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Fame On Friday #15

Posted by Leanne on July 13, 2012 None comments

Whew! Well, we are back from vacation! I don’t know what made em think any part of that would be relaxing but we did manage to have fun! Unfortunately Anna was out of sorts the whole time and needed a lot of negotiation and deep breathing on our part, but through it all we got lots of sun, swimming, bug catching, and even lots of shopping! the perfect little getaway! But being back home means jumping right back into the craziness of our lives – hubby is grouting our new tile in our bathroom, and I am doing laundry of course, and painting like a mad man, trying to get ready for Sunday!! I’ll post the market again of Facebook soon, so watch out for that! I’d LOVE LOVE LOVE to see you there!

I thank you for all sticking it out with me, while I’ve been sick and now away!

I am thankful Melanna is here today for our Fame On Friday!! I hope to post again on Monday or Tuesday, to let you know how the weekend went!! Take it away Melanna!!
My name is Melanna and I blog over at Rhapsody of Cacophony.

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It’s my little piece of the internet world where I share all about the crazy that is my life. I “met” Leanne through a Facebook group for bloggers and very quickly became a fan of her blog. And since I live “next door” to her in Alberta, Canada I feel we have lots in common. Thanks for having me here today, Leanne!

I started blogging when my list of potential crafty and party projects got too long and I needed something to spur me on to get things done. (click on the pictures if you want to see that post)

I even took on scary things like trying out a sewing machine.

Turns out it’s not so scary. It even got obsessive for a while there (it probably ranks in my top two mediums for crafting and creating). I think I spent a solid 2 months this past spring only sewing! I even managed to make a tutorial for this dress:

My sweet husband got me a Silhouette for Christmas one year and a whole new obsession of crafting began! And I haven’t even moved past using it for paper.

When I was 6 my mom got a friend to put together a music themed birthday party for me. I have never forgotten it (or the 3D grand piano cake!). Since having kids I’ve gotten a little party obsessed and plan their birthdays all year long. So throughout my blog you’ll find the growing collection of parties I’ve put on for them (another one will be posted about next week since it’s happening tomorrow!).  These are just a few:

Fancy Nancy

 

Sunday Comics

 

Teddy Bear’s Picnic

My favourite part of parties? Making the cake!

 

 

Sometimes I’ll throw in a recipe (when I remember to take pictures!), but mostly it’s all just the every day happenings of our life.

And of course since I’m a mom these two find their way into many of my posts.

I’d love to meet you, so I hope you’ll stop by and say hello!

Isn’t she a.m.a.z.i.n.g.?!?!  Thanks Melanna!!  xoxo!

And thanks everyoine for reading!!

xo, Leanne

Are you wondering what this “Fame On Friday” is??  Read on!

Fame On Fridays! … because I heart my readers!!

I love my followers, and I am so grateful to all of you for following my blog…and as a thank you, I want to show you off!  I know there are A LOT of talent reading my blog, and I want to know more about You!

If you have a blog, let us know whatever you want us to know about it!  …But you don’t need to be a blogger to be featured.  Love to bake?  Send me your pictures and recipes!  Love to knit?  Send me a scarf!  Haha, joking :)   Maybe you accomplished something you didn’t know you could do, just because there was no one around to help you.  Brag about it here!  Maybe you changed something in your life in a positive way.  Tell us about it!  Maybe you are amazing at organizing.  Share your tips with us!

If you would like to be featured, send me any info you would like us to know about you & pictures of what you have created.  I’ll schedule you in for a Friday, and will email you to let you know when you are scheduled, so you can brag to all your friends!  :)

The Only Rules:

1.)  You must be a follower of Because (I think) I Can through email, Linky Followers, RSS Feed, or Facebook.

2.)  Spread the Love!  Let people know you are being featured, and where to find it!  Do you have a friend you think people should know about?  Get your friend to contact me!

That’s it!  You can email me at leanne @ becauseithinkican . com, or contact me through my contact form on my sidebar.  I look forward to getting to know you better!

Leanne

Fame On Friday #13

Posted by Leanne on June 22, 2012 8 comments

Get ready to drool!! My guest today has some serious talent in the kitchen!! Meet Jullee!

I want to start off by thanking Leanne for featuring me on her fantastic blog.  My name is Jullee and I blog over at The Grubery where I cook up delicious delights for my family.  I am a wife and the Mother of two beautiful little girls, 20 months and 4 years old.  When it comes to eating I like to try everything and anything.  In the past I have tried some strange things..like Bull testicles and fried Rattle snake.  The only thing that makes me squeamish is raw or rare meat.  I prefer my steak well done!

 

After having my first daughter I realized that my super unhealthy lifestyle of eating out just wasn’t going to cut it.  I decided to take what my Momma taught me and put it to good use.  I started searching for recipes and came across so many fun blogs.  And, when a stay at home Mom gets introduced to blogs she typically starts blogging.  So I started up my food blog.

Over the past year I have probably tried more new recipes than I had over the previous five years all together.  I have whipped up some fantastic and delicious delights and I want to share a few of my favorites with you.

 

If you like Shrimp and Mango this is the recipe for you!  The sweetness of the shrimp and Mangoes mix perfectly with a tart Yogurt, Lime, and Mint sauce.  It is quick and easy and perfect for a warm summer night.

 

The recipe on my blog that I have made more times than any other would be this delicious Spicy Pumpkin Chili.  I have served this twice for company and both times my guests got really nervous when I mentioned that not only is the Chili Vegetarian..but it also has Pumpkin puree in it.  This amazing Chili wins everyone over with the very first flavorful bite.

 

Do you dream of making delicious Doughnuts without having to deal with the dough?  Me too!  I am actually a little afraid of yeast.  There is just something about having to get the water within a proper temperature before you either kill it or freeze it to death.  That’s why I decided to try making Doughnuts with Pillsbury Biscuit Dough.  When I told my sister I was trying these she thought I was crazy.  But crazy is as crazy does and these turned out great.  They tasted fantastic..and when you take into account that the prep time is almost non-existent they are even more amazing.
A Sloppy Joe made with Indian ingredients?  Oh yes, and  it was amazing!  I didn’t know what to expect but I was willing to give it a try because I love sloppy Joe’s and I also love Indian food.  I am so glad I tried this because it is probably my favorite dish that I’ve blogged about.  This recipe tasted amazing and it was super flavorful.
For my baby’s First Birthday I whipped up these adorable flower cupcakes using Mini Marshmallows.  They turned out so cute and all of my guests loved them.  The kids gobbled them up and I just loved how girly they were..especially considering her Birthday is in October and these pretty little things had to fit in among pumpkins, Gooey mice, Witch fingers, and other Halloweeny stuff.

Thanks again to Leanne for inviting me to spend a little time with ya’ll!  I hope you have as much fun looking over my recipes as I had whipping them up.  Thanks for hanging out with me and I hope you will come and grab some Grub with me at The Grubery.

Thank you so much for being here Jullee!!

Please take some time to visit Jullee’s blog, and thanks so much for reading!
xo, Leanne

Are you wondering what this fame On Friday is all about:

Fame On Fridays! … because I heart my readers!!

I love my followers, and I am so grateful to all of you for following my blog…and as a thank you, I want to show you off!  I know there are A LOT of talent reading my blog, and I want to know more about You!

If you have a blog, let us know whatever you want us to know about it!  …But you don’t need to be a blogger to be featured.  Love to bake?  Send me your pictures and recipes!  Love to knit?  Send me a scarf!  Haha, joking :)   Maybe you accomplished something you didn’t know you could do, just because there was no one around to help you.  Brag about it here!  Maybe you changed something in your life in a positive way.  Tell us about it!  Maybe you are amazing at organizing.  Share your tips with us!

If you would like to be featured, send me any info you would like us to know about you & pictures of what you have created.  I’ll schedule you in for a Friday, and will email you to let you know when you are scheduled, so you can brag to all your friends!  :)

The Only Rules:

1.)  You must be a follower of Because (I think) I Can through email, Linky Followers, RSS Feed, or Facebook.

2.)  Spread the Love!  Let people know you are being featured, and where to find it!  Do you have a friend you think people should know about?  Get your friend to contact me!

That’s it!  You can email me at leanne @ becauseithinkican . com, or contact me through my contact form on my sidebar.  I look forward to getting to know you better!

Leanne

Fame On Friday #8!!

Posted by Leanne on May 18, 2012 3 comments

That’s right, it’s Fame On Friday again!!  I am super-duper excited about today’s guest.  I “met” Anna  from “My Life And Kids” about 10 months ago… I was having a real hard parenting day, and ran into a post of Anna’s.  Unfortunately I can’t find that post now, but Anna’s post about why she is a stay at home mom made me cry…  and since then she has kept me laughing so hard I cry!!  This girl is seriously funny, very honest, with a little bit of devilishness about her.  I imagine my Anna will grow up to be a lot like this Anna!  I am flattered Anna reads my blog, so here she is!!  Enjoy her and be sure to check out more of her blog!!

Hi, my name is Anna, and I blog at My Life and Kids. I’m super excited to be here today!

Leanne and I have been blog buddies for what seems like forever, and I’m always inspired by her projects! And our kids are fairly close in age, so I always feel like we have a lot in common.

My Life and Kids

I had three kids in three years. Then I quit my job, moved to the suburbs, bought a minivan and started wearing mom jeans. In my spare time, I blog about all the ways I’m finding the fun in life and motherhood.

A Few of My Favorite Posts:


Sometimes I Get a Little Crafty…


Summertime Fun

I wrote an eBook called 25 Ways to Have More Fun at Home. It’s full of fun things you can do with your kids – which might be a lifesaver this summer!

25 Ways to Have more Fun at Home

It’s free for you to download – just like My Life and Kids on Facebook and click on the eBook tab to download your free copy.

And on Wednesdays, I co-host Finding the Funny. It’s a great linky party – where you can link up your old or new posts. If they make you laugh, they’ll make us laugh!

I hope you’ll visit My Life and Kids and say hi!

Thanks for having me, Leanne!

Thank You so much, Anna!!

Be sure to check out her ebook, it is fantastic!

BTW, if you receive my posts by email, and are having problems seeing Anna’s picture links, please click on the title of this post, and read it directly from my blog page. You don’t want to miss out on Anna’s links… my personal favorite is her ric-rac ring, LOVE IT!

Thanks so much for reading!! Have a wonderful long weekend!!

xo, Leanne

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Are you wondering what this Fame On Friday is??  Here’s the info for you!

Fame On Fridays! … because I heart my readers!!

I love my followers, and I am so grateful to all of you for following my blog…and as a thank you, I want to show you off!  I know there are A LOT of talent reading my blog, and I want to know more about You!

If you have a blog, let us know whatever you want us to know about it!  …But you don’t need to be a blogger to be featured.  Love to bake?  Send me your pictures and recipes!  Love to knit?  Send me a scarf!  Haha, joking :)   Maybe you accomplished something you didn’t know you could do, just because there was no one around to help you.  Brag about it here!  Maybe you changed something in your life in a positive way.  Tell us about it!  Maybe you are amazing at organizing.  Share your tips with us!

If you would like to be featured, send me any info you would like us to know about you & pictures of what you have created.  I’ll schedule you in for a Friday, and will email you to let you know when you are scheduled, so you can brag to all your friends!  :)

The Only Rules:

1.)  You must be a follower of Because (I think) I Can through email, Linky Followers, RSS Feed, or Facebook.

2.)  Spread the Love!  Let people know you are being featured, and where to find it!  Do you have a friend you think people should know about?  Get your friend to contact me!

That’s it!  You can email me at leanne @ becauseithinkican . com, or contact me through my contact form on my sidebar.  I look forward to getting to know you better!

Leanne

Fame On Friday #7

Posted by Leanne on May 11, 2012 None comments

That’s right, it’s Fame On Friday again, …because I heart my readers!!

I’m excited about my guest today! I know, I’m always excited, but I never knew Tammy before I read this post she sent me, and now I want to know her more!
Enjoy her!

A Little Glimpse of the Lady Behind Homespun Happenings:

 

My name is Tammy.

I am the Lady behind Homespun Happenings.I have been blessed to be able to homeschool all four of my children.My hubby and I have been married for 17 years.

 

 

As a family, we love to serve in
our church, serving where ever is needed  from cleaning the bathrooms to
teaching a Sunday school class.:)  As a Christian, my ultimate goal in life is to be the wife and mother that the Lord wants me to be.

 So……..Homespun Happenings  is a little mix of what the Lord is doing in my family, some chattering on about what is in my heart, and a lot of my crafty
creations. I would say that my blog has turned into more of a crafting blog since I started it back in September of 2010.

I enjoy creating primitive, cottage, and homespun looking crafts of all kind in my spare time.
Hence the name of my blog.

I love finding “trash” and turning it into something useful.

I find great inspiration from all you crafty ladies out there.
I just launched a new Linky Party called Rustic Restorations Weekend.
It lasts all weekend.I would love to have you join in the fun and be inspired to restore those things around your home.
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Thank you so much Tammy!
Tammy also has a facebook page, so make sure you take some time to check her out and say Hi!
Thanks for reading!
xo, Leanne

Are you wondering what this “Fame On Friday” is??  Here’s the info for you!  I would love to have you as a feature if you are interested!!

Fame On Fridays! … because I heart my readers!!

I love my followers, and I am so grateful to all of you for following my blog…and as a thank you, I want to show you off!  I know there are A LOT of talent reading my blog, and I want to know more about You!

If you have a blog, let us know whatever you want us to know about it!  …But you don’t need to be a blogger to be featured.  Love to bake?  Send me your pictures and recipes!  Love to knit?  Send me a scarf!  Haha, joking :)   Maybe you accomplished something you didn’t know you could do, just because there was no one around to help you.  Brag about it here!  Maybe you changed something in your life in a positive way.  Tell us about it!  Maybe you are amazing at organizing.  Share your tips with us!

If you would like to be featured, send me any info you would like us to know about you & pictures of what you have created.  I’ll schedule you in for a Friday, and will email you to let you know when you are scheduled, so you can brag to all your friends!  :)

The Only Rules:

1.)  You must be a follower of Because (I think) I Can through email, Linky Followers, RSS Feed, or Facebook.

2.)  Spread the Love!  Let people know you are being featured, and where to find it!  Do you have a friend you think people should know about?  Get your friend to contact me!

That’s it!  You can email me at leanne @ becauseithinkican . com, or contact me through my contact form on my sidebar.  I look forward to getting to know you better! Read more »

Pinterest Wednesday!

Posted by Leanne on May 2, 2012 None comments

Welcome to this week’s Pinterest Wednesday!! I don’t have a theme this week, just simply a bunch of things that I loved on Pinterest this week. Enjoy!!

Source: arquitetura-pessoal.tumblr.com via Kathy on Pinterest

Wow. I could eat, sleep and everything else in this room! So beautiful!

 

Source: etsy.com via Lisa on Pinterest

Aha! If I could sew, I already know of a few tops I’d add these too! So smart!

 

Source: flickr.com via Heidi on Pinterest

Isn’t this amazing?? It’s the Neuschwanstein castle, in Bavaria, Germany

 

Source: flickr.com via Tracy on Pinterest

Such a fun idea for Father’s Day! On my hubby’s second Father’s Day with Jordan, I planned a surprise photo shoot for the 2 of them together. It was adorable!!

 

Source: sweetpickinsfurniture.com via Linds-e on Pinterest

I just adore this little desk, and abolutely love the soft yellow. According to the pin, the color is White Raisin, by Sherwin Williams.

 

Source: ambermaybe.com via Linds-e on Pinterest

 

Source: garden-photos-com.photoshelter.com via Carly on Pinterest

I would looove something like this for our kids!! So fun!

 

Source: somethingswanky.com via Karie on Pinterest

This pin literally makes me swoon! It is taking every once of self control not to look into this one to find the recipe… and make it… my tummy is growling and my mouth is salivating!

Thanks for reading!!
I’d love for you to come follow me on Pinterest and on Facebook!

xo, Leanne