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I am so excited to have Abby from dirtontherocks  sharing different ways to organize your craft supplies. When it comes to organizing, my husband is a lot better then me. I tend to not put things back to where it belong.  This post is inspiring me to organize this 3 day weekend! :) Do you do a lot of crafting at home? Do you scrapbook? Is your craft area a complete mess? Pinterest has tons of amazing organization solutions.. Hi there, my name is Abby and I blog at Dirtontherocks.com and Bigboychronicles.com. Thanks to Yvonne for giving me the opportunity to guest post about organization today. I wanted to share some ideas I found on how to organize craft supplies. Mason jars { source } { source } { source } { source } Mason jars are great for the little things that you need to store. They can be used in the kitchen, for gifts, and for storing small items. The great part about mason jars are that they are clear containers, so you can see exactly w...

I am a huge soup person. I'm always on the lookout for a good and easy soup recipe. Today, I want to share a delicious recipe for potato soup. It was given to me by a friend. Everyone in my family loves this recipe. What you need: 4 russet potatoes 1 small head of cauliflower, stem removed cut into florets 2 cups chicken broth 2 cups milk 1/2 cup sour cream Shredded sharp cheddar cheese Chives for garnish 6 slices bacon - Cooked and crumbled Directions: Cut the potatoes into cubes. Put them in a saucepan with enough water to cover them. Boil them until tender (approximately 20 minutes) Meanwhile, steam cauliflower with water in a large covered pot until tender. Drain and transfer to a blender. Add chicken broth, milk and puree until smooth. Transfer the liquid to pot. Add sour cream, chives, salt and pepper and cook on low another 5-10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat. Ladle 1 cup soup into each bowl. Top each serving with shredded chees...

Hi everyone! I'm Cee and I blog over at to brighten my day . I'm stepping in today for Yvonne while she's on vacation with her adorable family. Lucky duck. Summer, hands down my favorite time of the year. I was (still am) a tomboy growing up. I remember days and nights of running around without a care in the world. A skinned knee? No problem; it shows I can compete with the best of them. Mud stains? It's all good, as long as I don't track it inside the house. If I do, always lay the blame on my brother. Back then, my appearance mattered little to me. Years later, I'm finally getting it. A little grooming goes a long way. From a novice, here are some of my recent beauty obsessions:  image credits: one / two / three / four   (1) Fav: Eyebrow threading Eyes are the window to your soul, so that makes eyebrows... the gatekeeper? If so, I've been slacking off on the job. Plucking requires patience, waxing is usually out of my way, so I tend...

Happy Friday!! Hope everyone had a great July 4th! Our little family is having a great time visiting our close friends in Minneapolis despite of the heat wave right now. While we are traveling,   I want to introduce my readers some of my favorite bloggers. First off, Meet Michaela, sweetest and prettiest girl on the blog. She blogs about interior design to diy and and always have the cutest hair style! Hi friends! I'm Michaela and I blog over at Michaela Noelle Designs , sharing my love for interior design, fashion and lots of do it yourself projects.  I'm excited to be here over at Yvonne's blog today while she's on vacation! I'm an interior design student with one year left until I graduate, and I'm excited to say I can't wait for the rest of my life- designing spaces for others is what gives me the most joy! In addition to interiors, fashion is also a fun way for me to express my favorite colors, patterns, and trends.  Isn't it fun to see tr...