Celebrate Dad with these fun Happy Father's Day Free Printables! Fun Happy Father's Day Free Printables I think so many people grow up thinking that their Dad is their hero for good reason. Being a Dad is a hard job. My Dad was my first hero. He worked so hard for our family but he...
This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Holmes® Smart Air Purifier. All opinions are 100% mine. My kids all suffer from awful seasonal allergies. I really love spring but when I see them all stuffy with red puffy eyes and having to blow their nose constantly, well, I'm not so fond of...
Entertaining 101 - 4 Ingredient Chicken Salad Appetizer I seem to have a go-to list of recipes....the recipes I make over and over again and while that's convenient sometimes I work on brainstorming for a new recipe ~ something that's delicious and easy. I used to think that the more ingredients the better.....back when I...
My front porch has been feeling a lack of love (as has most of the rest of my house) the last few years. This year, though, we're sprucing things up. I've stripped the porch of it's previous paint (I'll have another post with all the before and after pics and info as to what...
Patriotic Food and Fun Patriotic Sundaes by Christianity Cove Patriotic Busy Bag by Crafty Journal Patriotic Pavlova by Albion Gould Red, White, and Blue Cookie Bar by Tags Thoughts Freedom Towers Game by Christianity Cove Strawberry Blueberry Greens Salad by The Kitchen is My Playground Memorial Day Activities by Outside the Box Mom Patriotic Red,...
This time of year my thoughts always turn to the outside. Living where I do we have a short (by my standards) window of time to enjoy the outdoors and my goal is to make the most of that time. I shared part of my front yard makeover the other day but we still have...
Once the weather is warm it's the perfect time to take your living outdoors. If you're looking for a quick and easy way to beautify your outdoor area, it's worth hiring a good landscaper. However, if you're looking to DIY your landscaping, here are 5 very simple tips to create a beautiful outdoor living space filled...
I love bees! There is something about them that I've always liked not only in nature but in decor. I've implemented 'bee design' in some of my decor over the years ~ like this Honeycomb Pitcher ~ and it's always been a favorite in my sun room. Some blogger friends are always inspiring me with...
I'm always so amazed at the creativity of those who repurpose and recycle and these fabulous ideas that were shared at Project Inspire{d} have me wanting to root through all of my stashes to start creating! Plastic Container to Scare Cat by Carolyn's Homework Skewers to Geometric Pendant Lamp by Delineate Your Dwelling A Stick and...
*this post contains affiliate links Mother's Day is almost here and I've already done a Mother's Day post (Gardening Gifts with a Vintage Flair) but I have some more Mother's Day gift ideas in me so here they are ~ this one is in the form of a gift guide. Some of the gifts are...
Mason Jar Gardening Gifts for Mom and a Free Printable! Mason Jar Gifts are awesome and this mason jar gardening gift is great for Mother's Day or any gardener on your gift list. Two weeks from today is.......Mother's Day! You still have lots of time to make something special for your Mom and today some...
"I'm sharing how I get my home spring clean on the outside as part of a sponsored post for Socialstars #ZepSocialstars" I have owned my home for quite some time (I was a yungun' when I first bought it) and it may be hard to believe but I have NEVER used a pressure washer to clean...
We've all been there.....you go to get a big ole glass of ice and something just isn't right....there's a smell...a not-so-pleasant one....which you ignore...you pour your beverage of choice over the ice.....take a sip....and BLUCK YUCK UGH ~ it is one of funkiest things you've ever tasted. That happened to me the other day.....it was...
This time of year gets my mind wandering and puts me in such a wonderful mood. I dream of being outdoors soon and working in my garden. I love to be outside and take in all the sights, sounds and smells but....until then I like to enjoy the aroma of spring indoors. One of...
Tips for Taking Awesome Pictures with Your Smartphone When you read, 'Ditch your DSLR' did you want to scream? I don't really mean it but the truth of the matter is I don't take my DSLR everywhere with me (even though I love it) but my smartphone....yep, that's pretty much always within arm's reach. I...
Tangy Red Hot Chicken Wings, Chocolate, Creamy and Peanut Buttery Dessert and Snacks to Wow! Get ready to feed a crowd with these delicious recipes! Tangy Wheat Thins Chicken Wings and/or Ritz Cracker Chicken Wings 2 lbs. chicken wings (you may need to separate yours if you bought them whole.....I get squeamish so my oldest...
Hand Painted Bunny Bottles Do you ever go to the craft store and see something that you really think you should buy? Something that you have no idea how you'll use but it goes into your cart and follows you to the checkout and then somehow jumps on to the conveyor belt and the next...
Are mornings in your house hectic? They are here for me and sometimes I feel totally caught off guard by preparing breakfast. I know.....it's something that happens every day so how can I feel caught off guard, right? But....I am. I find most days I throw something at the kids that is quick but not...
This shop, including my banana coffee chocolate chip muffin recipe, has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #McCafeMyWay #CollectiveBias I talk a lot about how much I enjoy quiet time {and coffee}. It's not a matter of not appreciating having a house full but sometimes I just...
It's time for another #BestofDIY ~ if you love DIY then this is the place to be ~ 25 other bloggers and I have gotten together to share our projects and ideas with you {you can see all of the other projects below and click on them to be taken right to the page with...
Frozen Custard Treats While the weather was so cold where I live my family and I enjoyed baked treats....cupcakes (of course), pies, muffins, and more but now that we are finally (yay!), getting a glimpse of spring it's time to celebrate. We usually have a dessert on Sundays and this past week was no exception...
Have you ever made Kugel? It's basically Noodle Pudding and is so much easier to make than I ever thought, plus, it's delicious! Me Time....... One of my favorite ways to spend me time is reading. I rarely get alone time (maybe a few minutes in the morning) but when I do I like to...
Hamburger Steak with Onion-Mushroom Gravy I love diner food.....well, I love food in general but diner food speaks to me. When I was little and we would go on vacation we always went by car or truck as I got older and we camped and we usually ate at little restaurants that were not chain...
Fun Fruit and Vegetable Centerpiece or How to Make an Empty Dip Bowl Happy This happy little centerpiece was easy to make and made my family and I giggle while we were eating and air-dipping with the Pringles® Tortillas Zesty Salsa crisps that were sent to us by Pringles®. In my house we're always looking for something...
Polka Dot Mason Jars Even though the mason jar crave has been going on for a while now I still have a love for mason jars and all things Mason Jars and today I have a super cute and easy-to-make Polka Dot Mason Jar tutorial for you and 12 MORE Mason Jar ideas as part...
Organizing with a Utility Cart Using a utility cart to organize isn't only easy but it yields a pretty result meaning you don't have to hide it. Organizing with a Utility Cart Using a utility cart to organize isn't only easy but it yields a pretty result meaning you don't have to hide it. If...
Do you remember life before smartphones? I didn't have my first cell phone until my middle son was 2 years old. I remember thinking it was so cool and awesome to have that flip phone. I liked the security it provided. I was a single mom at the time and having a cell phone was...
Chicken a la King Made with Rotisserie Chicken When I was growing up I remember my Mom making chicken à la king with toast. It was one of my favorite dinners but I forgot about it for years...ages even until a few weeks ago and I had such a craving for it I decided to make...
DIY Coffee Station Organization Over the last year or so I've noticed so many cute and useful coffee organization stations. Since I got my Keurig for Christmas I've been contemplating the best way to organize my K-cups. I have a wire basket lined with a vintage linen above the kitchen sink that houses a lot of various...
Sweet and Salty S'Mores I am not a huge fan of s'mores....I know, there aren't many of us around but I am one of 'those' people. When we have a fire in the summer and everyone gathers round and gets excited when it's time for s'mores I pass.....I lovingly make a s'more but then let...
[tps_header] DIY Smartphone Projector Do you like to use your smartphone to watch TV shows, movies, or slideshows? I have Netflix, the WWE Network, movies downloaded to my smartphone, pictures, instagram....LOTS and lots of entertainment on my smartphone itself. The problem is that I have to HOLD my phone to watch (oh.my.goodness.how.lazy.am.I?) ~ yes, holding...
Easy Cheese Danish A good cheese danish is hard to beat. I really like the cheese danishes at Panera's...and most any bakery around....I rarely turn my nose up at a cheese danish...I'm somewhat addicted to them. I, however, do not have the desire to make homemade pastry and concoct a filling that would take hours...
Content and/or other value provided by our partner, Target. All opinions are my own. How Exciting ~ You're Getting Married! Now What? Back when I got married a little over 10 years ago I didn't sign up for a wedding registry. I really wish I had. I see so many beautiful items for our home and...
Organize Your Work Space:: Organizing your desk can be hard. If you're like me you have accumulated small dainty stacks (huge annoying piles) of very important paperwork on your desk and you know right where everything is (not really but I pretend). I just recently downsized my desk so that I could actually move in...
How-To Create a Pampering Gift Basket for a Man aka Useful Man Stuff I am surrounded by men. I have a husband and 3 sons....no girls (except me) here so the thought of pampering isn't something they take kindly to, but, with a little creativity and a trip to my local Dollar General I was...
5 Mason Jar Projects for the Non Crafty I like Mason Jars. I have some real ones ~ like my antique Atlas Jar and my blue Ball Mason Jars ~ and I have some faux ones ~ my inexpensive ones I bought at the Target Dollar Spot. When I bought my Target jars I also...
When you're looking for something hearty and warm for a quick winter dinner you can make this delicious hearty beef vegetable soup in no time. I love soups. They always make me feel warm and full and I even make them in the summertime. One of my absolute favorites is my Mom's Beef Vegetable...
I love plaid. I have ever since I was in grade school and wore a plaid uniform. I wasn't crazy about school but I did like that pleated skirt. The biggest disappointment about high school....that uniform was a grey pleated skirt...no more plaid. 😉 I was at a local antique store today and found myself...
Berry Cobbler in a Crockpot I like to use my crockpot year round but find I especially use it in the wintertime when grilling is pretty near impossible for us. I also love a good warm cobbler. A few weeks ago my sister-in-law and her family were visiting and she bought fresh blueberries. They were...
Have you ever made or eaten Peanut Butter Bars? You know, the kind that you get at a school cafeteria? I have only made this recipe a few times {I forgot I had it} but the story behind it is an interesting one....well, maybe not interesting but there is a story. I went to...
Hot Artichoke Dip I remember when I was a little kid there was a dip that was a craze ~ everywhere you went it was served. There was a reason for that. It was dee-licious! When I grew up I remembered that dip but I always thought that because it tasted so good it had...
The clock is really ticking and if you are stumped as to what to buy either for that certain someone or as a family gift I am here to help you! Just the other day I received the Keurig 2.0 and my family has been loving all of the variety it offers. It's the perfect brewing...
