Wicker Chair Update

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Hi there- Here is a project from the archives as we are on a spring break! I wanted to share this wicker chair update  as the garage sales ramp up this time of year. It’s a great example of not judging a piece of furniture by it’s current state!  Don’t be so quick to walk past a [Read more…]

Emperor of All Maladies : PBS Documentary

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Hi everyone- this review is from the archives, but I am bringing it back today because PBS is airing a 3 part documentary on the book, Emperor of All Maladies starting Monday night.  This books goes into tremendous detail about the history of cancer. The Emperor of all Maladies PBS special presents a documentary and snapshot of where we have [Read more…]

Multi Purpose Cleaner |Trader Joe’s

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 Multi-Purpose Cleaner Trader Joe’s | Weekend Finds Hi everyone- We are on spring break in California this week!  We are enjoying some sun, tennis and rugby matches!  For this week’s Weekend Finds I wanted to share one of my favorite multi -purpose cleaner at Trader Joe’s.  What’s your weekend find this weekend?

Easy Canvas Project

A few years ago I surprised my family with this Prayer of Saint Francis printable on Valentine’s Day. I uploaded it to an online source and they custom formatted it to resemble the subway art I love. I paid a lot for this custom canvas and I don’t know if my family appreciated the effort [Read more…]

Clear the Clutter : 2 Minute Tuesday Idea

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Hi all~ Do you ever feel you have so much to do that the thought of doing one thing paralyzes you? Sometimes I have so much to do and in an attempt to tackle one of the projects, I get distracted and end up just adding to my master list.  For this 2 Minute Tuesday [Read more…]

Wear Yellow For Seth

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Hi Everyone-  Wear Yellow for Seth!   I found this story online and wanted to share it at the beginning of the week. Who is Seth and why should you wear yellow on March 27th?  Click HERE for his journey  or watch the short video his parents made: !  Want to participate and support Seth please post a [Read more…]

Bunny Image Printable

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Hi Everyone- I am in love with this bunny image printable.   The best part is you don’t have to drain your printer’s ink!  I emailed my local printer (Office Max soon to be Staples) with the graphic below and asked for the image to print to an 18×24 printable. The cost for the 18×24 printable: $2.11.  This price was definitely worth the [Read more…]

Trader Joe’s: Joe-Joes Cookies

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HI everyone- So I shared earlier my cute little milk jug I found at Crate & Barrel last week.  For my weekend finds this week  I am sharing  my new favorite version of the classic Oreo. I know some of you won’t even consider trying anything but an Oreo- I get it! But, if you are [Read more…]

Friday Favorites #101 Features, Party & Funny Commercial

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Hi Everyone- It’s Friday, well almost Friday! Hey before we kick off the Friday Favorites party I want to share this funny commercial from Italy.  It’s the Friday Funny with Friday Favorites! It’s only 41 seconds and then on to the party: Morgan, Emily, Heather and I are the weekly co-hosts for Friday Favorites. We would love [Read more…]

Mini Banana Bread Recipe

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Hi everyone- So excited to share this mini banana bread.  It’s the perfect size for banana bread on the go.  I purchased a Pampered Chef brownie pan in December (let’s call it a Christmas gift to myself). I have yet to use it for brownies, but I am loving the mini square shapes for breads.  I [Read more…]

How to Paint Screws

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How to Paint Screws 2 Minute Tuesday HI everyone- I have been busy painting this winter. Rooms and touchups. We have several “bump outs” that were painted a deep Merlot and it is driving me crazy! I am in the mood for lighter and brighter. The good news is the “bump outs” are smaller sections [Read more…]

Weekend Finds: Crate & Barrel Milk Jug

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Hi everyone- How is your weekend?  The other day I ran into Crate & Barrel for a birthday gift and came out with this cute milk jug!  How does that happen. I have seen this at Crate & Barrel before, but with spring in the air, I decided to grab this cute little milk jug. [Read more…]

Kid Friendly Muffin Pizzas

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My kids love these! They are fun and easy and the ingredients are simple and flexible!  The options are endless!  Kid friendly muffin pizzas are my go-to dinner when the boys have friends over with little notice. Here is the closeup of the cheese, sauce and Canadian bacon.  I brushed olive oil on the English muffins!   I [Read more…]