Ali's Notepad - Sept. 2nd 2011 & The Fairy Hobmother!

Woo, it's Friday! Time for me to feature YOUR awesome posts. Before we get to the goodies, a few bits of info I need to tell ya.

Today is my big moving day (day one of two) so I will be absent this weekend to answer emails or comments. I hope everybody has a wonderful long weekend with their loved ones.

This week The Appliances Online Fairy Hobmother visited my blog and granted me a wish by gifting me a gift card to Amazon to use on whatever I wanted.  If you would like a chance to have visit you be sure to leave a comment on this post and they just might visit you too! I actually got each of my little kiddos a pillow pet with my gift card, along with a My Little Pony DVD. It was wonderful timing since my little girl is turning 4 this month (sniff).  Thank you so much Fairy Hobmother!

Images are property of their respective websites.

These are some of the posts that I have bookmarked while I was randomly browsing my favorite food blogs. I hope you enjoy them as much as I did! If you would like to view my Pinterest board with pictures and links to of all of these projects, click here.

Starting from the top left and going clockwise:

1. Rainbow Jello Cake at A Pretty Life in the Suburbs
2. Black & White Cookies at With Sprinkles on Top
3. Root Beer Float Fudge at Shugary Sweets
4. Jello Pretzel Salad at The Girl Who Ate Everything
5. County Fair Onion Burgers at Patio Daddio BBQ
6. Applesauce Fruit Blends at Famil Feedbag
7. Honey Mustard Bacon Chicken Bites at Kayotic Kitchen
8. Sicilian Meatloaf at Once A Month Mom

If you were featured here today and would like to grab a featured button, it is in the right hand sidebar. Linking up to Friday Favorite Finds.

Ali's Notepad - August 26th, 2011

Woo, it's Friday! Time for me to feature YOUR awesome posts. 

Before I forget, I wanted to let you know that there is still about 18 hours to submit posts to my weekly recipe party, Recipe Sharing Monday. Click here to visit all of the awesome entries and submit some of your own.

These are some of the posts that I have bookmarked while I was randomly browsing my favorite food blogs. I hope you enjoy them as much as I did! If you would like to view my Pinterest board with pictures and links to of all of these projects, click here.

Images are property of their respective websites.

Starting from the top left and going clockwise: 

1. Lasagna Timpano at The Food in My Beard
2. Blueberry Banana Smoothie at Lovin' From the Oven
3. Triple Coconut Cake at Salad In A Jar
4. Trio of Homemade Bread Spreads at Honest Cooking
5. Gourmet Stuffed Pork Chops at Rich and Sweet
6. Skillet Cookie at One Ordinary Day 
7. Cookies and Cream Cake at The Novice Chef
8. Italian Gorgonzola Bread at Sweetnicks

If you were featured here today and would like to grab a featured button, it is in the right hand sidebar. Linking up to Friday Favorite Finds.

Ali's Notepad - August 20th, 2011

Woo, it's Saturday! Time for me to feature YOUR awesome posts.

I'm looking forward to Christmas and Thanksgiving, how about you? I can't stop daydreaming about all the fun recipes to try.

These are some of the posts that I have bookmarked while I was randomly browsing my favorite food blogs. I hope you enjoy them as much as I did! If you would like to view my Pinterest board with pictures and links to of all of these projects, click here.

Images are property of their respective websites.

Starting from the top left and going clockwise: 

1. Candy Cane Blossoms at Baked Perfection
2. Santa Hat Cupcake at Created by Diane
3. Browned Butter Pumpkin Spice Rice Krispies at Cookies & Cups
4. Pumpkin Pie French Toast at Closet Cooking
5. Praline Pumpkin Cake with Whipped Cream Frosting at Pinch My Salt
6. Apple Cider Caramels at Blondie's Cakes
7. Candy Cane Sugar Scrub at The Natural Beauty Workshop
8. Chocolate Peppermint Cookies at The Idea Room

If you were featured here today and would like to grab a featured button, it is in the right hand sidebar. Linking up to Friday Favorite Finds.

Ali's Notepad - August 14th, 2011

Woo it's Sunday! Time for me to feature YOUR awesome posts. These are some of the posts that I have bookmarked while I was randomly browsing my favorite food blogs. I hope you enjoy them as much as I did! If you would like to view my Pinterest board with pictures and links to of all of these projects, click here.

Images are property of their respective websites.

Starting from the top left and going clockwise:

1. Taco Cornbread Bake @ Plain Chicken
2. DIY Table Top Tutorial @ Confections of a Foodie Bride
3. Vodka Soaked Gummy Bears @ Thats so Michelle
4. Copycat McDonald's Cheeseburger @ Fantastical Sharing of Recipes
5. Oven Baked Chili Dogs @ Thats so Michelle
6. Sloppy Joe Squares @  SteakNPotatoesKindaGurl
7. Homemade Play-dough @ How Does She?
8. Crazy Pizza Bread @ The Ivory Hut

If you were featured here today and would like to grab a featured button, it is in the right hand sidebar. Linking up to Friday Favorite Finds.

Ali's Notepad - August 5th, 2011

Woo it's Friday! Time for me to feature YOUR awesome posts. These are some of the posts that I have bookmarked while I was randomly surfing the internet. I hope you enjoy them as much as I did! If you would like to view my Pinterest board with pictures and links to of all of these projects, click here.

Images are property of their respective websites.

Starting from the top left and going clockwise:

1. Strawberry Cheesecake Cupcakes @ Doughmesstic 
2. Pizza Bread @ Cookin' Up North
3. Frugal Play Kitchen Food @ Passionate Homemaking
4. Jucy Lucys @ My Kitchen Apron
5. Horchata Cake @ Scarletta Bakes
6. Kettle Corn Fudge @ Fields of Cake
7. Dessert Drawer Dollhouse @ Better After
8. Super amazing Farm Birthday Party @ Life Is A Party

If you were featured here today and would like to grab a featured button, it is in the right hand sidebar. Linking up to Friday Favorite Finds.

Ali's Notepad - July 29th, 2011

Woo it's Friday! Time for me to feature YOUR awesome posts. If you would like to view my Pinterest board with pictures & links to of all of these projects, click here.

Images are property of their respective websites.

Starting from the top left and going clockwise:

1. Monster Party Cake (@ Ohdeedoh)
2. Interchangeable Cupcake Stands (@ giverslog)
3. Brownie Batter Chocolate Fudge Cupcakes (@ Kevin & Amanda)
4. Blueberry Zucchini Bread (@ shutterbean)
5. Peanut Butter Chocolate Mousse Cheesecake (@ In Katrina's Kitchen)
6. Bang Bang Shrimp (@ Stephanie Cooks)
7. Strawberry Jalapeno Jam (@ Miz Helen's Country Cottage)
8. Gingerbread Sugar Scrub (@ Our Forever House)

If you were featured here today and would like to grab a featured button, it is in the right hand sidebar. Linking up to Friday Favorite Finds.

Ali's Notepad - July 16th, 2011

Woo it's Saturday! Time for me to feature your awesome posts. If you would like to view my Pinterest board with pictures & links to of all of these projects, click here.

Images are property of their respective websites.

Starting from the top left and going clockwise:

BBQ Chicken Salad with Homemade BBQ Sauce (@ Life as a Lofthouse)

Grapefruit Sunrise Juice (@ Healthy Happy Life)

Roasted Garlic Cream Cheese Wontons (@ Life's Ambrosia)

15 Food Photography Tips (@ Healthy Happy Life)

DIY Treat Stands (@ The Crafting Chicks)

Green Pina Colada Smoothie (@ The Fitnessista)

Bananas in Red Stuff (@ Southern Plate)

Brownie Cookies (@ K&K Test Kitchen)

If you were featured here today and would like to grab a featured button, it is in the right hand sidebar. Linking up to Friday Favorite Finds.

Ali's Notepad - July 9th, 2011

Woo it's Saturday! Time for me to feature your awesome posts. If you would like to view my Pinterest board with pictures & links to of all of these projects, click here.

If you are a fan of Tastespotting and all the variations of that website, you should check out ERecipeCards. The main difference being that all normal, non-perfect food pics are accepted. Which is great. Honestly I don't typically cook from websites that have magazine quality, ultra stylized and ultra complicated recipes. I like casual cooking blogs that look like food I can actually make, which is exactly why I love ERecipeCards. Be sure to check it out and submit pics from your blog. (FYI, I don't work for them and this is not sponsored, I just really like the site.)

Coconut Crusted French Toast (@ Moms Review 4 You)

Sausage Breakfast Casserole (@ Boy Cheese Sandwich)

Homemade Furniture Polish (@ DIY Life)

PB&J Ice Cream Sandwiches (@ Crumbs and Chaos)

Buffalo Chicken & Potato Casserole (@ Holy Cannoli Recipes)

25 Documents You Need Before You Die. (@ WSJ)

Better Than Starbucks Pumpkin Scones (@ Cake Mom)

Strawberry Vodka & Strawberry Vodka Lemonade (@ Washington's Green Grocer)

If you were featured here today and would like to grab a featured button, it is in the right hand sidebar. Linking up to Friday Favorite Finds.

Ali's Notepad - July 2nd, 2011

Woo it's Saturday! Time for me to feature your awesome posts. If you would like to view my Pinterest board with pictures & links to of all of these projects, click here.

These cute Mini Spinach Dip Bread Bowls are a wonderful twist on a classic party food. (@ Stars & Sunshine)

I am drooling over the Bacon Wrapped Cheese Dogs (@ Barbara Bakes)

Kids would remember these Drive-In Movie Cars for years. So adorable. (@ Mommaskindacrafty)

Aren't these mason jars filled with sangria beautiful? (@ Tea & Cookies)

Speaking of beautiful, these Strawberry and Cream Bars are stunning. (@ ValSoCal)

Black Bean Brownies are quick and easy way to sneak in more fiber. (@ The Pursuit of Happiness)

After reading about an oil cleansing method at Heritage Schoolhouse, I checked out the article at The Oil Cleansing Method. I am on day 2 and my skin feels great! I am using 25% castor oil and 75% pure olive oil. (@ Heritage Schoolhouse and The Oil Cleansing Method)

Homemade Orange Vinegar Cleaning Solution. Yep, sign me up! (@ Little Brick Ranch)

If you were featured here today and would like to grab a featured button, it is in the right hand sidebar. Linking up to Friday Favorite Finds.

Ali's Notepad - June 24th, 2011

Woo it's Friday! Time for me to feature your awesome posts. If you would like to view my Pinterest board with pictures & links to of all of these projects, click here.

I'm in a blogging funk. Posting every day of the week is getting pretty tiring. I think I may have to tone it down a little bit. :<

I have such blogging guilt if I don't post every day. I wonder though if posting every day is too much for readers to keep up with. What do you guys think? Okay, on with the features!

Pictures are property of their respective websites

This Strawberry Cake looks so adorable. In fact I'll be making it today to use up the strawberries hanging out in my fridge. (@ Kitchen Therapy)

Zucchini Lasagna Cups look messy but so delicious. (@ A'lil Country Sugar)

One of my favorite blogs, Taylor Takes a Taste has two recent posts to check out if you are a food blogger. The three angles of photographing food and a post on making painted & stained wood backgrounds. (@ Taylor Takes a Taste)

Carrot Cake and Cream Cheese Frosting Trifle. Amazing! (@ From Cupboard to Cupboard)

These Shirley Temple Cupcakes sure are cute. (@ Siggy Spice)

Are you sick of bacon after a week of my bacon recipes? No? Good! Bacon Jam at Dinner with Julie. (@ Dinner with Julie)

A simple but delicious Cheesy Taco Pasta dish. (@ Lauren's Latest)

Oh man, does this Oreo Brownie Trifle look amazing or what? (@ Love from the Oven)

If you were featured here today and would like to grab a featured button, it is in the right hand sidebar. Linking up to Friday Favorite Finds.

Ali’s Notepad – June 17th, 2011

Woo it's Friday! Time for me to feature your awesome posts. If you would like to view my Pinterest board with pictures & links to of all of these projects, click here.

Pictures are property of their respective websites

If you love sweet and salty treats check out this Chocolate Pretzel Fudge at Eat At Home.

This DIY Milk Glass tutorial at Homespun with Love is awesome! Turn icky vases into beautiful faux milk glass.

Check out this seriously cute Penguin Party at Crafts by Holly. That cake is adorable!

The Easiest No-Sew Pennant Banner Ever at A Pretty Life in the Suburbs. The name of the post says it all. So sweet.

Last night I made this tasty recipe for Cherry Dump Cake from Cooking with Carrie. Although I cut down the butter by half, it was still delicious.

In Between Laundry has a post on how to make Orange Dreamsicle Sugar Scrub. It almost looks good enough to eat.

I’m tempted to make these Maple Bacon Cupcakes from The Parkers. Wow they look tasty!

This drawing of Ron Swanson at Jade Illustrates is inspired by the Parks and Recreation TV show is the coolest thing I saw all week long. If you haven’t watched the show you need to get caught up on it on Netflix or Hulu.

These 10 Tips for New Bloggers at Southern Hospitality are a great read, both for new bloggers and veterans alike.

Crescent Roll Hot Bacon Poppers at From the Aisle to Aloha. Mmmmmmm. That sums it up.

If you were featured here today and would like to grab a featured button, it is in the right hand sidebar.

Ali's Notepad - June 10th, 2011

Before I forget, there is a little poll in the sidebar asking what you would like to see at Jam Hands. Be sure to vote, your feedback helps me make this site better. Thanks! Back to your regularly scheduled programming..

Woo it's Friday! Time for me to feature your awesome posts. If you would like to view my Pinterest board with pictures & links to of all of these projects, click here.

These Nutter Butter Brownies look downright sinful. (at Bake at 350)

Your Homebased Mom shows us how to make a DIY 3 tiered dessert stand out of round cake pans. So cute. (at Your Homebased Mom)

Chicken with Pesto Mushroom Cream Sauce looks heavenly over at Taste of Home Cooking. (at Taste of Home Cooking)

If you make yogurt at home you will want to check out this tutorial on how to strain yogurt to make it thicker. (at Salad in a Jar)

Perfect for Summer is this recipe for Chuy's Creamy Jalapeno Dip. (at My Baking Heart)

How to repurpose a spoon or rod rack into a sunglasses holder. So stinkin' cute! (at Madigan Made)

Make tomato soup even more comforting by adding Grilled Cheese Croutons. (at A Turtle's Life for Me)

Creamy Chicken and Bacon Pockets with Chive Cream Cheese. Yum. (at Six Sister's Stuff)

Take a look at the most organized and prettiest kitchen cabinets ever. (at I heart Organizing)

I love this fruit dip made with maraschino juice. Perfect for when all the cherries are used up. (at Ms Not So Perfect)

If you were featured here today and would like to grab a featured button, it is in the right hand sidebar.

Ali's Notepad - June 3rd, 2011

Before I forget, there is a little poll in the sidebar asking what you would like to see at Jam Hands. Be sure to vote, your feedback helps me make this site better. Thanks! Back to your regularly scheduled programming..

Woo it's Friday! Time for me to feature your awesome posts. If you would like to view my Pinterest board with pictures & links to of all of these projects, click here.

This week I barely had time to blog browse. I think I've got around 1200 1700 (!) unread blog updates sitting in my reader. *Gulp* I better get on with this so I can work on getting caught up. Let's go!

I love the combination of white chocolate and orange, so these Orange Creamsicle Fudge Bites sound awesome. (via Shugary Sweets)

Clean Mama has a nifty free printable called Quick Clean Ups that has ideas for chores to do depending on how much time you have to spend. (via Clean Mama)

This Caramel Apple Cake may be more of a Fall or Winter dessert, but I'm still craving it big time. (via The Cozy Little Kitchen)

If I were a little girl again I'd go totally berserk for this amazing pink Little Girls Dream Desk. (via Come Together Kids)

If you are craving some chocolate goodness, these Chocolate Marshmallow Brownie Cookies are calling your name. (via Six Sisters Stuff)

These Angry Birds from Cardboard Tubes are so cute! My daughter loves playing "Grumpy Birds" so we're gonna have to make these. (via Crafts by Amanda)

I am in love with this colorful Pink Lemonade Cheesecake. (via Dee Dee's Delights)

This list of A-Z Summer Fun has a ton of great ideas for family activities to get through Summer (via She Sparkles)

I am drooling over this stunning Red Velvet Cheesecake. (via Willow Bird Baking)

Did you know you can make Carpet Freshener at home with two simple ingredients? How cool! (via Me and My Pink Mixer)
 
I'd like to note that the style for the Ali's Notepad posts were shamefully borrowed (with permission) from the great Amy at MomAdvice, who runs the Amy's Notebook feature on her blog, The Motherload.

Ali's Notepad - May 27th, 2001

Woo it's Friday! Time for me to feature your awesome posts. If you would like to view my Pinterest board with pictures & links to of all of these projects, click here.

This week I was completely obsessed with Cajun and Southern style blogs. I may have even listened to Cajun/Zydeco music and watched Swamp People all week (love that show so much). It's a sickness.

These felt cupcakes at Alphamom are super adorable (via Alphamom)

My Drunk Kitchen is a series of videos by Harto & Co. that feature her cooking while intoxicated. They crack me up, especially any where she has to bake. (via My Drunk Kitchen on Youtube)

This inexpensive polka dot mobile by Polka Dots on Parade is so cute and festive. (via Polka Dots on Parade)

Sweet and tender Almond Danish Swirls by Tina at Moms Crazy Cooking have me seriously salivating. Mmm. (via Moms Crazy Cooking)

I want to make one of these nifty Sensory Bins for Toddlers and 1st Graders (via enJOYing Life)

Check out this luxurious recipe for Shrimp and Grits over at Deep South Dish. It is on my immediate must-make-this list. (via Deep South Dish)

These paper bowl jellyfish look so cool! My daughter loves Jellyfish so this is one we're gonna make soon. (via FirstPalette)

If you are planning Summer parties, be sure to check out this stunning Red, White and Blue Cake at Recipegirl. (via Recipegirl)

Ladeladeda shares a kid project, super cute Story Stones. Be sure to check out her archives, some of my favorite kid projects are at her site. (via Ladeladeda)

A delicious Key Lime Cake has me longing for Summer flavors. (via Baking and Creating with Avril)

I'd like to note that the style for the Ali's Notepad posts were shamefully borrowed (with permission) from the great Amy at MomAdvice, who runs the Amy's Notebook feature on her blog, The Motherload.

Ali's Notepad - May 20th, 2011

Woo it's Friday! Time for me to feature your awesome posts. If you would like to view my Pinterest board with pictures & links to of all of these projects, click here.

This week was difficult. I don't think I've ever bookmarked so many posts in one week before. How can I possibly choose which to feature? Gah, the pressure.

The food for this Star Wars Party is over the top cute (via Domesticated Nomad)

I am looking forward to making these kid friendly stencils made from paper plates (via A Little Learning for Two)

Check out this drool worthy recipe for a Pub Burger (via Nick Eats Food)

I love the idea of making Nontraditional Birthday Cakes (via At Second Street)

This post for How to Clean Your House Once a Month seems doable (via Simple Homeschool)

How cute is this panda bread? It's almost too cute to eat. (via Gourmet Mom on-the Go)

This pink turtle is the coolest planter I've ever seen (via Little Bit Funky)

I've got to try this Entenmann's Cheese Danish recipe now that I can't find it in stores anywhere. (via Petit Chef)

MommyCoddle explains the list of three and how it helps her with getting stuff done (via MommyCoddle)

The gooey cheese is out of control in this meaty lasagna recipe (via Dutchess of Fork)

I'd like to note that the style for the Ali's Notepad posts were shamefully borrowed (with permission) from the great Amy at MomAdvice, who runs the Amy's Notebook feature on her blog, The Motherload.

Ali's Notepad - May 13th, 2011

Yahoo! It is time to feature your awesome posts. If you would like to view my Pinterest board with pictures & links to of all of these projects, click here.

Google Reader users: Are you using the special "Next" button? You should be! Whoorl will tell you why. I've tried it out the past week and I love it. (via Whoorl)

These tissue paper flowers are so retro and adorable. (via Make and Takes)

Pam's recipe for Smothered Cube Steaks looks comforting and delish. (via Pam's Midwest Kitchen Corner)

Do you still use word verification on your blogger site? Cheri tells you why you shouldn't be. (via Cheri Quite Contrary)

These Orange Creamsicle Cupcakes have not one but TWO frostings. (via Homemade By Holman)

Simply Cooked has step by step instructions for how to create your own light box for staging food photography. (via simply cooked)

This recipe for Roasted Shrimp Po' Boys has been making the rounds on all sorts of cooking blogs. It is no wonder because it looks so tasty. (via The Boys Made Me Do It!)

One of these weekends I want to make Candy Syrup and try it on pancakes and waffles. (via I Heart Naptime)

My Ocean of Notions came up with a great idea for used workbooks for her kiddos. (via My Ocean of Notions)

Hippiedog shares an adorable retro marshmallow dessert, Pink Salad. (via HippieDog's Favorite Recipes)

I'd like to note that the style for the Ali's Notepad posts were shamefully borrowed (with permission) from the great Amy at MomAdvice, who runs the Amy's Notebook feature on her blog, The Motherload.