Amy's Notebook Amy’s Notebook 03.11.09 I love this idea for creating placemats (@ Wise Craft) I enjoy getting a glimpse into extreme home makeovers to inspire my home (@ The Inspired Room) This revamped storage shelf is darling (@ ohdeedoh) I like these place card holders made from recycled corks (@ Lifehacker) I really needed this reminder to focus a bit more on those sinking funds (@ Simple Mom) I need to find some fun things around the house to spray paint (@ A Soft Place to Land) These crunchy oven baked fries look delicious (@ Joy the Baker) If I could eat spicy food, I would be indulging in these lotsa hotsa tacos (@ Make & Takes) These homemade corn dogs look like a fun treat (@ chaos in the kitchen) This woven button coaster is so chic (@ Craftstylish) I love this post on breaking the frugal rules (@ The Small Notebook) I want to knit up some of these candy-striped washcloths for the holidays (@ Knit With KT) On the flip side, I love this post on discovering the necessities in your home (@ Money Saving Mom) I want to make this Amish Friendship Bread starter sometime (@ Skip To My Lou) I love this kitchen island makeover (@ Nesting Place) I won’t give up on trying to make pretzels (@ The Artful Parent) I want to try these silver dollar pancakes (@ Serious Eats) Published March 11, 2009 by: Amy Allen Clark is the founder of MomAdvice.com. You can read all about her here.