A Tour Of Alyssa’s New Home

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Hello to a new week! It was a busy weekend around here for everyone.  Eryn was home for her spring break and since it looks as though she will be transferring back after her spring term ends, we helped her and Cassidy hunt for an apartment.   I think they have decided on the one they want and will most likely be moving … [Read more...]

My Pig Pillow, Spring Babies & A Long Weekend

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Friday has arrived and I’m getting ready to go visit Eryn for a few days.  Just a long girls’ weekend – no boys allowed.  The boys have plenty to do though…baseball tryouts, basketball games, a WWE party.  When I get back, I’m going to get going on some more furniture and try to get my house in spring … [Read more...]

DIY: Sweets For My Valentines With A Little “Cheese.”

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Happy Valentine’s Day! Remember the fun little gift & candy boxes I made last year for the kiddos? The ones with Dr. Seuss quotes?   Turns out, they were big hits with the kids.  In fact, even though you would think Joey would be most appreciative at the age of 11, it was my adult children who had the most fun … [Read more...]

DIY: Welcome Window

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Good morning! Are you all thinking about spring cleaning and getting your house spruced up for the season?  Will you be having guests soon?  Spring break?  Easter?  The upcoming lazy days of summer? Why not welcome your guests with a place for them to hang their hat?! Literally. I used an old window, some … [Read more...]

Mom’s Easy Peach Cobbler Recipe

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Good morning! I have a deeeelicious dessert to share with you today. I grew up with this and probably make it once or twice a month as it is a family favorite. Forget about any New Year’s Resolution. Well, don’t forget about it, just don’t worry about it.   We are all entitled to treat ourselves once in … [Read more...]

Rewind & Fast Forward 1.12.2013

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Thank goodness for the weekend, right?! Here is what went down here last week… Sunday: To ring in the New Year, I shared one of my favorite poems by Robert Frost: Stopping By Woods On A Snowy Evening Monday: I showed you seven of our DIY gifts that my family exchanged at Christmas.  They involved wine … [Read more...]

A “Just Because” Show & Tell

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Well, we are far enough into January now that I suppose we should be looking forward and not back. But, I had some pictures from the last few weeks that I thought I’d post.  Just because. It is a slow day around here today on the blog – and a busy day at work – so a quick and easy post is just what my boss … [Read more...]

DIY Family Gift Exchange – Part Two

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As I promised you yesterday when I showed you Part One, I have the second round of DIY gifts my family exchanged at Christmas. Starting off with… Hand-Tied Stick Star & Hand-Dipped Chocolate Oreos   There were a few who didn’t participate for different reasons, but one person who did jump into the … [Read more...]

DIY Family Gift Exchange – Part One

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Happy Monday! I know you have been on the edge of your seats since Christmas 2011 waiting for me to show you our 2012 DIY Family Gift Exchange. I just know it. As I’ve mentioned before, my extended family gets together each Christmas to eat, play games, and exchange gifts. The kids have the normal “is it what … [Read more...]

It is Game Day!! Are You Ready?

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Yeah…I know.  Most of you are yawning right now at that title.  I know this isn’t post worthy to many of you. But indulge me.  It is what my family is all about. So I couldn’t resist…. Oregon v. Kansas State. Tonight.  8:30 ET  5:30 PT  on ESPN And even if you aren’t a fan, you need to … [Read more...]