It's Time For A Little Change!

Today is my last post over here at Dang Good Finds.com.  It is bittersweet for me.  When I started this blog I really didn't know if I would like blogging.  Well, now I am addicted.  I love it.  I am so excited to introduce you to my new blog,
thepotters-place.com.
Here is what you can expect from my new blog...

Tutorials from me!!!

Recipes that I have tested, and love.

A few posts each week,

and a few dang good finds along the way.

I am really excited about this change and I hope that you will like it, too.

Thanks so much for all of your support, encouragement, and comments.
I love to read them!

Let me know if you like the change by becoming a follower of my new blog.

Thanks again for reading danggoodfinds.com and remember to visit me at...

thepotters-place.com

Thanks to my friends, Angie for our pic and Camille for my cute blog.  You two are amazing!!!

More Halloween Party Ideas

I love this.  It is so creepy.
Take a surgical glove and fill it with water, freeze, then add it to your Halloween punch.
Full tutorial can be found here.

Halloween Printables

Throwing a Halloween Party?

Here are FREE printable cupcake toppers/party labels, water bottle labels, cupcake wrappers, and a large cobweb “welcome” sign

Found at  blog.catchmyparty.com.

PARTY ON!

***They also have Thanksgiving printables, too
Found here.

Picnik

Have you heard about the photo editing website,

Picnik?

Well if you haven't it is pretty awesome.

I have tried others and found they were very complicated and I become frustrated using them.  I have been trying Picnik out and I still have a lot to learn, but here is a before and after pic using picnik. 

Love it.

Check it out.

It is FREE unless you want the upgrade...

I think it's totally worth it!

Happy Monday!

How To Make Hairbows

Looking for a site that has all sorts of DIY hairbows?

Pic is from 2009 - WOW my girls have changed so much!

Look what I found!
FREE hairbow tutorials.

girlythingsbows.com

makebowsandmore.blogspot.com
theribbonretreat.com

makehairbows.org

Halloween The Sharpie Way

Don't want to carve your pumpkins?

Try decorating your pumpkin using a Sharpie.

More ideas can be found at

blog.sharpie.com

Tender Merceys

This weekend was the semi annual General Conference for the

Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints.

I tried to prepare myself and my family with things to do while listening. I am not the type to sit in front of the TV for 8 hours (I have been known to fall asleep). I like to listen while doing other things.  I don't expect my girls to listen to every speaker but I want them to feel the Spirit and at least be reverent.  A simple task, right?  Well my 2 year old loves to talk like it's her job and often screams when upset.  At one point I had had it.  I broke into tears and pleaded for them to just go play upstairs.  Ok, let me just say that looking back I think my girls probably thought I was crazy because I was in tears and just wanted them to be quiet.  I know it sounds nuts but I really try hard to get what I need to learn from our church leaders.  As conference came to an end, my E was quietly playing with her Barbies and M was taking a nap (hallelujah) and President Monson was waving to the camera.  I looked over and E was waving back to the TV and said, "Mom he's waving to me!" 

 My heart was overwhelmed that she felt that he was waving to her.  I turned to mush because she WAS listening, and noticed the Prophet waving to HER!  To her, it meant something.  Despite all the craziness that day, she was able to feel something and I realized that it truly is the simple things that matter most.

General Conference Weekend

Looking for ideas on how to keep your kids entertained during General Conference?

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Well, look at what I found...

Conference packets over at SugarDoodle.net,

15 fab activities at ayearoffhe.blogspot.com,

for treat ideas check out therhouse.com,

and for ideas on how to prepare for Conference at littleldsideas.blogspot.com

Hope this helps you to have the spirit in your home while listening to Conference.

Have a GREAT WEEKEND!!!

Thanks for stopping by!

Upcycled Scarf

Check out this awesome scarf made from a t-shirt.

This is a fall must have.

Tutorial can be found at tidymom.net

Another Banner DIY

I am a sucker for banners.

Look at how cute and simple this DIY roller stamp is made from an elastic and a roller.

Love it!

Full tutorial can be found over at justsomethingimade.com.

Waffles?

My E LOVES Waffles.

She would eat them everyday for every meal if we would let her. 

I am always looking for new waffle recipes to try to change things up.  I just found the best waffles made from scratch over at campchef.com/blog.  I made mine at home rahter than out camping but they would be great on an outing!  Try my buttermilk syrup they are perfect together!!!

*We just got a Camp Chef and we love it.  If you are a camper (which I am now) this is a must!!!

Paper Bag Floor

I am totally in DIY project mode.  I have a few projects I am trying to finish up.  Until I finish them, check out this floor.  It was created from a roll of brown paper and glue.  So cleaver.

Check out the full tutorial found over at

lovelycraftyhome.com

Have a great weekend.

How To Tie A Scarf

I don't know about you, but I love scarves.  While shopping with my friend, Jen K, she taught me the best way to tie a scarf.  I was going to do a tutorial on how to do it until I found this pic.

#5 is my favorite.

How To Remove A Grease Spot

This weekend The Mr and I were able to participate in a 24 hour cycling relay.  We had a blast.  As we were waiting for one of our riders to come in I brushed up against a bike and got a chain mark on the back of my favorite pants.

I was pretty bummed until I found out that Dawn dish soap not only

"takes grease out of your way", but it takes grease out of clothes!

I wish I had some pics but didn't think about taking one before I washed it! 

Just put a little soap on the grease spot and work it in, wash and, amazingly, it comes right out!  I am buying another bottle for my laundry closet.

Thanks, Trudy for this tip!!!

Pumpkin Cookie Recipe

Fall is my favorite time of year!  I love the chill in the air, the delish fall food, and football season.  I just hate the thought of snow in a few months.  Well, I found an easy and healthy pumpkin cookie recipe to go right along with the season.

I think it is a Weight Watchers one!

Mix a spice cake mix (just the dry ingredients) with a small can of pumpkin.  Add a handful or two of chocolate chips (I prefer white chocolate chips) and you are done.  Yep, just 3 ingredients.  Spoon them out on a cookie sheet and cook at 350 for 10-15 min.  I make mine a little bigger so I have to cook theme longer.  They are so moist.  It's hard to just eat one!  I have also made muffins from the same ingredients.  They are great for breakfast.

Bandana Dress

I am always looking for new things to make for my girls.  I found this darling dress made out of 2 bandanas and some ribbon.  Looks like this is a project for me!  It takes about 15 min, and the cost is around $3.

Tutorial can be found at

camisolesandcammies.blogspot.com

In need of some style?

A year or so ago I found this great blog...

sharandandrew.blogspot.com.

and I guess you could say that I blog stalk her!!!

Sharstin has a knack for design, is a great photographer, and a "fast" runner.

As you search and drool over her blog you will find great party ideas,

her secret to these simple treats, and pics of her previous home.

~BEAUTIFUL~

 before and after

Check her blog out here.

You are going to love it!

Lazy Days

Oh how I wish we would have found our trailer a few months ago!

We have now spent a few nights in it away from our home,

(haha), and are loving it.

I found the greatest hammock...it is called

Green Armadillo

It comes in two sizes, single (for one person) or double (for 2 or more - up to 350 lbs)

I ordered the double and LOVE IT.  I find myself spending a little too much time in it!

Hey isn't that what camping is all about?

It is so easy to put up (about 3 min total time) and a few more to put it away.

It fits in a small bag so it takes a little more time to shove it in the bag.

After our last outing I found out that the hammock can be washed.  It looks brand new.

Green Armadillo

Paper Garland

I love this idea!!!

Strips of paper sewn together then hung on the wall.

This would be so fun to do in different colors

for all of the upcoming holidays.

Tutorial can be found at

minieco.co.uk

Painted Funiture

Did you know that you can PAINT an upholsted chair or couch?

Well you can!  I found a great tutorial over at

hypheninteriors.com

I really want to try this.  All I need to do is find a place to put a chair!!!