tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-84425541725890956222024-03-26T23:37:59.758-07:00The Dotted NestDotting your life with the details... Home Decor, DIY Projects, Recipes, and Helpful Tips for living a simple and pretty life. Industrial Farmhouse Style, Modern Farmhouse, Vintage, "Lived In", Relaxed, Cozy, Loved, with a dash of sass and a few polka-dots! DIY and Home Decor ideas inspired by expensive taste, but costs that won't make your wallet sad. Jaclynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02972662268417366743noreply@blogger.comBlogger41125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8442554172589095622.post-77964073238502902472018-12-02T23:30:00.000-08:002018-12-03T19:17:38.663-08:00Simple Christmas Tree Decor and Blog HopThis is the post that is supposed to have a gorgeous Christmas tree decked out in simple and elegant beauty. Well, we're ditching the elegant part and going strictly with the simple this year.<br />
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<a href="http://www.thedottednest.com/2017/12/kid-friendly-christmas-tree.html">Last year's Christmas tree</a> was on the simple and kid-friendly side of decor, and this year might even be <i>more</i> kid-friendly than last year. <b>Here's a confession:</b> <i>I didn't actually decorate my tree.</i> I gave up control and let the kids take over. I did help with a few ornaments at the top and stringing the lights, but other than that I let them do it all. I'm not going to lie. It was SUPER hard to bite my tongue and not give suggestions on ornament placement. But the excitement in their faces, and the proud looks of accomplishment when they were finished was <i>(and is)</i> worth giving up "the perfect Christmas tree" for.<br />
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I know there will be Christmas trees to come in the future that will have the perfectly placed and coordinated ornaments and ribbon garlands.<br />
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I also know there will <i>not</i> always be excited six and three year old kiddos busting at the seems to open the Christmas boxes and pick each ornament carefully to place on the tree.<br />
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The antique olive wood nativity figurines from my childhood might get broken, <i>(in fact, 2 already have had to be glued back together)</i>, but to hear your kids playing with the Baby Jesus and making up silly songs for the camels and donkey to sing is...priceless.<br />
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Perfection is overrated anyway - I'm learning to give up control and orchestrating all the details of the moment and to just <i>live</i> in it. Do I want the pretty and perfectly curated Christmas tree? Yes. Yes I do. I won't lie - my OCD creative side kind of cringes a little when I walk past the tree and see the weight of the clumps of ornaments pulling the poor tree's branches down. But the urge to fluff up the tree and spread out the ornaments is quickly replaced with the memory of how my three year old's face lit up as she was happily putting those ornaments on the tree, and my six year old singing Christmas carols as she showed her little sis how to gently hang the ornaments with the little wire hooks. Those branches will just have to grin and bear the weight, because I am not touching the tree! Besides, she's still pretty gorgeous bathed in the soft warm glow of the twinkle lights.<br />
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- The most important tip is: if you have kids, use the <a href="https://amzn.to/2KREgmQ" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">shatter-proof kid-friendly ornaments</a>! Somehow a few breakables were put on the tree, and WOW can those things make a huge mess when they shatter on hardwood!<br />
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- We always end up buying a real tree. One of these days I want a really nice fake tree, but for now the real tree tradition lives on. If you have hardwood floors, use a galvanized bucket to set your tree stand in. The bucket keeps any water spills off the floors, and keeps pets from getting into the tree water.<br />
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- One of my favorite Christmas "decor" purchases was a <a href="https://amzn.to/2U9U6xG" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">little remote plug thing</a> for the tree lights. Do yourself a favor and just buy one. Makes it so much easier to turn the tree lights on and off! No more bending over backwards to unplug them.<br />
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This year, our Christmas tree is perfectly simple in all of her Christmas glory. The sweet little thing doesn't have a ribbon garland or it's usual "fluffiness" and perfection that I prefer, but I think this is my very favorite tree so far. This tree is decorated with love, hope, thankfulness, and sweet memories.<br />
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Christmas Tree Decor Blog Hop</h3>
And now for PARTY time! Welcome back to the 2nd annual Christmas Tree Decor Blog Hop! If you'd like some <i>gorgeous</i> Christmas Tree inspiration, make sure to visit the fun Christmas Tree Decor blog hop below!<br />
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<span style="font-size: 14pt;"><a href="https://simplybeautifulbyangela.com/2018/12/christmas-tree-blog-hop.html" rel="noopener" target="_blank">Christmas Tree Blog Hop - Simply Beautiful By Angela</a></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14pt;"><a href="http://one-thousandoaks.com/plaid-christmas-tree-decorations" rel="noopener" target="_blank">Plaid Christmas Tree Decorations - One Thousand Oaks</a></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14pt;"><a href="https://www.fromhousetohome.com/blush-white-black-christmas-tree/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">Blush, White and Black Christmas Tree - From House To Home</a></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14pt;"><a href="https://raggedy-bits.com/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">Farmhouse Bingo Vintage Clock Christmas Tree - Raggedy Bits</a></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14pt;"><a href="https://mypinterventures.com/tropical-ocean-christmas-tree/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">Tropical Ocean Christmas Tree - My Pinterventures</a></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14pt;"><a href="http://www.thedottednest.com/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">Simple Christmas Tree - The Dotted Nest</a></span>
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<br />Jaclynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02972662268417366743noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8442554172589095622.post-91759221289313893862018-11-11T18:00:00.000-08:002018-11-12T10:46:53.301-08:00DIY Christmas Countdown Letterboard Wood SignWelcome back to the 2nd week of the Deck The Home Blog Hop! This week the focus is on DIY wood projects. No, you don't need to drag your power tools out...unless you want to! I kept my project very simple, you'll only need a hot glue gun!<br />
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I decided to up-cycle an old wood TV tray table that I have been tripping over for years in the garage. You can make this with fence boards or plywood sheets too, if you don't also have an old TV tray cluttering your garage. <i>(And if you do, let me know and we can be DIY-besties OK?)</i></div>
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I kind of have a thing for Christmas Countdowns and Advent Calendars. Somehow the countdowns that I've had over the years have been lost or broken, and I realized last year that I didn't have one. I ran out of time to make a countdown for last Christmas, but I'm ahead of the game this year! The best part is that this project uses stuff you probably already have in your craft stash.<br />
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- Fence Boards, Plywood, an old <a href="https://amzn.to/2qHFR5w" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">TV tray</a> <i>(Scout the thrift stores! You'll probably find one there!)</i><br />
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- If you are using an old TV tray table, you'll need to take the legs off the tray/table top. Mine was very easy to remove with a screwdriver.
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- Apply a couple of coats of the chalkboard paint and set aside to dry. If you don't have chalkboard paint, any paint will work. You can either glue the tile holders on to the board before you paint or after. I chose to glue after so it was easier to paint the board.<br />
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So how's that for a simple Christmas Countdown DIY? To hang the sign, I used <a href="https://amzn.to/2DzHKtE" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">picture hanging hardware</a> since the board I used was actually kind of heavy.<br />
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It's amazing what widening the doorway, a new coat of paint, and new flooring can do, right?!<br />
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Here is what it looks like now!<br />
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Built-In Closet Desk</h3>
My very favorite part of the room is the built-in Closet Desk. I love everything about it! The usable space that it added to the room is priceless. I really thought that we would have lost some storage space, and in a way we have, but only for bulky items that you want to throw in a closet to hide. I'll happily give that up for the usable space gained by the built-in desk and book shelves!<br />
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Ana White Rolling Cart</h3>
The Ana White Rolling Cart DIY is my second favorite part of the room. Even if it did almost cost me a finger. I love how it turned out with the gray and gold! The functionality of using it for my printer and Cricut is amazing. I am VERY happy with it.<br />
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My Check List...</h4>
I didn't get to check everything off my to-do list...<br />
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- <strike>Paint the closet space to flow with the rest of the room</strike></div>
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- Comfy office chair for me<br />
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I'm still undecided on a rug for the office. I like having open space and floors that are easy to clean. We use a lot of paint, glue, and glitter! I still love the idea of a rug though - a washable rug would be ideal!<br />
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I haven't found the perfect office chair for myself yet. While I'm in love with the mint green farmhouse chairs I found for the Closet Desk area, my poor old back needs something a little more comfy. I'll update you whenever I find the perfect chair!<br />
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The girls love having a dedicated spot to display all of their artwork! <i>(And there is a lot of it...haha!)</i><br />
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So that's pretty much it! While I hate to leave things only 95% finished, "done is better than perfect" , right?! And it's done. The room is functional, <i>and</i> pretty. What more could I ask for?<br />
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So...things might not be perfectly perfect and exactly how I'd like, but you know what? I finished! And as the saying goes..."Perfect is good...but DONE is better!"<br />
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<br />Jaclynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02972662268417366743noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8442554172589095622.post-74062144487903289692018-11-04T06:40:00.000-08:002018-11-04T06:40:42.711-08:00How To Make A Simple and Easy Farmhouse Christmas WreathHi Friends! It's already that time of the year. What?! How is it that the holiday season is already here? I don't want to rush you past Fall and Thanksgiving (one of my favorites!), but since we're almost a full week into November, it's time to start thinking about those Christmas decor projects.<br />
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I thought I'd share with you how to make a simple farmhouse Christmas wreath. I'm also teaming up with 26 other bloggers to bring you a ton of holiday inspiration in the coming weeks!<br />
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How To Make A Simple and Easy Farmhouse Christmas Wreath</h2>
I haven't fully committed to my decor scheme just yet, but I'm leaning towards a simple "farmhouse" Christmas. I found this large faux evergreen wreath at Hobby Lobby in the Christmas clearance last year. It was marked down to - wait for it - $3.00!!! I know, right?! They only had one in the lonely Christmas Clearance aisle, otherwise I would have loved to have bought more. It pays to check those clearance aisles sometimes!<br />
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- A faux wreath (<a href="https://amzn.to/2DkbVVr" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">like this one</a>)<br />
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- Twine<br />
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If your wreath has been packed away (ie: shoved into a closet with the other Christmas decorations), you'll want to fluff the branches out to help it look full.<br />
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Attach your ribbon. I used a little bit of hot glue for this step to give it a little bit of added security. Once the end of the ribbon was secure, I used twine to tie the rest of the ribbon on. As I tied the ribbon on, I "fluffed" the branches around the tied part to hide the twine. I used hot glue again to finish off and secure the ribbon.<br />
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For the chalkboard, I used a Dollar Tree tray and some chalkboard paint. A little hot glue on the back to secure the twine, and that's all!<br />
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Jaclynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02972662268417366743noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8442554172589095622.post-65918802137709345582018-11-01T12:39:00.000-07:002018-11-09T12:42:36.314-08:00DIY Ana White Rolling Cart | Fall One Room Challenge | Week 4 and 5Four weeks in you guys. This is the part of the One Room Challenge that I usually start to get tired and wonder WHY?! But things are moving right along this time around. You can get caught up on <a href="http://www.thedottednest.com/2018/10/fall-orc-office-remodel-week-1.html">Week 1</a>, <a href="http://www.thedottednest.com/2018/10/diy-closet-desk.html">Week 2</a>, <a href="http://www.thedottednest.com/2018/10/diy-closet-desk-details.html">Week 3</a>, and read more about the <a href="https://www.oneroomchallenge.com/" target="_blank">One Room Challenge</a>. This week I worked on my rolling cart to house the printer, printer paper, and my Cricut. I can't believe how simple this build was! It literally took me longer to drive to Lowe's to purchase the materials than it did to actually build it.<br />
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OK, we interrupt the regularly scheduled Week 4 post and are extending it into Week 5. Why? <i>(If you caught my <a href="https://www.instagram.com/thedottednest/" target="_blank">Instagram stories</a> last week you already know why!) </i>Well, because of a little incident involving my finger and dropping a running drill on it. Ya, that happened! Yay me! Fortunately my finger is in-tact and NOT cut off. No stitches needed! But it was a pretty nasty and gross finger that I ended up with, and I'll spare you the details. You're welcome. Let's just say it was definitely going to be hard to type, let alone finish the build with the very small but oh-so-painful injury. But yay! Much better now...on to the details of the Ana White build!<br />
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DIY Gray and Gold Ana White Cart </h2>
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I always love <i>(sarcasm, by the way)</i> how people say <i>"I made this and it only cost me $2.00"</i> and then when you go to the store to get the supplies it ends up being a $500.00 DIY project. But you guys. It literally only cost me $40.00 to make this rolling cart! I tried to buy one, somewhat close to what I wanted, but of course all the carts I found were way out side of my budget. Browsing through Pinterest I came across this <a href="http://www.ana-white.com/2014/07/plans/easiest-industrial-cart" target="_blank">rolling industrial cart build from Ana White</a>. It was the perfect size, and more importantly a very simple and easy DIY...or so I thought <i>(insert a mocking laugh here).</i><br />
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Can we talk about <a href="https://www.lowes.com/" target="_blank">Lowe's</a> for a quick second? Customer service is king, or whatever the saying is, right? The customer service guys that helped me out in the lumber department went above and beyond to help me out. I was SO impressed! So, Dear Lowe's if you are reading this, you should know that the reps you have in the Turlock store are awesome! They helped me make the cuts I needed on my board, which really helps when you have kids and would rather not have to drag out too many tools. <i>(And in hindsight, with the way this project went it probably saved me from cutting my hand off).</i> It helps with fitting things in the car too. That would have been pretty much impossible to squeeze an uncut 12x8 into my car. Also, THANK YOU for having the race car carts. It's the highlight of our shopping trips there. OK...back to the Ana White DIY cart!</div>
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The caster wheels were the part of the project that gave me the most grief. I wanted really large over-sized industrial wheels, but apparently <i>(as usual)</i> my taste far exceeds my budget. Sheesh<i>...</i>those casters can get REALLY pricey! Luckily I found some that were cute and would work, <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Anyke-Furniture-Ottoman-Hardwood-Antique/dp/B076HHJ873/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&qid=1541027142&sr=8-10&keywords=gold+castors&linkCode=ll1&tag=budo00-20&linkId=e2b8fa6024858024ac7bd324b2fb31ee&language=en_US" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">similar to these</a> but not as large as I had hoped for. I couldn't beat the price though - 2 in a package and on sale for under $4.00 per package! And major bonus, they were already gold! One less thing to have to paint is winning in my book. They also have that mid-century mod look going on and I love it! I would have been really happy with these <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Online-Best-Service-High-gauge-capacity/dp/B01KTVYJ0Q/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&qid=1541027242&sr=8-3&keywords=farmhouse+caster+wheels&linkCode=ll1&tag=budo00-20&linkId=09f7e815c05e16bafa6bb4fcdbdb8cb9&language=en_US" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">farmhouse style casters</a>...where were they when I was trying to buy them?!<br />
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I decided to switch up Ana White's plans a little bit. Instead of cutting the aluminum angles at 24", I bought the angles that were 36". I did that for 2 reasons:<br />
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I painted the aluminum angles and screws with a coat of <a href="https://amzn.to/2Q8WRg5" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">gold spray paint</a>. I stained the boards the <a href="https://amzn.to/2DfF2JI" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">same color</a> as the built in desk and shelves. Once everything was dry I followed the directions on <a href="http://www.ana-white.com/2014/07/plans/easiest-industrial-cart" target="_blank">Ana-White.com</a><span id="goog_1244121875"></span><a href="https://www.blogger.com/"></a><span id="goog_1244121876"></span> and voila! Rolling cart done, check! OK, it wasn't quite that smooth. It took longer that I would have liked when it was all said and done. But I literally had blood sweat and tears over this thing. Despite the setbacks, I love how it turned out!<br />
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- Don't cut your finger off! I know, I know, DUH, right? But seriously, follow all the safety precautions! Had I slowed down a little and not tried to multitask 500 things at once, I would have remembered that metal is slippery when you're drilling it, and you NEED TO USE CLAMPS and not your fingers to hold it down. Seriously though. Be smart!<br />
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Jaclynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02972662268417366743noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8442554172589095622.post-63788461962047959382018-10-29T03:02:00.000-07:002018-10-31T03:06:08.648-07:00The Cow Said Neigh! | A Review Giveaway And Free Printable Color SheetsI know it's a little early still to think about Christmas, but this is definitely a great gift idea if you have Preschool or Lower Elementary age kids. Christmas will be here before you know it!<br />
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<b>The Cow Said Neigh!</b> written by Rory Feek and illustrated by Bruno Robert, is an adorable children's book. I read it to my kids <i>(preschool and 1st grade)</i> for the first time the other day, and they both loved it! The story follows a chain of events that starts with the Farmyard Cow deciding that he wants to "neigh" like a horse instead of "moooooo" like a cow.<br />
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<i>From New York Times bestseller Rory Feek, one half of the singing duo Joey+Rory, comes The Cow Said Neigh!, a fun and humorous tale of farm animals who wish they were like the other animals . . . which leads to a farm-full of confusion! This delightful book will be a family favorite for years to come. </i></blockquote>
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This book has already become one of my children's favorites. We have read it approximately 59 times since receiving it in the mail a couple of days ago! My 3 year old especially likes making the animal noises, and then laughing for days when the animals get all mixed up.<br />
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The illustrations are bright and cheerful, a particular family favorite is the face the sheep makes when he hears the duck "baaaaaa" at him.<br />
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I also had ALL the feels when I noticed one of the illustrations in particular. The farmer is sleeping in his chair and on the table next to him is a family photo that I can only assume is depicting Rory, Joey, and Little Indy. <i>(Who can think about that beautiful - yet heartbreaking - story of Joey's fight with cancer without completely tearing up? I'm not crying...YOU'RE crying...)</i><br />
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I took the book along with me to our homeschool co-op where I teach a preschool class. I read the book with my sweet little students, and just like my girls they were engaged and captivated by the cute store of the mixed up farm animals. We had fun discussing the story sequence, and the correct sounds that the farm animals should say. The printable coloring sheets were perfect for the preschool class, the sheep seemed to be the popular choice! <i>(See the bottom for the free printable!) </i><br />
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For craft time, the preschool kids made paper plate Cow Face Masks (inspired by <a href="https://www.sixcleversisters.com/chick-fil-a-cow-day-paper-plate-cow-masks-with-free-printables/" target="_blank">Six Clever Sisters</a>), and they had fun "Neigh-ing!" instead of "moo-ing".<br />
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The Cow Said Neigh! is the story of some peculiar farm animals who wish they were like other animals on the farm. The cow wants to run free like a horse, the sheep wants a snout like a pig, the dog wants to be inside like the cat. Soon the entire farm is in chaos! With silly farm animal sounds, clever rhymes, and adorable art, The Cow Said Neigh! will have kids of all ages laughing out loud as they celebrate the unique strengths in each of us.</blockquote>
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You can download the free coloring sheets, compliments of the publisher, Tommy Nelson. Please click here for your <a href="https://www.dropbox.com/s/3ble8ey52kxe1uo/cow-said-neigh-coloring-pages.pdf?dl=0" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">free Dropbox download</a>!<br />
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Jaclynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02972662268417366743noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8442554172589095622.post-28936461868949513092018-10-17T11:16:00.001-07:002018-11-09T12:44:31.198-08:00DIY Closet Desk Part 2 | Fall One Room Challenge | Week 3 Week 3 of the One Room Challenge is already here? It's going so fast! Last week I shared our built-in "closet desk". With that project done and out of the way, it's time to focus on the smaller details of the room. Before I update you on the rest of the office, I promised to share some of the details of the Closet Desk. Paint choices, furniture, etc! Read on for the info...<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://www.thedottednest.com/2018/10/fall-orc-office-remodel-week-1.html">Week 1</a> | <a href="http://www.thedottednest.com/2018/10/diy-closet-desk.html">Week 2</a> | <a href="http://www.thedottednest.com/2018/10/diy-closet-desk-details.html">Week 3</a> | <a href="http://www.thedottednest.com/2018/11/diy-ana-white-cart.html">Week 4</a> | <a href="http://www.thedottednest.com/2018/11/diy-ana-white-cart.html">Week 5</a> | Week 6</span><br />
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As mentioned in <a href="http://www.thedottednest.com/2018/10/diy-closet-desk.html" target="">Week 2</a>, we finished building the closet desk back in August. We have been using it since then, and I'm very happy with the desk and the storage shelves. I had mixed feelings with taking out an entire closet <i>(aka: storage space!)</i>, but I am amazed at how much usable square footage we have gained from it! I don't miss the "closet" at all - and really I don't think we lost much storage space since everything has a spot: craft supplies, paper, ribbon and fabric, paint, books, sewing supplies, it's all there hiding in plain sight! The closet desk has been serving our family very well.<br />
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I wanted the space to flow with the rest of the living space since it's open to the kitchen and living room. I used the same accent paint that we have throughout the rest of the house to give the desk space definition and stand out a little. The darker shade of gray we used inside the closet is: <a href="https://www.benjaminmoore.com/en-us/color-overview/find-your-color/color/ac-27/galveston-gray?color=AC-27" target="_blank">"Galveston Gray" by Benjamin Moore</a>. The wall color is: <a href="https://www.benjaminmoore.com/en-us/color-overview/find-your-color/color/hc-172/revere-pewter?color=HC-172" target="_blank">Revere Pewter by Benjamin Moore</a> and the trim is: Swiss Coffee by Kelly-Moore.<br />
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For the desk and book shelves, we used <a href="https://amzn.to/2RSz8lG" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Varathane Wood Stain in Carbon Gray</a>. It definitely goes on thick, so if you're wanting a lighter look, you'll want to thin it out a little before applying. Don't forget to wear some gloves unless you want gray hands!<br />
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Turquoise/Aqua Farmhouse Chairs</h3>
These are the <a href="https://amzn.to/2RScZE9" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Metal Farmhouse Style Chairs</a> in "Mint Green". I am ABSOLUTELY in love with them! The perfect cheerful color, the overall look, and the durability with having kids that love to craft while sitting in them. The chairs have withstood crayon markings, dripped glue, glitter bombs, you get the idea! If you're shopping for seating options for kids, make sure to get something that can easily wiped clean. We have had the chairs for about 1 year now, and I am very happy with how they have held up to daily use.<br />
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<i>One small note: while I absolutely adore the style of these chairs, if you have back issues, be warned that these chairs are not the most comfortable for sitting in for long periods of time. My kids don't seem bothered by them at all, but my poor old 35ish-something back feels it after awhile.</i><br />
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You guys, this was probably the easiest thing ever! We bought the <a href="https://amzn.to/2ythaOP" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">floor flanges</a> and the pipes at the hardware store. Make sure you get the correct size pipes/flanges! To install, we located the wall studs and used wood screws to attach the flanges to the wall. Of course the studs weren't perfectly centered in the closet...pet peeve! They aren't too far off, but it definitely tested my perfectionism. After the flanges were screwed in, we threaded in the metal pipes and capped the ends. We laid the stained boards on top, and screwed in clamps around the pipes to keep the boards from moving.<br />
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I originally had visions of <a href="https://amzn.to/2RVyqnD" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">vintage wood crates</a> housing ALL THE THINGS, but then I had to get practical. The shelves are very sturdy since everything is attached and anchored in the studs etc...but I didn't want to add extra weight to the shelves. Vintage wood crates might be super cute, but it turns out they're actually kind of heavy! Since ALL THE THINGS needed to be hidden from view, I decided to go with a basic <a href="https://amzn.to/2NHeLVm" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">light weight fabric bin</a>. I was a little upset with having to change my plans, but now that it's all put together I'm very happy with how the color blends with the rest of the space. Bonus: I won't have to worry <i>(too much)</i> about the shelves stressing out and falling down from the weight of ALL THE THINGS plus heavy vintage wood crates.<br />
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Jaclynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02972662268417366743noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8442554172589095622.post-18998291738524463672018-10-14T14:27:00.001-07:002018-11-09T12:45:10.673-08:00DIY Closet Desk | Fall One Room Challenge | Week 2 We're back!!! Week 2 of the One Room Challenge is underway. You can get caught up on <a href="http://www.thedottednest.com/2018/10/fall-orc-office-remodel-week-1.html">Week 1</a> here. We are remodeling the office/homeschool room, and things are going great! This week I'm sharing how we turned the closet in the office into a built in desk/bookshelf space. We used minimal materials for this project, and it took about 2 days to complete...well...maybe 3 since I'm a slow painter. Ha! Full disclosure: We did this portion of the remodel back in August...have to take advantage of vacation days <i>(and help from the husband!)</i> when we have them, right? Read on for all the details!<br />
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DIY Built-In Office Closet Desk </h2>
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When we moved in (almost) 2 years ago, I knew immediately what we were going to do with the front bedroom. The room is awkwardly located in the front of the house next to the kitchen, and while not the ideal location for a bedroom it is the perfect spot for an office. </div>
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Originally we wanted to open up more of the room to have it flow into the living space. Unfortunately, the angles of the walls just didn't provide a very easy way to do that, so we compromised by widening the doorway. In order to keep it a "4th bedroom" in-case we ever sell in the future, we widened to the measurements of a French door kit <i>(you can purchase kits <a href="https://www.homedepot.com/p/MMI-Door-72-in-x-80-in-Both-Active-Unfinished-Poplar-Glass-15-Lite-Clear-True-Divided-Prehung-Interior-French-Door-Z009511BA/206951292" target="_blank">like this one</a>)</i>. I have visions of vintage glass window doors, but for now <i>(small kids in the house, need I say more?)</i> we're leaving the space open. </div>
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We took the closet doors off the tracks, but are leaving the tracks installed. They aren't noticeable since there is a molding that conveniently hides the tracks unless you are standing right under them. If we ever decide to sell, we can easily put the doors back on the tracks so there is a "closet" again. </div>
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After the closet doors were down, I was able to take down the insides of the closet - the shelf and clothes hanging rod. It was really easy to get in there with a crowbar and remove them, surprisingly easier than I had imagined it would be! The builders used some kind of glue on the board that was used to support the shelf, so that was a little challenging. The wall needed to be sanded a little to even out the texture, but it was an easy fix.<br />
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Materials Used</h3>
- Plywood Sheet (Desk)<br />
- Fence Boards (Shelving)<br />
- 1x2 Boards (Book Shelf and Desk Supports)<br />
- Metal Piping/Floor Flanges (Shelf Supports)<br />
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<b>Overall Cost of the project: $250.00</b><br />
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The cost was a little more than I usually like to spend on projects...but...you can barely even buy a desk from Ikea for that! So looking at the space, storage, and usability gained, along with the customization, it was worth every penny spent!<br />
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Not factored into the cost is the electrical work we had done before we moved in. We knew we would eventually be converting the closet space into a built-in desk, so we had our electrician wire the closet with outlets to plug in computers/chargers/etc. Bonus, the outlet has USB ports for charging phones/iPads etc. So happy we looked ahead and did that!<br />
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Once everything was cleared out of the closet, we installed the supports for the desk and book shelves. We measured from the floor up to determine the height of the desk, and then from the desk on up, the height of the book shelves. The desk height was just tall enough to slide a file cabinet under it. I would have preferred to have the file cabinet on wheels, but we wanted to give the desktop a little bit more support with a slightly more permanent solution. It isn't ideal for using the top drawer of the file cabinet, but I use it to store things we don't use often.<br />
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For the desktop, we used a large sheet of plywood cut to size. My awesome husband made the cuts for me and sanded it down. We rounded the edge of the plywood that is exposed on the desk because plywood can sometimes be kind of sharp and "poky" on the edges. Sanding it down really helped to smooth it out. After it was sanded, we stained the plywood a dark gray. It turned out much darker than I had envisioned, but I'm happy with it!<br />
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My main goal was to have the desk space as "airy" as possible so it doesn't feel closed in or claustrophobic. We desperately need storage for school and craft supplies, so shelving was definitely on the must have list. For the book shelves, we installed the supports on either side of the desk. The shape of the closet was pretty even on each side, so it worked well to have the book shelves climb up either side of the desk. I wanted the supports for the shelves and desk to blend in, so we painted them the same as the wall color.<br />
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For the storage shelves, we used metal plumbing pipes to build out the support. After the walls were painted, we located the studs in the wall, and attached the flanges to the wall with wood screws into the studs. Once the flanges were screwed in, we just attached the pipes and the fittings to the flanges. We didn't use glue, although I kind of worry that we should have! But my builder husband seems to think they are pretty secure in there, so I trust his judgement.<br />
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We cut the boards for the shelves and stained them the same color as the desk top. Installing the bookshelves was pretty easy since they just sit on the supports, although we did use the nail gun in a few spots to give them a little more support. The storage shelves were also fairly simple. The shelves just sit on the piping, but we added some clamps to keep the board from sliding around.<br />
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I don't have many this time! The project went really smooth <i>(for once, ha!)</i>.<br />
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<b>The most important "tip" I have is to make sure you check your plywood very carefully when you buy it.</b> Look for any weird imperfections in the "grain", check for smoothness, and you don't want a board that is warped. You want the plywood sheet to be as flat as possible. Actually, you want all of the boards you buy as flat as possible! Have your measurements with you at the store, and have the awesome customer service guys cut things for you! Most stores will give you a couple of free cuts and charge for additional cuts. Totally worth it in my opinion. If any of your boards need to dry out a little, make sure to lay them flat on the ground and don't prop up on their sides, it will bend and dry funny that way.<br />
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Jaclynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02972662268417366743noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8442554172589095622.post-57542562987015411142018-10-10T02:24:00.002-07:002018-10-10T02:24:22.941-07:00Farmhouse Tool Box Thrift Store Makeover | Inspire My Creativity Link PartyI have loved going to thrift stores ever since I was a kid. One of my favorite memories was going to visit my great-grandma, she would always take us to the thrift store down the street. It was so fun digging through the toy bins and finding little treasures! That thrill has definitely carried over into my adult years. There is just something about going in for the hunt and the giddy feeling from finding that thing that you didn't even know you wanted. Thrift store shopping has become pretty popular in recent years, especially with the farmhouse style crowd! I have been eyeing the little wood tool boxes for awhile now. I found one a couple of years ago while at a thrift store, but it was painted in that cornflower periwinkle late 1980's/early 1990's blue that was so popular. Not horrible, but also not my favorite. <i>(I wonder if that's how my kids will feel about turquoise/aqua in the future...ha!) </i><br />
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I put the little farmhouse tool box inside our storage shed with the intention of painting it "someday". Well, we ended up moving 2 years ago and the project got pushed to the very bottom of the list...until now! I'm co-hosting the <b>Inspire My Creativity</b> link party, and the theme for October is: <b>Thrift Store Makeover</b>. I thought this would be the perfect time to pull out that dated blue farmhouse tool box out of the shed and get to work on it. <i>The hosts and link party are at the bottom of this post. Please join in the fun and link up your favorite thrift store makeover too. I would love to see what you have been working on!</i><br />
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This wood vintage farmhouse tool box was just sitting on a shelf at a thrift store all sad and blue <i>(ugh. I'm sorry, but I had to...ha!) </i>I could instantly see the vision I had for her.<br />
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I love this farmhouse tool box. We have been using it as a crayon holder, book holder, and even some little LOL Dolls have managed to hitch a ride in there. <i>(Anyone else out there have kids that are obsessed with the little LOL Dolls and surprise bag toys?)</i></div>
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My favorite use for the tool box is keeping school assignments in it for the day. It works perfect as a "homework keeper".<br />
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I decided to <a href="http://www.thedottednest.com/2017/10/kid-friendly-office-inspiration.html">finish what I started</a> though! <i>(YAY ME!)</i> This time I am prepared and have <i>most </i>of my little home design ducklings in a row. I am inviting you to join with me while I complete my office/school room remodel for the <a href="https://www.oneroomchallenge.com/orc-blog/" target="_blank">Fall One Room Challenge.</a> Cheer me on <i>(please!)</i> the next 6 weeks via <a href="https://www.instagram.com/thedottednest/" target="_blank">Instagram @thedottednest</a> and if I have any meltdowns <i>(if...um...when!)</i> I'll be sure to update you and bring you behind the scenes. I'm about as real life as it gets, hot mess and all!<br />
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Fall One Room Challenge</h2>
My design plans for my office makeover haven't changed <a href="http://www.thedottednest.com/2017/10/kid-friendly-office-inspiration.html">much from the original</a>. I still want to keep it light and bright, with a little bit of drama and vintage industrial chic mixed in. Colors will be close to the original plan: grays, whites, gold, and pops of turquoise. Kid friendly is a must <i>(hence the school room part!)</i>, but in a tastefully kid friendly kind of way! In other words, no cartoon characters. Sorry Elmo, you have to stay in the playroom. Organization is also a huge must-have for the space. I'll admit that I've never been the most organized, but the older my kids get the more I realize my ways need to grow and evolve too. The room will have a few splurges, but overall I plan to keep it as budget friendly as possible.<br />
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<i>You can read more about the <a href="https://www.oneroomchallenge.com/orc-blog/" target="_blank">One Room Challenge</a> here!</i><br />
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Before...</h3>
Here are a few "before" shots. The room looked a lot different<i> (almost)</i> 2 years ago when we moved in! We knocked out and widened the doorway to the office with the intent to leave it open for now, in the future we may add glass French doors. The paint and flooring were installed when we moved in, so no huge project to tackle there <i>(thank goodness!)</i>. The inside of the closet wasn't painted for some reason, so that will be part of the remodel project.<br />
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Yikes! It looked SO different when we bought the house! Here is what it more currently looks like.<br />
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Isn't it amazing what a little bit of paint, flooring, and hard work can do to a space? <i>(Details of our <a href="http://www.thedottednest.com/2017/04/farmhouse-glam-laundry-room-paint-and-floors.html">paint colors and flooring choices here</a></i>)<br />
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Shopping List...</h3>
Just a few things that caught my eye!<br />
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<b>Office chairs</b> - I'm going for comfort this time around. Obviously I want style too! But my poor back needs something supportive. Something <a href="https://amzn.to/2Iz8ZUV" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">cute like this one</a> or the vintage style below!<br />
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<b>Rugs</b> - I'm not 100% convinced that we need a rug yet. I like having the open, clean feeling with the hardwood floor. I do like this farmhouse beachy vibes <a href="https://amzn.to/2IyJB1r" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">classic jute rug</a>, and this <a href="https://amzn.to/2NZZl3F" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">gray and white stripe rug</a>. Who knows, if I get a rug maybe I'll switch it up with a fun bold floral print?<br />
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<b>Lighting -</b> The room will definitely need some <a href="https://amzn.to/2NMlBca" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">desk</a> and <a href="https://amzn.to/2Njp95B" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">floor lights</a>. We were originally going to try and install can lights inside the closet, but the details for the install got a little too complicated...so plan B it is!<br />
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I am excited to get this done! I can't wait to show you the closet desk space that we've been working on next week.<br />
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Be sure to visit the <a href="https://www.oneroomchallenge.com/" target="_blank">One Room Challenge</a> hosted by <a href="http://www.callingithome.com/oneroomchallenge/" target="_blank">Calling It Home</a>. There are always quite a few talented designers participating!<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Fall One Room Challenge Week 2</span></h3>
<span style="font-size: large;">Get caught up here:</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://www.thedottednest.com/2018/10/fall-orc-office-remodel-week-1.html">Week 1</a> | <a href="http://www.thedottednest.com/2018/10/diy-closet-desk.html">Week 2</a> | <a href="http://www.thedottednest.com/2018/10/diy-closet-desk-details.html">Week 3</a> | <a href="http://www.thedottednest.com/2018/11/diy-ana-white-cart.html">Week 4</a> | <a href="http://www.thedottednest.com/2018/11/diy-ana-white-cart.html">Week 5</a> | Week 6</span><br />
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<br />Jaclynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02972662268417366743noreply@blogger.com16tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8442554172589095622.post-61177311469033481642018-09-25T23:39:00.000-07:002018-09-30T17:10:32.717-07:00Guidepost | How To Tell A Great Story | ReviewWhen I was a kid, I read everything I possibly could. I think I get my love of reading from my mom and grandma, they were always very encouraging and provided me with many different reading options. My grandma used to have several magazine subscriptions, and her living room coffee table was always covered in neat and tidy little stacks of that particular month's many magazine issues. My very favorite was reading the short stories in Guidepost. My grandma would always use little sticky-notes on the stories she thought I would enjoy, usually the stories with animals. Guidepost definitely holds a nostalgic spot in my memory. That's why I recently jumped at the chance to review the new Guidepost "How To Tell A Great Story" writing course. Having a short story published in Guidepost was kind of a life goal when I was around 13, and actually, maybe it still is!<br />
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The Guidepost How To Tell A Great Story writing course is a simple 12 module course. The course includes 12 videos with a multiple choice 10 question test after each video. There is also a very detailed 42 page workbook included. Each video is about 10 minutes <i>(give or take a few)</i> in length. As a busy multitasking mama, I always appreciate when I can consume things in small bites when I have a few minutes to spare! I took the entire course via my iPhone, and found it easy to navigate on mobile. In total, the master class is around 2 hours long. Don't worry if it's been a few years since you were last in a classroom! The information was presented in a very engaging way by multiple "Master Storyteller" instructors. </div>
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The value of the How To Write A Great Story course far outweighs the investment, in my opinion. I found it to be quite engaging, and I walked away feeling inspired and empowered to write my own story. A couple of my favorite take-aways from the course was the information on Aristotle's "The Unities", and writing "zero drafts". Sometimes I get caught up in so much perfectionism that I get stuck before I even get started! The formula and strategy taught in this course is very helpful and I know my writing will benefit from it.The Guidepost course is geared more towards a short-story telling perspective <i>(that is what Guidepost is known for after all!)</i>, the tips and knowledge shared in the course can be applied to bloggers as well as aspiring-to-be-published writers. Who knows? Maybe someday I'll submit a story to Guidepost!</div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">"This course an incredible opportunity for me. No university could have done better. So much for so little money. I thank you all so very much. Will be sending something to you all regularly even if all I get is rejections! So grateful for the helpful information, I am tearing up as I write this. Patricia (Pat) Parish, Blessings to the teachers and all your personnel." -Patricia Parish </span></blockquote>
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Jaclynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02972662268417366743noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8442554172589095622.post-353251167861577142018-06-01T00:03:00.000-07:002018-06-15T00:03:33.909-07:00The CSB Study Bible For Women ReviewI have a confession. I have a bad habit of not reading my bible everyday! I know I should and <i>could</i> do better. I can come up with a million excuses why, but basically it's because I let other things get in the way when that should be the most important thing on my to-do list! If I'm being truly honest with myself and with you, I make excuses because it's really hard for me to focus on what I'm reading sometimes. Busy moms don't have all the time in the world to sit and ponder...one of these days in life I'm sure I'll have the extra time, but today is not that day! It's just the season of life I'm in. And ya know what? That's OK. Even a quick 5 minutes is better than nothing. I've found that some Bible translations are cumbersome to read. Who talks with all the "thous" and "thus" in 2018? <i>(If you do, that's totally cool! Just not my thing!)</i> That's why I was so excited to try out The Study Bible For Women. <i>(keep on reading for my honest review!)</i><br />
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The CSB Study Bible For Women is written with the CSB translation. As I mentioned, translation is everything when you're looking for a Bible to read <i>(at least for me!)</i>. I really like how the CSB translation (Christian Standard Bible) is so readable. I love that I can sit down for 5 minutes in the morning with my coffee, open up the bible and just read. No internet searching for the definition of this or that. <i>(You know you do it too!) </i>While the CSB translation is very readable and easy to understand, it still stays true to the literal meaning of the scripture, so the meaning hasn't been watered down at all.</div>
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One of my favorite features of <a href="https://amzn.to/2LPqaSA" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The CSB Study Bible For Women</a> is the "Word Study" sections at the bottom of the pages. I have found it helpful for a more in depth study. The Word Study highlights a specific word and defines it for you, and also gives different biblical references. For the times that you aren't doing a devotional book or Bible study, having a few extra little things readily available really enhances the quick 5 minutes when you don't have time for more.<br />
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We all like pretty things, right? This is going to sound so silly and trivial, but having a pretty Bible makes it really enjoyable to open it up! The Study Bible For Women comes in a Hardcover or Leather option. I was given the hardcover, and I absolutely LOVE that it is a turquoise, cream, and gold color combo! The hardcover has a pretty linen on it, and feels like a sturdy book.<br />
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The inside pages have a cheerful floral design throughout the chapters, and almost has a journal feel to it.<br />
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In the front of <a href="https://amzn.to/2LPqaSA" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Study Bible For Women</a>, there are a few pages that have a place to write out your family tree, family milestones, etc. I am not the best at writing down important milestones, but maybe I will get better now that I have a place to do it? There is also a "How To Study The Bible" section with great reminders and tips. The CSB Bible also highlights "All The Women In The Bible" in the concordance section, of course!<br />
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The cases arrived in an adorable box wrapped with brown craft paper. Unfortunately I don't have a photo of the cute wrapping because my daughters tore into the box thinking it was a present from Nana and Papa. I'm a sucker for details, and everything was on point - from the cute "pizza box", to the shredded paper and postcard note. Even the sleek metallic product baggies caught my eye! </div>
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The Prone To Wander phone cases are gorgeous! I love the pops of color on the designs. I am impressed with the durability of the case also - I was concerned that the design would be fragile and scratch off easy. So far, the design on the case is holding strong! <i>(Which is no small feat for my phone. Ha!) </i></div>
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I like the clear case and design the best. Rose Gold is kind of my favorite right now, and I love that the clear case and the design complement the color of my phone. The message on the case is a great reminder, especially with all the crazy things happening in the world. <i>"Trust in the Lord with all your heart"!</i></div>
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Prone To Wander is owned by <i>"two friends turned sisters-in-law"</i>. I just love that they are so positive and encouraging. <span style="font-family: inherit;"><i>"<span style="background-color: white;">Prone To Wander LA creatively brings God’s Word in the little things we carry, wear, or see everyday."</span></i></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white;">You can shop Prone To Wander <a href="https://www.pronetowanderla.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">online here</a></span><span style="background-color: white;"> and connect with them on </span><a href="https://www.instagram.com/pronetowanderla/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram @pronetowanderla</a><span style="background-color: white;">. </span></div>
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By the way, they also have gift card options which would make a great Mother's Day gift! </div>
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The ICB Prayer Bible For Children is specifically written in a way that makes it easy for kids to understand. I agreed to review the ICB Prayer Bible For Children thinking it would make a great gift for my 6 year old daughter. What I wasn't expecting was how much I myself would enjoy reading the ICB translation! Sometimes all the "thou's" and "doth's" and the old language that we really don't use today makes it a challenge to focus and read God's Word. I found this version of the Bible to be an easy-to-understand read, and actually written in a way that draws you in to the verses. </div>
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My daughter is 6, and while she is on point for the reading level at her age, the ICB Prayer Bible For Children is a little bit of a challenge for her. I think it is probably perfectly suited for children at a 2nd Grade reading level and above, but the Bible is written as an easy read-aloud that can still keep younger kid's attention engaged. Because of the easy-reading way that it's translated, I really think that teens would benefit from it as well. In my opinion, the ICB Bible version would be good for pre-teens and maybe even teenagers too. Part of understanding the Bible and having it come alive is, well, understanding what you are reading! Having a Bible translation in the tone of our modern language helps to bring the stories and message alive.</div>
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This is a "prayer" Bible, and the emphasis throughout the Bible is <i>(you guessed it!) </i>on praying. The ICB Prayer Bible For Children includes <span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">160 pages of prayer articles throughout the text and 64 four-color pages featuring poem prayers, Scripture prayers and engaging Kids' Q&A's. </span></span>I found the Kid's Questions and Answers section woven throughout the Bible pages to be well thought out and address questions such as: </div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">When I was a kid, my mom made banana bread <i>(<a href="http://www.thedottednest.com/2016/09/chocolate-chip-cookies.html">or cookies</a>)</i> probably at least once a week. She loved banana bread! She had several versions of banana bread that she liked, but my favorite was when she would throw some chocolate chips into the mix. To be honest, I'm not a huge fan of banana bread <i>unless</i> it has chocolate chips in it. But with chocolate chips? I'm totally into that! Chocolate chips just make everything more magical don't they? </span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333;">Like I mentioned above, my mom was a banana bread making machine! She loved it all - but she used a basic recipe to make her banana bread. The recipe below is the one she used as her base, and one I still use <i>(but only if it has chocolate chips in it!)</i>. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">5 Ripe Bananas<span style="color: #cc33cc;"><br /></span>1/2 Cup Melted Butter <i>(1 Stick)</i><br />1/2 Cup White Sugar</span><br />
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Jaclynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02972662268417366743noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8442554172589095622.post-897252435252016922018-01-10T10:47:00.002-08:002018-01-10T10:55:37.492-08:00Vintage Wire Wreath DIY | Inspire My Creativity Link PartyHello! I've teamed up with some amazing bloggers to co-host the link party, Inspire My Creativity. Each month on the 2nd Wednesday of the month, there will be a new theme for the link party. This month is "anything goes" and I'm excited to share with you my <b>Vintage Wire Wreath DIY</b>! If this <i>isn't</i> your first time here, you know I'm all about quick and easy DIY crafts. <i>(And if this is your first time here, welcome! I'm so happy you stopped by!)</i> One of these days I'll have time to sit and craft for hours on end, but that's not gonna happen anytime soon around here. Ha! This DIY vintage wire wreath only took me about <i>(you guessed it)</i> 5 minutes to make. It took me longer to gather all my supplies than it did to make it!<br />
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Vintage Wire Wreath DIY</h2>
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I love that these vintage wire wreaths are timeless and will work with any of the four seasons for seasonal decor. Don't you just love the sparkle? Pretty, elegant and will carry me through to Spring. I found these items in my stash, which was a relief because the paper flowers I was trying <i>(key word there - trying! haha!)</i> to make wouldn't have turned out as nice. </div>
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<li>Vintage Metal Flowers* (or fabric/paper/silk flowers <a href="http://amzn.to/2DgzVWT" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">or these</a> as an alternative) </li>
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* I found my vintage metal flower candle holders at a thrift store. I'm sure <a href="https://www.etsy.com/" target="_blank">Etsy</a> or <a href="https://www.ebay.com/" target="_blank">Ebay</a> will have similar metal flowers if you can't find them at your thrift store or an estate sale.<br />
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** I used hot glue because I want to be able to remove the flowers in the future if I decide to ever use them as candle holders! Highly unlikely, but I like options. Since the flowers and ring are metal, hot glue won't be a permanent solution (which is a plus for me!), so if you want your wreath to last longer you might want to use <a href="http://amzn.to/2CVKRMq" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">E6000</a> or <a href="http://amzn.to/2DgDJan" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Gorilla Glue</a> or something like that.<br />
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Marie | <a href="http://www.theinspirationvault.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The Inspiration Vault</a></div>
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We're less than a couple of weeks away from Christmas, and I can't believe how quickly the holiday season is flying by! I love this time of year with the hustle and bustle and gift shopping. This year I've made it a priority to give gifts that are meaningful and will last beyond the week after opening them. </div>
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365 Bible Answers For Curious Kids is a Christian devotional book, written by Kathryn Slattery. My oldest <i>(5 years old)</i> is in that kid-stage in life where she asks about 500 million random questions per day. I knew she would love this devotional book when I saw it! 365 Bible Answers For Curious Kids is definitely geared towards elementary age children, and while my youngest <i>(2.5 years old)</i> enjoys reading books with big sis, it is still a little beyond her attention span. There aren't any illustrations in this book, the focus is on discussion. As a mom, I like books that can open a discussion with my child on topics that might not be something in our day-to-day routine. I like that the author uses scripture to back up the answers, and gives kids practical tips.<br />
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The topics in the devotional include:<span style="font-family: inherit;"> <span style="background-color: white;">time; God; God's promises; Jesus; God's Holy Spirit; the Bible; the Old Testament; the New Testament; Christianity; prayer; the Church; Christian seasons, holidays, and traditions; being a Christian here and now; and eternity.</span> </span></div>
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Jaclynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02972662268417366743noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8442554172589095622.post-10266906683248352972017-12-05T12:41:00.003-08:002017-12-05T12:41:57.130-08:00Indescribable Devotional Book Review and GiveawayGift buying season is here! Are you looking for a special gift for a child in your life? Indescribable: 100 Devotions About God and Science, Written by Louie Giglio, and Illustrated by Nicola Anderson, is a meaningful present idea. We love reading books in our family and it's so much fun now that my oldest is able to really converse and discuss things that we read. My toddler isn't quite ready for discussions about books just yet, but she loves to sit and listen to the stories. If you are a family of faith, Indescribable is definitely a must have for your bookshelf. <i>(Be sure to scroll all the way down so you can enter the giveaway for your own copy!) </i><br />
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Indescribable is a kid's devotional book that explores the majesty of God's creation with scientific findings and original illustrations and photography. The 100 devotionals includes an in-depth look at all things Space (Stars, Galaxies, Planets), Earth (Geology, Oceans, Weather), Animals (From Hummingbirds to Dinosaurs), and Our Bodies, Mind, and Imagination. Each devotional has a "Be Amazed" section that includes fun facts, activities, and a closing prayer.<br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Indescribable is a fascinating and faith-changing series for adults from pastor and bestselling author Louie Giglio. Now the message of how great God is and how amazing His creation is comes to children in Indescribable: 100 Devotions for Kids About God and Science.</span></div>
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My oldest listens intently to the devotions when we read them, and enjoys asking questions and discussing the stories and topics. My toddler isn't quite as interested, but the devotions are short enough that they hold her attention for a little bit. She likes looking at the photos and illustrations. In my opinion, this book is really great for kids of all ages, but probably most ideal for children between the ages of 5 years to 12 years old.</div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">1. </span> Plastic Ornaments! They are a must-have for kid friendly Christmas tree decor. Trust me, if you're a mom (or dad!), you don't have time to be chasing the kids around the house all day blocking tiny hands from grabbing the fragile glass ornaments. Plastic doesn't have to be tacky. <a href="http://amzn.to/2jLgnAx" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">This set</a> is cute! <a href="http://amzn.to/2AtVdyw" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Felt ornaments like these</a> are a great kid friendly option too.</div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">2.</span> If you must have a few sentimental ornaments out <i>(I'll admit, there are a few on my tree!)</i>, make sure to keep them at the top so they are out of reach. I also have a little trick with the ornament hooks. Make sure to pinch and twist the end of the hook after you attach it to the ornament. Then when you hang it on the tree, pink and twist it again to secure it to the tree. Now even if your kids accidentally shake the tree, the ornaments will stay put and not fall off. </div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">3.</span> If you're team "Live Tree", you know you have to water your tree every day. But... the water is pretty tempting to a tiny human! We figured that one out the hard way...after we discovered our sweet tiny little thing had been putting things inside the tree water. Luckily we caught her before she dunked a cell phone in for a swim. We bought a <a href="http://amzn.to/2jLOyYX" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">large galvanized bucket</a> big enough to fit our tree stand in, and problem solved! I love the bucket, and we use it pretty much every year now. In addition to helping baby-proof your Christmas tree, the bucket is also great if you have wood/laminate flooring that you don't want to get wet! It's a large bucket, so storing it is kind of hard to do, but I keep it out year-round and just throw blankets and pillows in it. </div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">4.</span> Distraction! This <a href="http://amzn.to/2ns1rfy" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Fisher-Price Little People Nativity</a> is too cute! I like to put it under the tree for them to play with...and it does help distract a little from the shiny ornaments. Our family also has a tradition of putting <a href="http://www.thedottednest.com/2017/12/one-christmas-bear-review.html">Christmas Books</a> out under the tree too. The books are another great distraction...just be sure to keep the super special books on a shelf if you have a teething toddler <i>(or just one that likes to pull book pages out!) </i></div>
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One Christmas Bear is an adorable book with colorful illustrations and simple rhyming text. The story follows a cute and cuddly polar bear who has fun Christmas adventures with his arctic friends. My kindergartner and toddler love to read books, especially books that are interactive. One Christmas Bear counts the blessings of Christmas throughout the book. My kids love counting, especially now that the toddler is learning her numbers.<br />
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The book is cut in a fun shape and is a "board book". It is sturdy with thick pages that can survive just in case a younger sibling decides to use it as a teething toy.<i> (Not that it has ever happened at our house...ha!) </i>The story is geared for toddler to preschool age kids, but as I mentioned above, my kindergartner loves to read with her sister. I think most kids of all ages enjoy being read to! </div>
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When I'm shopping for Christmas books, I love the traditional and fun holiday books with Santa and Elves and snowmen. However, as a parent I really appreciate when I can find a fun book that also incorporates our faith and the reason for the season - the birth of Baby Jesus. One Christmas Bear does a great job placing emphasis on Faith, Family, and Friends too! </div>
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One Christmas Bear author, A<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #212121;">nne Vittur Kennedy has been delighting young children with her humorous and playful books for thirty years. Her awards include American Library Association’s Notable Books List, Teacher’s Choice, The Green Earth Book Award, and The Green Prize for Sustainable Literature.</span></span></div>
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One Christmas Bear is definitely a book I'm excited to read with my daughters, and to have included in our Christmas books collection this year! I know that it will be one that we will enjoy reading together in the Christmas years to come.</div>
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If you would like to win one of the 5 copies that are being given away for your own Christmas book collection, <a href="https://www.blessedfreebies.com/one-christmas-bear.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">please click here</a> for details and to enter. <i>(Giveaway runs through 12/1/17) </i></div>
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Do you have any fun Christmas traditions that you do with your family? I'd love to hear about them! Let me know in the comments below! </div>
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Outtake photo...that moment when your furry and lovable cat won't let you take a photo and demands all attention be on her. Oh, Sweet Silly Samantha Cat!<br />
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Jaclynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02972662268417366743noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8442554172589095622.post-44634977753732668842017-11-27T04:00:00.000-08:002017-11-27T08:38:21.748-08:00White Christmas Inspired Snow Globe DIY | A Kid Friendly Holiday Craft | #ChristmasMoviesHop<div>
It's that time of the year again, Christmas is just weeks away! I've teamed up with some amazing bloggers to bring you the 25 Days of Christmas Movies Blog Hop - DIY and Recipes inspired by all of our favorite Christmas movies. My movie is White Christmas, which just happens to be my all time favorite Christmas movie! I have so many memories of watching White Christmas during my childhood, as I'm sure many people do. My favorite song in the movie is the Sisters song. My sisters and I would dance around the living room and sing the Sisters song when we were kids - even if it wasn't Christmas. I gave a highly scientific Facebook poll asking what people think of when they think of the movie White Christmas, but their answer couldn't be Bing Crosby or snow! The popular answer was spending time with family, decorating the Christmas tree, and working on projects together. I decided to make a kid friendly DIY Snow Globe inspired by White Christmas, and of course you can have the movie playing while you work on your DIY Snow Globe!<br />
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We have 25 talented bloggers gathered together to share with you all the wonderful crafts and recipes you can make this Christmas season, based off of some of the most beloved holiday classic films. There are 25 films to be inspired by for your holiday season, and 25 talented bloggers to aid your inspiration! If you love Christmas movies, you have come to the right place!!</div>
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Megan ~ <a href="http://cmongetcrafty.com/">C’mon Get Crafty</a> | Erlene~ <a href="http://www.mypinterventures.com/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">My Pinterventures</a> | Lindsay ~ <a href="http://seelindsay.co/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">seeLindsay</a></div>
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Marie ~ <a href="http://www.theinspirationvault.com/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">The Inspiration Vault</a> | Maureen ~ <a href="http://www.redcottagechronicles.com/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">Red Cottage Chronicles</a> | Emily ~ <a href="http://http//DomesticDeadline.com" rel="noopener" target="_blank">Domestic Deadline</a></div>
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Stephanie ~ <a href="http://thetiptoefairy.com/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">The Tip Toe Fairy</a> | Rebecca ~ <a href="http://www.themomentsathome.com/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">The Moments at Home</a> | Michelle ~ <a href="https://ourcraftymom.com/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">Our Crafty Mom</a></div>
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Pam ~ <a href="http://www.psiloveyouscrapbooking.com/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">P.S. I Love You Crafts</a> | Sue ~ <a href="http://www.apurdylittlehouse.com/%E2%80%A6/frosty-snowman-table-se%E2%80%A6/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">A Purdy Little House</a> | Heather ~ <a href="http://hgifford.blogspot.com/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">The Busy Giffs</a></div>
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Erica ~ <a href="http://www.5littlemonsters.com/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">5 Little Monsters</a> | Valerie ~ <a href="http://www.occasionallycrafty.com/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">Occasionally Crafty</a> | Sara ~ <a href="http://www.theholymess.com/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">The Holy Mess</a></div>
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Tina ~ <a href="http://www.sweetandsaltysisters.com/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">Sweet and Salty Sisters</a> | Sam ~ <a href="http://raggedy-bits.com/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">Raggedy Bits</a> | Christine ~ <a href="http://www.wherethesmileshavebeen.com/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">Where the Smiles Have Been</a></div>
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Allie ~ <a href="http://www.vigoritout.com/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">Vigor it Out</a> | Lyne ~ <a href="https://lynnseverydayideas.blogspot.com/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">Lynn's Everyday Ideas</a> | Evelin ~ <a href="http://sweetsongbird.eveyscreations.com/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">Evey's Creations</a></div>
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Nina ~ <a href="http://crazyforcookiesandmore.blogspot.com/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">Crazy for Cookies and More</a> | Carrie ~ <a href="http://www.aprincessandherpirates.com/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">A Princess and Her Pirates</a></div>
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Jaclyn ~ <a href="http://www.thedottednest.com/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">The Dotted Nest</a> | Kelley ~ <a href="https://simplyinspiredmeals.com/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">Simply Inspired Meals</a><br />
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White Christmas Inspired Snow Globe DIY</h2>
This is a quick and easy project to make with kids. You can make it with water if you want, but I chose not to. My kids have a "real" snow globe <i>(ie: glass and water!)</i>, but they never get to play with it since it's fragile. This snow globe is plastic so they can play with and we won't need to worry about glass breaking, or water getting all over the house. If you use hot glue, make sure to keep it away from your tiny helpers! </div>
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- <a href="http://amzn.to/2z8qZQj" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Miniature Trees</a>, Animals, Figurines<br />
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Jaclynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02972662268417366743noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8442554172589095622.post-5071314527661484092017-11-05T20:39:00.002-08:002017-11-05T20:50:50.614-08:00Easy DIY Chalkboard and a Fall One Room Challenge | Week 5 UpdateIt's Week FIVE of the <a href="http://www.callingithome.com/blog/2017/11/fall-2017-one-room-challenge-guest-participants-week-5" target="_blank">One Room Challenge</a>! The past few weeks have flown by, and I'm not gonna lie - my to-do list is still pretty long. <i>Agh!</i> We are a little further along now, but not nearly close to being done. I did work on a few projects this week, including this Easy Chalkboard DIY. You know I'm all about easy and fast DIY projects, and even better if I can get it done under 5 minutes!<br />
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This project is so easy it's one of those DIY projects you can complete in 5 minutes or less, minus drying time.<br />
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One Room Challenge Week 5 Update </h3>
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As I mentioned above, the room is coming along slowly. The tortoise wins the race right? Or at least finishes the race...or room. I'm so thankful that we had an extra week added on!<br />
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The one thing that is giving me grief is the water cooler in the room. In <a href="http://www.thedottednest.com/2017/10/kid-friendly-office-inspiration.html">week one</a> I told you about the dilemma with the water cooler. I would really prefer it to be in another spot, but the office really is the most practical space for it. Ugh! Design wise, it's completely in the way and a huge eyesore. Sometimes practicality has to win out though, am I right? I found a few options, but none of them are really calling out my name. I'm determined to try an make this work! Do you have a water cooler in your home? How do you "hide" it?!<br />
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This is similar to the one in our space. Not exactly something you want to look at all the time!<br />
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I found a product called <a href="https://www.modboxes.com/" target="_blank">Mod Boxes</a>, and I wish I had more time to order one...I'm not sure what their turnaround time is, but the <a href="https://www.modboxes.com/" target="_blank">Mod Boxes</a> look pretty amazing! They aren't exactly what I'm looking for but pretty close. I probably need to just get to it and make one. Which I should have already done since we're in the final 2 weeks of the ORC. AGH! Stay tuned to see how this works out...<br />
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Jaclynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02972662268417366743noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8442554172589095622.post-3782916582298853342017-11-04T00:57:00.001-07:002017-11-04T01:19:25.791-07:00Free Educational Holiday Printables From TeacherSherpa If you've been following along on my <a href="https://www.instagram.com/thedottednest/" target="_blank">Instagram Stories</a>, you know that we started our Home School adventure this past September. I'm also right in the middle of making over our home office into a <a href="http://www.thedottednest.com/2017/10/kid-friendly-office-inspiration.html">Kid Friendly Office</a> and School Room. Now that we're in school-mode I'm always looking for new educational activities for my Kindergartner. I enjoy designing my own printable color and work sheets for school, but sometimes - most of the time if I'm being honest! - I don't always have the time to sit down and design from scratch. With the holidays just around the corner, I'm on the lookout for resources that can help make my life a little easier.<br />
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Thanksgiving is just a few weeks away, and of course Christmas! I was excited to see that TeacherSherpa offers several <a href="https://teachersherpa.com/inspirationwall?search=thanksgiving" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">holiday activities and printables</a>. I found the cutest <a href="https://teachersherpa.com/template/FREE-Thanksgiving-Bingo/fddd3c40-b560-4167-a878-04ae94eeacfb/details?authorName=Katie%27s%20Kiddos&afmc=1e722eea-93e4-4d7a-b58d-1c8e0db7faa0" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Thanksgiving Bingo</a> game and a <a href="https://teachersherpa.com/template/Color-By-Numbers-Thanksgiving-themed/d6eaee1e-7f8c-4e51-b433-129fdd738eb1/details?authorName=Katie%27s%20Kiddos&afmc=1e722eea-93e4-4d7a-b58d-1c8e0db7faa0" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Color by Numbers</a> color sheets activity.<br />
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How fun would it be to print out the Bingo game for everyone <i>(even the adults!)</i> to play at Thanksgiving family gatherings this year? The color by number sheets are perfect to put at the kid's table to give them an activity to work on - and bonus - it's educational too!<br />
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If you are like me, expensive taste on a tight budget, I hope my tips can help you stretch your dollars a little to get the most out of your room makeover! I tend to find that I'm not as creative when I have a large budget to work with, so I kind of enjoy being challenged and finding ways to make it work. Here are a few of the ways I try to keep my remodels and makeovers on budget.<br />
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<u>4 Tips To Save You Money On Your Project</u></h3>
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<b><br />1: Shop your house</b></h4>
This might seem obvious, but sometimes you can find "new" items right in front of you! Look through closets and cupboards, the garage, and maybe even your kitchen junk drawer. <i>(I'll admit, mine is rather scary, but there are quite a few items to "shop" in there!)</i> Craft stash items have a way of getting lost in the shuffle, even if you <i>are</i> super organized. Take stock of your supplies before you go to the store to buy more. Use leftover paint! Those half-used cans of spray paint can save you money on little detail projects. Pillows from the guest room bed that aren't being used can live a new life in a new room. That stash of old sweaters that you've been meaning to get rid of will make great pillow or floor cushion cover. The possibilities are endless - just pretending to "shop" your home will give you new ideas.<br />
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<b>2: Shop your neighborhood</b></h4>
I think most neighborhoods are on the website/app <a href="https://nextdoor.com/" target="_blank">Nextdoor</a>. It's basically just a message board/Facebook for your neighborhood/community. There is a classified section on the app for Free or For Sale items, and I've utilized this many times! Some of the things I've found "for free" have been quality pieces of vintage and antique furniture, and my latest find was an old filing cabinet. This filing cabinet will be used in my Office Makeover as part of my "closet desk". It didn't matter to me that the paint was a little funky since it will be getting a pretty new makeover anyway! But the takeaway here is shop your neighborhood. <a href="https://modesto.craigslist.org/" target="_blank">Craigslist</a> and Facebook Marketplace are both great ways to find free <i>(or almost free)</i> items, especially if you are willing to DIY them into a new-to-you piece. Don't be scared of curbside finds too! <i>(I'm sure you already know this, but please be safe when buying things and meeting people from the internet...make sure you have someone with you and meet in a safe spot with lots of people!)</i><br />
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3: Get Organized</b></h4>
I know, I know. Another obvious tip right? But it's sooooo true! If you don't have a plan, you <i>will</i> end up spending more when you go to the store. Start with determining your overall budget, and then break it down from there. Paint, Furniture, Accessories, etc... Whenever you buy something, write it down and track how much you spend so you know what you have left. Keep an envelope with all of your receipts. It will help to have them all in one place if you need to return something. Of course, I've never lost a receipt and scrambled looking for it when I need to return something that didn't work. Nope. Not me! <i>(And obviously I mean that I lose receipts all the time!) </i>I keep an envelope clipped to my clipboard with <a href="http://www.thedottednest.com/2017/10/printable-project-checklist.html">my project list</a>, and that way I have everything all together. As soon as I get home from the store, the receipt goes right in the envelope. Organization doesn't come easy for me, but when I am good about tracking my budget, the project I'm working on is less stressful.<br />
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4: Shop Online / Pick Up In Store</b></h4>
I'm a huge fan of Amazon Prime 2 Day and Next Day Shipping. It's a time and sanity saver for me. <i>(Shopping with 2 little kids can go either way - either really great or it ends in tears. Usually mine. Ha!)</i> Most stores, including home improvement stores now offer an option to purchase online and pick up in the store. It works for me because it eliminates the distraction of walking past things in the aisles and impulsively buying them.<br />
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One Room Challenge Week 3 Update: </h3>
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Things are slowly coming together! I don't have many "pretty" pictures to share, but here is a "before photo" for the closet. I am planning on painting the furniture this weekend, and the closet will also be getting paint <i>(once I clear it out!)</i>. I also have some shopping to do - I still need chairs and a counter top for the "desk". I'm also working on a fun DIY art project for the wall - it involves using power tools <i>(<a href="http://amzn.to/2zsZNvp" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">like a jig saw</a>!)</i>, and that is <i>always</i> fun! You can follow along on my project "behind the scenes" via my <a href="https://www.instagram.com/thedottednest/" target="_blank">Instagram Stories</a>.<br />
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Don't forget to stop by the <a href="http://www.callingithome.com/blog/2017/10/fall-2017-one-room-challenge-guest-participants-week-3" target="_blank">One Room Challenge Week 3</a> to check out the other rooms! </div>
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