Do you enjoy kitchen stores? My mom and I love browsing in a kitchen store and nearly always find something fun to buy. When we were at the beach this past weekend we took a break from spring cleaning to browse at a favorite beach kitchen store. I spotted a Snapi server and couldn’t resist…
A thrifty bargain is something that I just can’t resist. On the way home from our OBX Easter weekend, we stopped at a few antique and thrift shops. It’s great to break up the long ride home with a stop or two knowing that there’s the chance to find something fabulous. I couldn’t resist a…
We spent Easter weekend at the beach with my mom, father-in-law, and Sherman. Our goal was to do spring cleaning at the beach house and to have fun. Since Sherman came along, we spent quite a bit of time with him on the beach. The sun was coming up on his first trip. He…
Looking for a quick and easy meal with a kick? Taco Pasta can be prepared and enjoyed in about 20 minutes. This meal requires few ingredients, making it budget friendly, an added bonus. Scroll down for a printable recipe! Taco Pasta Ingredients ground beef chili hot beans enchilada sauce diced tomatoes with green…
It’s hard to believe that Easter is this coming weekend. Easter decorations are among my favorites and I also enjoy Easter crafts. Today I’m sharing a few crafts that I’ve made over the years and still enjoy. My hope is that a few might inspire you! Cookie Cutter Easter Cards Carrot Eggs…
It’s Fitness Friday time! Last week I shared an exercise series to Tone Your Butt from Self Magazine. This week I’m sharing the second set of exercises from the article, Tone Your Gut. I found the Side Sculptor awkward and first but after I got the hang of it, I like it. You’ll really…
Have you started to think about what you’ll serve for Easter entertaining? A favorite spring side in our family is asparagus. For a new Easter side, I created Cheesy Asparagus and Pesto Bread using Ecce Panis Gourmet Artisan Bread from Walmart. Have you tried this bread? It’s so very good! We often enjoy their dinner…
We are now a family of three! On Saturday we adopted a puppy from the Campbell County Humane Society. I’ve never been a dog person and I’m adapting quite well to our new housemate. Mr. SP grew up with dogs and has wanted a German Shepard for as long as I’ve known him. We met…
There’s nothing like getting together with girlfriends for a fun night at home. Saturday evening a few friends joined me for drinks, dinner, and manicures using Sally Hansen Products. I shopped at Walgreen’s for the Sally Hansen products for the party. There were so many fun colors and polish types that I had a hard…
Welcome to Fitness Friday! It’s been a while since I’ve shared an exercise with you and today features a collection of great ones to work those glutes. I saw this in Self Magazine and couldn’t wait to try them. It’s always good to mix up your routine with new exercises. The first time I did…
Even though I’ve been blogging nearly six years, I realized the other day that I’ve never once posted a picture of our bedroom. This room was decorated about nine years ago and even though I still like it, I am contemplating a change. The birdseye maple bed, armoire, rocking chair, and two dressers are…
A few weeks ago my friend Suzanne and I were enjoying one of our before work at Zero-Dark-Thirty runs when I spotted a dresser on its side that had been left for the garbage man. Suzanne and I examined it and thought it had potential to be repaired and given a new life. When the…