Wow, I can’t believe it’s Hump Day. Whenever there is a Monday holiday, it really messes up my “day of the week” mind. Are you the same way? Since Monday was Labor Day, all the kiddos are back in school. Although they have homework and other “obligations” that doesn’t mean that there is no longer…
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DIY Strawberry Vodka
I must admit, I have a love-hate relationship with this time of year. What do I love? The amazing fresh produce available, the second chance at fresh strawberries (the fall crop), the beautiful weather, and the marching band season, just to name a few. What don’t I like? The shorter days, the crazy school schedule,…
Matt Cookies – Coconut White Chocolate Macadamia Nut Cookies
What is one of your all time favorite “after school” memories? Mine has to be coming home to a house filled with the heavenly aroma of freshly baked cookies. I always thought my mom was magical because it seemed as though as soon as I walked into the kitchen, she would be pulling out a…
5 Easy Week Night Dinners & The Project Stash Link Party
Okay, are you totally crazy from all the “back to school” stuff? All the “meet the teachers”, fall sports practices and games, start-up of activities like Cub/Girl/Boy Scouts and other time commitments that you just don’t have time for? I don’t know about you, but often times, when the schedule gets hectic the quality of…
5 Back to School Printables & The Project Stash Link Party
Well, we’ve finished our first week of school and I am once again reminded of how much busier life becomes when school starts. So, I was so happy to discover these amazing FREE printables from last week’s Project Stash. Check these out ’cause I’m sure they will help you and your family stay on top…
Stop by The New York Melrose Place and See How I Reupholstered a Chair in Under 2 Hours!
It’s garage sale season which means it’s the perfect time to pick up a piece of furniture with good bones but is in dire need of a makeover. I found a great desk chair that I turned from drab to fab in less than 2 hours! Isn’t the “new” chair gorgeous? I absolutely LOVE…
5 Back To School Lunch Ideas and The Project Stash Link Party
When does school start near you? Our public schools have historically started approximately August 25th and then ended around the June 5th. Well, with the lovely proficiency tests that Ohio administers to determine how well our school are doing, the educational curriculum has slowly gone from teaching subjects to teaching to the tests. So, this has…
4 Watermelon Recipes & The Project Stash Link Party
Have you been to your local farmer’s market lately? If so, I bet you’ve been enjoying all sorts of amazing, fresh produce! One of my family’s favorites, this time of year, is ice, cold watermelon! We usually just toss our melon into the refrigerator and then cut it up when we’re ready to enjoy some…
5 Free Sewing Patterns for Girls & The Project Stash Link Party!
Okay, I must admit that I am getting used to this amazing weather we’ve been experiencing here lately. Highs in the 70s and lows in the 50s-60s. Oh, and low humidity! The only bummer is that the tomatoes aren’t turning red…it’s not getting hot enough for them. You know what is going to happen, don’t…
Craft Lightning Camp Crafts – Make a Sleeping Bag Potlatch (Girl Scout Swap)
For many years I was a Girl Scout leader for my daughter’s troop. One of my favorite memories was being a volunteer leader at day camp. Being outdoors and totally unplugged from the modern world is one of my favorite ways to spend my time. One of the things we did every year was to…