Is it gift season at your house? It is at mine. It is the time of year to think about and thank all the people who have given so much to me and my girls this school year. Gift ideas can be fun to come up! As you may remember, we love Girl Scouts at our house. I think Girl Scout leaders are an often forgotten person who give a ton to my girls and many others. Being a leader myself, I know the ... Read More about Gift Ideas ~ Make Gorgeous Mason Jar Vases
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A Little Vacation, A Little Starbucks, A Little Mother’s Day Treat
I participated in an influencer activation program on behalf of Mom Central Consulting for Starbucks. I received a promotional item and a gift card to facilitate my review. As always, all opinions and experiences are 100% my own. My friends who know we well or even well-ish, know that I have a thing for Starbucks and a thing for moving back home or at least closer to my family. Sometimes, the ... Read More about A Little Vacation, A Little Starbucks, A Little Mother’s Day Treat
Teacher Gifts ~ Make Stenciled Pots
It is that time of year again....the time of year to begin to think about teacher gifts. I love making personalized gifts that the people who are receiving them know I thought about them and know things they are interested in. It is fun to me to try to come up with something for each person. This year at our co-op, both of the teachers enjoy gardening. I thought it would be a fun idea to ... Read More about Teacher Gifts ~ Make Stenciled Pots
Quick, Easy and Cute Graduation Party Ideas
Oh my goodness you guys! Can you believe that graduation season is coming up? This school year has flown by. I know that many of you will have someone in your family graduating. I wanted to show you some quick, easy and cute graduation party ideas I came up with and used last year. My oldest daughter, Snowflake, graduated from 5th grade last year. Where we live Jr. High or Middle School ... Read More about Quick, Easy and Cute Graduation Party Ideas
Adorable State DIY Wall Art
As you may know, I'm in the middle of making over my living room. I want to have new art work to go with my new living room. In order to have new art work, I need to be thrifty. I made some DIY wall art. It is so adorable! You can make something like this for your home as well. It was a fairly easy project and I've got a tutorial to guide you through. A few months ago, I saw Pick Your ... Read More about Adorable State DIY Wall Art
Baked Chimichanga ~ It’s What’s for Dinner {Recipe}
I grew up in the Southwest. I think Mexican food may run in my blood. I love good Mexican food! Where we currently live, there is no such thing as good Mexican food. So, what's a girl to do with Cinco de Mayo approaching when she wants a delicious Chimichanga? Make it herself! The problem was that I don't really like fried food and I'm certainly not going to buy a fryer in order to make a ... Read More about Baked Chimichanga ~ It’s What’s for Dinner {Recipe}
More Fun with Decorative Pillows
So if you have read my blog recently, you know I'm in the middle of making over my living room. I'm on a quest to update and liven things up and I'm on a budget. I was asked by Tulip for Your Home to make decorative pillows using their fabric paint and stencils. They provided me with all the supplies as well as compensation for making the pillow. All opinions and experiences are 100% my ... Read More about More Fun with Decorative Pillows
Mother’s Day Gift Idea ~ Make a Personalized Tray
Did you realize that Mother's Day is just about 3 weeks away? Whew...time to think about what you would like to do for your Mom. I'm excited because I get to actually spend Mother's Day with my Mom this year! I can't remember the last time we were together on Mother's Day. Since we will be flying, I needed something small that would pack well to take as a little something for her for Mother's Day. ... Read More about Mother’s Day Gift Idea ~ Make a Personalized Tray
Organizing Tips ~ How to Organize Puzzles
I love finding great organizing tips. How about you? Today I've got a simple, quick and fun organizing project for you. Hopefully you will gain an idea and a tip or two to help with organizing in your home. I've been picking one small organizing project each month this year. This project is part of my tidying up a cabinet in our living room that holds our games, movies and puzzles. Organizing ... Read More about Organizing Tips ~ How to Organize Puzzles
How to Remove Chair Rail ~Part 1
I've waited for a LONG time to bring you today's post! We moved into our house 7.5 years ago. I have wanted to figure out how to remove chair rail for almost that long. I was scared of what we would find and that it would be a hard project. Well, I finally got up the courage to go for it. You know what? It was another project, like my fireplace makeover, that was not too hard. I've got a ... Read More about How to Remove Chair Rail ~Part 1