If you read my blog on Tuesday, you know that I'm part of a really great giveaway: Sponsored by these 18 fabulous blogs: If you would like to enter, the giveaway is open until June 7, so go HERE for contest rules and the Rafflecopter. It is open to US and Canadian residents only. Since I'm a host, I can't enter. But, I can dream up … [Read more...]
It’s Taco Thursday! {Muy Bueno Taco Seasoning}
May 30, 2013 By 4 Comments
We love tacos at our house. Well, everyone except, my daughter, that is. But, we live in Texas so she's going to have to get over that. We make tacos at least once a week around here and she helps herself to a flour tortilla. (It's a well-balanced meal, I know.) I used to buy Taco Bell's seasoning packets until I discovered we were … [Read more...]
A Small Sign
May 29, 2013 By 10 Comments
When we moved in to this house twelve years ago we discovered something we didn't expect. Our new neighborhood -- which consisted of only a handful of completed homes -- was crawling with door-to-door sales people. I vividly remember the day when SIX sales people came to my door. Yes. In ONE day. Six. I don't remember what all of them were … [Read more...]
Announcing a Sizzling Summer Giveaway! {Win a $180 Amazon Gift Card}
May 28, 2013 By 19 Comments
I've got an exciting announcement today!I have teamed up with a great group of bloggers to bring you a FABULOUS giveaway -- a chance to win a $180 gift card to Amazon.com! Yes, $180!! This is the first time I've done something so big and I hope you will take every opportunity to enter for a chance to win. (Details on how to enter are … [Read more...]
Gearing Up for Summer Boredom
May 25, 2013 By 2 Comments
My kids have only 8 days of school left and they can't wait until school is done for the summer! If you're like us, the kids are happy and occupied until about mid to late July. Then, boredom hits. What to do?! After scouring the Internet and looking through activity books, I came up with this little … [Read more...]
My 5 Favorite Blogger Projects This Week {Favorite Things Friday}
May 24, 2013 By 3 Comments
If you follow me on Facebook, you know that I had surgery on my foot earlier this week. Don't worry. I'm fine. I had a painful "neuroma" on my left foot which, regrettably, led to surgery. Yuck. As a result, I've been sitting on the couch or on my bed pretty much ever since Tuesday morning. I've been trying to keep myself entertained in between … [Read more...]
How to Plant in Large Pots {Without Spending a Fortune}
May 23, 2013 By 8 Comments
Every year I fill at least two large terra cotta pots with flowers near my pool. I have a large yard and pool deck so filling these and other big pots can get expensive fast. Here are three easy tips for saving money when filling large containers: 1. Keep it Simple I used to fill these pots with a mix of plants because I love … [Read more...]
My Tween Girl’s Room Featured at Blogger Homes Today!
May 15, 2013 By 7 Comments
Hey y'all! My daughter's tween room makeover is featured over at Blogger Homes today! Woot! I love it that when I told my daughter that her room was being featured on a web site she asked me if her room was clean - ha! She's not the neatest person in the world, that's for sure!Please give them some love and hop on over to take a look at my … [Read more...]
Front Porch Chalkboard Sign {Update}
May 13, 2013 By 5 Comments
Remember my cute little DIY chalkboard easel I made last year? I finally updated it for my spring/summer front porch! I planned to use my easy chalkboard lettering technique, however, when I got started I decided that it would be easiest to just freehand it because the letters were so small. I found some cute little signs on Pinterest and … [Read more...]
Happy Mother’s Day
May 12, 2013 By 1 Comment
It's Mother's Day today, so here's to moms everywhere!! A friend posted this on Facebook yesterday. Isn't this the truth?! Where would we be without our moms? I have a board on Pinterest called, "Mom Stuff." Here's a few of my pins just for fun today. This one below cracks me up! I especially love it that my daughter recognized … [Read more...]
Beautiful Blogger Rooms {Favorite Things Friday}
May 10, 2013 By 10 Comments
I was a late bloomer when it came to finding home and decorating blogs. Honestly, I don't know how I didn't stumble on to them sooner. As fate would have it, about two and a half years ago I found my first home blog and fell in love. I've been an avid browser ever since and have compiled a large list of favorite blogs (see my Blog list on my side … [Read more...]
Do You Hometalk? {10 of You Can Help Me Get to Lucketts!}
May 9, 2013 By 8 Comments
I have a confession to make. I’m not very good at social media. I don’t really get Twitter, I’m still confused by Google+ and I am not good about loading pictures to Instagram. Source But, HELLO! Have you ever checked out Hometalk? Hometalk, according to their web site, is “the largest online home and garden knowledge hub.” It’s a place … [Read more...]
Kicking Off Favorite Finds Friday {Recent Shopping Scores}
May 3, 2013 By 5 Comments
It's Friday and I've decided that from now on I'm going to start posting some of my favorite things every Friday just for fun. I might share favorite shopping finds, cool projects I've seen online, a favorite moment I experienced during the week...you get the idea. Today, I'm sharing some of my recent shopping finds -- some that were total … [Read more...]
