DIY projects, thrifty home decor and easy crafts
Since my kids are getting older (the youngest is 16 and the oldest is 26!) I invited my great nieces and nephew over for an end of summer fun/back to school celebration. The kids used to call me Auntie M but most of the time now it’s just Marty and I’m good with that. Usually it’s, “Marty, can I have some crackers?”… Read More
Quick and easy brownie bites are a snap to make with a packaged brownie mix and chocolate chips, rolled in powdered sugar. Kids and adults alike love them! I would love to deny my love for chocolate but my daughter Rachel is here to dispel the myth by sharing our favorite Brownie Bites recipe. I’m a goner! It’s amazing to… Read More
I am a seasoned mom and have lived to tell the tale. Yes, after raising and homeschooling five children, I’m nearing the end of that season. Endless days and sometimes even longer nights are now being replaced with eating bon bons by the pool. Nah, not really, but it was such a sweet thought! Anyway, one of the most… Read More
Have you ever had a silly argument over practically nothing, especially with your spouse? ~raising hand~ Me, too. In marriage it’s usually the little things that drive me insane build my character. Little habits like when Tim kicks the sheets out from under the mattress or goes to the grocery for me and calls me 10 times to ask me… Read More
By using inexpensive dollar store football themed decorations and supplies, simple recipes and snacks, plus an easy fudge brownie recipe, your Super Bowl party will rock! So often we miss out on the joy of community with others by believing parties and gatherings have to be expensive and completely from scratch. I want to change your mind and show you how… Read More
These past few weeks I’ve felt like I was standing on the dock waving while everyone else pulled away from the harbor. I pride myself on being organized and put together. (Yes, God has been working on that little stronghold for a while now!) I love my job blogging and am so grateful for the direction I’m moving in, but… Read More
Your kids will love this marshmallow snowman craft that is even more fun to eat! Great activity for snow days and long winter days at home! We’ve just survived the holidays, waved goodbye to 2014 and said hello to 2015. You know what is probably around the corner? This lovely white stuff that is beautiful to look at and often… Read More
By planning ahead and choosing wisely you can enjoy healthy dinner ideas that taste great and are better for you. Begin with one new choice today! How on earth is it already New Year’s Day? Is it just me, or did time really start flying this year? Somehow I don’t want to admit that it definitely has something to… Read More
As any member of my family can attest, I love ice cream. Like, really luuuuuvvvve it. (My husband, like, hates it when the kids say that. Like, know what I mean?) Any day, any season, no matter the weather. Y’all may be drinking coffee and eating candy canes but I guarantee I’m eating ice cream! I truly believe if I could give… Read More