Happy New Year, if I haven’t said that already. I should have said it when I wrote my New Year’s post about my word of the year, Commit. (See here). This year I’m working on committing. To my commitments. So that I actually do the things I want to do. For instance, I’m going to …
We got nearly a foot of snow here on Saturday! That means a happy, fun day in the house for us! I love baking on days like that. It feels so cozy, but not lazy because you don’t have any choice but to sit in the house all day. It’s like Mother Nature forcing you …
Remember that time I did some posts about what I want, need, wear, make and eat? That was awesome. Let’s do it again! WANT: Instant Pot: I discovered the wonderful Instant Pot this week and am dying to get one. Why so expensive, Instant Pot? I need a sale and a 30% off coupon from …
This is a fun story. I’m going to share with you how to paint an upholstered chair, a project that I absolutely hated. It was truly one of the most annoying projects I’ve ever done. Actually, I think it probably gets top billing. I did cover an entire HUGE mirror frame in teeny tiny green …
Happy New Year! I can’t be the only one that equally loves putting up Christmas decorations as she does taking down Christmas decorations? I love the season, starting with Thanksgiving and straight on through to Christmas and New Year’s, but I also enjoy the symbolic fresh start that comes with a new calendar. That’s …
I have been basking in a wonderful sense of calm ever since about 7PM on 12/25/2016. I made it through another crazy stretch from Thanksgiving to Christmas and I have to say, I really pulled it all off this year. Except for two gifts that Santa misplaced. I’m sure they will turn up at some …
It’s not too late to think about making some Handmade Gifts! I made these DIY Neck Warmers in about an hour just this evening. We all have that one person in our life who is constantly chilly or achy and a Neck Warmer is the perfect gift for that person. There is nothing as soothing …
Gift Guide for Your Active Boy ***This post contains affiliate links. If you click on one and purchase something, I may earn a commission!*** I have a very active nine year old boy in this house and he needs to have as many opportunities for movement as we can possibly offer to him. For the overall …
I’m into the whole handmade Christmas thing this year. I made these wood burned ornaments a couple of weeks ago and this week it is some super cool DIY Marbled Christmas ornaments for the tree. As you know, I have certain criteria for the crafts that I pick; they have to be useful as well as …
Guys, I got you covered for all of your holiday cooking needs. I have discovered the best appetizer of all time. It’s delicious. It’s easy. Everyone will like it. I present to you, Mini Meatball Subs – Best Party App Ever. You’re welcome. I brought these to an ugly sweater party that I attended this …