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DIY Valentine Wreaths: Vote now!

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So I may be a little late with this, but I really want to make a Valentine’s wreath for my door tomorrow. I found so many amazing options that I just couldn’t decide. I need your help! For Feature Friday I am sharing some of my favorites! Please vote for which one you like the best and think I should make. Voting is on the right sidebar.

#1 Burlap Heart Wreath from Craftaholics Anonymous

#2 Fabric Scrap Wreath from Little Birdie Secrets via Living With Lindsay

#3 Feather Wreath from Every Crafty Endeavor

#4 Red Fabric Heart Wreath from Blog n Tell

#5 Cupcake Liner Valentine Wreath from Tatertots and Jello

#6 Twine Heart from Craftaholics Anonymous

#7 Felt Heart Wreath from the Idea Room

#8 Crepe Paper Wreath from Simple Sage Designs
You may like to know that my door is blue and looks like this.

Don’t forget to vote on the right sidebar for your favorite! Also, if you have a valentines wreath leave the link in the comments so we can all see it! Who knows, maybe I will change my mind completely and choose yours!

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Chicken Noodle Jar Soup

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I had a few requests for the recipe for the Chicken Noodle Jar Soup from yesterday’s get well care package post. Ask, and you shall receive. I think it is a nice gift idea for someone who is feeling a little under the weather.

Chicken Noodle Jar Soup

2 Tbs. Chicken Bouillon Granules
2 Tbs. Dried onion
2 tsps. Dried celery flaked
1 tsp. Black Pepper
4 Cups Egg noodles

Put all ingredients in a jar or bag and give with the following instructions.

Bring 10 cups of water to a boil. Add 1 can of chicken and contents of bag. Boil 12-15 minutes.

I got this recipe from my wonderful neighbor Marilyn who we lovingly refer to as our son’s ward Grandma. We love them and are so happy to have Marilyn in nursery with the little guy on Sunday now!!

Oh, and mom is doing a bit better. She was able to come to a family birthday dinner which was great! Thanks for your concern!

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Show a Little Love: Get Well Soon Care Package

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When I was in college my mom always brought me a Care Package for finals week. It was filled with snacks and things to relieve some of the crazy all night studying stress. I was so thankful to receive these packages and they really did help me know I was loved and thought about.

Well, recently my mom had a minor stroke. Luckily, she has next to none of the possibly terrible side effects, but is really tired and has been ordered to basically do nothing for a few weeks. This is hard enough for anyone, but my mom is a busy body and a clean freak too. Having a house in disarray would likely drive her completely batty.

I was not able to go up to visit right away because the stress of having crazy two year old son running around during her recovery was sure to send her straight back to the ER. So I had to wait until the weekend, but wanted to send my love right away. I knew a get well care package would be just the thing.

Here are the items and messages I came up with:

  • Corner book mark (idea from Little Birdie Secrets): Headache have you “cornered?” Slip this little marker on the corner of your page and she’ll hold your place for ya!
  • Chicken noodle jar soup (put in a bag instead for mailing): just had instructions
  • Lindor hazlenut candy bar: I know all this rest is driving you “nuts” but be good to yourself and you’ll feel better soon!
  • Cozy slipper socks: “Sock” it to this chilly weather! Slip these on and feel warm and cozy in no time.
  • Good & Plenty: Be “good” and get “plenty” of rest.
  • Card: Keep Going! You can “not” do it! (You know encouragement for those who are supposed to do nothing)

Mom and Dad both loved it! I don’t think that getting something fun in the mail thing ever wears off! My mom told me she LOVES the socks, so I just gave her another pair last night.

Link up below with your ideas on how to Show a Little Love! I would love to see what you have been up to! Be sure to use the direct link and link back to this post. Feel free to use the button on the right sidebar!

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