DIY projects, thrifty home decor and easy crafts
Add a little zing to an ordinary side dish by making Salt and Vinegar Smashed Potatoes.This easy recipe uses red potatoes and everyday ingredients. I never knew when I got married there would be all these unwritten rules I had to learn to follow. Don’t leave the cap off the toothpaste. If we’re not ten minutes early we’re late. You… 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
Want to know how to survive the Thanksgiving overwhelm and still enjoy family and friends? These 5 tips for a low stress Thanksgiving dinner are a must! Even before I became a DIY lifestyle blogger I always loved to set a pretty table when company came over for dinner. We were always the first ones to invite the new preacher… Read More
“This is a sponsored conversation written by me of behalf of Ball Park® brand. The opinions and text are all mine.” To me the best part of holidays is always family and the traditions that join us together. July Fourth is one of those holidays that has changed through the years. When the kids were younger it usually involved homemade ice… 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
This Seven Layer Dip in a mason jar looks adorable and tastes great! Perfect for any party and family event this mexican meal in a jar is healthy and fun! Life has been a bit crazy lately (understatement of the year! you can read all about it here) and I never got around to sharing the recipe for this adorable… Read More
I am incredibly grateful for my daughter Rachel who jumped in this week with her easy Slow Cooker Chili recipe served over a roasted baked potato. (If you haven’t read the crazy happenings in our family you can read all about it here.) She and Emmaline are such blessings here on the blog, aren’t they? (Did you read our news here?)… Read More
Welcome back my daughter-in-love Emmaline for some yummy goodness for the hot summer! The only bad thing about her sharing her cooking prowess? I don’t get to taste a sample! Well friends, as summer approaches and warm (or should I say HOT – I do reside in North Carolina, you know) weather comes sweeping over us, I am all about… Read More
This post is part of a social shopper marketing insight campaign with Pollinate Media Group® and TONY’S® Pizza, but all my opinions are my own. #pmedia #BigPizzeriaTaste http://my-disclosur.es/OBsstV I grew up in a home that I now realize was pretty “normal” (which is a totally relative term!) I was the youngest of three siblings and from what my brother says,… Read More