Sharing GOOD News & My Love for HP Instant Ink!

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It's really happening...

Today, I'm so excited!

...Wait, you are probably wondering what's happening?

I've got some good news!

You know how I occasionally create a printable here and there and I'll share them for free from time to time? Well, I'm excited to announce I'm going to be doing that a lot more often, as well as selling some of my printables over on etsy (plus I'll be selling some of my paintings again).

I've been trying to launch my printable business since earlier this year but life gets busy and I wanted to make sure I had the perfect equipment to make beautiful prints! I'm so excited about my new printer, it makes my art work look even more amazing! While I love my printer, I'm even more excited about the fact that I signed up for HP Instant Ink so that I can print my work over and over again and never worry about running out of ink!

You've never heard of HP Instant Ink? I've got to share my secret so that you can print and never run out of ink! HP Instant Ink is an innovative ink replacement service designed to save consumers up to 50 percent on ink! Ink is delivered to your door before you need it, and HP Instant Ink Plans start at $2.99, with recycling included as well. Signing up online and installing the ink cartridge is all you have to do to make sure you'll never run out!

Worried about which printer to invest in so that you can be sure you can print all you want with HP Instant Ink? Be sure to invest in a HP OfficeJet Pro, HP Envy, or check out the list here for more eligible printers!

I've been designing, printing, and buying frames like crazy this week, which means I'm going through a pretty nice amount of ink. I noticed after a TON of printing yesterday that my ink was running low! I'm so happy I had the extra ink thanks to Instant Ink, I was able to simply install my HP Instant Ink cartridges and my prints are beautiful and bright again! Now I don't even need to pay attention to how much ink I have because when I start running low again, I'll receive another cartridge in the mail; with no action of my own required after set up!

Now that I've shared how I make sure that I never run out of ink, I'd love to hear what your favorite quote is for a printable in your home? I'm going to be sharing a bunch of freebies all through out the summer, so give me a fun, thoughtful, or silly quote and you may be able to snag a pretty piece of art for free! Before you share your favorite quote, be sure to download one of my favorite quote FREE printables from the list below (and sign up for HP Instant Ink):

Want more freebies other than the printables I've shared today? Click here to claim 3 months of FREE ink, when you purchase an eligible printer and sign up online for HP Instant Ink! What are you waiting for? Save big and print as much as you want and #NeverRunOut!

How to "Clean" a Home in a Hurry: How I Make Sure My Home Looks & #SmellsClean

So, spring cleaning is something we've all been working on over the last few weeks...right? While I'm doing my best to keep our house tidy, it's just not happening lately. I've been trying to tidy up in between class and having to work on upcoming projects and tons of homework but right now the house is uhm, a little less than clean.

The good news is I know what it takes to make my house "clean" in a hurry. I'm not just saying you should start stuffing laundry into your closet, which I've done (even as an adult); Don't judge me! But I am sharing how I tidy up my home in a hurry when I have unexpected guests phone that they are on their way.

Whether you are a professional "quick cleaner" or you like to keep an organized and tidy house all the time, today I am going to help you out by sharing a few ways you can make your house look, feel, and smell clean without much effort.

Looks Clean after you tidy up the three T's. Clean off your table tops, scrub your toilets, and sweep (or vacuum) the areas of your flooring that have high traffic.

We're all guilty of stacking magazines, mail, or sometimes just junk around the house - clean that stuff off of your table tops and you'll notice a huge difference!

Scrubbing your toilets is super important. When a guest uses your restroom, you definitely don't want them to get grossed out. This simple step only takes a few seconds but can completely change the way your restroom looks to your guest.

Sweeping or Vacuuming your entry way, kitchen, and living room only takes a few minutes for most people and it makes a huge difference (especially for those with kiddies or pets)! While vacuuming your whole house should definitely be on your to-do list.

As we all know, a house isn't really clean until it #SmellsClean. While your home (hopefully) has a clean scent already, I like to use some amazing products that help to make my house smell ridiculously good!

I've been burning my Peach Daiquiri candle from 719 Walnut religiously lately. Especially because I'm so busy that I haven't been able to indulge in a whole lot of beach days or daiquiris; while this candle isn't the exact same experience, it helps me feel a little closer to my favorite place in the world! I can only imagine what the Tahitian Escape or Tiki Colada scents smell like, but those are definitely on my list to buy next!

Placing candles in your office is the answer to a cleaner smelling home in general: Whether you decide to inspire creativity with a new candle in your office (like Glade's new perfectly colored and scented Poppy Grove candle), or comfort yourself in your bedroom with a candle offering a soothing scent to help relax you before drifting off to dreamland, or even if you decide to mask smelly scents in your kitchen with something delicious and deceiving, candles are an awesome way to make sure your house smells clean without much effort at all!


While I've always been an avid candle burner and hold true to my candle burning ways, this spring I've also started using plug-ins around the house and I highly recommend you do the same! I'm totally obsessed with the scents I've been using!

One of the plug-ins is a Febreeze NOTICEables Warmer and it offers a sense-exciting double scent of  Strawberry and Fig and makes my half-bath in the lower level of our townhouse smell beyond amazing.

The other plug-in is AirWick's Sunshine Cotton and literally makes my entryway smell like a mixture of heaven and freshly laundered clothes!

While both of these options are awesome, my last tip may be the easiest of them all. You literally only need to flick a switch and place a cube into the tray to make your house smell clean with these Glade Poppy Grove Wax Melts!

While I'm not suggesting you skip spring cleaning in general, I hope these tips to spruce your place up in a hurry help you out! I had friends share what they thought of our house, they all agree it smells clean... so don't forget to head over to the air care aisle to grab everything you'll need for a nice, deceivingly clean home!

Did you notice the adorable printables in my post? Be sure to grab those for FREE in an 8x10 size, just click on the image below:

Smells Clean Printable


Last Night I Dreamed...

Now that I've shared my tips to a tidier house in a hurry and these super cute printables, I'd love to hear what your last minute cleaning routine looks like?

Surprise Your Sweetie With This Super Simple & Adorable Reminder of Love for Valentine's Day - Valentine, You're My Main Squeeze Free Printable

I can't believe Valentine's Day is here. While today is Friday the 13th, another awesome day to celebrate in it's own right, I had to share one last Valentine's Day treat for your loved ones before it's officially The Day of Love! This super fun reminder you care is the perfect way to make your "main squeeze" smile!

I made this "Valentine, You're My Main Squeeze" printable for you to download here; all you have to do is cut and tape and these adorable Valentines are ready to hand out to all of those you want to treat! If you plan to host a Valentine's Day party or want to surprise your man with a six-pack, these would be adorable around adult beverage bottles as well!

I also made cute little bow ties to mix up how my bottles looked, easily crafted with some red card stock! I love making cute little treats like this and although hubs may think it's a little cheesy, I'm certain he enjoys being treated to reminders of my love - because we all love love, right?

Even if you are certain your Valentine feels loved, a little reminder like this on Saturday morning with some donuts could really make your sweetie feel special! I'd love to know, What kind of sweet little Valentine's treats do you have planned for your sweetie?

DIY {Last Minute} Valentine's Day Treat Bags with 2 FREE Printables

As you've probably already read on all the other Valentine's post I've shared recently, I can't get enough of celebrating the day of love so today I want to share a super simple DIY Valentine idea!

Whether you are looking for Valentine's for your little one's to share with their classmates that aren't just the regular ol' store bought variety or you want to surprise your coworkers with something a little cutesy - these FREE printables are the perfect little reminder that you care!

I made two printables, one that I paired with twizzler bites that says "I love you to bits & pieces" and another that says "Happy Valentine's Day, Love Bug!" that I attached to a whole baggie full of gummy worms! You can download the printables here.

These are super easy to make. Just cut the printables, place candy in bags and staple the printable to the baggies! If you are looking for a last minute classroom Valentine idea, this is an amazing option! Especially because you can find both candies at the $1 store!

Everyone deserves to receive a Valentine, maybe even hand these out to strangers to make their day brighter! I'd love to hear who you plan to surprise with one of these cute little reminders of love?

Printables for The Big Game

I shared how I plan on celebrating The Big Game here and told you that I made printables for you to use to make your party epic as well!

You can find all the printables I used to decorate water bottles, cupcakes, and more here:

- Water Bottle Wraps - Hut, Hut, Hike -

- Water Bottle Wraps - Are You Ready for Some Football? -

- Water Bottle Wraps - Blue Chevron -




- Water Bottle Wraps - Green Striped Football -





- Football Place Setting / Menu Cards -

- Party Favor "Good Game Dude" -

- First Down, Drinks Down Game Placemat -

- Flags and Pennants for The Big Game -

If you decide to use these printables in copy or plan to post them on your blog, please be sure to link back to me! I can't wait to see how you use these cute little printables and hope that you have a blast on game day!