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Easy Spinach Tortellini Soup

January 24, 2014 By Analisa 1 Comment

Sometimes I just need a quick dinner. This is so easy to throw together and tastes great. As listed it makes two bowls full of soup, but you could easily double or triple the recipe. Easy Spinach Tortellini Soup 4 cups chicken broth 1 cup water 1 1/2 cup refrigerated tortellini 1 1/4 … [Read more...]

Michaels Grab Bag Fun!

January 22, 2014 By Analisa Leave a Comment

Today we went to Michaels and found two huge bins filled with $2 grab bags. They were their regular store bags filled with all sorts of random things, including a ton of Christmas decor. Since the bags were fairly transparent it was easy to see what was in each bag. I figured why not spend a few … [Read more...]

Our Weekend In Kansas City

January 21, 2014 By Analisa Leave a Comment

As I was waiting for Platon to get home on Friday I started toying with the idea of getting out of town for the weekend. He was up for the adventure, so we packed a bag and headed for Kansas City. On Saturday morning we drove around looking for a quick bite. We passed a donut shop with a nice … [Read more...]

DIY Foam Bath Letters

January 18, 2014 By Analisa Leave a Comment

My 2 year old is doing so well recognizing letters. I thought it would be the perfect time to get him a set of foam letters for bath time. Then I remembered that the Dollar Tree carries sheets of craft foam. Once I picked up the foam these beauties took no time to crank out with the help of my … [Read more...]

Tutorial: Reusable Swiffer WetJet Pads

January 16, 2014 By Analisa 5 Comments

I've been meaning to make reusable pads for my Swiffer WetJet for a while. I finally ran out of disposables and excuses. Luckily these are simple and quick to make. I used a microfiber cloth, but I'm sure fleece would do. The following measurements worked well for the fabric I was using, but you … [Read more...]

Tutorial: Cardboard Box Turned Fabric Covered Bin

January 10, 2014 By Analisa Leave a Comment

I don't know about you, but I can always use more storage around my house. I had been saving empty baby wipe boxes just for this project. They're the perfect size and super sturdy. For the fabric I used a tablecloth I found on clearance. Anytime I find quality tablecloths or bedsheets for less than … [Read more...]