We love having friends over for dinner to celebrate various events, and especially throughout the holidays. One thing that I am super excited about this year, is our brand new dining table, made by my hubby. He has worked so hard on it, and it’s awesome to finally get to show it off! I have… Read More DIY: Handmade Napkin Rings
Who here has yet to finish their Christmas shopping? I know some of you aren’t admitting it, or are forgetting something. There are only a few shopping days left before Christmas, but don’t worry! Walmart has a large selection of gifts and stocking stuffers that should make the last minute crazy shopping, just a little… Read More Last Minute Stocking Stuffers at Walmart
My girls were assigned a service learning project at school this year, and they both chose some really good ideas to help out our local community. One of my girls collected canned goods to donate to Christmas Cheer, a local organization that gives food and gifts to those in need. My other daughter chose to… Read More A Time for Giving and a Lesson in Being A Good Citizen
It’s the time of year when parties are happening just about every weekend. Between Thanksgiving and Super Bowl Sunday (yes, I count that), there are so many chances for entertaining guests. Crock-Pot recently came out with the Crock-Pot Hook Up Connectable Entertaining System, and it’s really pretty cool. I was sent a 3qt Oval, and… Read More The Crock-Pot Hook Up Connectable Entertaining System
When I think about Christmas decorations, I think of ribbons and bows, and snowflakes. I, of course think about Christmas trees, and I almost instantly think about poinsettias! Those plants are just beautiful to look at. The bright reds and bold greens make any holiday decor, that much more festive. I’ve always seen them in… Read More DIY- Getting Festive with Poinsettias
I love the holidays, and decorating for Christmas is a bunch of fun. This year, I have an amazing dining table thanks to my dear hubby… Yes, he built our dining table, and he did a great job.. Now, I get to decorate it! Last October, I went to the Walmart Home Office and got… Read More DIY Holiday Table Centerpiece Wreath
Walmart recently got in some really cute wooden crafts that are perfect for the holidays! They have all kinds of really cute, pre-cut wooden crafts that make great decorations, or just make a good craft for the kids to do! I was sent a bunch of the craft projects after my last visit to Walmart’s… Read More Fun New Wooden Crafts at Walmart
Oh! And he has a new boxed set coming out, for only $24.95, exclusively at Walmart! Read on! Yes, I truly did get to meet Garth Brooks, and it was the most awesome experience ever. When I heard that I was chosen for this trip of a lifetime, I couldn’t believe it. I was so… Read More I Met Garth Brooks!! #BlameItAllOnMyRoots
It really seems like Fall has slipped by without much thought. All of the Fall decor was in and out of my local stores before Halloween was over, which made for a very difficult post on specifically that… Decorating your home for Thanksgiving. I couldn’t find anything I wanted in my local stores, so I… Read More DIY- Paint Your Own Thanksgiving Decorations
So, many of you know that I’ve been on Weight Watchers for a few months now. I’ve been doing pretty good, and have lost about 1/2 of the weight I need to make my goal weight. This time of the year is probably going to be the toughest for me, as far as watching my… Read More Pumpkin Spice Muffins- A Healthier Snack or Dessert Option
