Tuesday, January 31, 2012

And in Other News…



Yup! Its true! Mule and I are finally tying the Knot tomorrow (Feb 1, 2012). The wedding plans have changed from what we originally wanted/planned and it will be just the two of us. I won’t be in my fancy dress and there won’t be a reception… yet. That will come later when my family and friends can make it here in the fall. Then I will get to put all my planning and ideas together.
While its different than I thought it would be, I am completely ok with the change of plans. I am marrying the man I love and that’s what it is all about!
I’ll be taking the next few days off from the blog, but I’ve got some guest posts lined up for you and Pinned it, Made it on Friday

See ya’ll next week :)

Pinned it, Made it Features!


A HUGE Thanks to every one that linked up!
Since there was only 4 links this week I’m going to feature the most viewed link from this weeks party!


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Now go tell everyone you know about the Pinned it, Made it Party! Winking smile

Monday, January 30, 2012

Round and around and around and around

 

and around and around and around and around and around and around and around and around and around and around and around and around and around and around and around and around …………………………………….

Dizzy yet?

I was… well kind of.

I spent several hours going around and around to make this fabulous infant afghan

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Its made with homespun yarn and is super soft.

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This was a perfect project to work on while I was out of commission this past week. I’m still quite tired, it takes a while for me to bounce back after any illness now… so I’m working on another afghan while I work on getting back to “normal”

Happy Monday!

Saturday, January 28, 2012

Drum Roll Please…….

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………. and the Winner of the $50 credit to my etsy shop Salter Creations is ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
are you dying to know yet?………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. JULIA!!!! with entry #86
Julia, I’m sending you an email. You’ve got 48 hours to respond or I’ll have to pick a new winner :)

And because I love all my followers and I happy to have a bunch of new ones, and because I am thrilled that my 6 Month Celebration went so well, AND because I can……

I’ve decided to pick 2 more winners to receive a $10 credit to the Shop!
Yup! I am just that cool ;)
Picked by Random.org from the comments left on the giveaway…..
#18 Heather said...


I love the ladybug hat! So cute
AND
#8 Alyssa said...
I love the flower power headband on Salter Creations!

Ladies, please email me at jenniferferriss (@) gmail (dot) com in the next 48 hours to claim your prize :)

Don’t forget to link up your pinterest inspired projects at the Pinned it, Made it! Party :)



Friday, January 27, 2012

Pinned it, Made it #3!

 
Welcome back for out 3rd week of Pinned it, Made it!
We had 13 links last week :) Be sure to grab our button and spread the word!





 
 
Pinned It, Made It! Party is hosted by Myself here on Finding my way, and my Bloggy BFF's Meig and Brandi, of Crafty Girl Squared! On Tuesdays, both blogs will post our top picks!! So that is double to chance to get featured :)

The "RULES":
Please, Please, Please follow both Finding My Way in Texas AND Crafty Girl Squared
Give Credit where Credit is due! Please include the ORIGINAL link from your inspiration, in your post. Life is more fun when we all play nice :)
Add our Button to your post so that others can discover this party and join in on all the fun!
Feel free to link up any project, be it food, craft or DIY, that you’ve been inspired to create because of something you pinned!

Can't wait to see what you create!!


Thursday, January 26, 2012

Me by Numbers

 

I saw this a couple weeks ago and thought it would be fun to share some “random” facts :)

1 = Puppy… but you may have already known that :) His name is Scoot and he’s my baby.

2 = Brothers. I miss them a ton!

3 = I’ve been on three missions trips. Twice to Guatemala and once to Romania

4 = Projects on the go right now. That’s about 2 to many :s

5 = Siblings! Which, if you do the math, means I have 3 sisters :) And yes I miss them too

6 = The age I was when I knocked out BOTH of my front teeth. I did a header over the handle bars of my bike.

7 = The number of times I’ve sprained my left ankle

8 = The number of years since I turned 20. Man! That was a lonnnnnnngggg time ago!

9 = The total number of kids I’ve been “Nanny” to. Fun Times!

10 = The number of times I’ve sprained my right ankle. I have ankle “issues”

 

I’m going to crawl back into bed now. Been sick for the past couple days… I had better start feeling more human soon. I make an awful patient!

 

Only 2 more days enter to win!

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Wednesday, January 25, 2012

Happy Birthday to my Darling!

 

I wanted to wish my Darling man a very happy birthday!

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You’re one of the most incredible, honorable, loving men I know. Thank you for believing in me, inspiring me, and pushing me to dream bigger!

You are my Happily Ever After!

Tuesday, January 24, 2012

Pinned it, Made it Features!

Thanks a MILLION to everyone that linked up this week! :) I’m so happy to see the number of link ups growing!






Most View Link:
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Kristin’s DIY Nail Polish Holder was a big hit this week! She shares the How-to over at her blog Meet Me on the Brightside


My Top 3 Picks:

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Brooke, from Spruce Your Nest did an incredible job of making over her Pinterest Inspired Bathroom


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Jessica from Oceanside Daydreams, was “pinspired” to make these fabulous DIY Glitter Keys!


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Erika, from My Road to Savings, shared her pinterest inspired receipe for some Homemade Surface Cleaner!







Great Job Ladies! Be sure to grab a Featured button :)

Monday, January 23, 2012

No Bake Cheesecake!

 

I have a “thing” for really simple recipes. And if there is not actual baking involved, even better! A friend of mine made this for a party a while ago and when it was my turn to bring the dessert to the ladies meeting at my church I knew exactly what I wanted to make!

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Ingredients:

1 1/2 blocks of cream cheese
3/4 cups of sugar
1 container of whip cream (I used cool whip)
Graham crackers
1 can of pie topping (flavor of your choice. I went with strawberry)

 

In a large bowl whip together the cream cheese, sugar and whip cream until completely smooth.

In the bottom of a 9x13 inch pan, place graham crackers as the crust.

Spoon in the Cream Cheese mixture and smooth over the graham cracker crust.

Add your topping.

Refrigerate for 2+ hours and you’re good to go!

 

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You can sort of see the layers in this picture.

 

 

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Mmmmm Yum! It was a big hit at the ladies meeting too :)

 

Don’t forget to enter!

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Happy Monday!

Sunday, January 22, 2012

Keep It Simple Sunday–Giggles

 

Gotta love pinterest for random funny things! :)

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Absolutely!

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Redneck Heaven? buahahahaha

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No Comment!

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Amen!

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Oh Sheldon!

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Hehehe

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ummmmm… I forget

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I Love Paula Deen… and yes I have used this in an argument with Mule.

I won.

 

Happy Sunday!

 

Ps. Don’t forget to enter!

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What the What?

OK! There are far too many changes going on in the Blogging/Internet world right now!

No more Picnik???? What is the world coming to?

And does anyone really know what is going on with Google Friend Conncet (gfc)? If you do, please, Please, PLEASE!!! right a nice simple, non technical post about it for all of the rest of us that are completely lost!

I'm jumping on the Bloglovin band wagon, so please stay connected with me! I love my followers! Don't leave me! ;)

Follow my blog with Bloglovin

Saturday, January 21, 2012

Cutie Patootie!

 

I’ve known Ben and Kelly for pretty much forever. When they welcomed their little man into the world, I gave them one of my favorite hats as a shower gift. Almost a year later it finally fits him!

 

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Aren’t they just a gorgeous family??

Thanks for letting me share these photo’s guys!

Friday, January 20, 2012

Pinned it, Made it! #2

Welcome to Pinned it, Made it! #2! We're so excited you chould join us today :)









   
 
Pinned It, Made It! Party is hosted by Myself here on Finding my way, and my Bloggy BFF's Meig and Brandi, of Crafty Girl Squared! On Tuesdays, both blogs will post our top picks!! So that is double to chance to get featured :)
The "RULES":
Please, Please, Please follow both Finding My Way in Texas AND Crafty Girl Squared
Give Credit where Credit is due! Please include the ORIGINAL link from your inspiration, in your post. Life is more fun when we all play nice :)
Add our Button to your post so that others can discover this party and join in on all the fun!
Feel free to link up any project, be it food, craft or DIY, that you’ve been inspired to create because of something you pinned!
Can't wait to see what you create!!

Thursday, January 19, 2012

Six Month Celebration Giveaway!

Hurray! Its giveaway time!

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This giveaway is to celebrate 6 months in Texas AND 6 Months Blogging!
So much of my life has changed over the past 6 months and its been incredible! I wanted to take this opportunity to celebrate with you!
So lets get this party started shall we?
I promised you an awesome prize….

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Yup! A whole fifty bucks for you to pick your favorite things from my etsy store!
Check out all the goodies here:
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Fun Things!

I am guest posting over at my real life BFF Jac’s blog, babEblessings and kicking off her son’s birthday giveaway with a $20 credit to my etsy store, Salter Creations :)


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AND

My uber yummy, easy Bread was featured over at Pocket Full Of Pink :)





I love day's like this! :)

Wednesday, January 18, 2012

It Donned on me Today…

 

That I have been in Texas for a whole SIX MONTHS as of Monday!

 

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Where has the time gone?

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I absolutely love my life here and can’t wait for some family and friends to visit so I can show them all the places I’ve discovered and all the things I’ve learned (like how NOT to hold a shotgun :p !)

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In honor of this Momentous occasion… I will be hosting a giveaway starting on Tomorrow… so be sure to check back for all the details… tis gonna be a good one! :)

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Tuesday, January 17, 2012

Pinned it, Made it Features!


Fist I want to say a HUGE “thank you” to every one who linked up at our first ever Pinned it, Made it! Party :) I was honestly paranoid that no one would join :s I had a lot of fun checking out everyone’s links! Ya’ll are so creative :)Can’t wait to see what you come up with next! Join us again on Friday to link up your newest Pinterest inspired brilliance!




Most Viewed Link:
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DIY Laundry Soap from Erika @ My Road to Savings! What a practical way to save some cash!

My Top 3:
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These peanut butter banana and Nutella cupcakes over at Whiskey Foxtrot Tango are the next thing I am going to be whipping up in the kitchen! They look so yummy!

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Melted Crayon Artwork is super popular right now and I Love that Beth from Living Life Intentionally mixed up with a chevron pattern :)

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Karah’s (from the Space BetweenPallet Wood Word Art (say that 5 times fast :P) is GORGEOUS! Time for me to scrounge up a pallet or 12 :)
Don’t forget to grab a button!



Sunday, January 15, 2012

Managing Monday’s

 

Monday’s are not my friend. In fact I kind of despise them… Monday’s mean the weekend is over, Mule has to go back to work (if it was his weekend off), there is laundry to get caught up on and the house is usually a mess. I’ve found the best way for me to manage Monday’s is to plan my day in advance.

Sunday night, before bed, I spend around 30 minutes planning my Monday and the rest of my week. This is the second week I’ve been using my planner, and I am so happy with it. Each day has assigned “chores” for me to take care of in order to get (keep? lol) the house clean and tidy.

This week I’ve got some projects I need to work on…

(click on the photo to be taken to the original post)

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Super Cute bag… like I need another purse… but I really want one :)

 

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These are brilliant! And I need them… gonna whip some of these beauties up right away!

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I think that this is one of the cutest aprons I’ve seen yet. Comes with a fabulous tutorial too!

 

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If I find the time, I totally need one of these! I’m bring part of the snack for the ladies meeting at church this week! And this would be ideal :)

 

What’s on your “to do” list this week?