A little Planner Makeover!

I have been reading Organize Now! by Jennifer Berry and I love all the great ideas that she gives to help simplify and organize your life!! One of the suggestions is how to use a daily/monthly planner to help keep your life in order. Of course being a teacher, mother, and wife means my planner is like my bible, I can't live without it! For some reason I picked a boring, down right not exciting planner for this year. Why? I don't know I guess I must of been in a hurry when buying it and didn't think twice, so I decided it was time to give it a make over.





I started by choosing two coordinating pieces of scrapbook paper, some ribbon, and a few number stickers.



Next, I cut the scrap book paper to size and using Modge Podge I stuck it to the front of my planner. Then using my decorative scissors I cut my second piece of scrapbook paper and used my Modge Podge and layered it on top of the first scarp book paper.


Now, I was ready to add my decorative ribbon. I began by weaving it in and out through the existing three ring wholes that were already in the planner and tied a nice bow at the bottom.

Finally, I added my number stickers to label the current year, and there you have it a Planner Makeover.



This is much better than the boring, ugly planner I was using, don't you think?




Today I am linking up with these great blogs:

Tasty Tuesday~Cheesy Chicken Roll Ups

These are very yummy, super easy, quick, and great for a spring dinner!


What You Need:
8 flour tortillas (6 inch)
1/2 cup Thick 'N Chunky Salsa
2 cups shredded cooked chicken
1 cup KRAFT Shredded Colby & Monterey Jack Cheeses
2 cups shredded lettuce
1 large tomato, chopped

Make It:
HEAT oven to 350°F. Top tortillas with salsa and chicken. Fold in opposite sides of tortillas, then roll up burrito-style.

PLACE, seam-sides down, in 8-inch square baking dish. Top with cheese.

BAKE 15 min. or until cheese is melted. Sprinkle with lettuce and tomatoes.

What are you having for dinner tonight?

Today I am linking up with these great blogs, check them out!

Just a little something

This weekend was wonderful!! I had hoped I would've accomplished more as far a crafts but I did get a lot of other things done. I have been reading Organize Now! by Jennifer Ford Berry. This is a great book and it has given me great tips to help organize my life. I have always thought of myself as being very organized but this book has made me realize that I can be much more organized. I did spend the weekend reading and working on organizing which made me just as happy as crafting!!

I know I am crazy!! I did take a little time to make this necklace that I just love!! It is very simple and adds a pop of color to my outfit!



Here is a shot of the outfit I wore it with today!



Today I am linking up with these blogs, hope you enjoy!

Ribbon flower bows!

Last night I only had about 2o minutes to get a little crafting done so I made a Ribbon flower hair bow. These are so fast and easy that I probably could have made 2 more with my 2o minute time frame but my little one was begging me to read her a few stories and of course I couldn't say No.

My little one wore this one to school today and she looked adorable as always.



Click here for the a simple tutorial on making these great ribbon flowers!

Happy Friday everyone! I am looking forward to this weekend, not because of the great weather we are going to have, yes the forecast is more rain and wind! However with this weather it will give me the opportunity to stay inside and craft!


Today I am linking up with these blogs:

Just a little something for your hair

Things have been very busy around our house lately and I've not had a lot of time to craft this week. Luckily parent conferences will be done this Friday and things at home should slow down a bit, I was able to find a little time to quickly whip out a few ruffled headbands.



These are super fast and SUPER easy! I can't wait to make more. I even thought of making one for all the girls in my classroom for Easter. Then again it has just been a thought so we'll see what happens with that.

Today I am linking up with these great blogs, check them out!

Saucy Mexican Chicken~Tasty Tuesday

This is a very yummy chicken dinner and not too spicy. My family loves this with a little rice and green salad. Your family is sure to walk away with a full tummy and smiles on their faces!

What You Need:

1 lb. boneless skinless chicken breast halves (4 small breasts)
1 jar (16 oz.) Thick 'N Chunky Salsa
1 can (15 oz.) black beans, rinsed
1 cup KRAFT 2% Milk Shredded Cheddar Cheese


Make It:

COOK chicken in nonstick skillet on medium-high heat 4 min. on each side or until browned on both sides.

ADD salsa and beans. Bring to boil; cover. Simmer on medium-low heat 5 min. or until chicken is done (165ºF).

TOP with cheese. Remove from heat. Let stand, covered, 5 min. or until cheese is melted.

There you have it a great dinner in just minutes, Enjoy!!

Today I am linking up with these great blogs, check them out and enjoy!

Get Fit Challenge!

I am joining Amy at Nap Time Crafters with her Get Fit Challenge!

It's spring!
With the arrival of warmer weather I know that I am ready to get serious and get into shape. I'm challenging all of you to Get Fit with me and all the other great bloggers out there!

I'll be hitting with the streets with my jogger, doing cardio Kickboxing, and a little of my Turbo Fire workout CD's (these are so much fun!). What's your favorite way to exercise?


Ready to join me?


The Get Fit Challenge is March 21st-May 1st

1. Print out the official Get Fit Challenge workout sheet right here to keep track of your hours each day.


2.Come to Nap Time Crafters at the end of the week (Sunday) and enter your hours for the week in the Google Doc


3. Grab a button and add it to your blog


***You may do any type of exercise you like: walk, jog, swim, dance, yoga....
Before starting any type of exercise program check in with your Dr. to discuss your plans.


***And for all of you pregnant ladies you might want to check out these awesome Baby Center articles for some great tips and safety precautions for exercising while pregnant. Divine Modestee does have maternity suits:)


Whoever logs the most exercise hours will get a brand new swimsuit from Divine Modestee!


And... to really get you motivated everyone who logs exercise hours during Week 1 (March 21st-March 27th) will be entered into a raffle for this darling Blue Nautical Backpack from Lazy Mondays!

Have fun & Best of Luck!!

Vintage Cuff

I have fell in love with making these cute, easy, and inexpensive cuffs. It's amazing how quickly you can have an accessory that makes a huge impact on your outfit!

You will need the following materials:
Toilet Paper roll
Hot Glue gun
Fabric
Embellishments
Ribbon




How to make it:
1. start by cutting a toilet paper roll in half length wise.

2. Next, cut the roll to the desired width that you would like your cuff to be.

3. Cut your fabric so that it covers the toilet paper roll. If you want you can add fray check so edges of your fabric won't fray otherwise you can leave it.

4. Hot glue the fabric to the toilet paper roll.

5. Hot glue two pieces of ribbon to each end of the cuff. This will be how you tie your cuff on to your wrist.

6. Finally add embellishments of your choice to the cuff. I used white lace, a few mini pearls, and a decorative button.

** All this was done with no sewing involved and I love it.



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Happy Crafting!!