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Hanging Succulent Garden with International Delight

4 · Jul 10, 2013 · 28 Comments

This post brought to you by International Delight // I have to admit… I love my sweet drinks. There is nothing better than starting the day with a cup of iced Choffy or my favorite herbal tea with a splash of International Delight creamer. Currently MY ID is the Cold Stone Sweet Cream… YUM!!! Or, if I'm in a bolder mood, the Caramel Macchiato.

With this being part of my morning routine, I tend to go through a bit of creamer and therefore, I have quite a few bottles that are destined for the trash. Recently, International Delight issued a challenge… Make something out of my used bottles. I really thought that was kind of a fun idea. Well… to be completely honest, I was a little befuddled. Using old containers as a craft muse hasn't really been part of my M.O. when it comes to creating for WhipperBerry. I had to step back and think for a bit and then inspiration hit! I could make a hanging succulent garden with a few of the ID bottles and it would look fantastic.

I can't even tell you how tickled I was when I finished this project. Not only that but I came up with a few more that I may try. I mean seriously, what can you really do with an old plastic bottle? Who knew that it could be the perfect vehicle for such a fun idea. It's so simple, here is how you can make a hanging succulent garden of your very own…

I used the large International Delight Bottle, removed the label and the lid and cut the top portion off with a craft knife.

Next, I cut openings into the side of the bottle as a fun way to add more succulents into my little garden container.

I used DecoArt Americana acrylic craft paint to add color to the plant containers. I used Sea Glass, and Sizzling Pink from the Neon Collection. The design was a little free form. I added some little stripes and some splashes of color on each container leaving some open areas to add more contrast.

Then, I added some small succulents that I found at Lowes with some pea gravel and soil designed for succulents. I even layered the soil and pea gravel to add a fun effect in the container that you see above, on the right. Once you have everything painted and planted then you have to decide… Will you leave them as is… or hang them?

I think they look great either way, and they add a fun pop of color to any room. Here is how they would look dressing up a table…

… Or, you can carefully poke some holes in the side and add some black and gold twine from Knot & Bow and hang them for a totally different look.

Isn't it FUN?!

So, what's YOUR ID? What would you make out of your empty ID bottles? Does your flavor inspire your creation?

Come follow the all the fun and share your ID with International Delight on any of their social media platforms…

Find ID on Facebook here: https://www.facebook.com/InternationalDelight

Find ID on Twitter here: https://twitter.com/indelight

Find ID on Pinterest here: http://pinterest.com/indelight/

Find ID on Instagram here: http://instagram.com/indelight

Find ID on YouTube here: http://www.youtube.com/indelightchannel

What's Your ID? International Delight is looking for their most passionate flavor fans. Put your ID on the map to enter to win a Magical Trip, play games and discover more unexpected delight. Share your ID flavor at http://whatsyourid.com.

This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of International Delight. The opinions and text are all mine.

Carving Out Some Quiet Time with Quaker Epic Adventures

0 · Jun 6, 2013 ·

This post brought to you by Quaker // Quiet time, all to yourself… It's magical, it's restores and replenishes the soul. Once I became a Mom, it seems like those times are so rare. Especially now that my kiddos are out of school. My quiet time is now an even bigger luxury.

I have a rather large age gap between all of my kiddos…

… And I have to say, having older children around when you still have little ones is down right fabulous!! Now that they are out of school the older girls can hang out with the younger ones while I run to the store to grab some groceries or when I need some supplies for the daily project. That time when I am in the car, by myself… Is priceless. It's not too long, but just enough to feel like myself again after a stressful day with the kiddos.

Even better is when I can sneak a treat in my bag on the way out the door like Quaker® Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Cookies…

They come pre-packaged and are a perfect portion of chocolatey goodies with all the Quaker® Oatmeal goodness inside.

Another way I like to carve out some time for myself, is by sneaking off into my backyard, to relax under the trees with a good book. I take a few minutes to have a sweet snack and enjoy whatever story I happen to be engrossed in at the time.

Quaker® Chocolate Chip Cookies allow me to be indulgent while still providing the power of Quaker® oats to fuel me for whatever the rest of the day might hold.

Share how you celebrate your me-time and go to Everyday Health for more fun stories.

This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of Quaker®. The opinions and text are all mine.

Entertaining with Kettle Brand Chips // #TheRealKettleChips

1 · May 29, 2013 ·

This post brought to you by Kettle Brand Chips // When you think of summer what comes to mind? Barbecues, picnics, family gatherings, hot dogs, hamburgers and POTATO CHIPS. Am I right?

The barbecues and picnics are in full swing and those chip bowls are ready to be filled, but what are you going to fill them with, and how are you going to serve them?

Without a doubt, I have been a long time Kettle Brand Chips fan. I know with Kettle Brand I am getting nothing but the best, all natural ingredients. Not only that, but Kettle Brand Potato Chips are the first potato chips that have been certified by the NonGMO Project. Nice job Kettle Brand!

My favorite part of Kettle Brand Chips… You're going to laugh… I love folded chips. I know, I know… it's a little odd, but I truly do crave chips that are all folded up and are extra crispy. I have always found that the folded to flat ratio in the Kettle brand bag is rather high and I LOVE it!!

I have also found that when entertaining, potato chips are a fun and easy way to dress up a picnic or barbecue table. Here is a fun way to serve your Kettle Brand potato chips…

I've created these printable cones that are a fun way to serve your guests and they are super easy to make.

You can download the free printable from the box below, cut out the cone, roll it up and staple it together. place a small bit of tissue paper in the cone and then add your chips. It couldn't be easier. You're guests will be blown away!

What fun ways do you like to dress-up your Kettle Brand Potato Chips? Do you have any quirky chip tales? What camp are you in… flat or folded, GMO or NonGMO? I prefer mine without those pesky GMOs and extra folds please.

This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of Kettle Brand. The opinions and text are all mine.

Hannah’s Summer Adventures with Quaker® Perfect Portions

0 · May 9, 2013 ·

Quaker® Perfect Portions // This is Hannah.

Hannah has almost finished the 6th grade.

Hannah has come to the age where a little independence is quite fun.

You know that time… you almost have your first year of middle school under your belt. You're feeling pretty cool. The idea of spending the summer at the pool with your little brother and sister makes your skin crawl.

Hannah is definitely at that point in life.

She has big plans for the summer.

Hannah loves to read, and we lucked out when moving here to Lincoln, we live right down the street from a library.

Hannah plans on taking her red bike and making several trips to the library this summer. Not to mention all kinds of adventures with her friends all over exploring our new neighborhood. We not only have a library, but we have parks, a pool, ice cream shops and all must be explored for sure on her red bike.

With all this peddling around our neighborhood, Hannah is going to have to fuel-up for all that exploring. Luckily she takes after her Dad, the oatmeal lover. Her Dad wishes that oatmeal was the ONLY food group. They are a lot alike those two…

Now remember… Hannah is almost twelve… She likes to make her own decisions. That's what almost twelve is all about.

Hannah was so excited when I introduced her to Quaker® Perfect Portions.

Remember… She's almost twelve (she likes to remind me of that quite a bit.) She's not a "kid" anymore.

My stars, she's almost a third of the way through middle school… She's almost ready to vote and get her own apartment, right?

She's at that age where one packet of oatmeal is not quite enough to get her through until lunch, but two packets is just a little too much. That's why Quaker® Perfect Portions is PERFECT for Hannah.

She gets to decide how much she wants, and it still has the ease of just adding hot water like the typical instant oatmeal. Quaker® Perfect Portions Oatmeal has no sugar added… That way, Hannah can have total control as to how sweet she wants her oatmeal. Let's be honest… She likes it a little sweeter than her Dad, who is the health nut. Her Dad also likes HUGE portions of oatmeal…

Now, the two of them can sit down to perfectly portioned, perfectly sweetened bowls of oatmeal each day before they begin their adventures.

Every day is an adventure around here and with Quaker® Perfect Portions I know that Hannah, her Dad and the rest of the family are getting the fuel they need for their epic adventures.

What about you? Share how you make everyday an adventure and see other storieson Everyday Health.

This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of Quaker®. The opinions and text are all mine.

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