got nuts? – 2 minute Tuesday Heyyyy- for this 2 minute Tuesday I am suggesting something crazy! Here is an alternative to our favorite go- to energy bars when we are heading out the door. Ready? Ditch the granola bars and grab a handful of nuts instead. And, it takes less than 2 minutes to grab and [Read more…]
When my baby girl left for her first year of college several of the moms got together on a Sunday afternoon to prepare care packages for our girls. Sniff. Sniff. Breathe. The hostess served wine for us moms. Some of us may have had a second glass. Here are the details: Each mom was asked to bring enough of [Read more…]
When my daughter left for college I was left with a house full of boys. At the time both our dogs were boys! And I found myself asking “the usuuu” questions: “How was school?” “Homework?” “Did you like your lunch?” You know the questions that inevitably have one word responses- bad mom questions! With their older [Read more…]
HI everyone- I am kicking off a new weekend series showcasing some fun finds I discovered online! Please stop by Saturday Spotlight and see what I am crushing on each week! 1. Spiralizer: I want one of these and I want one that won’t break after the first zucchini! This one is from William-Sonoma 2. [Read more…]
Hi everyone! Thank you to everyone who linked up last week to Friday Favorites?!!! There were some great links this week! Hey, we are looking for a few more co-hosts- if interested in this weekly party please email for details. Thanks! Features from last week Sadie Seasongoods shares a gardening garb clipboard: [Read more…]
Hi There- This post is dedicated to all the parents of incoming college freshmen. The days leading up to departure are filled with excitement, fear, sadness, plans and a sense of new-ness that brings back the first day of kindergarten! New bedding, new backpacks, lamps, towels, toiletries, laundry bags… that list goes on and on. [Read more…]
organize This mason jar paint organizing idea is all over Pinterest. So when I saw the idea in a recent issue of Country Living I thought it would be a great time to organize the paint. I grabbed my larger mason jars, chalk labels and was surprised at how fun this project was on a recent [Read more…]
Hi everyone- Who gets the Sundance catalog? My sister introduced me to Sundance a few years ago. I love perusing the catalog, but it’s hard to justify spending $240.00 for a sweater when there is a high probability of 1. getting paint on it 2. puppy inadvertently gets a paw stuck on a loose fiber [Read more…]
recycle | 2 minute tuesdays After my garage cleanup a few weeks ago I wanted to pretty up the recycle can. We take recycling seriously around our house. Actually, one of us takes recycling seriously. My {first} husband is slightly embarrassed by this project. Take a look at the before & after garbage can makeover for [Read more…]
grab a tissue…. This post is dedicated to all the parents of incoming college freshmen. The days leading up to departure are filled with excitement, fear, sadness, plans and a sense of new-ness that brings back the first day of kindergarten! New bedding, new backpacks, lamps, towels, toiletries, laundry bags… that list goes on and [Read more…]
Hi everyone! Thank you to everyone who linked up last week to Friday Favorites?!!! There were some great links this week! We have a couple duplicates so you might want to stop by and check out the popular posts! Hey, we are looking for a few more co-hosts- if interested in this weekly party please [Read more…]
Hi there- I am so excited to join these bloggers and their great ideas for starting the school year on the right (or left) foot! Back to School Vignette from Farmhouse Chic Blog Ruler Succulent Planter from Elizabeth Joan Designs DIY Weekly Cork Board Organizer from Little House of Four How to Organize Math Problems [Read more…]
File this under “suburban mom probs.” What to do with the ribbon and gift tags? I have a slight addiction to all things related to card stock! Look at this stash of gift tags I have amassed since July! Thank you pickyourplum and their low shipping charges. But with the school year in the oh [Read more…]
I am over my love affair with red. I like a little bit, but at some point I decided every accessory in my TJ MAXX hoarder closet needed to be red. Love this vase but the red clashes and just doesn’t say spring. The red vase was in need of an intervention so I updated it with [Read more…]
