A Little Sunday Potluck- 12~9~12

Good Sunday morning, all!  And welcome to this week's A Little Sunday Potluck spread... :)

Who doesn't love a good potluck, right?  A little of this, a little of that, and a whole lot of awesomeness!  And that is exactly what you will find in my weekly A Little Sunday Potluck posts.  

Each Sunday I will post my top 5 blog finds for the week.  These could be a recipe, a great DIY project, a piece or two on natural parenting, some great blogging advice, a terrific money saving tip... whatever pops out at me during the week before.

So, grab your compartmentalized plate & your plastic spork and enjoy a little Sunday Potluck from me to you... ;)

Andes Mint Chocolate Cake with Peppermint Buttercream & Chocolate Ganache from love, laurie
I am not sure there is much I can actually say about this one...  I mean, just look at that pic!  My son is an Andes Mint fanatic, so I have pinned this recipe for future reference for his 15th birthday. (Did I JUST say 15th??  Oh my...)  

Holiday Cookie Baking Tips from Tidy Mom

Just. In. Time.  Great tips for baking all those Christmas cookies!  I am especially fond of her tip for using powdered sugar instead of flour to roll out your cookie dough.  (Say what?!?)

Triple White Chocolate Peppermint Blossoms from Crazy for Crust

These cookies just scream Christmas, right? ;)

10 Great Coffee Drinks from Pounds4Pennies

Quick fixes to make any cup of your average joe taste a little more like the fancy coffee shop lattes and mochas...

10 Tips for Taking Great Food Photos from Real Food. Real Deals

I have been striving more and more lately to learn to take even better recipe photos for you all.  Annemarie shares some of her simple tips for getting better pics (maybe even foodgawker quality? ;) ) of food in this post.  And these tips apply whether you have a DSLR or a point & shoot!

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What blog posts stood out to you this week?  What would YOU bring to my Sunday Potluck? ;)

A Little Sunday Potluck- 12~2~12

Good Sunday morning, all!  And welcome to this week's A Little Sunday Potluck spread... :)

Who doesn't love a good potluck, right?  A little of this, a little of that, and a whole lot of awesomeness!  And that is exactly what you will find in my weekly A Little Sunday Potluck posts.  

Each Sunday I will post my top 5 blog finds for the week.  These could be a recipe, a great DIY project, a piece or two on natural parenting, some great blogging advice, a terrific money saving tip... whatever pops out at me during the week before.

So, grab your compartmentalized plate & your plastic spork and enjoy a little Sunday Potluck from me to you... ;)

Happy HalloChristGiving, Charlie Brown from Broke Wife, Big City
All I can say, is AMEN to all of this!  One holiday at time, please. ;)

Deck the Halls with Peaceful Breastfeeding from Amber McCann, IBCLC via Hygeia
Great tips for maintaining nursing zen when the holidays get too hectic. 

Thrifty Tips for Seasonal Decorating from Blissful and Domestic

Fabulous tips for decking your halls without denting your wallet. ;)

Slow Cooker Buffalo Chicken Macaroni and Cheese from Snappy Gourmet

Slow cooker?  Buffalo Chicken?  Mac & Cheese?  Sold! ;)

Shop Small Businesses from The Vagabond Studio

Loving this piece from Shai on why it is important to shop small businesses this season even if you have to shell out a couple extra bucks. ;)

And a bonus post!  

We Can Do It!  from Bubby and Bean

In order to encourage our readers and followers to shop small this holiday season, Melissa has created fabulous banners and buttons that you can grab and slap anywhere on your blogs, Facebook pages, etc.  For FREE!  See mine on my sidebar?>>  :)

Thank you, Melissa!

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What blog posts stood out to you this week?  What would YOU bring to my Sunday Potluck? ;)

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A Little Sunday Potluck- 11~11~12

Good Sunday morning, all!  And welcome to this week's A Little Sunday Potluck spread... :)

Who doesn't love a good potluck, right?  A little of this, a little of that, and a whole lot of awesomeness!  And that is exactly what you will find in my weekly A Little Sunday Potluck posts.  

Every other Sunday I will post my top 5 blog finds for the week.  My Potluck co-host, Annie from MontanaSolarCreations, will be featuring her top 5 blog finds on my off Sundays. (Psssttt... that means that you need to head over to her blog next Sunday to grab ~A Little Sunday Potluck~! ;) ) These could be a recipe, a great DIY project, a piece or two on natural parenting, some great blogging advice, a terrific money saving tip... whatever pops out at us during the week before.

So, grab your compartmentalized plate & your plastic spork and enjoy a little Sunday Potluck from me to you... ;)

10 Tips for Organizing for the Holidays from Mom on Timeout
Great pointers to get you spending more time with your loved ones and less time stressing this holiday season!  I especially liked that she shared her breakdown for getting geared up for hosting Thanksgiving dinner. ;)

Make a Facebook Header in a Few Easy Steps from Craftbotic

It is no big secret that I am graphically challenged.  ;) Rosie gives you super easy step by step instructions on how to create a snazzy new Cover Photo for your Facebook page using PicMonkey.  

Crock Pot Sweet Potato Casserole from I Wash... You Dry

I was on the lookout for one dish I could prepare for Thanksgiving dinner in my Crock Pot.  Bingo!  Found it! ;) I have a small in-wall oven, so the less I can make in the oven, the better!

How to Have a No Debt Christmas from Purposefully Simple

Great advice on how to let go of the guilt that most of us all feel if we don't buy all our family members snazzy, pricey gifts we can't really afford for the holidays.  

Are You Sponsor-worthy? Part 1 from Baxtron {Life}

No photo with this one, but great tips on making sure your blog is up to par for blog-to-blog sponsorship (aka, ads from other bloggers).

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What blog posts stood out to you this week?  What would YOU bring to my Sunday Potluck? ;)

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A Little Sunday Potluck- 10~21~12

Good Sunday morning, all!  And welcome to this week's A Little Sunday Potluck spread... :)

Who doesn't love a good potluck, right?  A little of this, a little of that, and a whole lot of awesomeness!  And that is exactly what you will find in my weekly A Little Sunday Potluck posts.  

Each Sunday I will post my top 5 blog finds for the week.  These could be a recipe, a great DIY project, a piece or two on natural parenting, some great blogging advice, a terrific money saving tip... whatever pops out at me during the week before.

So, grab your compartmentalized plate & your plastic spork and enjoy a little Sunday Potluck from me to you... ;)

Six Frugal Toddler Activities from Stacy Makes Cents

I so pinned this one for future reference for baby girl.  Learning fun does not have be expensive.  ;)  And how cool is the painting an old dish rack idea for storing everything??

Top 10 Slow Cooker Soups for Fall from little kitchen, big bites

Yes, folks.  It IS that time of the year.  I use my Crock Pot all year round, but she gets used at least 1-2 times a week during the cooler months.  And what is better than coming home to a hearty, homemade soup or stew for dinner that has been simmering all day??

Fine Motor Activities(that are cheap!) from Spoon Fed Baby

Woo-hoo!  More fabulously frugal ideas for keeping baby busy AND helping them learn new skills.  I mean, how cute (and awesome!) is this colander and pipe cleaners idea??  These are MY kind of toys for baby girl. ;)

Silhouettes And Handprints Tutorial from Achieving Creative Order

This is such a fabulous idea to mark your children's growth from year and to year!  You update the silhouette and add a handprint! :)  Definitely starting this with baby girl on her first birthday in February.  Think she will hold still long enough for me to snap a profile pic of her? ;)

"Banana Bread" Brownies from Treats with a Twist

Just look at the photo below.  Those brownies look amazingly decadent, moist, thick, and super chocolaty.  Oh, and I happen to have a few very ripe bananas right now.  Wonder what I will do with them? Hmmmmm... ;)

Okay, you all.  I am going to set aside a little time this coming week and work on fixing my Sunday Potluck Feature button.  It has been brought to my attention that there is something wonky in the coding.  So just hang tight if you were featured this week or in past weeks and would like to proudly display my feature button. ;) I promise to have it available and in proper working order by next Sunday's post!

To see my past A Little Sunday Potluck posts, CLICK HERE.

What blog posts stood out to you this week?  What would YOU bring to my Sunday Potluck? ;)

A Little Sunday Potluck- 10~7~12

Good Sunday morning, all!  And welcome to this week's A Little Sunday Potluck spread... :)

Who doesn't love a good potluck, right?  A little of this, a little of that, and a whole lot of awesomeness!  And that is exactly what you will find in my weekly A Little Sunday Potluck posts.  

Each Sunday I will post my top 5 blog finds for the week.  These could be a recipe, a great DIY project, a piece or two on natural parenting, some great blogging advice, a terrific money saving tip... whatever pops out at me during the week before.

So, grab your compartmentalized plate & your plastic spork and enjoy a little Sunday Potluck from me to you... ;)
I will forewarn you all though- this weekend's Potluck is very recipe heavy.  But you all don't mind, right? ;)

Skinny Pumpkin Pie Cannolis from I Wash... You Dry
These look so, so good AND they seem super easy to make!  This recipe is reason alone for me to go on the hunt for some cannoli forms.  Anyone have a set I can borrow? ;)

Candy Corn Sugar Cookie Bars from Cookies & Cups

How crazy cute are these??  These would be perfect for a Halloween party!

Quick & Easy Chicken Pot Pie  from the Brown Eyed Baker

I went out and bought baking mix just to make this.  I never buy baking mix.  But I decided that this recipe HAD to be on my menu plan this week. :)

Peanut Butter Banana Oat Breakfast Cookies from Harvest Moon by Hand

I actually made these last night.  They turned out pretty yummy.  They are not super sweet and are really moist.  I sent a few with my son this morning to fuel him up for the cross country meet he had today.

Take a Look  from Pointing Up

Are you looking to freshen up your blog or online store front, but are not exactly sure what look you are going for yet?  Then you need to read this post.  Really.  You do.

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A Little Sunday Potluck- 9~30~12

Good Sunday morning, all!  And welcome to this week's A Little Sunday Potluck spread... :)

Who doesn't love a good potluck, right?  A little of this, a little of that, and a whole lot of awesomeness!  And that is exactly what you will find in my weekly A Little Sunday Potluck posts.  

Each Sunday I will post my top 5 blog finds for the week.  These could be a recipe, a great DIY project, a piece or two on natural parenting, some great blogging advice, a terrific money saving tip... whatever pops out at me during the week before.

So, grab your compartmentalized plate & your plastic spork and enjoy a little Sunday Potluck from me to you... ;)

Raspberry Cheesecake Shortbread Bars from Dimples and Delights

Raspberries?  Cheesecake? Shortbread?  In one bite?  Need I REALLY say more, friends? ;)

GOTCHA! from Midwestern Bite

If you need a good laugh, then reading this blog post needs to happen for you this morning.  Seriously.  Click on over and thank me in a few. :D

Thrifty Decorating With a Fall Flair from The Chronicles of Chaos via a Guest Post from Blue Skies and Apple Pies

I loved these fall decorating ideas on the cheap!  See what fabulous idea this post gave me that includes scrapbook paper.  Go on.  You know you want to. 

Chicken Imperial from Whites Lights on Wednesdays

This recipe is going on my must try ASAP list.  Yep, on my menu planning short list for sure!

How to Get New Things Without Spending a Dime: Barter and Trade from MontanaSolarCreations

Great pointers on how to bring back the long forgotten skills of bartering and trading.  This is something I have been wanting to try to do more in my own life! :)

30+ Halloween Candy Treats from {Semi} Homemade Mom

Yeah, I know this is #6.  I didn't want you guys to think that I had forgotten how to count. ;)  But, I had to include this bonus blog post.  I had to!  There are over 30 recipe ideas for all that trick or treat candy most of us will have in our houses by the end of October.  (And even if you don't have trick or treaters in your house, you may just run out to the store to but some candy just to make a few of these! ;) )

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A Little Sunday Potluck- 9~16~12

Good Sunday morning, all!  And welcome to this week's A Little Sunday Potluck spread... :)

Who doesn't love a good potluck, right?  A little of this, a little of that, and a whole lot of awesomeness!  And that is exactly what you will find in my weekly A Little Sunday Potluck posts.  
Each Sunday I will post my top 5 blog finds for the week.  These could be a recipe, a great DIY project, a piece or two on natural parenting, some great blogging advice, a terrific money saving tip... whatever pops out at me during the week before.

So, grab your compartmentalized plate & your plastic spork and enjoy a little Sunday Potluck from me to you... ;)

My Favorite Fluffy Buttercream Frosting from Cooking Classy
This is buttercream frosting 101, my friends.  Be sure to brush up!  Seriously. :)

How (Not) to Run a Spectacular Blog Giveaway from Jellibean Journals

Some great do's and dont's for bloggers who are considering running a group giveaway on their blogs.  Be sure to check out the comments section for some additional pointers and feedback from other bloggers!

What I Learned On My Technology Hiatus from Crunchy Farm Baby

Awesome reminder for why we need to step out of the blogger/social media world every once in a while and live in the present.  

Chicken Parmesan Meatloaf from What's Cooking, Love?

My family loves chicken parm, and I seriously have NO clue how I never thought of this before myself! Clever, clever recipe idea.

Sweet Potato Cupcakes With Toasted Marshmallow Frosting from Baking With Blondie

All  I can say about this one is YES! YES! YES!  Really, what more is there to say?? :)

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A Little Sunday Potluck...

Good Sunday morning all! :)

I have decided to start a new weekly series on my blog called A Little Sunday Potluck. Who doesn't love a good potluck, right?  A little of this, a little of that, and a whole lot of awesomeness!  And that is exactly what you will find in my weekly A Little Sunday Potluck posts.  
Each Sunday I will post my top 5 blog finds for the week.  These could be a recipe, a great DIY project, a piece or two on natural parenting, some great blogging advice, a terrific money saving tip... whatever pops out at me during the week before.

So, grab your compartmentalized plate & your plastic spork and enjoy a little Sunday Potluck from me to you... ;)

Vanilla Isn't Gone Yet! from Treats With a Twist
You will want to read this before you throw out that next empty bottle of vanilla extract...

Homemade Taco Seasoning from This Gal Cooks

This is something I have been wanting to try to make myself for a while now...

Homemade Toner from Homemade Happiness

Loving this one.  You can keep it simple, or add essential oils to customize your toner even more...

How To: Make Chicken Broth from Budget Bytes

Another awesome DIY foodie project that has been on my culinary bucket list...

What Makes Me Comment on Your Blog from Craftbotic

Some tips from a fellow blogger on how to attract more meaningful comments on your blog posts...

What blog posts stood out to you this week?  What would YOU bring to my Sunday Potluck? ;)