Thrifty Thursday - 30% Gymboree Cicle of Friends Sale

If you are in the market for some fall clothing for the little ones, then hope over to Gymboree.  They have all new fall fashions plus some really adorable Halloween costumes.  Just enter the code GYMCIRCLE at checkout to save 30% off your entire purchase!  Hurry this offer is only good from Sept.6-9!

Tasty Tuesday - Back To School Breakfast

This recipe comes from Pillsbury.  

Here is what you need:

1 can (16.3 oz) Pillsbury® Grands!® refrigerated buttermilk biscuits

8 slices bacon, cut in half

1 tablespoon butter or margarine

8 eggs, beaten

8 slices American cheese

• Step 1 -  Make biscuits and bacon as directed on packages.
• Step 2 - Meanwhile, in 8-inch skillet, melt butter. Pour eggs into skillet. Cook, stirring occasionally, until set. Season with salt and pepper as desired.
• Step 3 - Split biscuits. Fill each with egg, cheese and bacon.

All In All:  This is a very quick and easy recipe to prepare in the morning before school.  This recipe serves 8 so you can adjust the it according to your needs.  Visit Pillsbury.com for more recipes.

30% off your online purchase from GAP, Old Navy or Banana Republic

If you plan on purchasing anything online from GAP, Old Navy or Banana Republic now is the time because they are offering a special of 30% off your entire purchase online.  Hurry this offer ends 9/3!  Just enter the code FALLCALLS and remember that shipping is free on orders over $50.00!

Thrifty Thursday - 50% off Carter's Site & Store

If you have a little one or are shopping for one, Carter's is having an awesome Labor Day Sale!  Their entire store both online and in store is 50% off!  You can snag a lot of great deals with this offer so head now to your local store or shop their online store!

What Do You Think Wednesday - Diamond Candles

I recently discovered Diamond Candles.  If you have never heard of Diamond Candles, they are made of all natural soy and made in the USA candles that contain a ring worth anywhere from $10 up to $5,000.  They are a great smelling candle with a cracker jack surprise inside!

I ordered myself one in the Cotton Candy scent and lordy my whole house smelled like a carnival!  Amazing!!!  These jars sure do pack a punch....but in a good way.  They are not overpowering but have enough fragrance to make a room smell wonderful.  There is nothing worse then having a candle smell like nothing when lit.  This candle is not one of those non-smelling ones.

Here is a pic of the ring that I had in my candle.

Not a $5,000 one but still a nice ring!  You have got to try one of these candles!  What is better than a great smelling candle that also has a ring inside....NOTHING!!!

All In All:  These candles are $24.95 each and really last for many, many hours of burn time.  In my opinion, these candles smell more than some of those big name brand candles.  Plus you have a treat inside!  These make great gifts too!  I went ahead and ordered Cinnamon Roll for the fall....OMG when the box came I could smell it though it!   Smells so good....I want to spoon out the wax and eat it.  (not really but you get my point)  You have to go order one today!  Click here to order!

Tasty Tuesday - Weight Watchers Recipe Recommendation

If you follow Weight Watchers and are looking for some great recipes, I have to recommend to you the website LaaLoosh.  The recipes are on this website are delicious and the best part is that they have already figured our the point value for you.  Some of my favorites are the mini cheesecakes (2 pts.), frozen yogurt covered blueberries (1 pt.) and baked heirloom tomatoes caprese (6 pts.)

All In All:  These recipes are great especially if you are watching your weight!  Check out the website for a ton of recipes!

Make It Monday - Canvas Print

I love the look of pictures printed on canvas...but they can really be expensive.  I tried out the gel medium transfer method and did my own at home picture!  I loved it!  It is simple to do but you have to have a little patience when it comes to removing the paper residue.  Here is what you need:

- Any size canvas (I used 8x10)

- Gel Medium (You can find this with the oil artist's paints)

- Paintbrush

- Photo you want to transfer printed on regular paper with a toner based copier  (Image will be reversed when placed on canvas so keep this in mind)

- Something to smooth out any bubbles

- Water

1. Coat the entire canvas with an even amount of the gel medium using your paintbrush.

2.  Lay your photo faced down onto the canvas.

3.  Smooth out any bumps...making sure that the photo is completely flat on the canvas.

4.  Let dry at least 12 hours.

5.  Once dry, you can start to wet the paper and gently begin rubbing it away.  This process takes a long time as once the water dries you will see more residue left behind and will need to repeat this process.  I repeated it about 4-5 times.  So have patience...it will eventually all disappear.

All In All:  I loved the way this came out and the possibilities are endless with the photos you can use.  As you can see around the edges it looks distressed because some of the photo didn't transfer.  Now you can keep it like this if you like that look or you can go in with some paint and touch it up.  But all in all this is a great project to try out!