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How To Make a Patriotic Flag Banner

May 17, 2016 By Meegan 3 Comments

In the U.S. the patriotic holidays are coming up soon. BUT, my tutorial for How To Make a Patriotic Flag Banner will apply to any nation or country.

And since my birthday happens to be the 4th of July I love this banner even more. I know, right? The best birthday ever!

In just a few easy steps, you have a banner just like they sell at Pottery Barn, BUT, for a lot less.

*This post was updated October 2025.

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Italian Cottage Cheese Vegetable Dip

December 28, 2015 By Meegan 16 Comments

What a great time of year. It is filled with excitement, parties, presents, and family. Treats are everywhere aren’t they? My Italian Cottage Cheese Vegetable Dip is a great solution to have something more healthy. (Don’t get me wrong-I LOVE sugar as much as the next person.) But sometimes I just crave something savory.

This is also a great place to find FAVORITE recipes for Appetizers and Desserts from 20 of YOUR favorite bloggers!

*This post was updated November 2025.

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Today I want to share My Italian Cottage Cheese Vegetable Dip also great with crackers or tortilla chips.

Italian Cottage Cheese Vegetable Dip

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Beachy Condo Porch Ideas

July 13, 2015 By Meegan 11 Comments

If you know me at all, you know I LOVE the beach. I love the sand in my toes, the ocean breeze, the smells, the sounds and walking on the pier. On occasion, I have been know to even ride the waves, body surfing. It is such a thrill to be in the water. The ocean is therapeutic for me.

AND, if you have been following me for awhile, you KNOW I don’t live anywhere near the ocean. Since I have been craving it lately, I thought it would be fun to make my own Beachy Condo Porch Ideas.

Beachy Condo Porch

Our porch is tiny so I had to be careful NOT to make it TOO full.

I shopped my house for a few things and love the results…

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Fourth of July Decorations & Ideas

June 30, 2015 By Meegan 11 Comments

Welcome to the Red, White and Blue DIY Celebration filled with inspired crafts, recipes, DIY projects and MORE! I am happy to be here to share my Fourth of July Decorations & Ideas. I LOVE LOVE LOVE anything red, white and blue.

*This post was updated October 2025.

I have had fun gathering my Patriotic posts for you…

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