So I have an 18 month old and I really want to take her around to a few houses as her first Trick or Treating experience! I'm really excited. But because she won't be getting a ton of candy, I didn't want to buy a big bag. I wanted her to be able to hold her little bag easily so it needed to be small. I've already made too many errands to Wal-Mart, so I really didn't want to go back for one little thing. So I decided to make her one! I'm kinda not making her costume, so I figure this can make up for it. She'll still be able to use it for a few more years, right?

Tools you will need:

First, cut out the size you want your tote to be. I did hers 22x10.5 (which is including the extra seaming space). Then press and pin the sides in so you can have nice clean lines. Sew all around it.

Second, make your color-blocked handles. The total length I made the handles was 18in. The yellow blocks were each 4.5 and the black blocks were 9in. The width was 1.5 in. Iron/press for sewing ease.

Third, sew the yellow blocks to the black.

Fourth, sew the entire strip together length-wise. Turn right-side out. Press.

Fifth, sew your handles to your tote body! I sewed over it twice for durability. 

Sixth, fold tote and sew the sides together. Make sure you don't sew around the whole thing! At this point, add in your little tag on one of the sides if you'd like!

Seventh, turn it out and press. And you're done! I don't have a serger, so I didn't serge any of the sides. You are welcome to do so if you own one! It will make the inside much prettier! 

I suppose I better jump on the Fall/Halloween bandwagon and get my little home decor ideas out there before it's too late.

This is a super simple, super cheap decor craft that can be used for any holiday. But because it's Halloween time, this looks like fall decor instead.

Tools you will need:

frame of your choice

paper of your choice

1. Measure out the size of paper you'll need to fit a frame box (where the photo would normally go) then trim it.

I had 3 different frame boxes and so I measured out 3 different types of paper to fill the spaces.

2. Then tape it onto the mat (or glass) to where it needs to be placed.

3. Then put the frame together and it's ready to go! 

Place with other decor pieces for a more put-together look.

I've been wanting one of these for a while now. 

I love displaying pictures all over my house because pictures makes me happy! And this photo collage/gallery can display lots of pictures and quotes and makes it easy for me to swap out different ones.

Tools you will need:

frame of your choice

spray paint

twine 

staple gun

clothes pins

*optional: clear spray paint

First off, I wanted it to be big in order to be able to display lots of photos. But, I didn't want to pay $100+ to get a big frame... So I scored this custom frame at DI! Holla! The color and wood was actually kinda pretty, but I wanted it to be white so it wouldn't distract from the photos. So I removed the backing and glass and painted it.

After painting your frame the color of your choice, spray a clear coating to protect your mighty paint job. Then grab your twine and staple it to your frame. I don't own a staple gun, so I just tied it to the frame backing staples, but I suggest stapling it if you can. 

Then you're ready to hang your frame and then tag on your photos and quotes! Enjoy!

This dish is de-lish-ious! It's been one of my every-other-month or even monthly recipes for probably a year now. It's that good. I know it doesn't look that great being all brown and bland looking, but I promise it's amazing! Not only is it ah-ma-zing, but it's a cinch to make. Believe me when I say that you are literally throwing all of the ingredients into the crock pot. It's really that easy.