New Feature: The Market for House & Home
Today I wanted to finally introduce you to a little project I have been working on in the background for a while now that I think you're going to enjoy.The MARKET is an Amazon powered house and home...
View ArticleMove over Elf on a Shelf: “Bunny with a Basket”
Now I don't do a lot of product promo writing here on the blog, but when I saw this I just had to pass it on to see what my readers think. If you are a fan of the Elf on a Shelf phenomenon, and you are...
View ArticleMake and Mingle Linkup Party #9
Happy St. Patrick's Day to all my blog loving friends! Are you wearing your green today? Speaking of St. Patrick's Day, someone shared an awesome Irish themed cake recipe in last week's links, so let's...
View ArticleThe Real Story Behind St. Patrick’s Day
Happy St. Patrick's Day! We all say it, but do we know what it really means or where it came from? Well March 17th became a day of celebration honoring St. Patrick when the Church established a "Feast...
View ArticleLook to your gifts & share them without fear.
Hello friends! I'm sorry I have been away for so long, and I do appreciate the ability to step away from the blog for a while without question. To my surprise, my traffic hasn't fallen off and so I...
View ArticleFree Printable: I Love You More Than…
A heaping spoonful of love and a dash of humor - 2 of the most important things we as moms need to simply make it through the day sometimes. I mean, you've got to have a sense of humor to decide to...
View ArticleMake and Mingle Linkup Party #10
Since I was off the grid there for a few weeks, I’m just going to start a fresh Make and Mingle Linkup Party today and give everyone through next Wednesday to share all your great links and posts. If...
View ArticleDecor Jewelry: Little Embellishments
I've always been that "little something extra" girl. You know, the kind that adds a sticker or ribbon to a card, the extra tags and tie-ons to gift boxes, or the charm on the handbag. It's just my...
View ArticleLiving on an Island & Linkup #11
It's time to catch up with a Make and Mingle Linkup Party. First though, I want to share a story about the island I have been living on (and not the sunny, sandy kind we all love,) and then let's take...
View ArticleQuatre-Quarts Easy Pound Cake Recipe
This has become my go to recipe for an easy shareable dessert. Jacques Pépin's favorite quatre-quart ("four quarters" because it is made with equal parts flour, sugar, eggs and butter) is an easy pound...
View ArticleRefreshing the Patio with Monrovia Plants & Herbs
Now let's be honest, going to your local nursery can be a tad overwhelming, but for my patio project, I went in looking for 3 specific plants - boxwood, lavender, and rose.mary - so I really only...
View ArticleSummer Essentials Teacher Gift
The end of the school year is just around the corner, and you may be thinking, "Oh great - what am I going to give for a teacher gift this year..." Well here's a little idea to send those teachers off...
View ArticleThe REAL TRUTH: Benefits of Probiotics
Today I am sharing the REAL TRUTH about the benefits of probiotics as described by a 40 something mom and my personal experience with them. If you've been wondering about or considering probiotics, or...
View ArticleSeason for Change: Landscape Remodel
Summer is in full swing, and not just for the kids. The start of summer has been the kick-off to a season for change around my home - literally AROUND it. We have started our major landscape remodel...
View ArticleLetterpress Blocks for Year-Round Decor
These 2 awesome sets of Letterpress Blocks by Mary & Martha each come with 15 carefully chosen letters, and offer you the opportunity to put together at least 11 or more words and sayings based on...
View ArticleFree Printable: I Love You More Than…
A heaping spoonful of love and a dash of humor - 2 of the most important things we as moms need to simply make it through the day sometimes. I mean, you've got to have a sense of humor to decide to...
View ArticleMake and Mingle Linkup Party #10
Since I was off the grid there for a few weeks, I’m just going to start a fresh Make and Mingle Linkup Party today and give everyone through next Wednesday to share all your great links and posts. If...
View ArticleDecor Jewelry: Little Embellishments
I've always been that "little something extra" girl. You know, the kind that adds a sticker or ribbon to a card, the extra tags and tie-ons to gift boxes, or the charm on the handbag. It's just my...
View ArticleLiving on an Island & Linkup #11
It's time to catch up with a Make and Mingle Linkup Party. First though, I want to share a story about the island I have been living on (and not the sunny, sandy kind we all love,) and then let's take...
View ArticleQuatre-Quarts Easy Pound Cake Recipe
This has become my go to recipe for an easy shareable dessert. Jacques Pépin's favorite quatre-quart ("four quarters" because it is made with equal parts flour, sugar, eggs and butter) is an easy pound...
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