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Year: 2012

Care Package ideas for a Military Loved One Far From Home

October 7, 2012April 15, 2013 Suburban Wife
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I’m a Navy Mom.  My only son went off to server his country as a Sailor in the United States Navy.  I know that he misses home and things from home so I try to send him care packages that Read More …

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DIY Palette Furniture, Homemade Coffee Table

October 7, 2012October 7, 2012 Suburban Wife
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I saw a really cool homemade coffee table on Pinterest made from a palette.  I liked the idea because it costs next to nothing to make and its so family friendly its ridiculous.  No need for coasters, no worries about Read More …

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Spanx Body Shapers & Slimming Intimates, Do They Really Work?

October 7, 2012August 26, 2013 Suburban Wife
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There was an ad on the side of my Facebook page a while back that caught my eye.  The ad featured slim and slender women wearing Spanx and they looked pretty damn good.  Being the grown ass woman I am, Read More …

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My First Failed Mod Podge Project

August 18, 2012August 23, 2012 Suburban Wife
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We all have our bad project days. Here’s a look at the first time of my Mod Podge projects failed.

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I think I’m a Food Snob.

August 17, 2012June 25, 2015 Suburban Wife
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Discovering how prejudiced I am towards food.

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Life after kids, an empty nester’s celebration

August 17, 2012May 22, 2013 Suburban Wife
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From the perspective of a woman that is in the 2nd phase of her life with a bucket list as long as her arm.

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Job Opening: Shoe Tester

August 8, 2012June 24, 2015 Suburban Wife
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Full Time Shoe Tester Needed. Must be able to wear shoes on a daily basis. Job involves striding in quick bursts, tip-toeing lightly from time to time,

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Flaming Hot Cheeto’s Bag Framed Art

August 4, 2012August 4, 2012 Suburban Wife

There’s something exciting about Frito Lay’s Flaming Hot Cheeto’s and it ain’t the flavor – to me at least.  To me the artwork on the bags are screaming for someone to do something with them other than toss them in Read More …

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Get Organized Quick – 20 Minute Message Board

July 29, 2012 Suburban Wife

Is your office full of clutter, your desk stacked with bills and every conceivable empty space littered with notes, memos and receipts?  Then what you need is a message board to pin all that stuff to.  Rather than shove all Read More …

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Upcycled Chester Cheeto Shoulder Bag

July 27, 2012June 24, 2015 Suburban Wife
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Turn Plastic into Purses and Shoulder Bags My Niece collected Cheeto bags and gave them to me to make her a purse with. It took me a while to get one made for her but this is what I came Read More …

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DIY Homemade Mod Podge Paper Lantern

July 22, 2012February 7, 2013 Suburban Wife
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This DIY paper lantern was incredibly easy to make.   The original idea came from someone on Pintrest and Facebook showing a paper lanternn made with cloth doilies.  When I saw how cool it was I had to make one; Read More …

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Homemade Girl Robot Craft Project

May 16, 2012June 24, 2015 Suburban Wife

  Make Your Own Girl Robot Lulu Ann is what we named our homemade girl robot.  The story we made up about her as we put her together was a bit unsavory but that’s what happens when you get a Read More …

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DIY Duct Tape Dress Form Mannequin

March 19, 2012April 23, 2012 Suburban Wife

I made my own Duct Tape dress form to be identical to my daughter’s body and it was easier to do than I thought it would be.  It actually turned out to be a fun mother-daughter activity that both of Read More …

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My Son or Daughter Is in Navy Basic Training – What Now?

February 11, 2012May 22, 2013 Suburban Wife

I remember the day my Sailor was officially in Navy Basic Training aka Bootcamp at Great Lakes Illinois.  I was so proud and sad that I refer to it as having the “Grinch Heart.”  Remember when the Grinch’s heart grew Read More …

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Adults that Won’t Grow Up – Living Young, Wild and Free

January 22, 2012May 22, 2013 Suburban Wife
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So what we get drunk? So what we smoke weed? We’re just having fun We don’t care who sees. So what we go out? That’s how its supposed to be, Living young and wild and free. I am the mother Read More …

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Make Your Own Purse – My Homemade Laura Scudder’s Potato Chip Shoulder Bag

January 2, 2012April 23, 2012 Suburban Wife

I made a potato chip shoulder bag today.  I was in the mood to make something.  It’s been a while, I started messing around with some plastic and before you know it I made this really cool bag.  It could Read More …

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  • hotsauce Tapatio vs Tabasco Sauce

    Which One is Your Favorite?I’m feeling a little spicy today but the flavor of my spice is running pretty specific.   I crave a lighter heat that makes your mouth hot but doesn’t warm your body.  I’ve got a chicken Read More …

  • Apple Salsa Recipe

    Recipe: Apple Salsa Summary: A light summer salsa made with  fresh and healthy ingredients Ingredients 6 Fuji Apples peeled and finely diced 1 cup finely diced green apples 1/2 cup finely diced red bell pepper 1/2 cup finely diced green Read More …

  • X is for Xanthum Gum

    Xanthum Gum is a binding agent.  In gluten-full food there isn’t much need for xanthum gum because the gluten acts as the binding agent. Xanthum gum is made from corn so people with corn allergies and gluten sensitivities have a Read More …

  • T is for Torani Sugar Free Irish Cream Syrup

    Today’s T post is quick and dirty…T is for Torani sugar Free Irish Cream Syrup.  Put it over ice cream, dump it in your coffee or add it to sponge cake.  It’s delicious and it’s sugar free.  Here’s some nutritional Read More …

  • Pico De Gallo and Pita Chips

    Recipe: Pico De Gallo and Pita Chips Summary: Pico De Gallo is similar to Salsa except that it is much chunkier and made of a variety of fresh uncooked vegetables and sometimes includes fresh fruits. Ingredients 2 tomatoes chopped 1/4 Read More …

DIy Projects

  • bow8 DIY Make a Bow Bandeau Bikini Top Tutorial

    Bandeau tops are everywhere right now, they are a hugely popular.  My daughter has been ogling bandeau tops on the internet for a couple of months and she kept telling me that she really really liked one she saw that had a Read More …

  • IMG_0947 Paper Mache Alice in Wonderland Cheshire Cat Tea Cup

    Check out my Alice in Wonderland Paper Mache Tea Cup.  I made 3 of them that were able to stack on top of each other.  I also made a saucer for each tea cup.    Here’s the the other cup, Read More …

  • phone1 How To Make Your Own Rhinestone iPhone Case

    Everyone wants a personalized iPhone case.  I’ve seen Hello Kitty designs, Music Notes, Skulls, Monograms, Cupcakes, you name it.  Since I work at a craft store I see a lot of people buying gems and glue and heat tools and Read More …

  • table1 DIY Palette Furniture, Homemade Coffee Table

    I saw a really cool homemade coffee table on Pinterest made from a palette.  I liked the idea because it costs next to nothing to make and its so family friendly its ridiculous.  No need for coasters, no worries about Read More …

  • photo My First Failed Mod Podge Project

    We all have our bad project days. Here’s a look at the first time of my Mod Podge projects failed.

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