Holidays

12 Free Fourth of July Printables

9 · Jun 18, 2013 · 31 Comments

Printable Club // Summer is in full swing and before we know it, July 4th will be knocking on our door. This month the Printable Club has 12 fabulous and FREE printables that will be perfect to dress-up your Independence Day celebration.

Banners and buntings are still quite on trend. This "Let Freedom Ring" banner that I created will easily dress-up your holiday decor and it's so easy to make.

First, all you need to do is download the printables from the box below.

Next, all you need to do is cut out each section of the banner. Find some twine, yarn or ribbon to attach the letters to. Take a glue stick and add a layer of glue to one side of the flag, place on the ribbon or twine and then fold over to secure the flag to the twine. Repeat with each letter. If you would like more flags for your banner, just print more letters and use the back side of the flag.

Here are 11 more fun ideas for your patriotic celebrations…

1 // The Dating Divas – A vintage pop-up card letting your sweetie know they are the ONLY one you want this 4th of July!
2 // Somewhat Simple – Two super simple and adorably patriotic milk carton-style treat boxes!
3 // Whipperberry – A festive "Let Freedom Ring" printable banner for the Fourth of July!
4 // Crafting Chicks – A patriotic quote to inspire you as you celebrate Independence Day!
5 // Tatertots & Jello – Patriotic Medallion Party Printables for parties or decor.
6 // L'il Luna -Fourth of July Sparklers Prints that are perfect for gifts or favors at your next Independence Day celebration!
7 // My Sister's Suitcase – A fun and simple game that Toddlers and Kids LOVE to play – just like "Don't Eat Pete!"
8 // I Heart Nap Time – Patriotic Party Circles to give your 4th of July that All American feel!
9 // The 36th Avenue – Celebrate this 4th of July with this festive red, white and blue printable.Showing our true colors!
10 // Paging Supermom – Printable Statue of Liberty Crowns are the perfect thing to wear to your neighborhood fireworks show!
11 // The TomKat Studio – Printable Patriotic Cupcake Toppers & Flags for Your 4th of July Celebration!
12 // The Idea Room – Celebrate with these festive drink labels for your 4th of July BBQ.

Better Life Bags Giveaway

32 · May 7, 2013 · 1,180 Comments

Better Life Bags Giveaway // So, funny story… a few weeks ago on Instagram, I discovered a bag and I fell in LOVE! Then I went to Kansas and met Ashley from Little Miss Momma and she had one of the amazing bags and I fell even deeper in love…

The bag was just so lovely, we all were joking about how we were going to sneak it home. Then when I arrived home, it was one of the first things I checked out… It was the Brynnda from Better Life Bags and then I fell into an even deeper LOVE! When I found out what Better Life Bags was all about, I knew I needed one and I needed to share them with all of you. They have such an amazing product and a wonderful mission.

Rebecca the owner of Better Life Bags started her company totally on a fluke. After searching for a diaper bag that was her style, she decided that the only way to accomplish that would be to make her own. She did just that, and posted a picture on Facebook. All of her friends went crazy over the bag and people started ordering them left and right. A handmade business was born!

Rebecca knew that if she was going to create a business like this, she wanted to give back in some way. Her family had moved to a economical challenged area in Detroit and she decided that she wanted to help women who were having issues making a living, women who really didn't have any marketable skills and who couldn't really provide for their families. She trained them, rented out equipment and paid each of them a fair wage and now they all have better lives. That is how Better Life Bags was created. I admire women who create not only a handmade business, but a handmade business with a cause. I LOVE how she has taken an idea and turned it into a mission. Here's a little video about her mission…

I was so excited when I finally received my very own Better Life Bag! And I thought, wouldn't this be a perfect giveaway for Mother's Day. The day when we honor all women. I chatted with Rebecca and she agreed, so this week to celebrate Mother's Day Rebecca and I are giving away one Better Life Bag to one of you!

The bags are truly stunning, they are expertly made with quality materials…

When you order from the site you have a choice, you can purchase some of their ready to ship bags, or you can design your very own bag. You select your fabrics from a wonderful selection of amazing fabrics. Then you select your leather and what type of hardware you want. It's so much fun!! I love the style I selected, the Brynnda. It is just the perfect size for me! I can carry all kinds of goodies…

I have my iPad, an umbrella, my wallet all kinds of goodies for my little guy and I could fit even more if needed. It's just perfect. It also has two outer pockets that are so convenient for things like my phone and such. Are you ready to enter to win one of your very own? All you need to do is follow the steps in the Rafflecopter box below. This giveaway is for anyone with a shipping address within the United States and the winner will be announced on Mother's Day here on WhipperBerry.

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Ham and Cheese Egg Boats // Recipe

1 · Mar 14, 2013 · 12 Comments

Spring Egg Boats // Have you ever had an ah ha moment that makes you feel pretty silly? When I discovered this recipe a few weeks ago, my first thought was… Holy cow, why didn't I think of that!! I've been making all kinds of egg / bread dishes for years. Why hadn't I ever thought of just putting the egg right into the bread itself and baking it just like that. Total paradigm shift for me. What I love most about this recipe is how easy it is to make and yet it presents really well. This would be a fabulous Easter brunch dish idea, your guests will think you are a culinary genius! Yet it's simple enough for an easy weeknight meal as well. It's the best of both worlds.

Ham and Cheese Egg Boats

This recipe is an adaption of a recipe originally found on Spoon Fork Bacon.

Large loaf of french or sour dough bread

6 eggs

1/4 cup whole milk or cream

Tabasco sauce to taste

1 cup of diced ham

3/4 cup of shredded cheese (I used an Italian blend of shredded cheese but cheddar would work fine too.)

Goat cheese (optional)

Directions

Cut a long narrow trough in the bread and scoop out a bit of the bread to make room for the egg mixture and set a side. In a bowl whisk together the eggs, milk, Tabasco (I usually put in about 6-10 dashes, but that's up to your taste), and 1/2 cup of the shredded cheese. Once the mixture has been whisked well, add the ham and carefully pour into the bread. Sprinkle the remaining cheese on top of the egg boat. If you are a goat cheese lover, you can add some little dollops of goat cheese on top as well. I love goat cheese but other members of my family do not. So, I made one with and one without.

Now to bake this, if you are using a full size french loaf can be a little tricky. The loaf does not fit on a traditional baking sheet, so I had to improvise. I turned the baking sheet over and then used aluminum foil to create a baking dish for the loaf. That way if there were any spills, the foil would catch the mess and the inverted baking sheet provided stability. It worked like a charm.

Place in a 350 degree oven for 20-30 minutes or until the egg has fully set. Let the egg boat cool for 10-15 and then slice into sections for your family or guests. I served mine with a lovely salad of mixed greens, tomatoes, goat cheese and pine nuts with a bright lemon vinaigrette.

Now that I've found this gem of a recipe, I can't wait to try all kinds of different variations. I can see all kinds of fun combinations with mushrooms, spinach, sausage you name it… Anything that would normally work in an omelet would be lovely. What combination would you try? Leave a comment and share and let's see what other amazing ideas we can all come up with!

25 Classroom Valentine Ideas

5 · Feb 14, 2013 · 7 Comments

Classroom Valentine's Day Ideas // I have been spending quite a bit of time going through all of the fun link parties that I've hosted over the last several weeks and I found sooooo many fabulous ideas that I thought it would be fun to share them for Valentine's day. Yes, I know that it is a little late for this year, but it's a fabulous way to get ready for next year! Here is the first round… Classroom Valentine Ideas!

Every single one of these ideas are from YOU my Friday Flair friends and those of you who may be new to WhipperBerry who linked up to the Valentine's Day super link party.