Tutorial Tuesday - Pillow Case Dress

Today's tutorial is super simple.
No I didn't come up with it, but I had an easy time following it.

I have been wanting to make my daughter a dress for 4th of July
and I saw this post and decided to make one!

Here's today's tutorial:
Patriotic Pillow Case Dress @ Aesthetic Nest

And here's my daughters dress:The only thing I did different then her tutorial is I changed the measurements to fit my daughter. I measured one of the dresses she currently wears and then adjusted the other measurements as well.
My favorite part of the dress?
The ginormous bow on the left shoulder...sooo cute!

Good luck making your dresses and be sure to share your photos and links!

Linking up to Me and My Boys

Make It Monday - Italian Turkey Meatballs

{Photo courtesy of life123.com}
Today's recipe is courtesy of my bestie Savannah.

She has made these for her family and I have wanted to try them.
I made them this week and LOVED them!

Here's the recipe...Enjoy!

Italian Turkey Meatballs

Ingredients:

1 lb. Ground Turkey
1 heaping Tbs. minced garlic (Not garlic powder)
1 large egg
3/4 cup Parmesan Cheese
1 Tbs. Italian Seasoning
1/2 cup Italian Flavored Breadcrumbs

Mix all ingredients together, roll into balls.
Fry in olive oil in a pan on the stove top.
Serve with your favorite pasta and sauce,
or on top of a bun as a meatball sub!

Enjoy!

Tutorial Tuesday - Jersey Knit Bracelet

I LOVE these bracelets.
I made a few of them when I was at Girls Camp.
I only did a simple braid there, but decided to learn to do the looped bracelet.
Here's my favorite tutorial:

Jersey Knit Bracelet by V and Co.It's a super easy tutorial, simple yet chic.
Go make yourself one!!
Here's a peek at mine:
{sorry for the crappy pic, it's with my cell phone...}

Make It Monday - Tomato Basil Snackers

Once again, I have failed to keep up on this little blog of mine.
No excuses from me this time, I have just been super busy!

I hope to keep up with it and share with you some of my favorite things this summer!

Speaking of summer, it starts tomorrow!!!
And in honor of that I am sharing a summery recipe with you today!

Recently our garden has EXPLODED with tomatoes. It's such a blessing, one, because I love tomatoes in the summer, and two, because we didn't get ANY last year! Jipped? I think so.

This year we are indulging in the juicy, vine ripe goodness of our home grown tomatoes.

And just because of them, here is my recipe for this week:

Tomato Basil Snackers

Ingredients:

2 English muffins, split and toasted

2 tablespoons fat-free mayonnaise

3 plum tomatoes, cut into 1/4-inch slices

6 fresh basil leaves, thinly sliced

1/8 teaspoon pepper

1/2 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese

Preparation:
Place English muffin halves on an ungreased baking sheet; spread with mayonnaise. Top with the tomatoes, basil, pepper and cheese. Broil 4 in. from the heat for 3-4 minutes or until cheese is melted

This recipe is SO easy, and your kids can help too!
I love the refreshing taste of tomato, basil and mozzerella.
SOOO summery!
Enjoy, and stay tuned for tomorrow tutorial's list!
I have exciting and creative things to share.

**Recipe and photo courtesty of Taste of Home**

Make It Monday - Raspberry Cream Smoothie

I'm back!! Have you missed me?

I have missed you, and this simple, organized blog of mine.
I do have a good excuse though...that's right readers, I am pregnant!
Baby #3 is due October 14th, and my husband and I are SO happy!

I haven't been getting on the computer much because I have been so sick...
so neglecting this blog was the result.

But I am back, here for good, and hoping to spice up your foodie/crafty life
with some fun recipes and tuts I have found recently.

Today's recipe is simple, delicious, and perfect for nauseated Moms like me.
Enjoy!

Raspberry Cream Smoothie

(recipe & photo courtesy of Taste of Home)

Ingredients:

• 2 cups orange juice
• 2 cups fat-free reduced-sugar raspberry yogurt
• 2 cups frozen vanilla yogurt
• 2 small ripe bananas, cut into chunks and frozen (1 cup)
• 3 cups frozen raspberries
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Preparation:

• In a blender or food processor, cover and process the ingredients in batches until blended. Stir if necessary. Pour into chilled glasses; serve immediately. Yield: 6 servings.