Thanks to Influence Central and Scrubbing Bubbles for forcing me to clean my dirty, dirty shower. While I did receive a promotional item for participating, all opinions are 100% my own. There are lots of things that happen behind closed doors that we all prefer not to talk about, but I am not talking about any old closed door today, I am talking about the bathroom door. And things happen behind … [Read more...]
Wood Sign Valentine’s Popcorn “Bouquet”
January 8, 2015 2 Comments
I wrote this post as part of a paid campaign with Plaid Crafts, Michaels and Blueprint Social. The opinions in this post are my own. Now that we are firmly into January and all looking forward to some warmer spring weather, I was super excited to get to participate in the Michaels Spring Wood Run Challenge. It basically consists of getting a package of random craft supplies sent to you that you … [Read more...]
How Much Water Does Your Body Need Daily? And a Great Tip to Help You Keep Track!
January 5, 2015 4 Comments
Welcome 2015, and sayonara 2014 and all of the bad eating habits that I have picked up over the last few months. I know that I am not the only one who is guilty of eating more than my fair share of goodies since, well since Halloween, but it's time to wipe that slate clean. There is no need to shame yourself for what is behind you, so let's focus on what is ahead. There are so many ways that … [Read more...]
Why I am Ditching Resolutions
December 31, 2014 4 Comments
Each and every year I come up with some hare brained idea that will be the perfect resolution for me to ring in my New Year with. It is always super unattainable and usually something that I have tried and failed at before. You know the ones..."this year I WILL make sure my entire house is sparkling before going to bed every night." Or "this year I PROMISE that I will drop those extra pounds … [Read more...]
Down Home Inspiration Best of 2014
December 29, 2014 Leave a Comment
Wow, it has been just over a year since I started this blogging adventure and I cannot believe how much has changed in that time! There have been ups and downs, projects that far surpassed what I could have imagined for them and those that have flopped, blood, sweat, tears and tons of excitement. It has been a roller coaster, but I want to thank each and every one of you for hopping on this ride … [Read more...]
My 2014 Christmas Home Tour
December 17, 2014 4 Comments
It has been such a whirlwind of a month and we are only half way through it! Carving out time to decorate my home this year was challenging to say the least, and to be honest there were times when I questioned whether or not to actually even put up a tree. I was feeling a bit Scrooge-ish with my hubby being out of the country and my parents having recently moved out of state, but my kiddos were … [Read more...]
DIY Hair Tie Lollipop
December 12, 2014 Leave a Comment
At about this time every year I start panicking about all of the little gifts that I need to get together for friends, teachers, coworkers, mail carriers...the list goes on and on and it can start to overwhelm me in a hot minute. So we decided to keep it simple for my daughter's friends this year, and we came up with these adorable hair tie lollipops. And we LOVE them! They came out … [Read more...]
One of the BEST & EASIEST Appetizers Ever…Baked Ravioli
December 10, 2014 Leave a Comment
Holy cow, the holidays are approaching at such a rapid speed this year that I am terrified that there is no way that I can accomplish everything on my to do list. Please tell me that I am not the only one that is breathing into a paper bag every time that I look at my calendar?! With all of the upcoming get togethers and parties that have made the final cut, it is time to get cracking on … [Read more...]
How we Give Happy
December 8, 2014 Leave a Comment
I participated in an Influencer Activation on behalf of Influence Central for OshKosh B’gosh. I received an OshKosh B’gosh gift card to purchase product and to thank me for my participation. There are some memories that stick with me from childhood that I cherish. Memories that I look back on and smile. For me, baking Christmas cookies with my mom is definitely one of those memories. I … [Read more...]
DIY Bath Shelf
December 4, 2014 6 Comments
The last couple of weeks have found me knock down, drag out sick. We are talking pink eye, an ear infection and a sinus infection all at the same time. Or as a girlfriend put it: The trifecta of suck. Yeah, that sums it up pretty well. But while I was wallowing in a nice warm bath one night while trying to clear my sinuses, I realized that I was missing something that could make my life, … [Read more...]
Winter Lawn Care Tips
December 2, 2014 6 Comments
I participated in a campaign on behalf of Influence Central for TruGreen. I received a promotional item as a thank you for participating. As always, all thoughts and opinions are completely my own. Sometimes it is really hard for me to show you what my life is really like. I don't mean the fancy photos that are on the blog or the delicious meals that it appears I make every night (trust me, I … [Read more...]
Creative Team Christmas Cash Giveaway
December 2, 2014 Leave a Comment
Hey friends, it's that time of year where some extra cash could certainly come in handy, am I right? Well, good news, here's your chance to win some cold hard cash! I have been lucky enough to have been a guest blogger for Yellow Bliss Road for the last year and have been part of the incredible "Yellow Bliss Road Creative Team" there. I've had a wonderful time getting to know these ladies and … [Read more...]
