Busy Monday #63

May 19, 2013 by 17 Comments

At four o’clock the mail used to arrive in the small town where I spent part of my growing up years.  People would begin to gather at the post office early and, while they waited for the mail to be sorted,  would exchange the news of the day.  Most of it was the “how’s your cold” variety, but when there was news of a more serious nature, people would go into action.   A funeral and food would appear at the door, illness and transportation for treatments were quickly arranged, broken leg and someone was there to mow the lawn.  

Our internet “town” is bigger, but people still want to help.  A few months ago, Mallory Fundora asked for help in providing dresses for girls in Uganda.  Danielle of Peanut Life Adventures saw the request and included making pillowcase dresses on her 14 projects before 2014   list, where I saw it.  I contacted Mallory Fundora, a middle school student, and you can read her interview here.  Then Kay of Jerry and Kay  joined with a friend to make several dresses and blog about it.   There is still time for you to make one (or more) pillowcase dresses – just have it to Mallory before May 28!    My version of how to make a pillowcase dress with Mallory’s address.  My pillowcase dress pinterest board for more ideas and inspiration.   

Featured from last week

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Welcome to all those who were first time linkers here!  We had a fabulous variety of topics linked this week, thoughtful, insightful,  helpful!  And FUN!  Here are just a few of the great ideas, recipes and projects y’all brought to the party!  Thanks so much for sharing!!!  Links: Your Home Based Mom – Crock Pot Balsamic Beef;   The Measured Mom  -  Free Transportation Printables;   The Moody Fashionista - Chocolate Dipped Potato Chips;  Darlene Nemeth – How Random Acts of Kindness Improve Your Life; Half Baked Harvest – Kentucky Derby Pie Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars; 2 Crafty for My Skirt – How to tape a chevron pattern;  An Extraordinary Day – This Moment

Let’s Party!

If you also host a link party, please feel free to add it to My Party Room.   If you are looking for new linky parties to share or find inspiration,  check out  the great parties that have been linked.
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  • Link directly to your post –  anything family friendly that YOU created yourself.   No link parties, sales pages, giveaways.  Please do not repeat posts week after week.
      • Thank you for coming by to share your talent and great ideas on Busy Monday each week!   GROW YOUR OWN BLOG!  Visit other Busy Monday links and leave some goodness in the comment box.   Follow  on facebook, pinterest or other media and let the blogger know that you did.  And if you were the recipient of all that sweetness — please return it and pass it on!



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    Busy Monday 62

    May 12, 2013 by 15 Comments

    We’ve had a winter that wasn’t –a couple non-memorable storms and average gray days — but it won’t go away!  We had a couple sunny days this week, but strong winds and now frost is headed our way!  Hard to get motivated to garden when the wind is blowing your hair straight back and chilling your toes!  But I’m confident we will eventually have spring.  We are looking for plants with the shortest growing season possible though! 

    This past week, we anticipated spring (or anytime) celebrations with a recipe for the Perfect Punch and I gave up the secret to changing the mat colors for framed pictures in Renewing Art!   And got lots of great ideas from those that were linked here last week!  You all are fabulous!

    Featured from last week:

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    Featured links:   Chocolate, chocolate and more – Cake Batter Funfetti Pancakes;   Scattered Thoughts of a Crafty Mom – Tissue Paper Picture Frame; Miz Helen’s CountryCottage – Stacked Enchilda Casserole;  Life After Empty Nest – Kicking the 80s Out of the Guest Bath;   Sarah Howe – Taco Casserole ;   Essentially Eclectic – DIY Edible Mud Mask

    Let’s Party!

    If you also host a link party, please feel free to add it to My Party Room.   If you are looking for new linky parties to share or find inspiration,  check out  the great parties that have been linked.

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    • Link directly to your post –  anything family friendly that YOU created yourself.   No link parties, sales pages, giveaways.  Please do not repeat posts week after week. 
    • Thank you for coming by to share your talent and great ideas on Busy Monday each week!   GROW YOUR OWN BLOG!  Visit other Busy Monday links and leave some goodness in the comment box.   Follow  on facebook, pinterest or other media and let the blogger know that you did.  And if you were the recipient of all that sweetness — please return it and pass it on!



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    Busy Monday #61

    May 5, 2013 by

    A Pinch of Joy April Recap:  Good eats, house projects, sewing for a cause and gardening (planning and hoping the weather will cooperate so we can garden!)

    RecipesforApril

    Cinnamon Swirl Oven Pancakes, Ham and Parmesan Mini Quiche,    Chicken with lemon garlic sauce,   Peppermint Patties

    HomeGarden

    Free Printable Garden Journal,  Removing Wallpaper,    How to Make A Pillowcase Dress  (plus Sewing for a Cause)  , Where to Place a Chair Rail

    Featured from last week:

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    Featured links: Pinch A Little Save A Lot – Money Management Essentials;  The Pin Junkie - Homemade Refrigerator Pickles; The Thriftiness Miss – Flower Garden in A bag;   Make It Cozee – Sleepover Invitations,  Sourdough Native – Pot Roast Beef Dips;  Back for Seconds – Salted Caramel Deep Dish Cookie Pie

    Let’s Party!

    If you also host a link party, please feel free to add it to My Party Room.   If you are looking for new linky parties to share or find inspiration,  check out  the great parties that have been linked.

     

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    • Link directly to your post –  anything family friendly YOU created yourself and that has not been linked on Busy Monday in the past month.   No link parties, sales pages, giveaways.
    • Thank you for coming by to share your talent and great ideas on Busy Monday each week!   GROW YOUR OWN BLOG!  Visit other Busy Monday links and leave some goodness in the comment box.   Follow  on facebook, pinterest or other media and let the blogger know that you did.  And if you were the recipient of all that sweetness — please return it and pass it on! [Read more...]

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    Busy Monday #60

    April 28, 2013 by

    Featured from last week:

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    Featured links: Chocolate, Chocolate and More – Fresh Strawberry Ice Cream,  Five Little Chefs – teacher Appreciation, With a Blast- Portable Fire Feature, Mandy’s Recipe Box – Strawberries and Cream Bars,  Lewisville Love – Dresser Makeover and first attempt at Shabby Chic,   The Brunette Baker – Boston Cream Whoopie Pies, Scattered Thoughts of a Crafty Mom – DIY Bubble Fountain

    Let’s Party!

    If you also host a link party, please feel free to add it to My Party Room.   If you are looking for new linky parties to share or find inspiration,  check out  the great parties that have been linked.

    • Add a Busy Monday button somewhere on your blog or a text link in your post (required for a feature).   These links help us both .
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    • Link directly to your post –  anything family friendly YOU created yourself and that has not been linked on Busy Monday in the past month.   No link parties, sales pages, giveaways.
    • Thank you for coming by to share your talent and great ideas on Busy Monday each week!   GROW YOUR OWN BLOG!  Visit other Busy Monday links and leave some goodness in the comment box.   Follow  on facebook, pinterest or other media and let the blogger know that you did.  And if you were the recipient of all that sweetness — please return it and pass it on!   [Read more...]

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    Busy Monday – week of April 21

    April 21, 2013 by

    Our continued thoughts and prayers are with the persons and their families who lost their lives or were injured in Boston this past week.    Thanks to Bostonians who disrupted their lives with a day off to cooperate with law enforcement, to those persons who were doing their job as protectors of life and freedom, and to those countless persons who voluntarily helped in some way dealing with this event. 

    Featured this week:  

    Featured links: 4 You with Love – DIY Director’s Chair;   Back for Seconds – Easy No Yeast Cinnamon Rolls;  The Thinking Closet – Vintage Purse Makeover; Wilderness Wife – Apple Crumble Pie; Scattered Thoughts of a Crafty Mom - Tie Front Knit Top Tutorial;  Half Baked Harvest – Seven Layer Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars; Family Home and Life – Pocket Purses; Simply Creating Home – Decadent Chocolate Almond Cheesecake

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    Busy Monday – week of April 14

    April 14, 2013 by

    Hope you all had a wonderful week!  We didn’t get snow that hit parts of the country but it was pretty  cold.  Fortunately I had Busy Monday links to check out and keep me warm. You are all so talented — wow!  

    Featured this week:  

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    Featured links:    The Resourceful Gals – Mason Jar Lamp tutorial, Simply Creating Home – How to Host a Mystery Dinner,  The Thinking Closet - DIY Subway Art Canvas   Serendipity and Spice – Tortellini with Sun Dried Tomatoes,  Inspiration Cafe – Rebel Mormon Cinnamon Buns, Essentially Eclectic – Lotion Bars, Domestic Bliss Squared – Powdered Laundry Detergent Recipe,

    Let’s Party! [Read more...]

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    Busy Monday – week of April 7

    April 7, 2013 by

     features from last week!

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    Featured Links:  The Thinking Closet – Burp Cloth tutorial for the beginning sewist;  Half-Baked Harvest – Healthier General Tso’s Chicken;   Ashley’s Dandelion Wishes – DIY Spring Wreath Tutorial;  Your Home Based Mom – Lemon Angel Pie;  A Bright and Beautiful Life - Paper Gift Cup

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    Busy Monday – week of March 24

    March 24, 2013 by

    We have been pretty fortunate that the last couple of big snow storms have bypassed us at the last minute.  But there is one coming straight at us tonight.   Usually I’m out in the garden, cleaning and dreaming, but not today!   If you are — or will potentially be – snowed in, you can cozy up with a warm drink and spend some time browsing all the great ideas that were linked this past week.  Especially if you are looking for Easter ideas!  There were so many cute, clever, pretty and awesome ideas linked, you are sure to find something that pleases and, because of the snow, time to get them done before next Sunday!   I’m sure there will be even more this week . . . check them out and say “hi” !

    Featured from last week:

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    Featured links are:  Half Baked Harvest – Chocolate covered peanut butter [homemade] Ritz Cracker  Bunny Edition , The Pin Junkie – Laundry Room Makeover,  Back for Seconds – Easter Egg Gooey Magic Bars ,  The High Flying Adventures of Gramma Luvlee – In My Easter Bonnet

    Now it’s party time!

    If you also host a link party, please feel free to add it to My Party Room.   If you are looking for new linky parties to share or find inspiration,  check out  the great parties that have been linked.

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    I am so glad that you take the time  to share your talent and great ideas on Busy Monday each week!

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    • Link directly to your post –  anything family friendly YOU created yourself and that you haven’t linked here before.  Please no link parties or sales pages (including Etsy).
    • GROW YOUR OWN BLOG!  Visit other Busy Monday links and leave some goodness in the comment box.   Follow  on facebook, pinterest or other media and let the blogger know that you did.  And if you were the recipient of all that sweetness — please return it and pass it on!    You’ll find the friendliest people party here.

     

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    Busy Monday — March 17, 2013

    March 17, 2013 by

    Wishin’ you a Happy St. Paddy’s Day!  (a little late)

    May your day be touched
    by a bit of Irish luck,
    brightened by a song in your heart,
    and warmed by the smiles
    of the people you love.

    Featured from last week: 

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    Featured links:  Pret-a-vivre How to layer for New York winter;   Just Dip It in Chocolate Middle Eastern Spiced Treat; Lewisville Love How to Custom Design Your Own Labels;  Creative Kid Snacks Butterfly

    Now it’s party time!

    If you also host a link party, please feel free to add it to My Party Room.   If you are looking for new linky parties to share or find inspiration,  check out  the great parties that have been linked.

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    I am so glad that you stop by to share your talent and great ideas on Busy Monday each week!  It is so much fun to see what great minds can dream up!

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    • Link directly to your post –  anything family friendly YOU created yourself and that you haven’t linked here before.  Please no link parties or sales pages (including Etsy).
    • GROW YOUR OWN BLOG!  Visit other Busy Monday links and leave some goodness in the comment box.   Follow  on facebook, pinterest or other media and let the blogger know that you did.  And if you were the recipient of all that sweetness — please return it and pass it on!    You’ll find the friendliest people party here.

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    Busy Monday – week of March 10

    March 10, 2013 by

    And the winner is:

    Miz Helen of Miz Helen’s Country Cottage won the Anniversary Giveaway!  Congratulations!!!

    Featured from last week:

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    Featured links are: Back for Seconds – Almond Fudge Kiss Cupcakes; Your Modern Family – Make a Mudroom Bench Love Grows Wild – St Patrick Day Scavenger Hunt;  ; What A Blast – Strawberry  Cake and Marshmallow Frosting;  Crafts Ala Mode – What to do with old jewelry

    Let’s Party!

    If you also host a link party, please feel free to add it to My Party Room.   If you are looking for new linky parties to share or find inspiration,  check out  the great parties that have been linked.

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    Thanks so much for sharing your talent and great ideas on Busy Monday each week!

    • Add a Busy Monday button somewhere on your blog or a text link in your post (required for a feature).   These links help us both .
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    • Link directly to your post –  anything family friendly YOU created yourself and that you haven’t linked here before.  Please no link parties or sales pages (including Etsy).
    • GROW YOUR OWN BLOG!  Visit other Busy Monday links and leave some goodness in the comment box.   Follow  on facebook, pinterest or other media and let the blogger know that you did.  And if you were the recipient of all that sweetness — please return it and pass it on!    You’ll find the friendliest people party here.

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