Most of you will remember a few months ago when I wrote a review for the Blogger’s Survival Guide. You can read my full review of this blogging book or check out a quick review below.

“Want to start a blog? This book will take you by the hand and walk you through all the ins and outs of becoming a successful blogger. Already a blogger? They show you how to be the most effective you can be in your work, making your blog work for you.
This book is so thorough! It goes from your first day setting up your blog to closing with ways to make a profit. And everything from the pillars of good content, SEO, copyright, giveaways to Google Analytics in between.
I wish I had this book when I started, but I now feel equipped to make up for that lost time.
I’m sure this book will be a continual reference throughout my blogging career.”

I am so excited to be teaming up with the authors of this book and a few other fabulous bloggers to bring you the 2013 Father’s Day Man Cave Giveaway, with not just one winner, but THREE! So, go ahead make your dad/ husband’s Father’s Day wonderful! Remember the more entries the better your chances of winning.

This year my baby sister is graduating High School. Tear, Tear, Sniffle, Sniffle. She is the last of 4 girls, so to say that we have a celebration planned is an understatement. My dad said the other day he had seen less work go into wedding receptions, and I believe he is right. We have spent countless hours listening to what our grad wants, looking for ideas and planning. I’m worn out by this party, and it is still 2 weeks away! So, before I ban the words “Graduation Party” from my house, I thought I would share with you some of the ideas I have found. Continue reading →

Today I am guest posting for the first time over at Clarks Condensed. I will be explaining how to make Homemade Reusable Dryer Sheets.  So, please stop by and say hello. I’m a little nervous.

Do you remember the felt flowers I showed you  how to make a couple months ago? Well, Emma from Emmalilyallsorts has used them in her adorable Yarn Door Wreath. Check out her blog to see how she makes this beautiful wreath. I’m sure you will be inspired.

Today is a special day for Life After Laundry, I’m holding my first GIVEAWAY! And to make it even better I’m sharing the day with some of my best blogging friends. We have teamed up to bring you a box filled with $75 of Pick Your Plum goodies. Continue reading →

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Happy Mother’s Day! I don’t know how other moms are, but I use every birthday, holiday and anniversary as an excuses to get new things for my favorite hobbies. Usually I ask for something related to sewing. I mean I would take fabric over flowers any day. Continue reading →

I don’t how your May is looking, but ours is packed full with parties and celebrations. With Mother’s Day, Birthdays and Graduations this month one thing is for sure, We will be eating a lot! So, just in case you have a month of filled with eating events here are some ideas. Continue reading →