Best of the Nest Link Party Guest | December & January

Hallelujah it's Friday!  This week has been a bit crazy, so I'm happy to get the weekend started!  But wait...tomorrow we have a cheer competition and three basketball games, yikes!  Ok, maybe I'm happy that we are closer to Sunday :)  Our days are busy, but all part of raising kids and all so good! 

Today, I have something a little different to share with you all.  I'm guest hosting along with Kris, Lisa, Jennifer and Pam for their Best of the Nest monthly link party.  I love these gals!  Not only are they genuinely the sweetest group, but overflowing with inspiration.  I think you will adore them!

Since there was no December link party, you can link up your favorite project from either December or January or just browse through the links for decorating & DIY inspiration. We will get this party started by sharing our own favorite projects of the month.  Mine is our Sunday evening dinner tradition.  This meal has become such a special meal for us and one of my favorite nights of the week!

Game Day Eats

Are you ready for some food, I mean football?? 

So are you like me and more excited about what new yummy dip you will bring to the Super Bowl party then the actual game?  We are definitely more college football fans, but if the Texans or Cowboys were in the Super Bowl, I would more excited to actually watch the game.  But this year, I'm happy to enjoy the food, commercials and friends!  So today, I've gathered up some of my favorite recipes to share with you guys.  You can click the link below each picture for the full recipe.



Individual Seven Layer Dips

Warm Cream Cheese and Bacon Dip
 

Warm Mushroom Spread

And here are a few other really yummy ideas:

Irish Nachos

Hawaiian Ham Roll Sliders
 

Frosted Peanut Butter Football Cookies

Hot Ham and Cheese Sandwiches with Bacon and Caramelized Onions

Which is your favorite?  Hope you enjoy!

Also, 11 Magnolia Lane's Operation Organization Series continues with Aniko from Place of my Taste sharing her garage organization yesterday and Paige at The Pink Clutch sharing her coat closet today.

*Update 1/29/15:  And one final shout out to Melissa from A Prudent Life who wrapped up the series with her amazing pantry organization.  You can see her post here.

Valentine's Day Round Up

Simple Heart Garland

Hi there!  I hope you all had a nice weekend!  I had planned on something different for today's post, but our Saturday was filled with kids' activities and then Sunday the weather was so beautiful that we stayed outside a large part of the day.  We went on a bike ride, played baseball, practiced tumbling and just soaked up the sun!  So, when we finally finished enjoying our 70 degrees in January day, I was too tired to mess with the project I had planned.  So instead, I thought I would share with you a few Valentine's Day DIYs that I've done in the past.  You can click the link below each photo for a full post.