Learn to Sew Tips from A Southern Mom!

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About 2 1/2 years ago, I met Heather Shaw in an online blogging networking group.  A few months later we met “in real life” at a Houston bloggers networking meet-up and she was just as nice in person as she is online!  Even though we live in the same town, technically, if you live in Houston or have been to Houston, you know that doesn’t mean much!  Because we live over an hour apart (and a lot more depending on traffic), we don’t get to see each other as often as I’d like.  I’m happy to call her my friend, though, and often inspired by her cute sewing projects, especially all of the fun stuff she makes for her daughter!

She somehow finds the time to keep up with two kids and two sites:  Family Friendly Frugality (where you can learn to save money and you’ll find great DIY projects and recipes, too!) and A Southern Mom (where she shares recipes, experiences about parenthood, and more!).

Learn to Sew Tips from a Southern Mom

 

Learning to sew has been on my bucket list for a LONG time.  I’ve purchased and even read some “how to” books, but I’m more of a hands on learner, and it just hasn’t clicked with me yet!  Heather actually taught herself to sew, which amazes me.  It will amaze you, too, especially when you check out some of her super cute creations!

She shares some of her tips about learning to sew here–> Do you Want to Learn How to Sew a Dress?

Find out what you need to get started here–> Basic Sewing Supplies

Here are a few super cute sewing tutorials:

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Stop by Heather’s sites or visit some of her fun posts and

Macy’s Match & Win Instant Win Game!

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Macy’s has a new Match & Win Instant Win game!  You can win gift cards instantly including a gift card worth $500!  I have heard from several readers who have won $10 gift cards!

Macy’s Match & Win Instant Win Game

 

1.  Click here to play-> Macy’s Match & Win instant win game

2.  Enter your e-mail address and the CAPTCHA coding

3.  Click on the panels and match 3 numbers to win a gift card

Sadly, I was not a winner today, but I’m going to keep trying!  You must be 16 to enter to win.  This game runs through 10/5/13 and you can play daily!

Here are two other instant win games to check out:

Click here to see more instant win games–> Instant win games 

Click here to see more sweeps–> Sweepstakes

*This post may contain affiliate links. Please refer to my disclosure policy for more information

US Pumpkin Patches and Fall Mazes Round-Up!

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Fall is officially here!  One of the things we love to do every year is visit our local pumpkin patch!  If you’re looking for pumpkin patches, fall mazes, and other fall family activities, make sure you check out this round-up!  Many of them are offering coupons for admission, too!  In the interest of disclosure, US Family Guide is providing our family with passes to visit our local pumpkin patch for sharing this, but I was happy to provide this information anyway!

US Pumpkin Patches and Fall Mazes Round-Up

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Arizona
Schnepf Farms – Queen City
Tolmachoff Farms– Glendale, AZ
California
Forneris Farms – Mission Hills

Colorado
Anderson Farms – Erie
Flat Acres Farm – Parker
Fritzler Maze – La Salle
Sunflower Farm – Longmont
Mile High Farms – Bennett
Wishing Star Farm – Calhan
Harvest Farm – Wellington

Texas
Devine Acres Farm – Devine
Fiesta Farm – San Antonio
Yesterland Farm – Canton
South Texas Maize – Hondo
Dewberry Farm – Brookshire
Brazos Valley Maize– Brenham

Louisiana
CM Farms – Dry Creek

Georgia
Lane Southern Orchards – Fort Valley
Poppell Farms – Odum

Michigan
Farmer Charley’s Corn Maze Adventure – Monroe

Indiana
Amazing Fall Fun – Waterloo
Harvest Tyme Pumpkin Patch – Lowell
Hobson’s Fun Farm – Rockville
Guffey Acres– Kokomo

Illinois
All Seasons Orchard – Woodstock
Kuipers Family Farm – Maple Park
Odyssey Fun Farm – Tinley Park
Siegel’s Cottonwood Farm – Lockport

Maryland/DC
Summers Farm – Fredrick County

Massachusetts
Sauchuk Farm – Plympton

Missouri/Kansas

KC Pumpkin Patch and Corn Maze – Gardner
Shuck’s Corn Maze and Pumpkin Patch – Pleasant Hill

Mississippi
Seward Farms Maze – Lucedale

Minnesota
Afton Apple Orchard – Hastings

Montana
The Maize at Grandpa’s Farm – Billings

Nebraska
Camp Fontanelle – Nickerson

NewJersey
VonThun Farms – Monmouth Junction
Sahl’s Father Son Farm – Egg Harbor City

New York
Wright Family Farm – Warwick
Harbes Family Farm – Mattituck

North Carolina
Patterson Farm Market and Tours – Mount Ulla

Ohio
The Corn Maze at the Sharp Run Market – Millersburg
Meadow View Growers – New Carlisle

Oregon
The Maize at The Pumpkin Patch– Portland

Pennsylvania

Hurricane Hill Farm – Coatsville
Triple B Farms – Pittsburgh
Reillys Summer Seat Farm
 – Pittsburgh

Rhode Island
Confreda Greenhouses & Farms – Hope (Western Cranston)

Virginia
Cows-N-Corn – Midland
Wayside Farm Fun – Berryville
Belvedere Plantation – Fredericksburg

Utah
Cornbelly’s Corn Maze & Pumpkin Fest – Spanish Fork

 

Motrin Infants Drops Recall!

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If you have purchased Motrin Infants Drops recently, make sure you check your packaging to see if it is part of the Motrin Infants Drops recall.  Yesterday, McNeil Consumer Healthcare Division announced that they are recalling three lots of Concentrated MOTRIN® Infants’ Drops Original Berry Flavor 1/2 fl ounce bottles.  This product may contain tiny plastic particles (approximately 1 mm in size or about the size of a poppy seed).

Motrin Infants Drops Recall

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Check your Motrin products for the Lot numbers and UPC codes listed above.  If you purchased this product, you are eligible for a full refund.  Details are here–> Motrin Infants Drops Recall

Chobani Yogurt Recall

chobani-yogurt-recallIf you’ve purchased Chobani Yogurt recently, make sure you check your refrigerator!  There has been a pretty extensive Chobani Yogurt Recall and chances are that some of the items you’ve purchased may be included!

Chobani Yogurt recall

 

Here are the brands that are included:

  • Chobani 6 oz. cups – all flavors
  • Chobani 16 oz. tubs – all flavors
  • Chobani 32 oz. tubs – all flavors
  • Chobani 3.5 oz. cups – all flavors
  • Chobani Bite™ 3.5 oz. cups – all flavors
  • Chobani Flip™ 5.3 oz. containers – all flavors
  • Chobani Champions® cups 3.5 oz. – all flavors
  • Chobani Champions® tubes 2.25 oz., 8, 16 and 36 count – all flavors

They have these “best by” date codes:

Sep 11 –13 (four digit time stamp)
to
Oct 07-13 (four digit time stamp)

Find out more about the recall here–> Chobani Yogurt Recall

Is anyone else going to be searching Pinterest now for ways to make your own yogurt?