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07.13.2012
Sidewalk Chalk Spray
Sidewalk Chalk Spray | A really simple recipe made from household ingredients for loads of fun! It all started when I wanted to send my niece and nephew a care package. They are super adorable, want to see?
07.10.2012
Veggie & Tofu Noodle Bowls
Veggie & Tofu Noodle Bowls | A super delicious meal vegan dinner If you are new to Meatless Mondays, I have been going meatless with my family one meal once a week. I love this recipe. It is full of delicious and colorful vegetables, and it is SUPER delicious. It is adapted from a Martha…
03.26.2012
Easter Egg Wreath
This Easter Egg Wreath is a simple and easy DIY! This Easter Wreath DIY is less than $10 to make, and is so pretty. It is delicate but holds up year after year! I love spring! Since seeing this idea way back in like January, I have wanted to use it to make an Easter egg…
03.02.2012
Rainbow Cupcakes
Don’t these just make you smile? Recently a friend of mine underwent a major surgery. She’s awesome, and someone who is there for you at the drop of a hat. Seriously. You drop your hat and she’s standing RIGHT behind you saying, “I think you dropped this. Don’t worry though, I picked it up, had…
02.17.2012
Black Bean Chorizo Soup
Black Bean Chorizo Soup | Delicious black bean chorizo soup made even more hearty and filling with sweet potatoes. The perfect soup for fall and winter! My family is . . . special. And I’m not talking special like diamonds in the rough. Sure, they are wonderful. But I’m talking about special as in .…
02.06.2012
Love Birds: Valentine’s Day Bird Feeders
These Valentine’s Day Bird Feeders are a simple craft and make for a cute little gift! EDITED TO ADD: I know have these cute tags to go with these! Click HERE to grab ’em: I kind of love these. They are so simple, but so sweet. I first saw them as a wedding favor…
12.29.2011
Ruffle Wreath {An Easy Christmas Wreath}
Ruffle Wreath | A fun and easy to make Christmas Wreath! In an ideal world I would have had a 100% home-made Christmas. As my husband says, gift giving is like a sport to me and I MUST WIN!!! I thoroughly enjoy finding the perfect thing for the people in my life. Maybe that’s why…
11.20.2011
Welcome!
To be honest, I have no idea where the idea to start a blog came from. I know that it involved planning my son’s birthday party, dreamsicles (more on that to come), and lunch with my cousin. The end result was this blog, Wine and Glue (so fitting that the start of this blog came…