My name is Leslie and this is my blog about the Simple Sweetness of life. Sounds cheesy, I know. This is my attempt at showing that things can be simple. I love to craft but get easily frustrated, I like the idea of cooking but I'm not great in the kitchen so I want to get better and above all I want to keep things simple.
Weekly Meal Plan 12-22-24
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[image: A collage of recipe photos for I Heart Naptime weekly meal plan.]Using
a weekly meal plan will save you time, money and reduce stress at
dinnertime...
Make Custom Christmas Pajamas with HTV
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Are you ready to learn how to make Christmas pajamas? This project is a
great idea if you want pajamas that all coordinate even if they aren’t
exactly ma...
DIY Holiday Dining Table Centerpiece Ideas
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I love decorating for the holidays! Especially this time of year. It can
get overwhelming sometimes though with all the money spent on gifts to then
turn a...
DIY Christmas Decor ~ Yarn Candy Canes
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I’m back with another fun, easy and inexpensive Christmas Decor DIY. Our
kitchen has sort of a candy cane theme going on when it comes to our
Christmas d...
Featuring: Books as gifts for Christmas
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Books as gifts for Christmas.
I have 2 promotions for you: one is for Christmas-themed books or books
that would make good gifts, clean only, fiction ...
End of the Season
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The end of the dahlia growing season has come again and boy am I bummed.
My Mom got me into growing dahlias last year when she gave me many, many
tubers...
Chocolate Covered Pretzel Rods with Caramel Recipe
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[image: delicious chocolate caramel pretzel wands for fantastic beasts and
harry potter parties]There’s something so delicious about good old
chocolate cov...
{Tutorial} Painting Laminate Cabinets
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[Original tutorial from Lovely Crafty Home, 11/1/2010] Let me preface this
by saying that while I’d rank this about a 4 on a scale of 1-10 for
difficulty...
Luxury Rolex and Tennis Sports
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One of the most iconic timepieces, the Rolex Datejust watch has a long
history of precision, durability and style. These are values that the watch
shares w...
New Sketch, Video and Scraplift!
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This week Rachel was LIVE in our Facebook Group scrapping the newest
#ScrapliftSunday.
You can find her video here.
Play along with us!
This week we...
Easy Fudge Recipe
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Few homemade candy recipes remind me of growing up more than homemade
fudge. My family has been making the same fudge recipe for four generations
now, an...
Belanja Adalah Hal Yang Sangat Mengasyikkan
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Berbelanja adalah salah satu hal yang telah dilakukan orang selama ratusan
tahun. Berbelanja adalah salah satu hal yang telah dilakukan orang selama
ratu...
Feel Good Friday 117
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Feel Good Friday 117 Well, it’s been a few weeks. I am still alive! We’re
just in the midst of soccer season, a busy time at work plus loads of
one-off e...
How to Write a Family Mission Statement
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Creating a family mission statement is a worthwhile family activity that
helps foster happy, healthy relationships with one another. By working
through the...
Best Portable High Chair
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When you are a parent, you enter the exclusive world of baby products,
items, gear, whatever you want to call it; one of those products include
the best ...
6 Ways To Transform A Cereal Box
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Does your family go through a lot of cereal? Instead of tossing those boxes
in the trash, why not put them to good use. Here are 6 fun ways you can
transfo...
4 Ide Kebaya Brokat Sesuai Kebutuhan
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Tak hanya untuk acara semi formal, busana kebaya juga dapat dikenakan
ketika menghadiri acara formal. Dari sekian banyak bahan untuk membuat
kebaya, kain b...
Waffle Flower Harpy Birthday: Card + Video
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Harpy Birthday, designed by Big Bear & Bird for Waffle Flower is cute,
quirky and fun! And yes, that is H-A-R-P-Y. Seriously, a dog playing the
harp! ...
New Website : come say Hi!
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I think the last time we posted we said we were working on some things and
left y'all hanging.....sorry! I bet you are all doing well, still blogging
and I...
A Fond Farewell
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I am writing today to say farewell to blogging.
I have loved this blog.
I started *The Shabby Nest* in 2008, and it has been a source of joy, it
has prov...
Motivation Monday- Home workouts that work!
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Good Monday morning all! I hope everyone had a wonderfully relaxing
weekend!
A little background about myself. I am a mom of three very active boys, a
...
Berkey Pros and Cons?
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Ok friends I need your help! If you have a Berkey water filtration system,
I would LOVE to hear from you! Everyone that I know that has one, loves it.
Bu...
All I Really Want
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*...Is some patience. A way to calm the angry voice. *
Fuck yes. I can recognize and relate to that.
I had to turn Alanis off, though. I switched to Ya...
Stenciled Wooden Coasters Tutorial
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Keep your furniture safe from water rings with these easy to make DIY
Stenciled Wooden Coasters usingFolkArt® Stencils! This is a sponsored post
written ...
What's your formula? #Giveaway
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This information and giveaway has been provided to me by Store Brand
Formula. All thoughts and opinions are my own
I don't know about you, but I like to...
Mix it up Monday!
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*Mix it up Monday ~ the blog party without rules! *
Welcome to Mix it up Monday! How was your week? Can you believe it's
March? This year is going ...
Hasbro - Wishbook for the Win! #hasbro
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This year Hasbro has came out with a TON of really cool stuff on their
wishlist for the holidays. For our family this year... it was about being
together a...
A Wedding
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First there was a funeral. My Aunt Chris was buried in Orem in the morning.
The girls came to my house Friday night and stayed so we could get a crack
on i...
Instant Frame
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[image: Instant Frame]
I have a blank area at the top of the stairs that I’m excited to finally
decorate. I came up with a lot of different ideas but fin...
Bike MS: Ride The Seacoast
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Yesterday Michelle and I rode in Bike MS: Ride The Seacoast. There were two
route options - 25 miles and 60 miles. We did 25 miles which unfortunately
mean...
Made for Mermaids: Back to School Blog Tour
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Back to school clothes sewing has been pretty easy this year. William
doesn't want anything, but a couple new raglan shirts and the girls have
been happy w...
Quilted Christmas Stockings {New in the Shop}
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2016 Christmas stockings have landed in the shop!
We brought back our favorite striped stockings
along with a brand new line.
[image: photo 01-IMG_6135...
Hardwood Floors... I love them. I hate them.
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I have a love hate relationship with many things in life. One being my
hardwood floors. (I hate carpet too though... I need to live in a hut with
dirt floo...
The Comforts of Food
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*Sometimes, I write a column for the paper that is deemed insufficiently
food-centric; this is yet another instance.*
*Here is the original version ...
Crockpot Review
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I’m not going to lie I think I would literally *die* without my slow
cooker.
I haven’t had a ton of experience with a bunch of different brands, but
fro...
Olivia's 3 Month Update
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Because I just started back blogging two weeks ago, I didn't write out
Olivia's one or two month update on my blog, but I did write it out for
myself to ha...
Free
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Hello, I'm Laura and I like to blog for a few weeks then stop for a few
months.
Yeah. I had all the greatest intentions to stay on top of posting weekly
...
Recipe: Mexican Gumbo
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Hey y'all! So long time no see...like a few years long time no see! I've
been a busy gal but clearly not busy on here. I am hoping to change that a
lit...
10 years!!!
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Looks like a year ago I was talking about going in to see what can be done
about my port, that didn't happen. I guess I just got over it. I also got
over r...
Coming Out of Retirement
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After the birth of my son nearly three years ago I had to rearrange my
priorities and writing for this little corner of the internet was set
aside. I joked...
Tips Memilih Behel Lepas Pasang Yang Trend di 2015
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[image: behel power o biru]
Mau pakai *behel lepas pasang* tapi bingung milih yang mana? tenang guys
saya bagi-bagi tips bagaimana cara memilih behel fash...
Barn Door for a Closet!
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These closet doors are dreamy!!! *Dream Book Design *turned an
unattractive closet door into something I want!!! Learn *how to build a
barn door for a...
ADELINE Skin Care Products Review
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Like every other woman out there, I am searching for the perfect skin care
product. Is wanting to have bright and youthful skin so far fetched? And is
it p...
Fourth Of July Wreath :: Deco Mesh
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Deco mesh?! I just don’t know how I feel about deco mesh and I’ve been
super hesitant to use it. Mainly because of the cost … I think it is
fairly inexp...
Christmas Piano
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*Hi! I have been decorating for Christmas this week and finished the piano
so I wanted to share.This will be a short post, I am working hard to get my
hou...
2 Ingredient Banana Bread Cookies!
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Good Morning All!
I wanted to share a super duper easy recipe I found on Pinterest! It only
has 2 ingredients! That's right 2!! Unless...
Newborn Textured Newsboy Hat
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A friend of mine is due for a baby in December, and requested a newsboy
hat. For some reason I have struggled to find a newsboy hat I really like.
...
Cody, Wyoming
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A few weeks ago we went to Cody, Wyoming to see my sister and her husband.
Have you been there? I'm sure I've mentioned it quite a few times because
we o...
.:Flip This Pattern:.
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I am fortunate to be competing in the Flip This Pattern series over at Frances
Suzanne this month. Go check out my flip for the Croquet Dress from Oliver...
Mother's Day Quotes - Two Free Printables
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I know I just shared another Mother's Day printable for Grandmothers only
hours ago, but I thought you might appreciate a frugal gift for Mothers. I
have ...
Visa Gift Card Giveaway
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Want a chance to win a $25.00 VISA gift card? Check out my new Facebook
Page for your chance to win! Once we hit 100 likes I will pick one lucky
winner t...
Our Vintage Baby Darcie's Shower
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Wow it's been forever a lot has changed since the last time I posted and
I'm going to try to share all the new and some of the old things that I've
been up...
New Website
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I've moved! It was a hard decision but blogger was starting to do weird
things and I've been really wanting an update and so it has begun (I'm so
excited!)...
Some NEW Clipart Releases...Finally! :)
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[image:
https://www.etsy.com/listing/168453105/sugar-plum-fairy-dreams-clipart-for?]
[image:
https://www.etsy.com/listing/168440958/sugar-plum-frames-clip...
Rag Rug For Lucy’s Room
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CAUTION: This project could take your entire life depending on how big you
want it. Attempt only if you have excessive amounts of time on your
hands!! I’m...
Huge Pattern Bundle Sale!
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I am so excited to be part of the Sew Fab e-Pattern Sale once again and
have our Gathers & Giggles Quilt Pattern as part of the bundle. The last
sale was ...
You Made That? Custom Comic Book Giveaway
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Hi Everyone! I have been M.I.A. for a very long time. My etsy store has
been busy and I kind of lost touch with my blog. I'm ready to get back into
the blo...
Bloglovin'
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So, in case you haven't heard, Google Reader is going away in July. Boo.
I love using Reader to follow and read my blogs. I ignored the problem for
a bi...
i love polka dots
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I went to a fabric store this weekend and all I bought were stripes and
polka dots (without even realizing it until I got home!) I love stripes
and polka ...
Farewell, For Now
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After several weeks of doing a little retrospection on my life, I've
decided it's time for a lane change. When I started this blog, it was
something that k...
I'm still alive !!
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Ok in case anyone was wondering I am still alive!!! I have been a bad
blogger these last few months as I have had so much going on. On the
positive side...
Shutterfly: 10 Free Cards–TODAY ONLY
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Stationery card
View the entire collection of cards.
I just got mine by using the promocode: 10FREECARDS. This offer ends today,
9/18/12. So, HURRY and...
Guess What???
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We have some exciting news at our household! We will now have TWO big
sisters! Dad is thrilled, girls are exciting, mom is hanging in there...we
will so...
Bloggeris Disappearus
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I know, I haven't been sharing on this blog. I find if I focus on my band
constantly I get overwhelmed and sabotage myself.
I am focusing on being a Mam...
6 Most Important Things List $1.00
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*Scroll to the bottom of the page to purchase the list for $1.00.*
*I recently read a story about Charles Schwab, of Bethlehem Steel, as told
by Mary Kay ...
Craft Party 85
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*Monday Craft Linky Party!*
By linking to the party you give Remodelaholic/Polly Want a Crafter* full
permission to feature all *or part of the linked po...
These are the moments...
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Some moments in life seem like they are a gift straight from heaven. You
know, those magical times when everything around you stops and you are
living in a...
Fresh Produce Dress
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I was so excited to get to try out a fun new Spring Dress. Who doesn't love
getting a new dress?? Fresh Produce has some really fun dresses and I love
how...
MUSTACHES + PUN FUN = LOVE
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i know...i know...long time no post...i really have been missing you
guys...does that count?...but hey...i'm back!...so let's get to crafty
business!...hee...
Bakery-Size Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies
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Have I got a delicious recipe for you today!
It’s one that I get asked for all the time, but I only give out sparingly.
So now you guys know how I feel trul...
More PJs
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So did you catch in my last post that I said I made 8 sets of pajamas but
there were only 7 accounted for? Ok, yeah probably not, but anyway… I
wanted t...
Edit your jeans
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Big announcement: I'm pregnant! I thought I'd preface the post with that
for a few reasons: 1 - it might be a little weird if I randomly showed up
with a b...
Switching to Word Press...
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It's something I have been contemplating for a very long time, and after
losing all of my photos last week, I realized how upset I would be if
google ever ...
Revisiting Season 2 -- Part 2
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All this month we are revisiting some of the awesome projects from our past
seasons. Enjoy this continued wrap up of Season 2...
Blue Twig Chandelier by V...
Teacher Valentine Gifts
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Remember last year when I made some faux gumball machines out of terra
cotta pots for my little ones Pink Princess Party?
Well I decided to make some again...
we've moved (and a giant giveaway to celebrate!)
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Hey friends!
*WE'VE MOVED!*
The new (and improved!) kojodesigns can be found at
www.kojo-designs.com
If you'd like to receive our feed, *you'll have to ...
It’s Almost Wednesday
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[image: Girls BW crop] Those I call “friend”
I seriously am trying to blog more my friends… I just can’t seem to find a
balance between all of the many h...
Something Missing
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Well Hello, Blogland friends!
Can you tell I have been busy? Its only been six+ months since I've posted.
Remember that job offer I accepted back in Febru...
Stuffed animal blanket
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My good friend just had a baby and I wanted to make her something cute.
I was in Porters and saw these darling stuffed animal blankets and thought
I would ...
BYOC
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1. I have to do some MAJOR cleaning tonight…which is prompting me to
ask…what is the absolute worst thing you hate to clean or cleaning chore
you hate the ...
Sugar and Spackle is Now Rummage Living
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Hi Y'all! I know it's been a while, but there's a really good reason for
it! Ready? All this DIY goodness is now residing over at
www.RummageLiving.com!
C...
Yard Sale to DISNEY!
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Saturdays when the Husband works Miss A & I like to hit the yard sales.
Sometimes we strike out and end up shopping but sometime we strike gold!
Saturday...
10 Tips For On The Go Moms
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Can you believe how fast summer is flying by? When you're constantly on
the go, that's what happens.... time flies!
We spend a lot of our summer doing day ...
Swingin' by Sunday
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Welcome to *Swingin' by Sunday *
*Hosted by My Life In Jenga *
*Chubby Cheeks Thinks, *
* Real Mom Reviews*
<a border="0" href="http://www.chubbyche...
Flowers! Flowers! Flowers!
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Wow...so it's been a while since I posted anything. I've been busy and
having done much crafting lately. I started a new job and we've been
working a lot...
Sleep Shopping...
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So, what if I told you that I'm not allowed to shop
in the middle of the night anymore?
Would you wonder why I was ever allowed to do this in the first plac...
A Little Boy's Nautical Retreat
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Welcome to my son's bedroom! Creating this "warm" space for my little guy
was such a pleasure! I adore this room and wanted to share it with you.
T...
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