I go through these phases when I'm completely enthralled with all things Martha. Maybe it's because I took her up on a magazine deal where I get all of her mags on the cheap. Oh Martha, you're so clever, cause now here I am blogging about you and singing your praises. Oh yes indeed! You are so, so clever with the marketing, dear Martha!

The fact of the matter is this: Martha's recipes are almost always perfect. I mean PERFECT! Every time I cook something using her recipe, the compliments on my cooking skills reach levels of embarrassment. They're THAT good.

Here are some of my favorite ideas for edible favors:

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Honey Favors are Delightful for Fall and Winter Weddings Too!

I generally associate honey with springtime. And for good reason. Bees start producing their honey in the spring when the flowers begin to bloom. They continue to produce through out the summer and early fall as long as there is pollen, bee will collect it to make honey.

But to you know what bees do in the winter? They eat all the the honey they've stored up…well, they'll eat it if humans don't take it first ;-) The point is, honey favors are lovely in any season. Think about it. What's better than a cup of hot tea with honey on a snowy winter day?

While I'm not typically a fan of etching, I love these etched jars by E. M. Wedding Favors.

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For Fourth of July Weddings or any Wedding with a Red and Blue Color Palette

Lollies

FYI Ladies, the craft blogs and Mom blogs are great resources for DIY projects and ideas. I just found Makes and Takes  and am loving it! Replace the flags in the center with table numbers and adjust the paper and patterns to suit your color palette and theme and you can use these lollies for any wedding! Find the complete directions here.

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Guest Post on A Mountain Bride

I am *thrilled* to be one the guest bloggers on A Mountain Bride while Jes moves across country with her new husband. Check out my short post on Where We Saved the Most Money.

Image from Hindsight Bride's Flickr Photostream

Another Great Money Saving Strategy: Homemade Cookie Favors

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It's Strawberry Season in Western North Carolina

We are coming to an end of a wonderful local strawberry season in western North Carolina. I have a huge $10 tub-o-strawberries I've been munching on for the past couple of days. There is nothing quite like a fresh, sun-ripened local strawberry. They don't need much adornment. They are simply great on their own.

Image from Honour Hiers Fine Arts Photography via Southern Weddings Mag

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