Posted by Nicole on November 26th, 2008 in giveaways
We are officially half way through the Holiday Gift Guide Extravaganza 2008 here at Apron Strings Aflutter! Are you just having so much fun? I know I am…I feel like Santa Claus! Today’s giveaway is going to help you get all of those great memories you create over the holidays out of your camera and [...]
Posted by Nicole on November 25th, 2008 in giveaways
My boys are each all boy. But come to my house and you’ll find four well-loved Build-A-Bear critters. They truly have something for every child. Win it! Enter a comment below to win a $10 Build-A-Bear gift card! This would make a great stocking stuffer. Entries must be submitted before Friday, December 12 at 12:00 [...]
Posted by Nicole on November 24th, 2008 in giveaways
I’ve said it before…every girl needs a Leatherman. And now is your chance to spread the love to your family and friends this holiday season. 25 years ago, Tim Leatherman set out to create a tool that lived up to the Scout motto: “Be Prepared”. The Leatherman promise soon became “helping active people be prepared [...]
Posted by Nicole on November 21st, 2008 in giveaways
Wow. Do you realize that Christmas is only 35 days away? I know I’m nowhere near ready…are you? So I’m excited to share with you my version of a Holiday Gift Guide. Check back each day for the next couple of weeks as I post a new Giveaway, a Deal and a Resource to help [...]
Posted by Nicole on November 20th, 2008 in housekeeping isn't for the weak
I love Thanksgiving. Even more than Christmas, maybe. I remember my mom saying the same when I was young. I didn’t understand until recently why she would say such a thing. But I love the idea of family and out-of-town guests coming together for a meal, without the stressful hustle and bustle like that surrounding [...]
Posted by Nicole on November 19th, 2008 in wordless wednesdays
My Youngest left this on my computer screen before leaving on a Boys’ Day Out. I just want to eat him up!
Posted by Nicole on November 18th, 2008 in Polls, giveaways
I am so excited, I can’t hardly stand it! I’m putting the finishing touches on my Holiday Gift Guide, Deals, & Giveaway Extravaganza 2008! Say that three times fast. And here’s a a sneak peak: You kids love to “build” these in a “workshop”… Your husband won’t be able to get out of his “honey [...]
Posted by Nicole on November 17th, 2008 in this and that
Jenn at The Coupon Coup tagged me with a “get to know you” sort of Meme. I love memes so I’m always glad to play along. This one involves sharing 7 facts about yourself…here we go: Fact #1: I am in love with white t-shirts. I would wear one everyday (if I didn’t think that [...]
Posted by Nicole on November 14th, 2008 in design
Meet Heather Eigler…mom, artist, writer and creator of Maternal Spark, a blog dedicated to helping moms find their creative “spark” in the midst of motherhood. Heather has a very keen entrepreneurial sense and has created a successful online community. Heather just created her new blog, Mercantile Spark, where she features creative individuals, dedicated to “the [...]
Posted by Nicole on November 13th, 2008 in housekeeping isn't for the weak, recipes
Who couldn’t use another good recipe to add to their repetaur…I know I could. Here’s one from my Rival Crock Pot cookbook (I have the cookbook, but you can get all the recipes from this site!). Its easy and its oh so yummy! Barbecued Pulled Pork Sandwiches Ingredients: 2 1/2 lbs pork roast 1 14-oz [...]