This is a sponsored post for Socialstars and RoC. All opinions are my own, as always. #WomenWhoRoC When I was little I was outside constantly. Back then we weren't real big on sunscreen. As I got older, though, my Mother made sure I knew just how important it was to protect my skin from the...
Pretty Little Bouquets - Crafting With Nature When it comes to Mother's Day I like the little things. Notes from the kids, homemade cards (even if they're made on notebook paper), flowers picked from the yard and breakfast in bed. Burnt eggs and dry toast always makes me happy especially if there's coffee with it!...
Two-Ingredient Ice Cream Bread I saw a recipe for ice cream bread a long time ago, not sure exactly when or where, but since I saw it I have wanted to make it. The recipe to me, though, seemed far too easy. The reason it seemed so easy? It only contains two ingredients...that's it, 2! ...
There's something so exciting about DIY projects especially for your outdoor space and that's why I enjoy adding my own DIY outdoor hanging planters around my yard. From deciding between full sun or partial shade and the perfect small plant for each large planter, every step can bring you closer to crafting something absolutely perfect for your home. And the best part? I realized this was a great way to...
Mother's Day will be here in less than a month and now's the time to start getting your craft on for Mom! In honor of Mother's Day, my blog pals and I have created some lovely Mother's Day themed projects featuring the new Ball® Elite Collection Mason Jars. Aren't they the prettiest? As a matter...
This post is sponsored by The Home Depot. See full disclosure below regarding DIH Workshop.* Are you excited for spring and summer yet? Are you dreaming of planting flowers, herbs and veggies? I know I am. There is something so awesome about spring. New life popping up everywhere and the chance to spend some...
I have not always treated my skin as gently as I should have but thankfully it's not too late to do things the right way. My Favorite Eye Cream and Why I Love It! Since I hit the big 3-0 (quite a while ago) I have been in pursuit of keeping my skin not...
Easy Lemon Poppy Seed Waffles If you enjoy making waffles for yourself and your family I have a recipe for you today for lemon poppy seed waffles that is probably one of the easiest recipes I have ever shared here. Not only is it easy but it is delicious! I made these for dinner last...
Are you a potato person? I am big time. Add green beans and bacon and you have my attention! I love potatoes just about any way you can have them from homemade mashed potatoes to home fries to crispy potato chips I am a potato junkie and that's why I am so thrilled to have...
Are you battling dry skin this winter? Every winter my skin gets so dry and itchy it's annoying. In the past I've used different moisturizers and they worked okay but this year I wanted to try something all-natural for my body. I wanted it to be something my husband and boys could use as well and this simple to make body butter fit the bill and our skin feels smooth and silky. It's so easy to make and only requires about 5 minutes of hands-on time.
Adult coloring is all the rage but once you have your finished work of art what to do with it? Convert it into an iron on and add it to a tote-Find out how!
Today's post is a bit different for me but it's definitely something I think a lot of us can relate to. Dating. Did you hear the air leave the room? When I think of dating I get a cold feeling in the pit of my stomach and if I were prone to hives I'd probably be all itchy.
When I'm planning for a party I like to start with a recipe or idea and then break that down into things that I can do ahead of time. This lessens party-day stress without compromising quality. A perfect example of this is almost any recipe that contains chicken. I use good quality chicken breasts and prep them per the recipe below so that I have it on hand on party day. Whether I'm using chicken for an everyday meal or for a party my favorite way to make them ahead of time is to bake them in the oven. This method always leaves the chicken moist and delicious and you can season it accordingly for the recipe you'll be using it in or leave it as is and season later.
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #BestBlendsForever #CollectiveBias Do you love smoothies? I do but I usually love only the fruity ones and my husband loves the veggie ones. On so many levels {but not all!} my husband and I are complete opposites but we're...
Last week's Project Inspire{d} was filled with amazing Valentine's Day decor and craft ideas and today I'm sharing these awesome ideas with you! Thrifty Valentine's Day Decor by Dagmar's Home Baby Food Jar Bud Vase by Mommiez on a Mission Valentine's Day Table Setting on a Budget by A Day in Candiland LOVE Pallet Sign...
Here we are the 3rd Sunday of the month and that means it's time for another Mason Jar Monday! I couldn't resist dressing up a mason jar with an inexpensive buffalo check cozy and adding some sweets to it! Perfect for gift giving at Christmas-time or Valentine's Day. For my share this month I went...
[ShareButtons] Hot Artichoke and Crab Dip This is a delicious and creamy hot artichoke and crab dip that can be baked in the oven or made in a slow cooker. Perfect for holiday entertaining! Yummy Artichokes I'm an artichoke dip fan....and a crab meat fan...and anything hot and dippy fan so this recipe has my...
I had so much fun doing this post! If you'll be entertaining for any upcoming football games you are at the right place. Today, I'm sharing how to make a Snack Stadium. You may ask, what is a Snack Stadium? It's basically a bunch of really good food, like sandwiches, sides, and snacks like mini meat sticks,...
I'd like to thank Hickory Hardware and PPG Voice of Color for giving me this opportunity. This was such a fun post for me to do. I was given an Ikea Rast dresser and told that I could do whatever I wanted with it - whatever! It took me a long time to figure...
If you're like me January is the time of year you get motivated and start cleaning and organizing everything in your house that doesn't move! If this sounds like you then you are in the perfect place with 24 posts filled with ideas from some of my favorite blogging friends who will be sharing printables, tips, tricks,...
Any night that the family is all together is a special night but Sunday dinners are the day I like to really make something big and delicious. This dinner falls into that category. I served this hearty main dish with a side of my favorite mashed potatoes and used the rosemary sauce as a gravy....
DIY New Year's Eve Party Kit I'm thrilled to have you here for a New Year's Eve blog hop that will get you ready for the big day in no time! Today is the first day of the hop - check out all of the blogs and bloggers below {scroll to the bottom of this...
How To Arrange Flowers Like a Pro Now is the time to get ready for all of the fresh flowers you'll be receiving not only for Christmas and the New Year but for Valentine's Day, Easter, Mother's Day, and more and today I want to share the easiest way I have ever found for arranging...
Let's get down to the nitty gritty and talk about how to get ready for the holidays when it comes to entertaining. First, stock up! The last thing you want is to have your groove on and then find out you're out of 'stuff'. Today, I'm giving you tips that fall under the homemaking category - one of my personal favorites.
Today I'm sharing some easy to make Cute Reindeer Cookies. I've seen a lot of similar cookies over the years and put them all together in my brain and this is what came out. These are probably the easiest decorated cookies I have ever made. They take about 15 seconds if that to decorate each cookie...
Serve up some sparkles this holiday season with this easy to put together and fun to serve sparkling holiday drink bar. This is great for Christmas morning brunch.
How-to dye inexpensive bottle brush trees to match your holiday decor. Simple, easy, and oh so shabby chic! How To Dye Bottle Brush Trees I love bottle brush trees and if you've been around here for a while you probably already know that. I want to start using them more in my Christmas decor but...
Today's post is special to me because I get to share with you my new front door for the first time and how I've decorated it for Christmas. While I was sad to see my old black door go, it was time. I had originally planned to paint this door black but once it was...
I always get a little over-the-moon happy this time of year. Spending time with family, cooking, baking, decorating - it all fills me with joy. I wanted to plan a family game night but I wanted it to have a twist and not be something we had ever done before. My youngest son is the creator in the family and he has made board games since he was about 4-years-old. I rarely can follow all of the instructions, I try, but when I thought back to him doing that something in me clicked!
I love bottle brush trees. I have since I was a child. Back then they were vintage and not considered chic but I still liked them. Over the years I've always held on to that love of them and have bought random packages of big ones and small ones just to have them. I'm strange...
Keep your skin glowing throughout the harsh winter months with this moisturizing face scrub made with plant-based products including rose petals, chamomile flowers, rice, oats, grape seed oil and essential oil.
3 easy ways to save money and put more gifts under your tree this Christmas
If you love sweet potatoes and you're looking for a way to serve them with a bit of a twist this recipe is for you! This is a great side dish with poultry or ham and not only tastes delicious but plates nicely as well. Each little stack of sweet potatoes fits...
Rustic Holiday Decor It's time for another Mason Jar Monday and today I'm sharing a simple way to capture a look that's trending right now - Rustic Holiday Decor.It's super easy to make and you probably have almost everything you need already on hand but in case you don't I've included links (affiliate) to similar...
Every recipe you'll need for a successful Thanksgiving Dinner are right here in this week's features from Project Inspire{d}.
Cleaning vinegar is a stronger form of vinegar and is great for cleaning. It cuts through grease and grime and leaves no residue. It's also food-grade which means it's not harmful to you and your family.
It's that time of year again - time to start decorating (or at least start crafting) to get ready for the holidays ahead. Last year I was part of a blog hop titled "Trees on Cars" and it was so much fun that we decided to do it again this year. It's such a...
It isn't a rule that you need to bear a hostess gift when attending a party but it certainly is a thoughtful gesture. Create a memorable gift with these 5 tips.
Thanksgiving is such a wonderful holiday. A day of the year set aside to count our blessings. When I think of Thanksgiving my mind goes to pictures I had seen when I was a child of the Horn of Plenty and a feeling of abundance.
With the holidays quickly approaching I want to lighten things up for my family and I when it comes to meal time. My boys including my husband all like to eat and making sure they enjoy meals and leave the table without being hungry is important to me. When I make good old-fashioned cheeseburgers and dessert they...
I'm always looking for last minute ideas regardless of the holiday or celebration - I am known in some circles (pointing to my family) as being a procrastinator and with little ghosts and goblins everywhere this week here is a last minute party or Halloween treat idea. The good news is you probably already have everything...
I love to stencil. Back in the day I used to stencil everything that didn't move. My kitchen cabinets were stenciled, there was a stenciled border around my kitchen walls and the front door. I stenciled my bathroom and my drapes. Stenciling machine could have been a term used to describe me! While I have...
