August was my first month as a style contributor for Disney’s Babble! I’m enjoying the inspiration that writing for Babble has brought back to my blogging home, giving me some extra motivation to get back to regular posts here at Making Nice in the Midwest. Check out my August posts for Babble below!

• 10 Fall Basics for Easy Audrey Hepburn Style
• 10 Beautifully Graphic Temporary Tattoos
• DIY: No-Sew Word T-Shirt for Kiddos (or adults!)
• 6 Versatile Hats to Wear from Summer to Fall
• 5 Ways to Tastefully Try the Jogger Pant Trend
• How to Tie a Headscarf Like a Vintage Housewife
• Get This Street-Style Inspired Varsity Look for Boys
• 30 Polka Dot Pieces for Plus Size Ladies
• Shop Smart: 10 Unisex Baby Clothes for Fall
• 10 Ways to Wear a Sheer Blouse
• Buy the Iconic Dresses from 6 Favorite Movies
• Stripes for Fall: 10 Bold Items for Under $100
• DIY Children’s Dress: Turn Hand-Me-Downs into a New Creation

I always head to my Pinterest Board for meal ideas before making out my grocery list each week. These are three new recipes I tried and loved in August. Just a tip- if you make the spicy roasted chickpeas, they are best eaten just out of the oven. Yummy and crunchy- my new favorite snack!

• Asian Slaw from Once Upon a Chef –  P I N   I T   H E R E
• Green Bean Avocado Salad from Camille Styles –  P I N   I T   H E R E
• Spicy Roasted Chickpeas from Mind Body Green –   P I N   I T   H E R E

It’s not to late to whip up something special for Valentine’s Day! Whether you’re hanging out by yourself, with friends, or with a lover, any of these ideas would be an easy last-minute craft to make Thursday extra special. I personally love the idea of the heart-shaped cinnamon buns! This would be easy to do with store-bought dough, or if you’re ambitious- homemade dough! Click each thumbnail to be taken to the pin on my holiday Pinterest board!

The internet’s really great at match making. And I’m not talking about dating. I’m talking about hooking up curious people like me with fun and creative ideas and products like these. I love stumbling upon fresh inspiration every time I log onto Pinterest, and I especially enjoy filling my For the Kiddos board with lots of ideas for little Lucy, and any future babes that join our family in the years to come! Click the images above to check out these recent pins of mine, and follow my other boards here.