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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...]
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...]
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...]
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...]
Over the river and through the woods, to Christmas Eve breakfast we went! Rather than cook Christmas Eve morning, we all piled in the cars and went out to breakfast at a beautiful lakeside lodge not too far from home. Call me selfless. I will share the … [Read more...]
Good morning! It is the last day of Thanksgiving weekend and I bet by the time the leftovers made their first appearance, many of you had already decked your halls with Christmas. Me? Not even close. I’m hoping to be able to get some decorating done this week if time allows – a head start before we get our tree … [Read more...]
So….have you recovered? Still eating those leftovers? Any Black Friday success? We are winding things down here. We will be taking Eryn to the airport later today to head back to college – but she’ll be back in a few weeks for Christmas break. Everyone else is “doing their thing” and I am getting ready … [Read more...]
Good morning! The other day, I was talking about my memories of Thanksgiving when I was a kid. One that I didn’t mention was something I did with my dad for many Thanksgivings – watch The Fighting Sullivans. I used to watch a lot of old movies with my dad and this is one of my favorites. So much so, that I bought … [Read more...]
Oh how I wish I was a kid again. ...Those Thanksgiving mornings waking up, hoping there might be snow on the ground. ...Watching the Macy’s parade with the anticipation of seeing Santa at the end to kick-off the Christmas season – and then switching the channel to football for the day. Source: … [Read more...]
Thank goodness Saturday has arrived! What are you doing this weekend? Aside from Joey’s last football game and some college ball, I’m going to be spending the weekend planning Thanksgiving – the menu, the shopping, the entertainment. That means lists. Lots of lists. Which also means my husband will be laughing … [Read more...]
Turning lifetime passion into livelihood. It's about time! I'm Shari. I am a 40-something wife, mother, corporate professional turned design stylist, avid sports fan, and usually exhausted 24/7 keeping up with it all. I love my family, my home, my work...and the chaos that comes with it. I also happen to adore my beagle, Scout. Learn more...
