File Cabinet Makeover: Before, Before and After

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Hi there- Here is the evolution of a filing cabinet.  It was originally the blond “ash” veneer wood that screams {circa} 1995.  It was very contemporary and I am rarely on trend  (just ask my daughter)!   I almost sold this in a garage sale just because the color (and cabinet pulls) were so wrong for [Read more…]

Bird Seed Balls

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Look what I found at this fun place  I talked about earlier this week.  It’s called The Barn and it is a collection of vendors selling all kinds of stuff. It’s like an indoor tag sale!  I saw this and just couldn’t pass it up.  I know the perfect place for it in my backyard!  It’s [Read more…]

Recycle Can: Bright Idea to Remind Family to Recycle

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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.  What will the neighbors think of this neon trashcan? The cans, bottles and boxes stacks up quickly! [Read more…]

Dyslexia Resources

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The following resources were recommended to us by the University of Colorado Speech, Language and Hearing Center.  The main phone number is 303.492.5375 or http://slhs.colorado.edu   I have not read the book on the list below.  It is on my list to read! However, I have found Overcoming Dyslexia by Sally Shaywitz, MD to be [Read more…]

Twix Bars ! Be prepared to eat the entire “BAG”

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When my sister aka “Auntie Tricia” comes to visit she bakes.. and bakes.  She made these for us! She got the recipe from Pinterest from High Heels and Grills.  I didn’t see the post before we made them so I cut mine into rectangles.  I might  have consumed fewer bars if I had cut them into squares. [Read more…]

Look who my daughter ran into- Giuliana and Bill !

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Just had to post this!  There were multiple sightings this week of Giuliana and Bill Rancic (and Duke) in Lionshead (Vail), Colorado!  My daughter and her friend kinda sorta stalked followed them outside of Starbucks until Bill said, “hello girls.”  The girls got the courage to ask for a photo. Happy 4th of July!  The [Read more…]