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Thursday, January 15, 2026

FUNTASTIC FRIDAY LINK PARTY 574 AND COZY WINTER IDEAS

Happy Thursday Friends. Let's have a get together. Looking forward to seeing what you have all been up to in the New Year.

Hello and welcome to the 3rd Funtastic Friday of 2026! This week, here in northern Nevada we have finally gotten some sunshine, after almost 3 weeks of rain and overcast skies. Not that I mind the rain or the overcast but I was beginning to forget what sunshine looked like! Usually, February is pretty mild and even on the warmer side so we will see what next month brings us.

Here is an oldie but a goodie: thinking about going back to college? Finishing a degree that you got sidetracked from? Maybe just beginning a degree program? I went back to school at 43 and earned my Associates of Registered Nursing! I then completed a Bachelor's degree and a Master's degree in the next 11 years, mostly while working full-time (those were online programs so made things easier). I have updated my TIPS FOR RETURNING TO COLLEGE post if you are interested in doing just that!

If you have any questions for me, comment below!

MEET YOUR HOSTS

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Features from last week

MOST VIEWED

Possibilities by Thrifting Wonderland

Lucky Draw

Marshmallow Snowmen by Serenity You

Michele Pick

Candle Making Ideas and Inspiration by Sonata Home

Heidi's Pick

Painted Credenza Makeover by Sonata Home Design

Donna's Pick

Baked Dill Pickle Ranch Chips by Our Tiny Nest

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ON TO THIS WEEK'S PARTY!

Party Rules

1. Post up to 4 links.

2. Family-friendly posts only.

3. Old posts are welcome.

4. Comment on at least one post at the party.

5. Follow the hosts on as many platforms as you can.

We are your online friends.

Let’s interact, comment, and enjoy one another while supporting each other.

Saturday, January 10, 2026

FUNTASTIC FRIDAY LINK PARTY AND JANUARY IDEAS

Oh my gosh! I forgot to post the party Thursday night! I'm sorry!

Here we go!

MEET YOUR HOSTS

PLEASE FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA!

Donna & Staci @ Two Chicks and A Mom

Heidi @ Building Our Hive

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Michele @ CoastalBohemian

Features from last week

MOST VIEWED

Holiday Cranberry Orange Scones by

Seasonal and Holiday Recipe Exchange

Lucky Draw and Heidi's Pick

Earring Making for the Absolute Beginner by My French Twist

Michele Pick

Bubbly New Year's Eve Table by Ann's Entitled Life

Donna's Pick

Easy DIY Painted Snowman Mason Jar by Hunny I'm Home

If you were featured, please grab a button to share on your blog!

ON TO THIS WEEK'S PARTY!

Party Rules

1. Post up to 4 links.

2. Family-friendly posts only.

3. Old posts are welcome.

4. Comment on at least one post at the party.

5. Follow the hosts on as many platforms as you can.

We are your online friends.

Let’s interact, comment, and enjoy one another while supporting each other.

Saturday, January 3, 2026

ONE HOUR BABY BLANKET (FOR NEW GREAT-GRANDBABY)

Here I am again with another ONE HOUR RECEIVING BLANKET that I made recently. Actually, I made two. We have a new baby in the family and so I had a good reason to sew a couple of these easy flannel blankets. Little Santiago made his appearance on November 24th, 2025, and we are so excited to welcome him to the family! Unfortunately, he lives in Arizona and I live in Nevada so seeing him won't be as often as I would like 😞

I did make a cowboy blanket before for a friend's new baby and i had plenty of fabric left so made one for Santi. I know that bears and cowboys are a favorite of the parents so I found fabric at Michael's online that was cute. We live in a fairly small town and our Walmart recently remodeled and took out the majority of their fabric section--thanks a lot.

Cute fabric!

Zigzag finishing seam with coordinating colored thread.

I do love to sew these blankets since they do go together so quickly. I made four last year; two were for friends who had babies. A good friend made a blanket like these for my daughter, Staci, when she was born and so this has been my go-to for new baby gifts pretty much ever since. Below is the blanket that I made for Staci's daughter, Oakli, when she was born almost eight years ago.