If ya like watching those “funniest home videos” countdown shows, then… On Saturday, December 19th at 6:00 PM EST… Set your DVR to record “America’s Cutest Dog” on Animal Planet… Because Howie’s going to be on TV! :) Animal Planet selected this clip of Howie from YouTube… And ranked him in their Top 5 in […]
If you’re still doing a little last minute holiday shopping- I’m here to help! :) This is the perfect place to be if you’re searching for something special for that hard-to-buy-for person on your list- and there’s still time to get it before Christmas! :) The Giveaway… This giveaway is from The Studio by Danielson […]
Okay, So….. my actual birth “day” was over a week ago- but around here, I try to drag it out as long as possible! ;) A “birthday week” if you will! :) December 3rd – Birthday week has officially begun! ;) Kevin got me these earrings and a leather jacket. And Love Actually and It’s […]
Happy Holidays, friends! I have some last minute Christmas goodies to share with you! Hopefully you can still use them! :) Last night I made these cheerful gift tags to add a little “merry” to our gifts this year. I wanted to give our presents a fun and personal touch with the “to” and “from” […]
Inspired is most definitely the first thing that came to mind when I first visited Lisa Leonard’s charming blog and beautiful custom handmade jewelry store. Wow! I just love it! :) Seriously- love reading about her darling family, her fashion (ultra hip!), her photography (so stunning and serene) and her sense of style is so […]
Some of you have noticed (and thank you so much for your sweet comments! :)) that Kevin and I have lost some weight recently… I have been putting off writing this post because I don’t want to seem like I’m bragging or fishing for compliments… But I wanted to share my story, because before all […]
I just love fresh roses. :) I *especially* love the multicolored ones- it’s like a rainbow of roses! :) My favorite grocery store has these gorgeous buds for $7 a dozen– so I try to pick some up when I know we’re having company over. The only problem with that is then I have to […]
How To Easily Make A Square Photo Collage I was messing around making a collage the other day, and I came across this pretty cool action. It’s called Panos’s Big Picture– you can get it by clicking here and scrolling almost all the way down to the bottom of the page- look under the header […]
They’re here! I was so excited yesterday when I opened my feed reader and discovered that not one, but two of my absolute *favorite* blog background designers had made free backgrounds and headers from my recently released digital scrapbooking freebie- the Fall Collection Kit! :) If you’ve been searching for the perfect new blog background… […]
We have had some *gorgeous* fall weather here lately- 70 degrees and not a cloud in the sky! :) We decided to take advantage of it this weekend and drove up to Ft. Payne, Alabama to do some hiking in the Little River Canyon / Desoto State Park area. This is honestly one of the […]
I know you guys are excited to find out the winners of the weekend giveaway challenge… Here they are!! :)
Time’s Up! We have our winners! :) Each month here at kevinandamanda.com we’ve been giving away the latest digital scrapbooking kit from the Creativty by Crystal Project 365 line. Crystal comes out with a new, ultra, mega-packed jumbo kit every month- a drool-worthy occasion for all digital scrapbooking enthusiasts to be sure. And because I […]
One day a couple of weeks ago, Kevin came home from work and said, “Well! I found a car for you!” Let me back up. It has been “All SUV, All the Time” talk over here lately! Every time we go out, Kevin points out all the SUVs we pass, telling me about the features, […]
Ok- I know I say this every time, but wow! I am just so excited about all the new fonts this time! Some of you have been noticing (and inquiring about! ;)) this lovely font on my blog lately- I just about started hyperventilating when Kadee sent me her handwriting sample! I have been using […]
Plus two more buttery baked goods you must add your to your recipe arsenal! Okay, first- don’t look if you’re hungry. You have been warned… ;) It has been a crazy-ridiculous, supremely fun-filled baking extravaganza in my kitchen this weekend. Kevin’s dear brother came up to visit for a few days- and I just love […]
I had an intense need for digital scrapbooking supplies that matched my new fall scarf, so…. I made some! :D { Download Now } This kit includes: 6 bookplates 5 bows 10 buttons 4 clips 5 ric racs 20 papers …in these fabulous fall colors! If you like it, leave me a comment and let […]
Because it’s rainy, and because all I want right now is a hot, creamy bowl of chicken and dumplings, and because it’s really starting to feel a lot like fall around here… Let’s talk about fall. Let’s talk about new, crisp, fall clothes. I love this time of year- bundling up in layers of corduroy, […]
Hot diggity dog, folks! There were 420 entries in the weekend giveaway! That’s a new record here on kevinandamanda.com! :) The last record-breaking giveaway had 282 entries… With this giveaway’s 420 entries, that’s almost DOUBLE the the amount of entries from last time!! Since ya’ll doubled the amount of entries- Crystal and I decided to […]
For the digital scrapbookers in the house! This giveaway is for another amazing installment in the monthly Project 365 kits from Crystal Wilkerson. If your’re just joining us here at kevinandamanda.com and this is your first Crystal Wilkerson giveaway- let me just tell you… These kits are huge. And awesome. And huge!!! There are tons […]
Remember the magnificent peanut butter frosting from this cake? Yeah, I thought you did :D From the first time I taste-tested that delicious, whipped peanut butter frosting, I knew I’d be making it again. And again. And again. It was seriously one of the best things I’ve ever tasted, and honestly… I thought the peanut […]