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I have teamed up with The Hungry Printer on Etsy to create this custom illustrated recipe book and I cannot wait to gift it to my family for Christmas!

Check out the gorgeous illustrations of my family recipes below and be sure to visit Christine at The Hungry Printer on Etsy to order your own illustrated prints.

The Hungry Printer offers two varieties of illustrated recipes in digital prints in her Etsy shop. I used both in my printed book.

Style 1: https://thehungryprinter.etsy.com/listing/1516502990/custom-illustrated-recipe-custom-recipe

Style 2: https://thehungryprinter.etsy.com/listing/1608435052/custom-illustrated-recipe-custom-recipe

My Mama’s pasta recipe is a family favorite and perfect for this gift. I love how beautiful it is on it’s own or in a book!

My viral ham recipe is #1 on my blog and the most requested holiday recipe by my kids!

Quiche Lorraine is our Christmas morning tradition. The ultimate brunch meal that always makes me happy!

I chose to have my book bound and printed at Staples. I used high quality glossy cardstock and added a cover.

I also had single prints done on photo paper from Walgreens as a framed gift for friends.

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Back To School Kindergarten Gift Guide – Favorite Etsy Picks!

Nicole Hood — Wed, 15 Aug 2018 12:00:00 +0000

This was a big week for us! My oldest baby, Ava started kindergarten. I am so proud of the smart, independent, and beautiful young woman she is becoming! To celebrate this momentous time, I have created a Back To School Kindergarten Gift Guide featuring 13 of my favorite Etsy picks! Scroll down to check out these gift ideas and be sure to visit the Etsy stores that make them. Many are also offering coupon codes for their one of a kind handmade items!

My darling girl Ava is so special to me! I love finding unique gifts for her off Etsy while also supporting small businesses. Check out the gift guide below and comment with your favorite finds!

1. First Day of Kindergarten “Kinder Cutie” Outfit by Sweet Sophia Designs $34.99

This adorable fabric applique top is paired with an ABC’s printed skirt with elastic waist. How perfect is this for the first day of school and school picture day?!

Website: www.sweetsophiadesigns.com

2. Iron On Name Labels by OliviaLabelFactory $6.34

These customized designs are printed on a tear resistant labels for ironing on fabric. Also avail are personalized waterproof name stickers for daycare, pre-k, and kindergarten.

3. Kindergarten Bangle Bracelet by PSDPlanner $14.95

This pretty silver bangle bracelet is a precious first day of school gift for your kindergartner!

Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/PSD7315/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pinksugardesigns/

Use Code: NICOLE20 for 20% off any order over $10.00.
Good through 10.31.18

4. Personalized School Supply Pouch by LoveTheLakeDecor $6.50

Your kindergartner will feel like the coolest kid at school with their own personalized pencil pouch! Personalized with a name, favorite word or school mascot and embellishments and colors to fit their personality!

5. Custom Kids Bag Tag – Back to School Keychain by FamilyFairs $7.95

Get your student excited about their new grade, school, and teacher by creating a custom keychain with their favorite colors representing the next big step for them!

Facebook:www.facebook.com/groups/FamilyFairsVIP/
Instagram: www.instagram.com/familyfairsshop

6. Mother/Daughter Bracelet Set by TheFreckledFoxx $25

I bought these bracelets for my daughter and I last year for her first day of Pre-K and have since recommended them to numerous friends as gifts. They are handmade in your choice of color and come with a sweet poem.

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Etsy-The-Freckled-Foxx-791219597678486/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thefreckledfoxx86/

7. Class of 2031 Handprint Shirt by AWhimsyPartyShop $21.60

I love this special shirt that my kids can wear for first day of school pictures every year!
Add a painted hand print every year on the school year and even their name on the front in their own handwriting!

Facebook: http://facebook.com/awhimsylittlepartyshop

Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/jessicawag/a-whimsy-little-party-shop/

These class shirts and all teacher shirts are on sale for 10% off through 8/31 .

Tell them For the Love of Food blog sent you!

8. Back To School Fabric Headbands by StudioLittleMiss $10

These stylish fabric headbands are made from a cotton knit fabric and are super stretchy for any age.

Available in three styles:
Turban- twisted at the center
Bow Knot – can be untied and bow adjusted
Top Knot – one piece with a knot at the top on the headband

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/littlemissstudio

Use coupon code : FIRST15 for 15% off!

9. Personalized Wooden Bookmarks by WeAreScamp $12.86

This lovely wooden bookmark is the perfect personalized gift for your favorite little book worm!

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wearescamp/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/wearescamp

Facebook: www.facebook.com/scampbabygifts

10. Back-to-School Leggings by FunkyFreshDesignsUS $24.50

These soft polyester/spandex kids leggings are just perfect for active kiddos. Graphics are sublimation printed, so they’ll never lose the color intensity (which is great for running around and getting messy).

Use code: FOODIE18 for 15% off anything!

Facebook: www.facebook.com/funkyfreshdesignsus
Instagram: www.instagram.com/funkyfreshdesignsus/

11. Superhero Nap Mat Cover Set by MySouthernThreads $65

This gift set features a custom made personalized nap mat cover with matching minky blanket and pillow case. This KinderMat Cover is sure to give your little one sweet dreams.

Facebook: www.facebook.com/Sweet-Southern-Threads-1049247988420837/

Use coupon code: BACK2SCHOOL for 10% off.

12. Personalized Unicorn Pencil Box by TickleMeCreations $11

This colorful pencil box can be personalized with any name and a number of fun hand cut designs.
The ideal size and sturdiness for your kindergartner’s school supplies.

Use coupon code: 4LUVFOOD for 10% off pencil cases .

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ticklemecreations/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ticklemecreations/

13. Kindergarten Banner by MLovelyDesigns $14
The first day of class is always so exciting. Document your little ones milestone with this mini Preschool and Kindergarten or any other grade banners.

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Personalized Gift Ideas and a Giveaway with Hartley’s Moms Monograms

Nicole Hood — Mon, 25 Nov 2013 01:55:00 +0000

I am excited to team up with Hartley’s Moms Monogram Mania for a giveaway this week!

You can enter to win below (you can earn up to 5 entries) to win a set of personalized kitchen towels (pictured above).

Here’s my story about how I came to know and love Hartley’s Moms Monogram Mania.

Y’all know I love to find unique handmade items for gifts and I usually find them on Etsy, Facebook, and Instagram. I love supporting fellow Stay at Home Moms, Military Wives, and Small Business Owners and I feel that the products I get from them are not only more unique and creative than buying from the store but also more affordable and better quality. So, as luck would have it, I was scrolling on Facebook one day and a “recommended page” came up on my timeline: Hartley’s Moms Monogram Mania . I checked out the page and saw that she made adorable embroidered shirts, purses, hats, stockings….and the list goes on! This girl can do it all!

The first thing I ordered was a Child’s Chef Hat for my sweet Ava’s birthday. I contacted Catherine, the owner, and asked her a few questions about size, and she responded promptly. I received the hat, which fit Ava to a “T”, and was personalized with her name is pink cursive letters. I was in love!

She makes these hats in adult sizes too and I cannot wait to order a matching one for me!

How cute is Ava, my little mini me and chef in the making?!

Next I contacted Catherine with a request. I saw a design online and wanted to know if she could embroider it on a shirt for Ava to wear this Fall. She researched, found the design I wanted, and made for me, complete with Ava’s name, within a week or two.

This is another great thing about ordering custom items from a small business: you can contact them directly. You can find a design you like and see if they can create it for you using the clothing you want, along with the colors and personalization you want. And usually it is cheaper than buying from a store and you are supporting another Mom and/or small business.

One more thing: if you are happy with your purchase then always spread the word. Whether you write a review, like their Facebook/Instagram/Esty pages, leave great feedback, or simply post a picture and tag them. This helps their business grow and a lot of times they reward you with giveaways and referral or reorder discounts.

Here’s some info on Catherine and her business Hartley’s Moms Monogram Mania.

Be sure to like her Facebook page and spread the love!

What can I tell you about myself?
My name is Catherine
Stickney. I am the mother of the most amazing two year old girl on
the planet. (Don’t all moms feel this way about their daughters??)
I
am also the wife of David Stickney, the best Car Dealership Manager ever
(in my opinion).

I am a lifelong resident of Baton Rouge, LA and a
graduate of Louisiana State University, with a degree in General
Studies and minors in Animal, Dairy, and Poultry Sciences, History, and
Religious Studies. My day job is an Insurance adjuster for one of the
top Insurance companies in the country.
I adjust for damages to Homes
and businesses.

So, how did I start doing embroidery, you ask? Well, all of my life
I have never felt that I was creative. I had more of a
science/technical mind. I always wanted to be that crafty girl that
everyone envied, but it just wasn’t in me. Then, I had my daughter,
Hartley, and everything changed. I promised myself that I would do
crafts and art projects with her. I started enjoying those and was
looking for other ways, I found that my eye for decorating was even
getting better, and then I thought of monogramming, and how many fun
things I could make for her, if I could do embroidery. So, I got online
and ordered a Beginners embroidery machine, and I loved it!!! I loved it
so much that I outgrew my machine within a few short weeks, and
upgraded my embroidery machine to a bigger and better model.

Once people find out that you can monogram, they come out of the
wood works wanting things personalized, so, I decided it would be a great
way to make a little extra money for me and my family (Well, once I pay
off that bigger and better machine).

Please like my page on Facebook and enter the contest below!

We are giving away a set of waffle kitchen towels ($20 value) like the ones pictured below.
You can choose the color and whether you want a monogram (my favorite!), your first and/or last name, or a design.

Enter to win here:

a Rafflecopter giveaway

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Dolly Parton Ultimate Fan Gift Guide

1. Dolly For President Mommy and Me Adult Shirts – BlueJeanBoutiqueNC ($34)

2. Dolly For President Mommy and Me Youth Shirts – BlueJeanBoutiqueNC ($30)

3. Dolly Parton Sheet Music Art Print – AvantDante ($35)

4. I Beg Your Parton Custom Burned Hat – WildChildHatDesigns ($100)

5. Dolly Parton Pop Art Graffiti Ceramic Coffee Mug – VRSipShop ($19.99)

6. Dolly Vinyl Sticker Pack – StickiesAndStones ($15)

7. I Beg Your Parton Canvas Tote Bag – ThreadInkandDesigns ($12.99)

8. Dolly Embroidered Quote Keychain and Bookmark

Sanitizer Keychain – Brandyfisher ($7.75)

9. Dolly Parton Birthday Card – Pastelzooshop ($7.25)

10. Hand Painted in My Dolly Era Bandana – FlourishDesignsByTH ($20)

11. Dolly Parton Pop Art Canvas – DopePrintShop ($61)

12. Dolly Jolene Welcome Mat – ShopEasleyGifts ($60)

13. Dolly Parton Frosted Glass Candle – KarmaGirlfriend ($25)

14. Dolly Parton Lisa Frank Inspired Stainless Steel Tumbler – CinkCustoms ($25)

15. In Dolly We Trust Beaded Coin Purse – TwineandLove ($24)

16. Dolly Parton Spiral Notebook – Designsby1214 ($20)

17. Dolly Cartoon Graphic Tee – Chantelylacedesign ($25)

“Find out who your are and do it on purpose.” – Dolly Parton

Illustrated Family Recipe Book Gift Idea

Back To School Kindergarten Gift Guide – Favorite Etsy Picks!

1. First Day of Kindergarten “Kinder Cutie” Outfit by Sweet Sophia Designs $34.99

This adorable fabric applique top is paired with an ABC’s printed skirt with elastic waist. How perfect is this for the first day of school and school picture day?!

Website: www.sweetsophiadesigns.com

2. Iron On Name Labels by OliviaLabelFactory $6.34

These customized designs are printed on a tear resistant labels for ironing on fabric. Also avail are personalized waterproof name stickers for daycare, pre-k, and kindergarten.

3. Kindergarten Bangle Bracelet by PSDPlanner $14.95

This pretty silver bangle bracelet is a precious first day of school gift for your kindergartner!

Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/PSD7315/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pinksugardesigns/

Use Code: NICOLE20 for 20% off any order over $10.00. Good through 10.31.18

4. Personalized School Supply Pouch by LoveTheLakeDecor $6.50

Your kindergartner will feel like the coolest kid at school with their own personalized pencil pouch! Personalized with a name, favorite word or school mascot and embellishments and colors to fit their personality!

5. Custom Kids Bag Tag – Back to School Keychain by FamilyFairs $7.95

Get your student excited about their new grade, school, and teacher by creating a custom keychain with their favorite colors representing the next big step for them!

Facebook:www.facebook.com/groups/FamilyFairsVIP/ Instagram: www.instagram.com/familyfairsshop

6. Mother/Daughter Bracelet Set by TheFreckledFoxx $25

I bought these bracelets for my daughter and I last year for her first day of Pre-K and have since recommended them to numerous friends as gifts. They are handmade in your choice of color and come with a sweet poem.

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Etsy-The-Freckled-Foxx-791219597678486/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thefreckledfoxx86/

7. Class of 2031 Handprint Shirt by AWhimsyPartyShop $21.60

I love this special shirt that my kids can wear for first day of school pictures every year! Add a painted hand print every year on the school year and even their name on the front in their own handwriting!

Facebook: http://facebook.com/awhimsylittlepartyshop

Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/jessicawag/a-whimsy-little-party-shop/

These class shirts and all teacher shirts are on sale for 10% off through 8/31 .

Tell them For the Love of Food blog sent you!

8. Back To School Fabric Headbands by StudioLittleMiss $10

These stylish fabric headbands are made from a cotton knit fabric and are super stretchy for any age.

Available in three styles: Turban- twisted at the center Bow Knot – can be untied and bow adjusted Top Knot – one piece with a knot at the top on the headband

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/littlemissstudio

Use coupon code : FIRST15 for 15% off!

9. Personalized Wooden Bookmarks by WeAreScamp $12.86

This lovely wooden bookmark is the perfect personalized gift for your favorite little book worm!

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wearescamp/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/wearescamp

Facebook: www.facebook.com/scampbabygifts

10. Back-to-School Leggings by FunkyFreshDesignsUS $24.50

These soft polyester/spandex kids leggings are just perfect for active kiddos. Graphics are sublimation printed, so they’ll never lose the color intensity (which is great for running around and getting messy).

Use code: FOODIE18 for 15% off anything!

Facebook: www.facebook.com/funkyfreshdesignsus Instagram: www.instagram.com/funkyfreshdesignsus/

11. Superhero Nap Mat Cover Set by MySouthernThreads $65

This gift set features a custom made personalized nap mat cover with matching minky blanket and pillow case. This KinderMat Cover is sure to give your little one sweet dreams.

Facebook: www.facebook.com/Sweet-Southern-Threads-1049247988420837/

Use coupon code: BACK2SCHOOL for 10% off.

12. Personalized Unicorn Pencil Box by TickleMeCreations $11

This colorful pencil box can be personalized with any name and a number of fun hand cut designs. The ideal size and sturdiness for your kindergartner’s school supplies.

Use coupon code: 4LUVFOOD for 10% off pencil cases .

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ticklemecreations/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ticklemecreations/

13. Kindergarten Banner by MLovelyDesigns $14 The first day of class is always so exciting. Document your little ones milestone with this mini Preschool and Kindergarten or any other grade banners.

Personalized Gift Ideas and a Giveaway with Hartley’s Moms Monograms

1. Dolly For President Mommy and Me Adult Shirts
– BlueJeanBoutiqueNC ($34)

2. Dolly For President Mommy and Me Youth Shirts
– BlueJeanBoutiqueNC ($30)

3. Dolly Parton Sheet Music Art Print
– AvantDante ($35)

4. I Beg Your Parton Custom Burned Hat
– WildChildHatDesigns ($100)

5. Dolly Parton Pop Art Graffiti Ceramic Coffee Mug
– VRSipShop ($19.99)

6. Dolly Vinyl Sticker Pack
– StickiesAndStones ($15)

7. I Beg Your Parton Canvas Tote Bag
– ThreadInkandDesigns ($12.99)

Sanitizer Keychain
– Brandyfisher ($7.75)

9. Dolly Parton Birthday Card
– Pastelzooshop ($7.25)

10. Hand Painted in My Dolly Era Bandana
– FlourishDesignsByTH ($20)

11. Dolly Parton Pop Art Canvas
– DopePrintShop ($61)

12. Dolly Jolene Welcome Mat
– ShopEasleyGifts ($60)

13. Dolly Parton Frosted Glass Candle
– KarmaGirlfriend ($25)

14. Dolly Parton Lisa Frank Inspired Stainless Steel Tumbler
– CinkCustoms ($25)

15. In Dolly We Trust Beaded Coin Purse
– TwineandLove ($24)

16. Dolly Parton Spiral Notebook
– Designsby1214 ($20)