Who can believe May has already come and gone? Summer is upon us, but before we don our suits and head to the pool, let’s take a bit of time to look back on the fun we had here at Positively Splendid last month! What y’all found most splendid (our top ten most viewed posts)……
Homemade bug-banishing candles
Each year, the advent of summer is accompanied by the arrival of some very unwelcome visitors: mosquitoes and the little pests we like to refer to in these parts as “no-see-‘ums.” I long ago lost faith in the efficacy of citronella candles in combating these pests during our time outdoors each evening, simply because they…
Returning soon!
I apologize that it’s been so quiet around here so far this week. There is a sad little boy who had a very nasty encounter this weekend with the angry inner workings of a toy that I had naively assumed was perfectly safe, to the tune of requiring a trip to the emergency room. I…
A bit of a bump in the road…
If you enjoyed this post, subscribe to Positively Splendid to receive updates, and join us on Facebook and Twitter! Amy @ Positively SplendidHaving grown up in a home brimming with sewing notions and paintbrushes, Amy has a deep love for all things creative. On any given day, you’ll find her knee-deep in her latest creative endeavor,…
Let’s plan your Memorial Day!
Hosting a Memorial Day gathering and needing some party-planning inspiration? We’ve got you covered! How about some grilled pork baby back ribs with our Spicy Asian Marinade, served with a cool, crisp serving of our Kicked-Up Asian Slaw? Or, if you’d rather let your oven do the work, our Classic Beef Brisket might be just…
Reader spotlights and a winner!
It’s Friday again! And a Friday leading into a holiday weekend, at that! Sincerely, I would like to thank anyone who serves in our armed forces, has served in the past or has a loved one who has done so. May you know well how much we all appreciate your continued sacrifice. God bless you…
Toffee Squares
There is a witching hour that occurs in our household each day around 4 o’clock. And I cannot blame it on my children (although they are admittedly prone to acting like little hooligans that time of day). Nope, this is all on me. It’s the hour when, without fail, I am most likely to head…
Have you entered yet?
Just a reminder that tonight is the deadline to enter our custom silhouette giveaway. I will announce the winner tomorrow morning, just in time to kick off the holiday weekend! Click {{here}} to enter! If you enjoyed this post, subscribe to Positively Splendid to receive updates, and join us on Facebook and Twitter! Amy @ Positively SplendidHaving…
Easy Outdoor Placemats
There is a brief window each day while my kiddos nap that I try to seize whenever possible to work on a craft or sewing project. Nothing is more satisfying to me during that time than to tackle an entire project from start to finish! The project I’ll be sharing with y’all today is absolutely…
Buttery bread machine rolls
There has to be something written in my genetic code that gives me a weakness for bread and butter. Some of my fondest childhood memories are of my grandmother and me sitting together at her kitchen table, devouring slice after slice of freshly baked bread slathered with a healthy smear of sweet butter. Seriously, what…