I'm using RoC Retinol Correxion Deep Wrinkle Night Cream to get my skin ready for the holidays as part of a sponsored campaign with SocialStars. #RoCRetinolResolution #WomenWhoRoC Do you start to panic this time of year? I know I do. There is so much to do and the holidays will be here before you know it. That means...
Mason jars are probably the easiest base to use for crafting because they are so versatile and the beauty of them is, you can repurpose any jar you have. This post contains some affiliate links for your convenience. Click here to read my full disclosure policy. Polka Dot and Striped Halloween Mason Jars If you...
Years ago when I was a single working mom with two young sons I was always looking for something easy to make that the kids would like and that would seem like a treat and be inexpensive but filling. That's when I first started making this French Bread Pizza. I could usually find the French bread...
DIY Glitter, Gold, Polka Dot and Chalkboard Ornaments Now that's a mouthful, isn't it? Today is Day 3 of the 31 Handmade Christmas Ornaments Blog Hop. We've already had ornaments shared by Malia at Yesterday on Tuesday and Steph from The Silly Pearl and tomorrow Jennifer, from Celebrating Everyday Life, will be up! I wanted...
Fall is the time to start thinking about those hearty and delicious comfort foods that we and our families love. Today, I'm sharing an easy-to-make Slow Cooker Chicken and Dumplings recipe and I'm joined by some of my blogger friends who are also sharing their recipes for an even Dozen Comfort Food Recipes. My recipe...
Having the bed of your dreams isn't that hard at all and whether you have an old mattress (like me) or one of the newer ones you can easily make your bed more comfortable with these 5 tips. *post contains affiliate links Save $35.00 on a new set of sheets from Perfect Linens with...
The How and Why of Decluttering :: Books Welcome Life Changers to Week 4 in my decluttering series. This week join me and the ladies below as we discuss how we are tackling the clutter of books as we try to not only organize our homes but organize our lives. A Journey to Sparking Joy: Anderson...
How-to make a farmhouse-style chalkboard pumpkin. It's officially fall and time to start decorating and crafting. Fall is one of my favorite times of the year. I love to get cozy in my home again and I start looking forward to the holidays ahead. Today I'm sharing an easy craft with you that packs a...
*post contains affiliate link This is Week Three of the KonMari Method of Decluttering (Tidying Up!). Week One I posted about how Changing Your Thinking Can {and WILL} Change Your Life, Week Two I shared with you my clothing and bedroom before {those pictures still make me a bit queasy} and after, and today I'll be...
I'm so glad you're here for Week 2 of The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up: A Journey to Sparking Joy. If you missed Week 1 (it was an intro to my inspiration for taking on this challenge) you can find it here. So here I am at Week 2: Clothes (oh my heavens this is a...
If you want to know how to clean grout without scrubbing, I've got you. This is the exact method I use in my own home, and the one product I always reach for. Why Grout Gets Dirty (And Why Scrubbing Doesn't Always Help) The key to actually cleaning grout is a product that penetrates the...
I am so glad that you are here today for the bHome Fall Tour. Over 30+ of the bHome bloggers are celebrating and sharing inspiration, ideas and more and there is also an AMAZING giveaway! {Check out the bottom of the post for all the details - you'll be tickled at the PRIZES (plural!!!).} Instead...
I am so glad you are here today. It's the day I share with you something that has been a struggle for me for most of my life - and an answer to that struggle. I'm talking about clutter. My story is pretty straightforward. I really enjoy cleaning. It's one of those things in life...
If you have a son or know a young man who has either already headed back to school for the year or will be soon and you want to give them a little something to help them feel special I wanted to share with you some ideas from a Care Package I prepared for my oldest...
This post is part of the Verizon Wireless Lifestyle Blogger program #vzwbuzz. All opinions are my own. I've had smartphones for over 8 years now in one form or another but my husband and oldest son each just got their first. Because using my smartphone has become second nature to me I didn't remember that there...
*post contains affiliate links Burning candles is one way to add a delightful aroma to your home but another method I enjoy, and one that's all natural, is to make my own scent diffusers in mason jars. A few years ago when I first started my blog I shared an inexpensive diffuser using a...
Easy and Fluffy Make-Ahead Brioche French Toast Casserole Weekend mornings and holidays call for something special and that's when I like to make a hearty breakfast like this fluffy and delicious make-ahead French toast casserole. It's semi-home because you start with a loaf of brioche from the store. I like to purchase the brioche I...
Have your summer flowers begun to look a bit bedraggled? Mine sure have. For a while we were having rain every single day and everything was blooming like crazy but now it's been a few weeks since we've had any rain and even though I'm watering my plants it's just not the same. The...
Today I'm sharing 25 Things You Should Be Disinfecting But Probably Aren't Have you ever stopped to think about the items you touch every day and how many germs they've got on them? Now, my goal is NOT to turn you into a germophobe, but instead to get you thinking about things that probably could...
I have three sons and to be honest, I learn something all the time about male grooming! My father, brother-in-law and brother all passed away either before my boys were born or when they were very little and having been a single mom for a while there was no male role model for my boys...
11 Things To Do Before Summer Is Over 1. Plan a trip to your nearest body of water. Water has a way of relaxing you and helping you to focus. Lay on the beach, sit on a bench, enjoy the sound of the water, go fishing, go for a boat ride or pedal a bike...
Pasta is one of my favorite meal staples. My family does NOT share my love of pasta so when I do make it I try to make something different, something special and something new. When I made this one I knew it had a shot at being well received. It had a hint of lemon,...
A monochromatic garden with a few pops of color may sound a bit humdrum but over the years my front flowerbeds have slowly evolved and contain perennials that are almost all either pink or purple. It wasn't planned this way but instead seemed to be the way I gravitated when choosing flowers to plant. The...
It's time for some grilling and what better to grill than a crowd-pleasing (or family-pleasing) Grilled Texas-Style Flank Steak. It's so nice to grill when the weather is hot and you don't want to turn your oven on and heat up the house but there's no need to limit yourself to burgers and hot dogs,...
Tapioca Pudding with Caramel, Whipped Topping and Fresh Toasted Coconut I spent the day in the kitchen baking (it was 90 degrees outside...I was miserable-I don't plan these things very well) ~ the family and I had dinner....and then when I gave them a dessert choice they picked the little beauty above. I almost wanted...
How to remove hard water deposits and water stains safely from granite. I have a granite countertop in my bathroom (THE only bathroom that all 5 of us in the house share) and, unfortunately, we get water stains and hard water deposits on it and the build-up is nasty! It tends to drive me bonkers, especially with...
This creamy bacon broccoli pasta salad is perfect for summer picnics, family dinners, and entertaining. The addition of sweet red grapes gives it just the right amount of sweet to balance this simple to make recipe. Summer cooking can be a little tricky ~ yes, you can grill (yum) but side dishes are a...
If you love to find new uses for old things this week's round up is right up your alley (mine too!). I love to sew but sadly don't do it often anymore but these features have inspired me! [Tweet "7 Insanely Cool Clothing Refashions from Project Inspire{d}"] Copycat Anthropologie Striped Heart Tank by Five Marigolds...
I love cute things no matter what they are ~ puppies, kittens, crafts and kids (not in that specific order) 😉 I was looking for something to occupy my youngest son during the first week of summer vacation and found this cute idea ~ juggling chickens. You could make 10 of them (two sets of...
With a little bit of elbow grease, I was able to complete this $50 Deck Makeover in just a few days after work. Back when I first bought my house the one thing I absolutely hated was the front stoop. There was the door, a HUGE slab of concrete and cement steps. It was hideous.My...
A Dozen Delicious Recipes in Jars Smores Smoothie Recipe from Must Have Moms Red, White and Blue Patriotic Pops from Oh My Creative Fresh Strawberry Lemonade from Spaceships and Laserbeams Tangelo Mint Iced Tea from Homemaking Hacks No Bake Cherry Cheesecake from Love Create Celebrate Gooey Caramel Brownie Pudding in a Jar from Better in Bulk...
When I was a kid pudding was one of my favorite desserts. I grew up in a home where there weren't snack foods....like, ever, and certainly not desserts but sometimes Mom would break down and we would have PUDDING! Chocolate was always my favorite ~ I relished every single spoonful and every lick. It was...
8 Tips for Taking Awesome Photos of Fireworks with Your Smartphone This is the season of fireworks ~ whether it be to celebrate a holiday or your favorite team winning a ball game it seems they are everywhere and I love it! Ever since I was a little girl I have been a...
Whether you're looking to renovate your home or just get some new ideas, it's always fun to explore different styles. From modern to rustic, minimalist to maximalist, these 8 inspiring home styles will give you some great ideas for your own place. So take a look and see which one speaks to you! Did you...
Celebrate the 4th of July with these fabulous Patriotic treats and desserts! All Features are from the weekly link party, Project Inspire{d}. [Tweet "33 Fabulous 4th of July Treats and Desserts #recipes #4thofJuly"] *If saving to Pinterest, please pin only the collages from this page - individual photos should be pinned directly from the source...
"This post is part of a social shopper marketing insight campaign with Pollinate Media Group®, Birds Eye®, and Tyson® but all my opinions are my own. #pmedia #FastFreshFilling https://my-disclosur.es/OBsstV" Mediterranean Chicken Salad ~ A Microwave Meal Summer is in full swing here and as I've said before....I do everything I can to NOT turn my...
Most of the items in this room of my house are thrifted vintage items or items that have been passed down to me and even the newer items l have a bit of a vintage vibe. Summer Thrifted Vintage Porch Decor Sofas to saws, pillows to plants, this porch has all the lovely, comfy layers...
15-Minute Meal Summer is in full swing and not only is it too hot to turn on the oven but you can't always grill...rain (ugh). I was trying to figure out something quick to make for the family that required no grilling or oven(ing). I came up with this 15-minute meal that razzle dazzled them...
This week's features from Project Inspire{d} are all about Patriotic Crafts! I have loved anything patriotic for as long as I can remember ~ something about me just loves the Red, White and Blue ~ probably because growing up my Daddy flew a flag for every occasion and when I was in grade school I...
Hello everyone! Do you love Independence Day as much as I do? It's one of my favorite holidays and this year, like last (yay), I'm part of the ULTIMATE Red White and Blue Roundup {Abbey from The Cards We Drew puts this hop all together...thanks Abbey!) and it's a great resource for ideas galore including...
"I'm sharing how I use Zep PowerFoam Tub and Tile Cleaner to get my bathroom cleaning without scrubbing as part of a sponsored post for Socialstars #ZepSocialstars" Show of hands who likes to clean their bathroom? I'm counting....1....1...okay, I only got to 1 😉 I actually do like cleaning in general but the bathroom really isn't one...
It's time for the Welcome Home Summer Tour with Balsam Hill! * I received products from Balsam Hill but all opinions are my own, as always! 🙂 I really am excited to have you here today and I'm excited to be a part of the Balsam Hill Welcome Home Summer Tour {did you see the...
