DIY projects, thrifty home decor and easy crafts
Disclosure: The post First Mothers Day Gift Basket was sponsored by Expressionery.com but all opinions expressed are my own. I remember my first Mother’s Day like it was yesterday……only it wasn’t. It was 27 years ago. I was madly in love with this precious bundle of dainty cuteness named Rachel Faith. I had no idea what I was doing in my newfound… Read More
This post is part of a social shopper marketing insight campaign with Pollinate Media Group® and Sara Lee Desserts, but all my opinions are my own. #pmedia #SaraLeeDesserts http://my-disclosur.es/OBsstV When our kids were younger we usually had one weekend night that was “family” night and involved some sort of game or performance by the kids (think dress up and lip syncing!) … Read More
What happens when you have five kids, numerous dogs and cats, and a life filled with homeschooling, friends, family and fun? I was going to say it means mama needs a long vacation all by herself, but I’m actually talking about my home! If you’re not familiar with the story of our 1950’s ranch home (take the tour here) this is the… Read More
One of the hardest questions every married man asks at one time or another is this: What’s the perfect gift for my wife? Probably what he really wants to know is how to keep from being in the dog house? ~grin~ Since I usually write for the ladies (although a few men might wander by) this means you’ll need to email this… Read More
Don’t miss out on special family memories this Christmas! This Rice Krispies treats ornament is a perfect way to help your kids imagination soar! Kellogg Company sponsored this blog post. The opinions and text are all mine. One of my favorite parts of the holiday season has always been time spent in the kitchen with my children. As a homeschooling mom… Read More
Easy and inexpensive tips so you can treat any flat surface next to a wall as a Christmas mantel even if you don’t have a fireplace! This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #BIGDeal #CollectiveBias. For years I bemoaned the fact that I didn’t have a fireplace in our home,… Read More
Disclosure: I was provided compensation by BEHR to write this post but the thoughts and opinions expressed are my own. (Stay tuned for a giveaway at the end of this post!) It’s time to jump full steam ahead into the holiday season! Yesterday I shared a precious memory of my sister and her favorite Mexican Wedding Cookie recipe. Today I’m joining… Read More
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #BIGDeal #CollectiveBias. There’s just something so incredibly unique about a child’s first birthday. Is there any one year in life where more change and growth is experienced? From a helpless newborn infant to a mostly walking, noise uttering, mess making ball of fun, a… Read More
Disclosure: I was compensated by BEHR Paint but the opinions are all mine. I was going to title this post “What if the Painter’s Wife Chooses the Wrong Color?” but I decided that was a wee bit long. If you don’t know by now, I’m married to a painting contractor. We’ve been married a long time. As in A LONG… Read More