March 28th - April 3rd = Spring Break
which means no posts here at A Daily Post.
We are BUSY with family fun!
Have a great week guys and
check back next Monday for regular posting!

Seriously, I can't get enough of some these awesome websites out there.

There are SO many creative bloggers!
I love that they share their talents, ideas, and creations with us.
For today's website I am featuring MADE.This is one of my favorites, Dana is so creative,
I LOVE her stuff!
Here are some of my top picks:
The Shirt Dress
{I am in the process of making one for my baby girl right now! :)}The Can-Can Skirt
{You have to purchase this pattern,but it's worth it! It's only $6!}

She also has easy to do tutorials:
{Click the image to visit her tutorials page.}And she does it all while caring for two kids!
Amazing!
Be sure to visit MADE ..and soon!

I have been so inspired by other craft blogs lately.
These ladies are always creating something unique, beautiful, and new!
I wanted to create something as well.
Here is my latest creation:

Mod Podge Flower
Supply List:
Mod Podge
Foam Sponge Brush
12" strips of scrapbook paper
Hot Glue Gun

Step 1)- Grab your Mod Podge, a sponge brush,
and cut your favorite color scrapbook paper into 12 inch strips.

Step 2) Begin creating your center circle.
Place a smudge of glue a little bit away from the edge of your center strip.

Step 3) Start rolling into a circle.
While you are rolling continue adding a little glue to the strip,
this will help hold it in the circle shape.

I stop when it is about a centimeter wide.
Cover the entire circle with a good coat of Mod Podge.
Give it about 20 minutes to harden.

Step 5) Repeat steps 2 &3 with the other color of strips.
These will make your outside petals.

Step 6) Start hot gluing the outer petals to the center circle,
in the shape of a flower.

Once you have all five on you are finished!

I added an elastic to the back and turned it into a cute ring!
You could also make it a charm on a necklace,
or even add it to a card or scrapbook page!
The possibilities are endless!

Here are a couple more rings I made using the same technique!
::Rings inspired by Craft Envy's Newspaper Ring::

I made this recipe last week. It turned out great! It is easy and delicious! Enjoy!

Chicken and Spinach Alfredo
by: Lara H.
Ingredients:
-4 Chicken Breasts, cut into pieces
-Your favorite chicken seasonings
-1 box of Bowtie Pasta
-1 package of Spinach
-1/4 c. butter
-1/4 c. flour
-1 1/2 c. milk
-Salt and Pepper to taste
-Shredded Parmesan cheese
-Shredded Mozzarella cheese

Take your chicken pieces, season them with your favorite seasonings
and cook them in a little oil in a skillet until they are browned.
Meanwhile cook your pasta per package directions.
Heat your spinach in a separate pan until warm.
Remove the chicken from the skillet and start your cream sauce.
Melt the butter in the pan, then add the flour until combined.
Add in the milk and bring to a boil. Once it boils, the sauce will thicken.
Add your cheeses and stir until it is melted.
Drain your pasta.
Combine the pasta, chicken, spinach and cream sauce in large bowl.
Top with extra Parmesan cheese, then devour!

It's Finished!!! - Our Entertainment Center

After WAY too many weeks of working,
our Entertainment Center is done!!
We LOVE it!
Thanks to Ana at Knock off Wood for the plans.
Thanks to our neighbors and friends for borrowed tools.
Thanks to my hubby for all of his hard work!
{Dont mind the crooked picture..our family room won't let me take a picture directly in front of the entertainment center.}

The First Day of Spring is this Saturday!
To celebrate I have an awesome freebie for you!
Winner's Circle is giving you a FREE Gardner's Idea Book.
Click the link above to grab yours!
Have a good weekend everyone!
And remember to stop by often next week,
I will have some great tutorials, recipes, and more craft updates.

Tender Mercies of the Lord by David A. Bednar
{I LOVE this picture...it speaks volumes...}

I just can't get enough of these Mormon Messages lately.
They are helpful to me in SO many ways.
Especially this one.
Lately I have recognized so many tender mercies,
he has blessed me in numerous ways.
Enjoy.

I have found another great website:

Linda is SO creative!
Introducing:
{click the image to visit her blog}She creates so many inspiring things.
I love her blog.
Some of her creations that are my favorites are:
her Zipper Flats
and her Zipper FlowerVisit her Etsy shop to purchase her beautiful designs:
{click image to be taken to her shop}Happy Wednesday!

Things have been a little crazy, tiring, and all together stressful

since returning home from the hospital on Sunday.
My husband is home, which is nice,
but it's hard caring for an 8 month old,
and a 3 year old who just had kidney surgery.
I get little rest which means little time to craft. (boohoo...)
So for today's tutorial I am sharing some of my favorite finds.
With St. Patty's Day tomorrow I searched for that theme.
I loved these:
1) Pinch Proof Tee
at Cuegly
Isn't it adorable?!
My baby girl definitely needs one!

2) Split Pea Shamrocks
at MADESOO FUN!!!

I hope to make tomorrow fun for my kids,
despite the circumstances.
I hope you all have a Happy St. Patrick's Day tomorrow!

MSC's on Facebook

Hey everyone real quick I wanted to let you know
that Manda's Scrappin Creations is now on Facebook!
Go check it out! Click the link:
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Mandas-Scrappin-Creations/323397832985

Hey Bloggers, sorry for the absent post on Thursday and Friday.

My little boy had kidney surgery.
He is doing well, minimal pain, and recovering slowly.
We are home and getting back into the swing of things.

{Here we are before his surgery, he is back to smiling like this again so that's good!}

Today's recipe is delish!
It is my most favorite breakfast recipe.
Here is the recipe:

German Pancakes

1/2	cup all-purpose flour, sifted
3	eggs
1/2	cup milk
2	tablespoons melted butter
1	tablespoon sugar
1/4	teaspoon of salt
	fresh fruit of your choice, cut into bite-sized pieces
	whipped cream

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1.	Preheat oven to 450°F. If you have a convection oven, set it at 425°F (the pancakes rise even higher on the convection setting).
2.	In a large bowl, lightly beat the eggs with a whisk or fork. Stir in the milk, melted butter, salt and sugar. Add the flour to the egg mixture, a big spoonful at a time as you continue to whisk. Be careful not to over-mix, to keep the pancake light and fluffy.
3.	Lightly spray a 9"-11" oven-safe skillet with cooking spray.
4.	Pour the batter into a heated skillet (this will yield a more golden brown, puffier pancake). Bake 12-18 minutes, just until the edges are golden. Check your pancake at the 12 minute mark. Top with the fresh fruit and whipped cream just before serving.

::Source-BettyCrocker.com::

Today I am highlighting a fabulously fun website I found.
Cassity at Remodelaholic does some very creative things!
She is all about reusing!My project list now includes this versatile "book" bag/purse.
You can find the tutorial here.Isn't she amazing?!
Go check out her blog!
Happy Wednesday!

Craft Itch

Today I got a craft itch and made some pretty fun creations.

Here is my diaper clutch for my baby girl.
I have been wanting to make one for the longest time,
and finally did it! I didn't round the flap on it, but love how it turned out.
I used this tutorial HERE.I also found this tutorial for
these cute ribbon flowers.
I changed mine a bit to look how I wanted it to.
Check out the tutorial HERE.
I added the fabric covered button myself.
I made it to match.
If you want an easy tutorial
for covering buttons with fabric, click HERE.
It's been nice to get a couple projects done.

Manda's Scrappin Creations

As I have mentioned before I recently became
a Creative Team Member for Amanda at Manda's Scrappin Creations.
I have been her CT before and LOVED it.
I took a break after my baby girl was born,
to get used to having two kids.
Now we are on a schedule, have things figured out,
and I decided to join her team again.
I thank her SO much for having me!

Recently she has come out with some AMAZING kits:

Sweet and Juicy was SO fun!
I love the colors.
Click the image to purchase.Here is my layout using this kit:
This one is adorable.
I LOVED using it for my Valentine's pages.
Click image to purchase.

Here's my layout:
Stay tuned for more great kits and freebies.
For more fun visit Amanda's blog - Click HERE.

I have been really into making my own jewelry lately.
In my never-ending blog surfings I found these little beauties:

Maggie at Smashed Peas and Carrots created them!
Click HERE for the tutorial.
I am SO excited to make me some!

Buttercream Bliss

I know I already posted a recipe today.
That was BEFORE I made heavenly Chocolate Buttercream for my brownies.
This frosting turned out divine and I had to share the recipe.
I discovered that the key to a good and perfect frosting is: real butter!
Without further ado:

Chocolate Buttercream Frosting

3 cups powdered sugar
1/3 cup butter, softened to room temperature
1/3 cup cocoa powder
2 tsp. vanilla
2 to 3 tbs. milk

-In medium bowl mix powder sugar and butter
with electric mixer or a spoon.
- Add in cocoa powder and mix until combined.
-Add vanilla and 1 Tbs of milk, mix well.
-Continue adding milk until you get the consistency you want.
Spread on your favorite cake, cupcake or cookie. Enjoy!

::Special thanks to BettyCrocker.com for recipe::

I made these this weekend, they turned out delicious.
They were SO moist and SO yummy!
I hope you enjoy them too!

Snickerdoodles


1 1/2 cups sugar
1/2 cup butter or margarine, softened
1/2 cup shortening
2 eggs
2 3/4 cups flour
2 tsp. cream of tartar
1 tsp. baking soda
1/4 tsp. salt
1/4 cup sugar
2 tsp. cinnamon

Directions:
- Heat oven to 400 degrees.
- In large bowl mix 1 1/2 c. sugar, butter, shortening, and eggs.
- Stir in the flour, cream of tartar, baking soda and salt.
- In a small bowl mix the 1/4 c. sugar and 2 tsp. cinnamon.
- Shape dough into 1 1/4 inch balls, roll in sugar/cinnamon mixture.
- Place on ungreased cookie sheet and bake for 8 - 10 minutes or until set.
- Cool on wire rack.
Enjoy!!

::Source - Recipe and photo courtesy of BettyCrocker.com::