Paint | Vinyl Windows Hi there~ a few months ago I posted my huge mistake when I ordered new windows and the window color we selected was almond. The original post is HERE, but for those on a tight timeline here is the picture of the two windows above my sink. We had these crank windows [Read more…]
Nature’s Miracle | Sweat Stink | 2 Minute Tuesday Hey there- How many of you rely on Nature’s Miracle for your pet’s accidents? Here’s my little um … miracle mess makers below. But did you know that Nature’s Miracle works on other messes? My sister told me Nature’s Miracle is great on workout clothes. And, [Read more…]
CHUBBIES | WEEKEND FINDS Have you heard of the latest fashion for high school and college age boys? Chubbies! Neither had I until this past Christmas when my high school age son asked his grandparents for a pair of Chubbies for Christmas. This request immediately prompted a call, text and email from my mother. She [Read more…]
For the love of ferns I love a fern! I love the slouchy casual posture of the fern. So when Home Depot had ferns on sale for $5.00 last weekend I bough a few! I bought four and I have found homes for two! This is how Home Depot gets you back into the stores! They offer [Read more…]
Hi Everyone- Thanks to every one who linked up to Friday Favorites! Our Friday Favorites is making some great changes so please read how this benefits you! First we are looking for 2-3 additional co-hosts. Please email me at laura@notatrophywife if you are interested! We are asking for a 3 month commitment and we are [Read more…]
Strawberries & Cookies Some of my best ideas are created out of boredom. That’s what happened over the weekend when I had a package of Kroger wafer filled cookies, fresh strawberries and a tube of green gel icing. I paired a lovely chocolate crème filled wafer with a strawberry. I was so lazy I didn’t even take the [Read more…]
Happy Earth Day! For the past several years I have made SMALL changes in how I try to reduce or reuse “STUFF.” I like recycling- like my grandparents and parents’ generation. It makes sense. The image of the floating island of plastic in the Atlantic ocean was enough for me to try and start with reducing the [Read more…]
Hey there- For this week’s 2 Minute Tuesday, I am sharing a simple suggestion my sister shared with me that is surprisingly easy and productive: check the ingredient list on your favorite snacks! The results may surprise you and help you make better choices at the grocery store. My sister shared with me why this snack cracker [Read more…]
WINE CORKS | DECOR Any wine cork hoarders reading this post today? Well here is a creative solution to hide the wine corks stashed in your kitchen drawers from your mother-in-law. Anyone have a curious – just looking for a glass type of- mother-in-law? Before I go off in a different direction let me bring it [Read more…]
décorsteals.com | weekend finds Hi everyone- I am super excited to share one of my favorite online decor sites for this week’s weekend finds! Have you heard of DécorSteals.com? I don’t remember how I found this site, but warning: it’s addictive. On the plus side, it’s curbed my HomeGoods and TJ Maxx addiction. So I traded one [Read more…]
Hi everyone- Hey, I did something I have never done before: I almost started a fire in my garage. This post is a warning for all of you diy girls (and guys) out there. Here’s a picture of the “Oh shi$… this is a fire…” Check out the photo to see if you can find the [Read more…]
Hi Everyone- Thanks to every one who linked up to Friday Favorites! We had a few hiccups thanks to my “no reading rule” after Lasik. But, we are back on track! Our Friday Favorites is making some great changes so please read how this benefits you! First we are looking for 2-3 additional co-hosts. Please email me at [Read more…]
Hi everyone- Today I am so excited to share these grilled cheese cookies! Yes you read this right! I am showing off my grilled cheese cookies! I previously made the PB&J sandwiches HERE. And, when they turned out sooo cute, I knew I had to try the other classic sandwich: the grilled cheese (cookie). Here is [Read more…]
We are in puppy heaven right now with a 16 week old Bernese Mountain puppy, Chloe! Of course, during the crate and potty training we nicknamed her Cujo (1990’s movie reference.. or was it the 1980’s) and Crazy Eyes (from Orange is the New Black). But, look at this precious face during the day! We are [Read more…]
