Inspiring Project Ideas {link party features}

Hi there! Is your week off to a good start? I've got some creative inspiration for you, and today I'll be sharing some Features from the weekend link party. If you're new to the blog, I take a couple of days each week to let other bloggers showcase their project ideas here, and I take a day to feature a few of my faves. We have crafts, home decor, DIY, recipes, party ideas, organizing, tips and tricks, seasonal projects, and more!

Here are some projects that caught my eye this week:

~Twenty Minute DIY Side Table via Hoot Designs

~Baked Buffalo Wings via The Kitchen is My Playground

~Monogrammed Tote Gift Bag via Creative Ramblings

Showcase YOUR Best Post of the Week- Link Up!

Hi there! Have you enjoyed your weekend so far? I'd love to see you at this week's Weekend Bloggy Reading link party. Hop on over to showcase your creativity if you're a blogger. Not a blogger? Don't miss all the cool "Pinable" projects! Today's the last day...it ends at 10 pm EST tonight!

If you haven't joined the fun yet, please hop over to the party and add your best post of the week. We have Home Decor, Crafts, DIY, Recipes, Tips and Tricks, Party Ideas, and so much more! Lots of fun ideas to Pin and tuck away for future use.

If you've already linked up, be sure to browse some of the other projects. If you haven't added a link back to me within your post, please take a minute to do that if you'd like your project considered for a feature. It's good for both of our SEO, guys!

Hope you have a fantastic weekend.

Weekend Bloggy Reading :: Link Up!

Hello, hello! Welcome to my Weekend Bloggy Reading link party. Fridays are fun because this is the day of the week where other bloggers stop by to link up their best post of the week here at Serenity Now, and readers get to browse tons of fun project ideas. If you're new here, don't forget to "Follow" or subscribe so you don't miss future parties and projects!

*Please be sure to read my guidelines below before you add a link--I've had to bypass so many great projects lately because they didn't include a link back to my blog in the post!

This party is a great place to showcase your very best post of the week (home decor, crafts, party ideas, recipes, DIY, tips and tricks, etc.) and to see what else is out there. Features will be up next week!

I did have a post with some Mini Book Reviews of my Spring Reading List. I'd love for you to check it out!

Time to link up your best post of the week!

Spring Reading List 2014: Mini Book Reviews

Back in March, I shared my Spring Reading List for 2014. With Harris being a real night sleeping champ, I surprised myself by finishing almost every book on my list. I thought it would be fun to do a little mini review today...I can't wait to share my Summer list with you soon. Get your library cards and Kindles out, readers!

What Alice Forgot- Liane Moriarty

A++++ I was so bummed when only one other Book Club member was able to make it to our meeting last month, because we both really enjoyed this one and had some great discussion. Alice wakes up with no memory of having three kids and assumes that her marriage is on the right track. She assumes wrong. This was a great mix of light moments with some real food for thought. I had to think about what I might go back and tell myself if I could travel back in time ten years. Marriage, sisters, motherhood, friendship...this one had it all.

Orphan Train- Christina Baker Kline

So, soooooo sad. It had a bittersweet ending, but was preceded by some "what the heck?!" moments where you feel really awful for the main character. Follows the story of a misunderstood foster kid finishing up her community service hours. She bonds with Vivian, who was once one of the children sent west on the orphan train. Vivian's story is told in flashbacks and there were some shockers in this story.

War Brides- Helen Bryan

I really liked this one! A poignant story of friendship and courage, set in the World War Two era. Great characters.

Balancing It All: My Story of Juggling Priorities and Purpose- Candace Cameron Bure

DJ Tanner Candace Cameron Bure gives readers a bit of insight into her life as a child star and life after Full House. I liked reading about her journey with her faith and family. I don't know that I experienced any earth shattering light bulb moments reading this one, but she is a very encouraging personality. Cameron seems to be a truly genuine, unpretentious woman...I appreciate that she comes across as down to earth in this book.

I was able to read a few other great books over the past few months, and I'll add them to the Summer list so you can enjoy them too! Stay tuned....

Do you have a book club you participate in? Read any good books lately? Leave me a comment with your favorite recent titles; I am all ears!

*Bloggers, don't forget to swing by Serenity Now tomorrow with the link to your best post of the week. Bloggers from all over will be showcasing cool project ideas {crafts, home decor, DIY, recipes, party ideas, organizing tips, and more}. Party opens at 8 am EST...be there!

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Inspiring Project Ideas {link party features}

Hello, hello! I hope you had a great weekend off. We finished up a DIY project that's been on my "list" for a few years; felt so good to have it completed! I've got some creative inspiration for you, and today I'll be sharing some Features from the weekend link party. If you're new to the blog, I take a couple of days each week to let other bloggers showcase their project ideas here, and I take a day to feature a few of my faves. We have crafts, home decor, DIY, recipes, party ideas, organizing, tips and tricks, seasonal projects, and more!

Here are some projects that caught my eye this week:

~DIY Window Flower Box via The Scrap Shoppe

~Nutella Black and White Mousse Pie via Ms. Toody Goo Shoes

~Patriotic Paper Cone Wreath via Down Home Inspiration

Memorial Day

We talked about Memorial Day a bit yesterday in our adult Sunday School class at church. A friend who is in the service mentioned (I am paraphrasing his words) that today isn't about thanking our current armed service members, though we do appreciate them. Today is about remembering the men and women who left home to fight and didn't return. Today is about remembering and being grateful for their sacrifice. I love my Memorial Day sales, barbecues, and time off from school schedules as much as the next girl...but I felt like writing it out myself today. 

May you have a blessed day, and God Bless America!

I'll be back tomorrow with some Features from the weekend link party, and I hope to share some reviews from my Spring Reading List this week. 

Showcase YOUR Best Post of the Week- Link Up!

Hi there! Have you enjoyed your weekend so far? I'd love to see you at this week's Weekend Bloggy Reading link party. Hop on over to showcase your creativity if you're a blogger. Not a blogger? Don't miss all the cool "Pinable" projects! Today's the last day...it ends at 10 pm EST tonight!

If you haven't joined the fun yet, please hop over to the party and add your best post of the week. We have Home Decor, Crafts, DIY, Recipes, Tips and Tricks, Party Ideas, and so much more! Lots of fun ideas to Pin and tuck away for future use.

If you've already linked up, be sure to browse some of the other projects. If you haven't added a link back to me within your post, please take a minute to do that if you'd like your project considered for a feature. It's good for both of our SEO, guys!

Hope you have a fantastic weekend.