Author Archives: Samantha

Made of Heart – Week of October 6th

Striped Wool Longies by Ever Green Bazaar Tinkerbell Bracelet by Blackberry Designs Felt Food Breakfast by Tomomo Handmade Boo Soap by Sudzy Bums RULES:   What should you link? Handmade products or designs you have created. No mass produced items, this is for … Continue reading

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Made of Heart Link Up Week of September 29th

This is the last link up in September. It feels like the year is flying by. I’m still waiting for the weather to decide to stay cool. Shorts in practically October feels wrong, especially when I’m more accustomed to the … Continue reading

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Banana Chip Peppy Balls

A little bit sweet treat, a little bit protein power punch it’s great to tuck these Peppy Balls into the boys’ lunches. Their school is peanut free, so I love that there are no nut butters. With this recipe I … Continue reading

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Made of Heart Weekly Link Up – September 22nd

We went for a 20 mile bike ride this morning. Well I rode and Bean pointed out the scenery. At least the happy making endorphins somewhat make up for my fridge/freezer failing to stay cold today and the fact that … Continue reading

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Lunch Blox Review and Giveaway

Everyone knows I love our Yumbox lunch boxes, but this week I got to try out the Rubbermaid Lunch Blox – Sandwich Kit. Like our Yumbox it’s all sealed and leak resistant which I consider a plus. It is plastic, but … Continue reading

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Cat’s Meow Bento Lunch

I am crazy in love with making Turkey his fun lunches. I just enjoy it. It’s a nice treat for him and it lets me play in the kitchen. I used to dream of having my own Food Network show … Continue reading

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Made of Heart Link Up Week of September 15

Hurray for surviving another week! Anyone else notice a resemblance between 2 of the favorites from last week? 1. Letter Cufflinks from The Weekend Store 2. Greenoo Monster from Lu & Ed 3. Ellie Doll from The Mollie Shop 4. … Continue reading

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Crockpot Peach Cobbler

We got a lug of peaches from a fundraiser at church and they were perfectly amazing. As they were quickly disappearing into bellies of kidlets I had to jump in and get some tasty treats made from them. There is … Continue reading

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Monsters are Coming!!

The Whimsy Willows Congo is preparing for a monstrously wonderful stocking this Thursday at 7:00 pm. We are excited to introduce some new vendors. Blue Umbrella Designs and Busted Button are just two of our newest additions. Look at these … Continue reading

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Made of Heart Link Up – Week of September 8th

The weather is starting to cool and I think fall is ready to sneak up on us. I tend to be a fan of sweater weather over summer heat and I can’t wait to get back to baking. But first … Continue reading

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