EXTRA CREDIT: Holiday Lists and Tiny Prints

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It’s that time of year when things get a little stressy and frazzly. Before the real craziness begins, do yourself a favor and knock a few things off your holiday list.

EXTRA CREDIT: Coastal Table Setting

This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Faultless/Bon Ami Company    for IZEA. All opinions are 100% mine.

It’s always fun putting together a themed table setting. The icing on the cake is a crisp white linen napkin. When you’re going to all the much trouble to make your table extra special, you want your napkins to look their best.

EXTRA CREDIT: Groupon Coupons–a new way to save

Anthropologie

I have to confess, I’m slightly addicted to online shopping. Clothes, shoes, household items… you name it and I love to buy it online. Nothing makes me happier than finding a good sale at one of my favorite stores and it’s an added bonus when I have a coupon code for even more savings

EXTRA CREDIT: Coastal Crafts : Decorative Seaside Projects {giveaway}

There’s nothing like a little beach décor or coastal crafting to really celebrate summer. Whether you live near the seaside or not, it’s fun to bring a little coastal charm into your home. Coastal Crafts (Lark, May 2015) by Cynthia Shaffer has over 20 projects that use seashells, ropes, sea glass and other nautical materials. Perfect for some summer fun.

EXTRA CREDIT: Pink Kitchen Aid Sweepstakes

Wouldn't it be fun to kick off summer with a brand new pink KitchenAid Mixer! Think of all the fun things you could mix up and bake.

EXTRA CREDIT: Tokens of Confection {Martha Stewart Living}

The February issue of Martha Stewart Living is brimming with great inspiration. I love pretty packages and this story on turning ordinary chocolates into a special personalized gift with beautiful and unique packaging is right up my alley. Wood grain boxes are made by covering plain boxes with wood veneer and then stenciling them. A great way to package up treats without a heart or doily in sight.

EXTRA CREDIT: All Things Fall Y'all Blog Hop and Giveaway

Hello friends. I've teamed up with some amazing bloggers to bring you a All Things Fall Y'all Blog Hop & Giveaway! Along with fabulous Fall DIY crafts, decor and recipes, we are excited to bring you the chance to win one of four CASH PRIZES totaling over $1,000!

Wouldn't it be amazing to win some holiday spending money?

 

THE ALL THINGS FALL Y'ALL BLOG HOP & GIVEAWAY IS BROUGHT TO YOU BY

Kenarry: Ideas for the Home | Oh My! Creative | View from the Fridge | One Krieger Chick

 

GRAND PRIZE: $575

2nd PRIZE: $300

3rd PRIZE: $200

4th PRIZE: $13 - Lucky number 13! Buy yourself a few pumpkin lattes!

EXTRA CREDIT: Bathroom Makeover with Delta & Shower Door Giveaway

Friends, I’m so excited to show you my partial bathroom makeover. You know I’m not a home décor blogger and I know my bathroom isn’t going to win any awards but I am SO thrilled with the progress.

DRESS CODE: Coach Sunglasses and Phone Wristlet Giveaway

 

Welcome to the Back to School Coach Sweepstakes

Organized by Mom to Bed by 8 & MPM Network Bloggers.

Coach Bridget Sunglasses combine bold styling with unexpected touches of color in a luxurious modern design. An enameled Coach lozenge accents each temple piece, while gradient lenses offer broad-spectrum UV protection. Perfect for those bright early mornings!

The Coach Legacy Phone Wristlet is a custom-woven signature jacquard and glove-tanned leather combine to give this compact accessory a striking signature look. Finished with a wrist strap and a Coach logo medallion at the snap closure, it keeps a phone and other small essentials safely tucked away. Signature fabric with leather trim. Snap closure. Wrist strap attached. Small enough to tuck away and get on the go.

One reader will receive Coach Bridget Sunglasses & Coach Legacy Phone Wristlet In Signature Fabric.

BLOOM: Fresh Flowers and a Giveaway

Over the years, I used countless flowers in my posts here at homework. I’ve created all types of faux flowers and used fresh flowers either as the star of a post or as part of the styling for a post. These are just a few of the times, I included flowers in my photos.

EXTRA CREDIT: Back to School in Style {Tech Style}

Hello friends! I have such a fun giveaway for you today. I seriously just bought a Chromebook and I love it. I’ve been traveling a lot lately and I got it because it’s lightweight and perfect to stash in a carry on, tote bag or back pack. I could even fit it in my purse if I wanted to.

Here’s your chance to win a HP 14” Chromebook plus a $500 Visa Gift Card. Wow! The giveaway is officially called “Back to School” in Style but honestly, who would blame you if you kept the prize for yourself. In addition to this fabulous prize there will be 20 other back to school prize packages. More information is below.

What are you waiting for – enter for a chance to win! Woo hoo.

EXTRA CREDIT: Party Favor Ideas on Hometalk

Hello and happy weekend friends. I’m sneaking in an extra post this week because I curated this fun board on Hometalk. Have you heard of Hometalk? Most likely you have. Hometalk is the largest home and garden forum on the web. They receive millions and millions of page views a month. If you’re not a member, you should join. It’s a place where homeowners, bloggers and home professionals share ideas, ask questions and give advice. There are tons of tutorials relating to “anything” home.

EXTRA CREDIT: Spring Cleaning with AirRam Sweepstakes

Well friends, we’re almost done with spring and guess what. I never did my spring cleaning. With my son being a high school senior, it’s been a crazy year. College applications and visits, senior year events and now end of year and graduation events. Plus besides running this blog, I started working again.I don’t even want to tell you the disaster that my house has become. The picture above was taken last year when I had things a little more under control.

Once my son leaves for college (sniff, sniff), I will be doing some major cleaning and organizing. Hey, I might even redecorate his room. This AirRam Cordless Vacuum sounds amazing and would make cleaning so much easier. Lightweight, cordless and bagless. I have a really old vacuum so this would be a really nice replacement for my “vintage” heavy vacuum.

How about you? Wouldn’t you like to upgrade and update your vacuum? Enter for a chance to win one.

EXTRA CREDIT: The Battle with White Sports Uniforms

This post brought to you by Biz Stain & Odor Eliminator. All opinions are 100% mine.


Whether you have big kids or little kids, pets or messy husbands, we’ve all had to deal with stains in one way or another. I’ve used Biz for years because I have all of the above. So when I got this pretty package I knew I’d have no trouble finding an example of a tough stain to talk about.

EXTRA CREDIT: Summer Dreams Have Luggage will Travel Giveaway

Aren’t these photos fantastic? My friend Izzy traveled the world for a year visiting over 24 countries and blogged about it. It was so inspiring. Just seeing these photos makes me want to pack my bags and explore. Izzy traveled with just a duffel bag and day pack but I’m more of a hotel and luggage girl.

EXTRA CREDIT: Spring Comfort Giveaway–$250 Amazon Gift Card

Welcome to the

Spring Amazing Comfort Sweepstakes

Sponsored by QiPillow

Organized by Mom Powered Media

EXTRA CREDIT: Canon T3 Prize Package Giveaway

I’m so excited to offer you this fantastic giveaway. This is the camera that I use and I love it. It was my first “big girl” camera and I chose it because it was easy to learn to use but also takes great quality photos. Here are a few examples of picture that I’ve taken with my Canon T3.

EXTRA CREDIT: Plant Flags with Fabric Duck Brand® Tape

This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of Duck Brand for SocialSpark. All opinions are 100% mine.



I know we’re all eager for spring and it really is just around the corner. I can’t wait to get outside and plant a spring vegetable garden. This year, I’m going to add more herbs to my garden and these cute plant flags will handy so I can identify my plants.

EXTRA CREDIT: Lunchtime at homework

This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of ALPO® Brand Dog Food for SocialSpark. All opinions are 100% mine.

You may have met my crafty assistant before. She’s been mentioned here several times. She honestly thinks she’s helping me. Here’s an example…

She was very curious about this crafting tool.

Extra Credit: A New Year Giveaway {cleaning or baking}

It’s a new year and I wanted to kick off 2014 with a fun giveaway. I’ve teamed up with a large group so I could offer you a chance for a fantastic prize. You could either get cleaning or get baking – your choice.

One winner will receive a Dyson DC35 Slim or Kitchenaid Classic Mixer {winner choice}.

I honestly don’t know which I would choose.