Guest Post *Creative Index*

Thursday, October 6, 2011

When I first discovered Jessica's blog I knew I would be hooked. Jessica features some of the most amazing artists, jewelry designers, recipes and more! If you are feeling a little uninspired or need a little boost of creativity I highly recommend you pop on over!


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Hello there! I'm Jessica and I blog over at Creative Index, where I keep track of the lovely & inspiring things I find here and there, and I throw in some personal thoughts from time to time too. I have a love for design, iced coffee, magazines, anything vintage, yummy food, a great DIY and all things shiny & lovely.

I am so honored that Lindsay asked me to hang out here today.... and I hope you enjoy my little DIY... It's super easy! Promise!

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images via here & here

I really love the idea of having a menu in the kitchen. And as much as I love the chalkboard ones, I've come to realize that since we rent (and the lack of wall space), my chalkboard dreams will have to wait. So I put together this super easy wipe-off version which will help save time, money and stress when planning out our weekly dinners.

I whipped up these cute little menu designs, printed them out and stuck them in the frame. How easy is that?! Right now I'm using the utensils one, and its new home is next to the fridge. :)

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If you would like your very own version, you can download them right here. Yep, that's right.... because I like to share! ;)

So basically all you need is an 8x10 frame and dry-erase or chalkboard markers. (I've heard the Vis-ˆ-Vis markers work good too, but I've never used them.) And if you want a little more color or a different background, use the blank one and print on patterned scrapbook paper.... Easy peasy!

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Now the hubs knows whats on the menu for dinner this week. :)

Thanks Lindsay for letting me stop by and share my little DIY! Feel free to stop by my blog and say hello... I'd love to meet you! xo

26 comments:

sherri lynn said...

This is a great idea! I love having a weekly menu posted, it helps keep me focused in the kitchen and reminds me of what day it is when I forget haha

Unknown said...

I love making a menu for my family! I try to do a 2 week menu but I've never posted it in the kitchen! My kids are always asking what's for dinner so I definately need to make one of these!!

Simply LKJ said...

Great idea! I've seen this done with calendars too. Great for those who rent (like my daughter) or those with limited space.

Karen said...

Thanks for sharing Jessica! Great ideas and now I'm following her too:)

Stephanie @ henry happened said...

What a great idea - I'm the worst at meal planning & need all the help I can get! :) Will check out her site!

Juggling in Heels said...

I LOVE this idea! So cute! Thanks for sharing!

heather j said...

I so needed this! Thank you. :)

Amalia Athanaeleas said...

O. M. G. I need this for my kitchen so badly! I am horrible with planning meals, and this will force me to! Doing this asap! And thanks for introducing us to Jessica! I'm off to check out her blog now!!
xoxo
Lia

natasha {schue love} said...

Awesome DIY!! Love Jessica and her cute blog! :)

jessica // union shore said...

thanks for having me lindsay!

and thanks for all your sweet comments! feel free to stop by, and say hello! i'd love to meet you! :)

Unknown said...

Fun! I have never met Jessica, but am going to hop over there now! Thanks for the introduction :) xoxoxo brynn

Sarah said...

Wow you are awesome! These are so cute and I'm totally excited I can download them for free! I'm heading over to visit your blog =)

- Sarah
http://agirlintransit.blogspot.com

Sam W. said...

yay, Jess!!! perfect little project :)

Lindsay said...

This is perfect! Such a great way to keep things in check! Love it, really! Thanks for sharing!

Jennifer @ Delightfully Noted said...

Adorable! Of course I could only wish I was organized enough to plan out meals for the week! Love finding new blogs:)

Stephanie said...

This is an awesome DIY! A perfect one for Christmas gifts too! :) Thank you!

Sarah said...

Love this! I plan my menus each week but it would be nice to display it in a fun way like this! Thanks for sharing Jessica!

Unknown said...

What a great idea! And I LOVE Jessica and her blog, what a sweetie:-)

StarletStarlet said...

What a brilliant idea!!!

Grace (The Stripe) said...

Such a brilliant idea... love this!

my day in a sentence said...

These are amazing; I think I might use them! :)

Nikki Monet said...

This is really an awesome idea!! I need something like to help organize meals ahead of time. Newest follower stopping by from http://everything-underthemoon.blogspot.com. Stop by and give us a visit some time :)

Have a great weekend!!

Eventful Life and Style said...

Loving this idea and all the examples!! I am the list maven, so this is seriously perfect!

My-cliffnotes said...

Such a cute/amazing idea.

I need to do this.

Sarah said...

What a cute idea! Thanks!

Holli said...

Thank you for the wonderful printables! What fonts did you use on the pattern menu? I would like to make a coordinating page to hang for the week's events. Thanks!

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