Keep Calm Over Done?

There was a great post on Curbly yesterday about the Keep Calm and Carry On Posters that are often seen on design sites these days. Apparently some people think they are "So Over". I admit that I have seen my fair share of these posters in a variety of colors and variations on the internet but I have to say I still love them. Also I'd like to point out that much like the author of the Curbly post I have never actually seen one in person. A few weeks ago I saw this take on the classic British war time poster on the Etsy Shop Megalerie and I was smitten.

I love how it keeps the integrity of the slogan, but it gives it a new spin. It's refreshing. What do you think? Is it so over? Or do you still appreciate the history and meaning behind it? There are some great comments on that post you should take a look at if it is something that interests you.

100 Posts & A Great Way To Spend 15 Minutes

According to blogger this is my 100th post. I don't really feel like it is though. Just because I feel like I'm just getting back into the swing of things with blogging. I mean December was the first month I really started taking it more seriously. So really I feel like this is my 40th post. But when I saw 100 I won't lie. It felt pretty good.

Today I spent 15 minutes adding to my ever expanding Valentine's decoration collection. I really don't have much in the way of Valentine's stuff. So I'm trying to add to it this year. Last week I found these cute little vases in the Target dollar bins (I'm a dollar bin fanatic). I think they actually cost $2.50. I thought they would look cute with some Pom Pom flowers in them on my mantel. There are a few different ways you can go about making pom poms, but this is the method I used. I think it's the easiest way because you just wrap the yarn around your fingers. You don't need a Pom Pom maker that costs around $7. I love the way they turned out, and they were so easy and fun to make. I love crafts (there I said it! Crafts!) that I can complete during nap time. This one I could have done several times over during nap time. It's instant gratification. I think this would be an easy one for kids to do also.

Here are a few other things you can do with yarn Pom Poms...

Make a Wreath

Make Garland. You know I love a good garland.

Use them to Wrap Gifts. She also gives a great tutorial on how to make them.

Have fun with this one! The possibilities are endless!

Garland... Not Just for Christmas Anymore

I feel like every holiday deserves some sort of Garland. I made this one last year for Valentine's Day, but seeing as though it was paper it didn't last. My sisters made similar garlands last year also, but out of felt. So really this idea came from them. However Valentine's Garlands are all over the internet. Just do an image search and you will find awesome inspiration. This is a great project to get your kids involved with. If your child is old enough to cut out simple shapes then enlist them to help cut out the hearts. Kids love crafts! For this one I used 4 sheets of felt (2 red & 2 white). I made a pattern for the big hearts first and cut out 9 of the red and 8 of the white. Then I just trimmed the pattern a little smaller for the small hearts and cut out 9 white and 8 red. Glue gunned the small red to the big white and the small white to the big red, then sewed them all in a row. I quickly learned that my hearts were too fat to do it end to end. So side by side it will have to be. It really doesn't matter. It looks cute either way, but if you want to do it end to end make the hearts a little longer rather than fatter. It really is very simple and takes no time at all.

Winner Winner Chicken Dinner!!!

The winner for the Vintage Bow Give Away Is...

Leslie Quinn! Hooray! Email me today and I will get them in the mail!

I'll probably do more giveaways from time to time. So don't forget to tell your friends when I do!

Check back later this afternoon for a great Valentine's Day project!

I Heart You...

Sorry for no post yesterday. It was a real blah day. I was so uncomfortable all day long. So what do I do on a blah day? Drop all my responsibilities and curl up with My Life In France. So far it's a delightful read.

Anyway on to today. I think my sisters will know where this one is going just by the picture. Come back tomorrow to see what Valentine's Day Project (Do you like how I call my crafts projects? I don't know why I can't just use the word craft. It's strange.) I'm working on today.

Also it's the last day for the Vintage Trimmings Bow Giveaway. Don't forget to leave a comment on that post by the end of the day today. I'll announce the winner tomorrow morning.

Texture

I'm in the process of looking for new bedding for my bed. I'm thinking along the lines of plain white, but with texture. Then adding pops of color with the pillows & sheets. I love this duvet from Urban Outfitters. I think it might be towards the top of my list. Another good option is the Pintuck Duvet from West Elm (and on sale to boot!). I still feel like I have to make a trip to Home Goods and The Outlet Mall before I make my final decision.

Monday Meal Day

Monday's are the days I sit down and pour over recipe books, magazines, web sites and more to try to decide what to make for the week. I'm really bad at meal planning. I like fast, easy, healthy meals, that don't require a lot of ingredients. Sundays are the exception as I usually like to make a nicer dinner on Sunday and dessert. During the week however I go for easy. I have somewhat of a formula. Certain days I set aside for certain things. Like every Friday is sandwich night, and we usually eat out on Saturdays. Thursdays are dedicated to left overs. But Mondays give me a head ache. This week I decided to try to plan several weeks at a time so I don't have to stress every Monday about meals. I like to cook I just don't like planning and preparing for it. I found a great website that has several free printables to help with things like this. Some great tools to help keep you organized. It's called Mommy Tracked. Today I decided to utilize the eat sheet. I'm hoping it will give me some direction. How do you handle the task of planning your families meals?