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Top Organizing Bloggers Family Room Tour – TV Console Organization

Welcome friends! Are you hopping over here on the Organized Living Room Tour? Whether you’re a regular or a new reader, I’m so glad you’re here! Today I’m going to talk about TV console organization and how I organized our living room with this dresser makeover. We only have one usable wall in our living room, because the other has doors and windows on it, so when we built this wall, I knew I needed a large TV console to keep clutter out of the living room. When I found this dresser I knew it would be perfect for what… Read More

The BEST Crockpot Chicken Noodle Soup

As soon as the weather cools down I start craving childhood favorites like corn chowder and chicken noodle soup. But who has time to stand over a hot stove for hours? So today I’m sharing the best crockpot chicken noodle soup, it’s easy, delicious, filled with fresh ingredients and your family is guaranteed to love it! This recipe is so easy and comforting on a cool Fall evening. The best part is that you will probably have leftovers (we always do) so you’ll have an even quicker and easier meal for another night! The BEST Crockpot Chicken Noodle Soup … Read More

Easy How to: Classic Caramel Apples

There are certain foods that, when mentioned, you automatically think of as a “fall food”. Ever since I can remember, caramel apples have been one of those foods for me. It’s also such a fun Halloween treat! The farms are stock full of a variety of apples this time of year, most of which are perfect for caramelizing and dipping. There are no limits as to what you can top them with. The best part about it is how easy these treats are to make. So easy, I even include my children in the process. Here are the easy step… Read More

How to Never Run Out of Hand Soap

Okay my title might be slightly misleading because obviously at some point you will run out of hand soap, but with this trick it will be a LONG TIME before you do. A few months back I was refilling the soap dispenser that came with our kitchen faucet, you know, the kind that goes under the counter. Anyways I was pouring the hand soap into the plastic dispenser and I was almost at then end of one of these huge refill containers when I thought to myself, “what’s going on, it should be full by now!” At that point I… Read More

“Give Thanks” Wood Burned Plaque

I’m Randi from Dukes and Duchesses and I’m so thrilled to be posting at Ask Anna today! With Thanksgiving approaching, I want to share a simple DIY project that also doubles as a great reminder {and don’t we all need it sometimes?}: a give thanks wood burned plaque. To make this plaque you’ll need a wood slice {mine is storebought not salvaged from nature} or other piece of wood, a wood burning tool, an embossing tool, and the text printed out in the size you’ll need and a font you like. Hold the paper against the wood and go over… Read More

Bourbon Maple Apple Cider – the Perfect Fall Cocktail

There’s something about the seasons changing that makes me crave sitting by the fire. We didn’t have a working fireplace in our last house so I cherish the evenings when my husband and I sit by the fire, talking and enjoying a cocktail. Today I’m sharing the perfect Fall cocktail, bourbon maple apple cider, it’s the perfect drink for those cool evenings by the fireplace. Ingredients: 3 ounces Bourbon  1/2 a lemon, freshly juiced  2 teaspoons pure maple syrup 1/2 cup spiced apple cider  apple slices for garnish ice Directions: Place ice in a shaker. Combine bourbon, lemon juice, maple… Read More

Fall Decorating Tips using the Outdoors

Hi Everyone! I’m Ashley from Cherished Bliss, and I’m so excited to be here guest posting for Anna! I actually had the pleasure of meeting her a few months ago and I absolutely adore her! Today I am here to talk budget with you! I don’t know about you, but I certainly can’t head out to Hobby Lobby every season change and holiday throughout the year. Especially since I have been working so hard on my kitchen remodel. Whew, that will take the dollars right out of your pocket! So when the fall season rolled around around I decided to… Read More

How to Organize Halloween Candy

Hi, Susan from Organized 31 here. I don’t know if it’s the candy or the endless Halloween craft opportunities, but I’m always excited when October rolls around. As much as I love candy and crafting, I love organizing. Today I’m able to roll all 3 into one easy organizing project. I’ve been organizing my Halloween candy for years. It all started with neighbors that had peanut allergies. In talking with the moms, I realized how frustrating Halloween was for their families. That’s when I started making sure that I had non-peanut and non-candy treats to hand out to trick-or-treaters. And that necessitated organizing… Read More