Cloth Diaper Wash Routine + Free Laundry Printables

It's been two months since we started using cloth diapers and I'm hooked. Having used disposables for the first few weeks (and for years before as a nanny), I can honestly say that I prefer cloth to sposies. The benefits surely outweigh the minimal inconvenience of extra laundry.

Sure it's only been a couple months but our diapers look and smell as good as new. I credit that to the awesome wash routine I'm sharing with you today.

Peach Ring Valentine & Gift Tag

I'm over at Sumo's Sweet Stuff sharing a super easy DIY valentine. Come on over and grab your copy of the printable!

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Freebie Friday: All You Need is Love

It's Friday, it's Friday! Oh thank the heavens, it's actually Friday! As if you need another reason to smile today, here is an early Valentine's Day print just for you. Print it. Frame it. Make it your February desktop background. Scribble a note on it for your hubby. Just be sure to enjoy it :)

~ 5x7 Print ~

~ HD Image ~

~ 4x6 Print ~

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Brr, It's Cold - Set of 3 Winter Printables

Today we had an itty bitty mini blizzard. And tomorrow? Well, the high is supposed to be all of 25 degrees. BRRR. Baby, it's really  cold outside. I can't complain though, I absolutely love this time of year. If you do too, you might really appreciate these printables that will transcend your normal Christmas decor. I think I'll be framing these babies for January. What about you?

Feel free to download and print these winter goodies 

Baby, It's Cold Outside

Brrrr!

Christmas Mad Libs at Sumo's Sweet Stuff

To kick off the holiday season, I'm sharing a really fun Christmas printable at Sumo's Sweet Stuff. Actually, I'm sharing FIVE. Come check them out -- I promise that your kids will be glad you did! 

You want a sneak peek? Here ya go!

Now, come on over for the other four -- I'll see you there!

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Printable Thanksgiving Banner

I originally shared this material at Sumo's Sweet Stuff.

If you haven't guessed already, it's most definitely Christmasland here in the bloggy world. (Me included! I'm beyond ready for Christmastime - the tree is decorated, cards are ordered, our party is planned. The audacity!) Still, I realize that some of you actually enjoy going holiday by holiday. If you're hosting Thanksgiving dinner (I'm not! woot woot!) and need a last minute piece of decor, Spool and Spoon to the rescue! Here's a simple banner that you can DIY in only a couple of minutes.

With just three sheets of paper and a piece of yarn/twine/ribbon, you'll have a simple and festive decoration for your Turkey Day gathering.

What's better than a fun bunting? Not much if you ask me.

Guest Post at Sumo's Sweet Stuff - October

As I write this, I find myself dying from seasonal allergies and PSL withdrawal. Nonetheless, this girl loves Autumn. After all, don't you remember this from last year? Today I'm over at Sumo's Sweet Stuff sharing a bucket list of sorts -- complete with fun & easy ideas for you and your family to celebrate the season. Come on over and take a look!

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Family Rules Chalkboard Art - Free Print!

Hi ladies! Last month, I shared this Family Rules Print with the folks over at Sumo's Sweet Stuff. Summer is pretty fantastic in her own right, so hopefully you already follow her and saw this chalkboard goodness in September. If not, enjoy!

With the holidays right around the corner (yep, you heard me -- right.around.the.corner), imagine how precious of a gift this would be for the families from church, your favorite neighbors, or even your own extended family.  

Home Sweet Home | Personalized Printable

So, it's been a whole month since my last post. I hope you missed me <3 

My summer has been a whirlwind and I've stayed quite busy at the office.The Labor Day Weekend has been the perfect time to just fall back on the couch and relax with the Mr. and our furbabies. 

Home. Sweet. Home. Home sweet home, indeed! 

Sureee. I get it. You're like, "but Jess, my gorgeous family and home were not established in 2011 -- but thanks anyway." I made this print in keeping with the idea that you could and SHOULD personalize it for your own family. 

Smooth Sea | Skillful Sailor - Printable

This summer is flying by and it's hard to believe that it's not over just yet. We're FINALLY enjoying some cooler temps (mid 80s!) and I'm really looking forward to the 60s-70s of Fall. Afterall, who doesn't love Autumn? Until then, I've been stuck with quite a conundrum. What kind of decor will fill the gap between stars and stripes and the autumnal harvest?? 

My vote goes to nautically inspired pieces. Going along with that line of thinking, I love a fab motivational print to tie it all together. This little lady will be right at home amidst your seafaring decor or even tucked within a gallery wall!

Teacher Appreciation Chalkboard Gift Tag Printable

Today is Teacher Appreciation Day! Take a look at these adorable Chalkboard Gift Tags that are perfect for expressing appreciation to your fave teachers. I realize it's a bit last minute but you still have time to surprise the teacher, so don't worry! Even if you miss the 'holiday' today, you'll soon want to come up with a nice thank you for the wonderful men and women who shaped your little ones over the past year.

The best teacher gifts are thoughtful, useful, and inexpensive. With these tags you have some easy gift options! Print out the image, cut 'em out, stop by Target for a cute mug, stuff it full of some goodies, and you're done. 

Rainy Day Printable Quotes

Can you believe that April is already almost over?? None the less, SPRING is in full swing and I am loving it! As they say, April showers bring May flowers and what girl doesn't love a garden full of flowers? Well, maybe a girl who can't stand the rain. Either way, one of the quotes below should resonate with you!

Printable Chevron Bookplates

I just realized that I never shared my last guest post from Sumo's Sweet Stuff. If you didn't have a chance to check out the Chevron Bookplate Printable when it was originally posted, here it is! Then again, if you're Anja from Cocalores, then you definitely already saw it and I love you for stopping by once more. Last month I posted some lunch notes for your little munchkins but these bookplates are all for you. Bookplates? How archaic! Well, not anymore. This pretty chevron variety is modern, preppy, and fun. 

The Perks of Being a Wallflower Chalkboard Printables

I mentioned a couple of weeks ago that I had seen The Perks of Being a Wallflower with the Mr. Let me just say that I super-duper-big-red-puffy-heart loved it. Back in high school, it was one of those books that spoke to me. Even as an adult, the movie just ever so perfectly resonated with me.

Whether or not you feel the need to pick up a copy of the book and read every. last. word., at least you'll get a dose of some of Stephen Chbosky's brilliance in two chalkboard art printables.

How to: Paper Bow + Free Template

A couple of weeks ago I shared a tutorial for crepe paper flowers and today you'll see another easy gift topper idea: a paper bow. I know how hard it can be to get a perfect bow with ribbon, but with paper, it's almost error-proof (and there is no fraying, yay!). Using my template, a sheet of your favorite scrapbook paper, a few dabs of glue and a sliver of tape, you will have the prettiest bow on the block.

Lunch Note Printables for the Kiddos

Today I'm sharing a little something that pairs some of your babies' favorite stories with words of love and motivation from you. This post was originally shared at Sumo's Sweet Stuff earlier this month, but maybe you missed it. Fear not for the literary lunch notes are here!

Love is in the Stars Tutorial

Yesterday I shared individual prints for each of the twelve astrological constellations and I hope you enjoyed them. While I'm sure they have a ton of random decor uses on their own, I created a sweet printable as an easy and personalized Valentine's Day gift for the Mr.

Sure, this could be done in my beloved PhotoShop but it can be created quite simply by any of the free programs out there. If you want to create your own but don't have fancy photo editing software, don't you worry. Below is a step-by-step tutorial to put yours together in practically no time at all.

Astrological Constellation Printables

Funny story behind this one. Well, maybe not so funny as it is one that shows how blonde I can be sometimes. The Mr. really has a thing for astronomy and by that, I mean he's a big ole nerd (haha). Yeah, well, this girl wanted to do something special for him and thought that I could make some a cute astronomical themed piece of art. I set out and created these little prints. Well... it turns out that astronomy is not at all the same thing as astrology... WHOOPS. Nevertheless, they turned out super cute so I'm happy to share them with you!

Visit Me at Sumo's Sweet Stuff!

I'm over at Sumo's Sweet Stuff today with my first contribution post: a super cute lunch note printable. You can see the printable here.

I'd love for you to visit and while you're there you can check out a couple of my favorite projects: Honeycomb Wall Art, Color Block Shower Curtain, and this adorable baby blanket. You're sure to see that Summer is quite the crafty lady! Remember to check back every Thursday for a new contribution post (I'll be there on the first Thursday of every month!)

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If All Else Fails, Coffee {printable}

Coffee lovers rejoice! I know it's not exactly healthy to have 20+ ounces per day, but I really can't help myself. Having a Keurig at home doesn't make resisting my cravings any easier. My day does not begin until I've filled my gigantic soup mug with 18oz of Breakfast Blend, two Splenda packets, and a healthy helping of French vanilla creamer. Throughout the day, I have anywhere between 1-3 more cups depending on my stress level. And then, the moment that I get home from work, I make a steaming cup of Starbuck's Veranda Blonde Roast because I'm exhausted and in need of a serious pick me up.

There is no way that I'm the only one like this... RIGHT?! I designed this simple little print for the rest of you coffee addicts out there.

Yep. If all else fails, coffee. Could it be any truer than that? This would be great in a breakfast nook, home office, or the kitchen. I painted the original with super strong leftover coffee and then added the text. I had painted another copy in its entirety, but accidentally smudged the A in "all" which was completely discouraging since it's not the easiest thing to paint text. Because of the white background, you can crop it into a variety of sizes once printed on one 8.5x11" sheet of paper.

This should go without saying, but this print is for PERSONAL USE ONLY and is not to be used for profit. Always be sure to give credit where credit is due. Thanks a bunch and enjoy!

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