It's All Over...

It's a little sad when Christmas is over. The stockings were hung by the chimney with care...  However, the porch pots have fallen over ...

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Christmas Trees!

Having the perfect tree for Christmas is a matter of taste.  Artificial, freshly cut, or made from recycled items.  From traditional trees t...

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The Kids' Bathroom

I've mentioned how my mind jumps from one thing to another. Today, in true form, I'm jumping from decorating the Christmas tree to d...

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Decorating the tree

The little man had more fun putting the wire hooks on the ornaments than he did hanging them... While my 11 year old rearranged most of what...

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Tools You Need

Having a conversation with Big A is usually very helpful.  But some days, well, not so much. Me:   Which tools could you not live without w...

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Holiday Porch Pot

I've got a great idea for decorating your porch or any area outside. Make a Holiday Porch or Garden Pot.  It's essentially free - us...

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Decorating the Kitchen (kinda)

Decisions. Decisions. It's the little things, right?  So, can I justify writing a post on dish racks? I have a dishwasher but a lot of t...

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Thank God for Kids

Note: This is the mushiest post I will ever write. Bear with me, and I will go back to my usual sarcasm tomorrow. *********** Growing up in ...

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Cyber Monday!

Shop Amazon - Cyber Monday Deals Week Well it's Cyber Monday.  I'm sure there are billions of deals out there to be had.  I have my ...

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Black Friday

Today is Black Friday.  I don't like Walmart at the best of times, but I avoid it like the plague when it's Black Friday. However, t...

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Happy Thanksgiving!

Happy Thanksgiving!  

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Decorating the porch

Big A asked me today if I had any ideas for decorating the front porch.  Ooooh no... I'm the Queen of twinkle lights and I love decorati...

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The Washing Machine saga continues...

SO, the washer is gone.  (Deep sigh).  It's been a long couple of days.  Really, it was quite traumatic. Here's why it was so traum...

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The Washing Machine

Twas the night before Wednesday, when all through the house Not a creature was stirring, not even my spouse. The pizza was stuffed in the ov...

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Shopping Tips

I haven't even begun shopping for the holidays, but I guess I should.  'Tis (almost) the season!!!  After all, the Christmas music h...

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One Year, Twenty Wishes

I confess, there has been a lull in my enthusiasm this week.  I wasn't sure what my lack of enthusiasm was due to, I just know that I fo...

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Storm Preparation

I should be painting, but with the storm approaching, I'm choosing to lay low, and dream up comfort food to make before we lose power.  ...

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Bathroom Paint

Well, it's a cold and rainy day.  Which is fine, because the bathrooms need painting, and it's been put off for too long. The first ...

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Painting Tips

A while back I posted tips on painting.  (You can read that post here .)  At the end of the post I mentioned that I still have to paint the ...

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