We’ve reached the end of another month, so we’ve got some creative mantel ideas for you, including Halloween and fall theme mantels. Check them out on each of out blogs. Amy Ameroonie DesignsAshlee I’m Topsy TurvyJonie Just Between FriendsLeanne Organize and Decorate Everythingand this month’s guest:Amy from The Happy ScrapsYou’ll see my piano decorated for Halloween …

Is Bloglovin really helping bloggers, or just themselves?  I’m asking this honestly…as I don’t really know.  Do you?  Remember back in July when Google Reader quit and we were all forced to find another way to follow the blogs we love to read?  I made the jump to Bloglovin, like so many others, but I …

Back in July I wrote about a week-long craft camp with my girls and some of their friends. This was one of the activities we did, and in case you missed it on Brassy Apple, here it is again.  And all you need is some blank paper, some crayons, a few players and a timer. …

A couple of months ago we bought a Vitamix blender so we’ve been loving trying out all kinds of yummy blender recipes.  And it goes way beyond your basic milkshake (though those are good too!) I’ve gotten some of my friends together to share of some their favorite foods to make in a blender.  Be …

If you’ve never had cinnamon in your chocolate before, you’re in for a treat.  Back in August, my husband gave me some chocolate for our anniversary.  One of the bars was a Moonstruck bar with chopped almonds and a bit of cinnamon.  I’ve combined those same flavors in this delicious almond butter. Ingredients:2 cups roasted almonds …

As promised, more blender recipes!  This is a fun way to sneak veggies into a smoothie because the fruit covers up the color and taste of the vegetables.1/2 cup apple juice1/2 cucumber1/2 carrot1/2 cup blueberries4 frozen strawberries1 cup icehandful spinachToss all these ingredients into the blender and blend until smooth.  For a slightly thicker smoothie, …