As summer changes to fall, it’s time change our décor to go along with the season. An easy-to-make pillow crafted from inexpensive flour sack kitchen towels can make a great fall addition to your living room, bedroom, or porch. My fall themed flour sack pillow combined with faux pumpkins, dried gourds, a wool throw, and…
Suzanne, my good friend and running buddy, recently surprised us with the most thoughtful gift. She made a felt animal ornament that looks just like Sherman. Sherman couldn’t believe the resemblance! Suzanne made an elephant as a gift for a neighbor who gave her a rug that’s perfect for her family room. Isn’t that…
It’s the back to school time of year. Have you ever thought about which foods are good for both your body and your brain? I was surprised by a few that I found on an infographic on TheBestColleges. Who knew that eggs were good for studying? If you have a child at home, breakfast for…
Are you wondering why I’m decorating for Christmas in August? Hometalk and Lamps Plus are holding a holiday lamp decorating contest and I’m one of the lucky bloggers participating! We were each sent a Fillable Clear Glass Ovo Lamp and given the DIY challenge of decorating it for December. When my lamp arrived, it…
I am a Stitch Fix affiliate and if you make a purchase, I earn a small commission. My love for Stitch Fix is genuine and all opinions are truthful and my own. Have you heard of Stitch Fix? It’s an online personal shopping service that is extremely easy to use. Over the summer I read several blog…
I’m so excited to announce that I’ve teamed up with five other bloggers for a new link party, Throwback Thursday. The intent of Throwback Thursday is for bloggers to link up an older project so that it can be seen again to get attention. If you’ve been blogging for years, this is your chance to…
Did you gain the dreaded Freshman 15 when you were in college? Or have you gained the “Blogger 15” from spending so much time at your computer? I’ve found some tips from TheBestColleges that I think are quite helpful for avoiding weight gain for anyone. Key Points: Get 30-60 minutes of cardio 3-6 times per…
A found in the trash picnic basket gets restored, making it ready to use for years to come. The Story of the Picnic Basket I had just pulled into the driveway after a long day at school when I received a text from a good friend letting me know that her neighbor had just placed…
A project that I’ve had in mind for a good while is a tablet holder for my iPad. For the most part, I use my iPad while reclining on the sofa or in the car, but every once in a while, I use it to make a recipe and found it awkward to continuously look…
Learn how to install an Ikea Hemnes sink cabinet and see how we solved a problem or two that we encountered while doing the installation. At the end of July I gave an update on our main bath renovation that included gray paint, a new shower curtain, and a grout refresh. Next on our renovation…
Mr. SP is taking over today to share what he did in Atlanta while I was attending the Haven Conference. While Sweet Pea was doing whatever one does at Haven, I ventured out on my own to do things that I had hoped would interest me. I was successful. My first stop was Stone Mountain. …
After a tough tennis match, there’s nothing like a cool drink and a tasty snack. Finding a snack that’s both satisfying and kind to your waistline isn’t always easy. I’m constantly on the lookout for a snack that satisfies my craving for salt and crunch but won’t blow my calorie budget. I recently was asked…