Favorite Posts: July

Here’s my personal top five picks from the month of July, in no particular order:

1. Smoked Memphis Rub Chicken & Bacon Sandwich

Smoked chicken smothered in seasoning, bacon, and melted cheese.  What’s not to love?

2. Brady Recommends: Doorway Jumper for Babies

I love this toy and it [...]

Organize Plasticware

how to organize plasticware

SAVE SPACE.

The cabinet where we keep all of our paper products and plasticware had been bothering for me a long time and I finally got around to doing something about it the other day.

The main problem is with keeping it all organized is the cabinet is super small where we store [...]

Smoked Memphis Rub Chicken & Bacon Sandwich

grilled chicken and bacon sandwich brady lou project guru

EAT YOUR HEART OUT.

Looking to up your grilling skills and pull of something spectacular without an ounce of culinary skills? Follow these simple steps to create a sandwich that is to die for!  It not only looks great, but the presentation will also have your guests tricked into thinking you’ve ordered take out. [...]

Get Rid of Bulky Toy Containers

keep your toys organized

SAVE SPACE.

Keep your kiddos’ toys in the container they came in?  Most containers are way bigger than the toy it houses.  I suggest you rid yourself of the big container and opt for a smaller option.

I got rid of the container Rylan’s little Lego set came in and put them in [...]

What to Do with All those Photos

CREATE MEMORIES.

Get started on your photos today! Try 15 minutes of organizing!

DIY Cute Bridal Bag

bride wedding planning bag

SAVE MONEY.

Have a friend who is getting married?  Looking for an engagement present to share your excitement for the upcoming nuptials?  You can get a lot of bang for your buck with this DIY cute bridal bag.

Recently I received a call from a friend announcing her engagement.  As [...]

Top 5 July Etsy Picks: Orange Delight

black radio belt drawers sold on etsy

GIVE GOOD GIFTS.

Joom‘ Orange Bird on Cherry Blossom Pillow sells for $28.

Sewing Dreams & Notions Pillowcase Dress – Blue & Pink Flowers and Stripes sells for $15.96

Mailo’s Spring Orange Dog Backpack sells for $23

Fine Threadz‘s Off Shoulder Dress Organic [...]

Trim your Budget Expenses by Cutting Your Family’s Hair

how to cut hair

SAVE MONEY.

Unless you’re trying to break the Guiness Book of World Records for the longest hair, it’s safe to assume you spend a small chunk of cash on haircuts every couple of months.  Believe it or not, this is an area of your budget that you can cutback on.  And [...]

Organize Game Closet with Shoe Organizer

cards games go fish

SAVE SPACE.

Enjoy playing games with family and friends?  We are definitely a game family and are so excited that Rylan can now join in on the fun.  Sure, it’s just Go Fish and Old Maid, but it’s a start and makes us look forward to future nights of Monopoly, [...]

Use Tulle to Wrap Presents

how to wrap presents with tulle

DECORATE.

If you’ve been following my blog for awhile, you’ll remember I mentioned I had A LOT of tulle leftover from my wedding.  I’ve been looking for projects I can do to use up my tulle.  So far I’ve sewn ballerina skirts and made a no-sew fairy skirt out of tulle. [...]