get Financially Fit

Now that the new year is here, are you ready to get financially fit? Then you need to attend the Frugality Boot Camp in Salt Lake City! The boot camp will be held on Saturday, January 19, 2013. The day long event will be hosted by Jordan from The Fun Cheap or Free Queen.

Sell Tickets through Eventbrite

What you will get out of the Frugality Boot Camp

Interactive discussions, lectures, and classes

Good food (lunch provided)

A day of education and fun

Giveaways and take-home gifts

Mingling with other like-minded people, and forming new friendships

One-on-one coaching and Q&A from Jordan Page and other frugality and finance experts throughout Utah.

The info and skills to save your family thousands of dollars for years to come!

New this year: Hands-on workshops where you will physically make and take home budgets for your family, binders, helpful tracking tools, and more! PLUS "Husband's Point of View" taught by Jordan's husband.

You will learn

Step-by-step "how-to" on setting and maintaining a budget

"How much should I spend on...?"

The simple way to grocery shop and meal-plan, saving you thousands...no coupon clipping needed.

Fun, cheap, or free family activity ideas

Health, beauty, and fashion on a budget

How to fit home decor, shopping, DIY, and hobbies into your budget

How to gain and maintain an overall balanced frugal lifestyle

Involving the family in frugality, easy allowance system, etc.

How to be able to BUY what you want, DO what you want, and LIVE how you want, without breaking the bank.

"Husband's Point Of View" classes for helping husbands and wives learn how to effectively divide up and work through financial responsibilities within the family.

And more!

Make sure to use the discount code: DEEDEE to buy your tickets for the low price of $49 now through January 12, 2013 11pm. That's a $20 savings!

   

Miracle Treat Day!

Mark your calendars for Thursday, July 26 when you will have the opportunity to help a child while enjoying a delicious frozen treat. Join me for Miracle Treat Day sponsored by Dairy Queen in support of Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals.
Dairy Queen loves kids and they will donate $1 or more  from every Blizzard® Treat sold on Miracle Treat Day – Thursday, July 26.

Since 1984, Dairy Queen has raised over $90 million for Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals – including $5 million in 2011. The money raised on Miracle Treat Day will support sick and injured children in your local Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals.

Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals is a non-profit organization dedicated to saving and improving the lives of children by raising funds for children’s hospitals across North America. To learn about kids’ miracle stories and find a participating DQ location near you, visit www.miracletreatday.com.

Utah Blogger's Holiday Social

I recently attended the annual Blogger's holiday social at Alice Lane in Provo hosted by Kirsten from 6th Street Design School. You may remember me posting about it last year.
Alice Lane Home Collection is a beautiful furniture and home boutique staffed with amazing designers.

I received a darling invitation for the event.

Everyone was asked to bring a handmade gift to exchange. 

 Below are a few of the gifts.

  Here is mine wrapped in the brown paper.

 It was fun to see what all the Bloggers made. I received a beautiful print from Kayti.

The party wouldn't be complete without some tasty treats.

There were so many talented women there. 

The party goers included

Ashley from Birds of Ashmae

Brianna from Collected

Brooke from The Modern Sophisticate

Caitlin from Caitlin Creer Interiors

Caitlin from Hue and Hum

Camilla from First Lady of the House

Caroline from Armelle Blog

Danielle from Danielle Oakey Interiors

Emily from Ruffling Feathers
Erin from  Designer Blogs

Heather from The Coterie

Jenna from Q.A. Designs 
Jill from Jill K

Jylare from Jylare Ann Photography 
Kayti from Oldham

Kimberley from Third Floor Design Studio

Kirsten from 6th Street Design School 

Meikel from Meikel Reese

Melanie from Fifth and Hazel

Melissa from I Still Love You

Michelle from 4 Men 1 Lady

Nicole from A Little Sussy

Nicole from Us-ology

Susan from Freshly Picked

Wendy from Shabby Nest

And we were sent home with a homemade treat! 

Thanks for the fun night!

Rhodes Bake N Serv Blogger Demo

A few weeks ago I went to the Rhodes Bake N Serv kitchen for a Bloggers demo. It is no secret that I am a big fan of Rhodes, I even blog for them.
I always love going to the Rhodes demos. The instructor Heidi is so knowledgeable and is a fun teacher plus she bakes delicious treats for everyone to eat. The Rhodes demos are really inexpensive, just a few dollars per person. If you live in Utah, I recommend going to a demo.

One of my favorite things from the demo was learning how to make the Baked Reuben Braid. I loved it so much I made one the next day (I will show you how to make one soon).

It was fun chatting with all the Bloggers too.

  Julie, Yvonne, Kelli

 Lisa, Ashlee

 Stephanie, Joanie, April

 Cute girl (I didn't get her name), Victoria, Cute girl (I didn't get her name) , Kathy

 Ryley, Emily, Jill

The Or So She Says girls

Plus a few more I didn't get pictures of.

Thanks for the fun night!