Out of store-bought breadcrumbs? Make your own breadcrumbs at home with this super easy, step-by-step tutorial! *UPDATED POST – Homemade breadcrumbs are one of my favorite things to make instead of buying. And with everything going on in the world today, I figured this was an important skill that you should know, so I’ve updated …
Need some quick, easy meals that don’t require a ton of ingredients? Here’s 10+ of my favorite 5 ingredient dinner recipes that you can make in minutes! Hello! I hope you’re feeling great today! We got our “Stay at Home” order from the governor last night. And since it seems to be happening throughout the …
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Is your local grocery store sold out of paper goods? Don’t worry – here’s 10 alternatives to paper products that you can make at home today! Happy Tuesday, you guys! I hope you are still feeling well and haven’t gone completely stir crazy with being stuck at home! Today, I’ve put together a little round …
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This BBQ Shepherd’s Pie recipe is SO easy to make and requires just 5 simple ingredients! Hello! I hope you’re feeling well! Today, I’m excited to be sharing one of my favorite recipes, BBQ Shepherd’s Pie! As I mentioned the other day, my goal is to help you navigate this crazy world we’re living in …
Government offices are shutting down. Schools are closed to millions of children. Major corporations are working from home and some people have lost their jobs altogether. What’s your plan for survival in a broken world? Let me just start by saying, How Are You? I hope that wherever you are you’re safe and well! Just …
It’s that time of year, my friends – spring has begun and today I’m sharing some of my favorite spring cleaning tips and tricks! After enjoying the rising temperatures this past week, I figured it’s time to get the spring cleaning started. That way, we’ll have lots of time to spend outdoors when the snow …
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Searching for a special card for your favorite person born on February 29th? Download and print this gorgeous free printable leap year birthday card right now! Tomorrow is my birthday and I am going to be 10 years old. And 40 years old. But, the fun part is, I get to be 10 years old …
There’s only a couple more weeks until the “luckiest” day of them all…have you decorated yet? No? Perfect! Because today I’m sharing this gorgeous free printable St. Patrick’s Day wall art with you! This beautiful wall art features one of my most favorite Irish quotes… “We are the music makers and we are the dreamers …
Looking for a fun twist on traditional Irish Soda Bread? Try my Cranberry Raisin Irish Soda Bread recipe – you’ll love the sweet and tart combination of the cranberries and raisins! My husband and my kids love traditional Irish soda bread, but honestly, I’m not that big of a fan. I prefer the brown bread. …
Are you in search of a lucky treat for St. Patrick’s Day? Surprise the kiddos with these adorably delicious Lucky Leprechaun Cookies! A few years back, I was searching for a St. Patrick’s Day treat for the girls and came across this really simple cake mix cookie recipe that I’d saved on Pinterest. After deciding …
Surprise your little ones and their classmates with a goody bag full of treats decorated with this adorable St. Patrick’s Day treat topper. St. Patrick’s Day is coming and with it comes classroom parties in need of treats! So, why not send your little ones to school with goody bags decorated with an adorable free …
Learn to brine your own Homemade Corned Beef with this easy step-by-step recipe! It contains only natural ingredients – no preservatives and it costs a fraction of the price at the grocery store. Plus, it’s perfect for dinner and you can slice up the leftovers for lunch meat. Corned Beef and Cabbage is a family …
This delicious Corned Beef and Cabbage recipe requires just 4 ingredients and it goes in the slow cooker! It’s literally the easiest holiday meal to make. And since St. Patrick’s Day will be here soon, it gives us an excuse to make this yummy recipe. Plus, it’s a great time to stock up on corned …
Since I posted a few Valentine’s Day Recipes for Dinner the other day, I thought I’d come back today and share this super sweet free printable Valentine’s Day menu planner. Because, obviously, you need to make a special menu plan featuring your Valentine’s Day dinner! I mean, why not? If you’re staying home and making …
Why spend over $3.00 a box to make brownies when you could make your own brownie mix at home for pennies? Homemade Brownie Mix is simple to make and takes no time at all. My kids, no matter how old they get, love brownies and they ask for them all the time. But, because I …
Are you staying home for Valentine’s Day this year? Or do you go out to dinner? We usually just stay home and I make a fancy(er) meal to celebrate instead, so I’m always on the hunt for new Valentine’s Day recipes for dinner. The thing is, it doesn’t really have to be all that fancy. …
Do you want to make a decadent Valentine’s Day treat for your family, but don’t know what to make? Then, this is the recipe for you! These Chocolate Chip Cookie Truffles are creamy, crunchy, silky and oh, so sweet… I always like to make my family a special treat for Valentine’s Day. Even though the …
After sharing that adorable free printable Valentine’s Day card yesterday, I thought it would be a good time to update these super cute Valentine’s Day mini cards. These “sweetheart” mini cards are perfect for class parties, gifts for friends or even to add a special note in your husband’s lunch box. They measure approximately 2 …
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Valentine’s Day is just a couple of weeks away and I’m sure many of you are getting ready to celebrate. So, today I thought I’d share a free printable Valentine’s day card with you! This Valentine’s day card features a scrumptious looking cupcake centered on a heart and displays the phrase “Happy Valentine’s Day”. It’s …
Need some new pasta recipes for dinner? Look no further – this post contains 6 delicious pasta recipes that you can quickly and easily make on any night of the week. Each recipe is simple to make on a busy night and elegant enough to prepare for a dinner party. And most require just simple …
Looking for some new ways to prepare your pasta for dinner? Here’s 8 delicious spaghetti recipes you have to try… And these aren’t your average spaghetti recipes, either! In fact, there is only 1 that even resembles the traditional dish. The rest are something new altogether! Each of these meals offers a unique way to …
Keep track of your meals each day with this adorable free printable menu planner featuring doodles from my food collection! There’s space for breakfast, lunch, dinner and even snacks! All you have to do is click the image below, print out your new menu planner, then start jotting down the meals you are going to …
Love Day is just a month away! It’s time to fill your home with hearts and love, so today I’m sharing this free printable Valentine’s Day wall art so you can start decorating! It’s perfect to add a little “heart to your home” throughout the season, plus it would look lovely hanging in your bedroom …
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Surprise your kids or treat yourself with this creamy and delicious Macaroni and Tomato Casserole. It’s the ultimate comfort food for lunch or dinner! When I was a little girl, I couldn’t wait to go to my Gram’s house on Saturday because she always made the best lunches. One of my favorite lunch recipes that …
Get dinner on the table in no time with this super easy Creamy Garlic Chicken recipe! It all cooks in just one pan and it’s ready in 20 minutes or less! It’s true! With this semi-homemade Creamy Garlic Chicken recipe you really can serve your family a spectacular dinner in less than 20 minutes. Using …
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Need a quick and easy meal for dinner tonight? Try one of my favorite ground beef recipes to save yourself a little time and some money, too! Cooking dinner doesn’t have to be a stressful event every night! And ground beef is one of my favorite meats to cook…for that very reason! It’s cheap and …
It’s Friday and you know what that means?! It’s freebie time! And this week, I’m sharing a new free printable grocery list. It’s a sort of sneak peek into my all new planner set that is coming to VLHamlinDesign very soon and I can’t wait to share the whole thing with you! But, for now… …
Sick of the day to day drag? Need to make some extra money? Here’s a list of things to make and sell from home so you can quit your day job and get more out of your life! UPDATED! The list keeps growing! This post now contains more than 20 Things to Make and Sell …
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DIY Wax Melts for just $0.13 Each! Yes…for real! I buy a lot of wax melts. I have 3 beautiful warmers and I love to keep them on throughout the day, while I’m working, to keep my house smelling yummy. Apple Cinnamon and/or any spicy smell is my favorite kind. It’s the perfect way to …
Everybody has them. No matter what your profession or hobby, you know you have design tools that you couldn’t live without…even if you had to sell your first born to buy more. And I am no exception! (Although, I think I’ll keep my first born…I’ve gotten kinda attached to her over the years.) But, …
