Hello Darlings! For some reason I thought Easter was always in April. So, when I looked at the calendar I was a bit shocked that is was this weekend- in March! I’ve been on a bit of a holiday Mason Jar kick (check out my St. Patrick’s Day candles) and thought that Mason Jar Easter baskets would be such a cute little treat to hand out. They are simple, fun, and the stained glass looks gorgeous in the spring sunlight. Easter egg hunts anyone? What You’ll Need: Mason ... Read More about DIY: Mason Jar Easter Basket
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Meatless Monday: Broiled Tropical Fruit Salad
Hello Darlings! One of the great things about winter is the abundance of tropical fruit available. If you’ve been reading ChickadeeSays for a while now, you know that fruit is one of the three foods that I could survive on (the others are cheese and bread for you newcomers- welcome by the way!). So, couple my sweet tooth with all of the tropical fruit cluttering up my kitchen counters, and you get a very tasty, and yet super simple Broiled Tropical Fruit Salad. Ingredients: - ... Read More about Meatless Monday: Broiled Tropical Fruit Salad
Do It Yourself: St. Patrick’s Day Mason Jar ‘ Pot of Gold’ Candle Votives
Hello Darlings! Are you looking for a fun, quick way to spruce up your St. Patrick’s Day table? These easy ‘Pot of Gold’ candle votives are perfect for adding a touch of gold ambiance without giving off the dreaded ‘tacky’ vibe common in St. Patrick’s Day decorations. Plus, you can never go wrong with a Mason jar DIY! What you’ll need: Back Glass Paint (I used Beetle Black by Martha Stewart) Gold Glitter Glass Paint (I used Florentine Gold Glitter by Martha ... Read More about Do It Yourself: St. Patrick’s Day Mason Jar ‘ Pot of Gold’ Candle Votives
5 Healthy Ways to Beat Stress
Hello Darlings! I know it has been a terribly long time since I’ve posted, but my life has been a perfect storm of travel, change, apartment hunting, and huge projects at work. Blogging kept creeping lower on my to-do list, and it felt like there were fewer and fewer hours in each day. I became a bit frazzled and quite stressed. I knew I needed to calm myself down and keep myself grounded, so out came my trusty list of stress-beating solutions. One. A Magnesium Supplement. Many ... Read More about 5 Healthy Ways to Beat Stress
7 Ways to Keep Your Pets Happy and Healthy Without Breaking the Bank
Hello Darlings! While pets make our lives healthy and a bit more whole, they can be expensive to care for. Veterinary bills, grooming, food, toys, treats- paying for our furry little children adds up. But raising healthy and happy pets does not always have to be incredibly expensive. These seven tips will help keep a few of your costs down while still providing the best care you can give. 1. Grow Your Own Cat Grass! Wheatgrass berries are quite inexpensive and you can buy them ... Read More about 7 Ways to Keep Your Pets Happy and Healthy Without Breaking the Bank