Looking Forward to Thanksgiving - Printables

I made a little some just for you my sweet readers and true following fans. I am Thankful for you all and I hope you enjoy it as much as I enjoyed painting these little watercolor doodles and making them into a cheery print for your Thanksgiving. It would be great just printed and framed or you could use it as a cover for a card, or print one out in a mini size as a place card for Thanksgiving dinner.

If you want to buy the complete set of my Fall Watercolor Clip Art please let me know. It includes an assortment of fall leaves, an assortment of acorns, 3 lovely pumpkins and some streams and vines too. The whole set is only $9.99

If you would like me to design you a custom card, place card, or invitation using these lovely fall clipart pieces send me an email and I'll put one to together for you. Email me more prices and details.
april@simplythesweetlife.com

TIP: Print your copy on watercolor paper for a custom look.

Click Here for the printable version

Baby Sea Turtle Crocheted Blanket

UPDATED With Pattern Links. Yeah!

This week I shared on Facebook a this super cute Sea Turtles Crocheted baby afghan that PJ's Designs made. Her Facebook page is down so I added more info for each of you to try to Everyone loved it and of course, I did too which is why I shared it. She got so many shares and likes on her sweet baby afghan that she had to stop taking orders! Sad for those of us who would love to order one from her.

She did, however, share that she got the Baby Sea Turtle Crochet Pattern if you want to make one yourself. The blanket is as she said a layer of sand then sea foam and then 3 color waves of water. It's really is a brilliant design and a sweet afghan for a boy or a girl.
Baby Sea Turtle Collection Crochet Pattern

After some questions and searching, I found this great Easy Ripple Baby Blanket Crochet Pattern that can be used to create the base of the blanket. These are the colors I would use for the Sea Turtles and they blanket.

Bernat Softee Yarn 

• White
• Taupe
• Grey Heather
• Grey

Do you love to crochet? Look at this amazing set of hooks in a leather case!

I'm not very good with yarn but my mom is really good with crocheting so if you can't make one yourself you can probably find a mom, friend etc who can make these cuties for you. Wouldn't it be fun to have the blanket and then another set of the sea turtles for toys to play with? Yes, the ones on the blanket are attached.

Cheese Stuffed Seven Layer Mexican Hot Dog * Food & Drink

Graciously sponsored by Hebrew National

It's summertime. Summer has officially started. Backyard parties on the weekends are happening with family and friends gathering al fresco for dinner. Outdoor entertaining is at its height. We kicked up the regular old hot dog up to a spicy, easy, show-stopping dinner that the kids and adults will love. Inspired by our favorite party dip, the seven-layer dip, we put together a Cheese Stuffed Seven-Layer Mexican Franks that are cooked in the campfire coals or on the grill.

Cheese Stuffed Seven Layer Mexican Hot Dogs

• Hebrew National All-Beef Franks
• Bakery Fresh Hot Dog Buns
• Monterey Jack Cheese
• Guacamole
• Pico de Gallo 
• Sour Cream
• Shredded Lettuce
• Sliced Pickled Jalapenos

Tear enough aluminum fold to cover each hot dog. Slice almost all the way through each hot dog. Stuff with sliced pepper jack cheese. Roll hot dog in foil. Place hot dogs in hot campfire coals or on the grill until cheese is melted and a hot dog is heated through. 

Place hot dog on a sliced bun. Add toppings in order: pico di gallo, shredded lettuce, chopped cilantro, guacamole, sour cream, and top with jalapeno slices. 

Serve with a nice icy cold drink. Enjoy!

*The combination of franks and these toppings may not be Kosher.
What makes a Hebrew National kosher hot dog premium? It's all about what makes the cut (And what doesn't). We're choosy about what goes into our franks – we use only premium cuts of 100% kosher beef from the front half of the cow and then choose the best from that. No artificial flavors, colors, fillers or byproducts. When your hot dog is Kosher, that's a hot dog you can trust! For more summer fun with Hebrew Na1onal, visit facebook.com/ hebrewnational.