Saturday, December 29, 2012

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 ...

Saturday, December 15, 2012

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...

Tuesday, December 11, 2012

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...

Saturday, December 8, 2012

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...

Wednesday, December 5, 2012

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...

Tuesday, December 4, 2012

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...

Monday, December 3, 2012

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...

Friday, November 30, 2012

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 ...

Monday, November 26, 2012

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 ...

Friday, November 23, 2012

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...

Saturday, November 17, 2012

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...

Friday, November 16, 2012

Wednesday, November 14, 2012

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...

Tuesday, November 13, 2012

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...

Thursday, November 8, 2012

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...

Monday, October 29, 2012

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.  ...

Wednesday, October 24, 2012

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 ...

Tuesday, October 23, 2012

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 ...