It all started innocently enough on Friday evening. I
entered a cool giveaway on Instagram for a wonderful craft prize bundle to
celebrate March National Crafting Month. I entered and naturally shared the
love with a couple of my crafty friends. One of these friends direct messaged
me to ask what I’m going to create this month. Great question I said! Because, it
seriously is a great question. I may make a new spring wreath, or new garden
stakes and plant markers, or I could finally allow myself to set aside the time
to learn a new craft like crewel embroidery like my Mom used to do. Or maybe I’ll
make a simple pastel flower garland to brighten our hearth and welcome spring.
The possibilities are truly endless thanks to all the fun classes available
with Bluprint!
I was sharing with my daughter Melissa that I wanted to
learn how to take better flat lay photos like hers recently, when she said she
would be happy to teach me by showing me how. I’m so stoked to be working with
her because she slays flat lay photography and is on top of all things beauty
and fashion. We’ve decided to do a new blog series together called All My
Favorite Things. Welcome to the February Edition, we hope you like it.
My Favorite Things in February:
My Amber Vale Home Ambassadorship starts with Candles giveaway
in #AD, brand ambassador, candles, giveaway, home decor, lighting tips, wooden wick candles, by Linda A Kinsman, Friday, February 14, 2020
Happy Valentine’s Day! I hope today has been filled with all the people and things that make you feel loved. One way I show love here is to host giveaways. I’m especially happy to share that today’s giveaway is a favorite- candles! Not just any candles, these are beautiful hand poured candles with wooden wicks, made locally in Franklin TN. You may remember my holiday candle set giveaway from November, where I introduced you to Amber Vale Home. That giveaway had over 1500 entries in just a week, so I know you will love this giveaway and I hope you’ll join me in celebrating my partnership with them as their ambassador! I’m thrilled to have the opportunity to share this small business with amazing candles with you.
School Safe, Allergen-friendly Valentine’s Day treats
in #AD, allergy-free, easy, granola bars, healthy snacks, quick, school safe, treats, Valentine's gifts, Valentines Day, by Linda A Kinsman, Tuesday, February 11, 2020
Even though it’s been a few years since I was a room Mom
setting up a classroom party in middle and elementary school, I remember always
putting allergy reminders on the classroom sign up invitations. Even though I’d
ask for individually wrapped treats with no peanuts or eggs, there would still
be a well-meaning parent that would send in treats that weren’t clearly labeled.
Finding just the right classroom approved treats can be stressful! I’m happy to share a solution for this problem
just in time for Valentine’s day parties and gift exchanges- Made Good Chocolate
Chip Mini Granola Bars in a just for Valentine’s Day size box!
Yummy Treats!
Organize Kitchen Cabinets with Nesting Containers + Giveaway
in #AD, cabinets, cleaning, containers, dishes, kitchen, organizing, stacking, by Linda A Kinsman, Friday, February 07, 2020
Maybe it’s the dreary weather, but February finds me wanting to clean and organize my home. I look around and see hot spots here and there, but I’m giving myself grace and reminding myself that this is a home full of people making these hot spots and it will take time to get to each area. I’ve decided to start small with the most obvious hot spot- my kitchen cabinets and the plethora of plastic containers. I’ve tried getting rid of them completely, but that only lasts so long, because we are a family that cooks, so having handy storage containers is a must. Thankfully, a solution arrived when I was asked if I’d like to review Zoku products, including their Neat Stack Nesting Container Set, which will make organizing kitchen cabinets a snap!
Organized Plastic Containers:
It’s the last Friday of the first month of the year, so let’s celebrate with a giveaway! I’m ready for whimsical February to arrive and bring along some warmer temperatures. While we wait for garden season, I’ve been reading gardening books and sharing them here with you. Recently, I’ve been learning about Ferns from The Complete Book of Ferns by Mobee Weinstein. I’ve been wanting to add ferns to my outdoor gardens, so being asked if I’d like to review it and host a giveaway was a happy bit of luck.
from The Complete Book of Ferns |
Pan Seared Lemon Pepper Salmon Recipe
in #AD, dinners, mealsandmains, pan seared, Salmon, simple, sustainable, tasty food, wild Alaska, by Linda A Kinsman, Thursday, January 23, 2020
One of the best gifts I received over the holiday’s was a box of Sitka Wild Alaskan Coho Salmon and Wild Alaskan Pacific Cod straight from the fishermen in Sitka Alaska. To my delight, I opened the special cold delivery box to find beautiful pieces of flash frozen Salmon and Cod. My mouth watered, just thinking of all the ways I might cook these beauties. Since we’re back to busy work and school schedule’s I wanted to share a super simple Salmon recipe that will have you out of the kitchen fast. It is such a crowd pleaser here at my house, and I’m betting your family is going to love my Pan Seared Lemon Pepper Salmon too.