Using Pumpkins in Fall Decor

When I think of pumpkins, I think of Halloween and scary faces. 

However, there are several ways you can incorporate pumpkins into your fall decor to keep on display all season long. Here are just a few of the wonderful ideas that I have found.

Pumpkin Pileup

Pumpkin Vase Filler

Gold Thumbtack Covered Pumpkins

Pumpkin Tower Welcome Sign

Mini Pumpkin Wreath

Metallic-Glazed Pumpkins in Urn

Pumpkin Votive Holders

Pumpkins Lights

Etched Pumpkin

Pumpkin Topiary

Monogrammed Pumpkin

Junk Pumpkin

Pumpkin Party Cooler

Glitter Pumpkins

Lace Pumpkin

Do you use pumpkins in your fall decor? 
I would love for you to share your photos on my facebook page.



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Weekend Crafts {MMM #73 Features}

Looking for something creative to do over the weekend?

Check out these crafty projects.

Give a piece of furniture a new life with a fresh coat of paint.
From I'm Busy Procrastinating.

Give your sandals a new look by adding some custom starps.

From Projects Around the House.

Update your kitchen cabinets with a coat of white paint.

From The Dedicated House.

Whip up some delicious Strawberry Lemonade Cookies

From Back For Seconds.

 
Organize your link parties in excel
From Entirely Emily.

Make a fun magnetic calendar
From A Creative Princess

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6 Craft Ideas Using Wine Corks

I wouldn't call myself a wine-o, however, I do enjoy a good glass of wine. Especially after a long day. Over the years I have acquired a nice collection of corks. Apparently I am not the only one who collects corks. Cork creations are popping up all over the internet!
Here are a few of my favorite cork creations that I have come across.

Cork bath mat via Crafty Nest.

Cork Table via Crafts for all Seasons.

Cork serving tray via Shine Your Light.

Cork Stamps via Lil Blue Boo.

Plant markers via Shine Your Light.

Drawer knobs via Dollar Store Crafts.



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We have CHICKENS!!!

 I'm so excited to introduce you all to the newest members of our family.
Hubby and I have been talking about getting chickens for a while now so when one of our neighbors showed up at the door to inform us that they were giving away their chickens we jumped on the offer. 

 

The kids were ecstatic and spent the entire first day following them around the chicken coop.

I am amazed at how friendly they are. They will eat right out of our hand and don't mind the girls petting them or even picking them up. And the girls love going on an "egg hunt" before breakfast each morning. Here is our collection from our first day.

 

There are 6 chickens total. (4 different breeds but don't ask me what they are. Hubby is the chicken expert, to me they are just chickens.) We have not named them yet. Hubby thinks its silly to name chickens. However, that is not going to stop me from naming them. Do you/Would you name your chickens?

If so what would you name them?


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6 DIY Necklaces to make this week.

Can you have too many necklaces?
Here are a few fun necklaces that I am planning to add to my collection.

This washer necklace is so easy to make and I bet most of you already have the supplies on hand.

 This Anthro knock-off is so simple and and absolutely beautiful.

Rings and pink beads make a stunning piece. Perfect for a night out. 

Ribbons and Pearls. What a great way to add a pop of color to any outfit.

You'll definitely make a statement with this bobby pin necklace.

These beautiful black beads combine with a gold chain would make the perfect fall accessory.



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Change up Your Facebook Page With MiO Energy Facebook Photo Generator Tool

This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of MiO Energy for SocialSpark. All opinions are 100% mine.

Everyone with children knows that summer time can get pretty chaotic. Organizing camping trips, nieghborhood bbq's, family get-togethers, and play dates, will suck the energy out of you. That is why I use MiO Energy Liquid Water Enhancer. MiO Energy Liquid Water Enhancer is perfect for any busy mom. It's portable so you can toss it in your purse and take it with you. It is also calorie free and sugar free per 8oz serving and is good source of vitamine B. It comes in two great flavors: Green Thunder and Black Cherry. I'm not too fond of the green thunder, however, I can't get enough of the black cherry. Not only does it taste great, but it gives me the energy I need to keep up with the chaos of summer.

MiO Energy also has a fun Facebook Photo Generator Tool. Chek out the MiO cover photo that I created for my own facebook page.

You can creat your own MiO cover photo by following a few simple steps.

1. Go to http://www5.samsclub.com/OMP/0…
2. Start with a MiO energy custom design, and then click ‘add photo’ to insert photos from your Facebook albums.
3. Use the ‘Scale and Rotate’ sliders to position your image.
4. Once you like it click ‘Download image’ to copy your new MiO Energy cover photo to your desktop before finally uploading it to your
5. Facebook timeline.
6. Upload image to Facebook.

It's that easy!!

 

My FREE end table!

I'm almost embarrassed to show you this photo but here is what our end table used to look like.  

It was becoming a dumping ground for random objects.
It is too short, has no storage and was just not working. 

I have been on the search for a new end table for a while now but the ones I found were either too expensive or would not work for our space.
Then one day it hit me!! I could use items that I already have in our home!!
Sometimes it is amazing what you can come up with just by looking at what you have and using a little creativity.
Here is what I came up with and the best part... It didn't cost me a dime!!

  The wooden crates were being used for storage in our laundry room but every time I took one down from the shelf it would scrape the bottom and I would have a shower of wood shavings all over the washer and dryer. A few weeks back I switched them out for normal cardboard boxes. Not as pretty but it will work for now and no more wood shavings to clean off the washer and dryer.

The book ends are dragon incense holders that I got from my mom a couple years ago and have been hiding in the garage cause I didn't know where to put them.

The yellow vintage vase used to be black with a pink floral painting on it. I think it may have been worth some money however, it had a large crack in it so it's not worth much now. I painted it yellow to add a pop of color.

The jars hold the kids rock and seashell collections, and the red box contains a tea set.
I love having the extra book storage and being able to showcase a few items that have been tucked into storage is always a bonus. 

What about you? do you often look around your home before purchasing new item? 

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