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…
5 Home Tips & Hacks and The Project Stash Link Party
Wow, it sure has been hot here the past couple of days. In fact, this morning it was 75 degrees with humidity at 90% at 6:00 am. I really worked up a sweat while I was walking our dogs (Simon & Curtis) this morning! Let me tell ya, that morning shower sure felt good. Well,…
Texas Pete Hot Sauce Gives Your Recipes Extra Flavor (Like These Red Velvet Cones)
This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of Texas Pete for SocialSpark. All opinions are 100% mine. The other day, my husband, youngest and I went out for lunch at a local restaurant and one of the daily specials was their buffalo chicken sandwich. When I asked the server to describe this…
6 Summer Fashion Crafts & The Project Stash Link Party
The weather here is absolutely beautiful! The cold front has passed through and we’re experiencing highs in the 70s with low humidity. It’s absolutely dreamy. Looking over last week’s party link ups, we thought it would be fun to feature 6 summer fashion crafts so you can look amazing while enjoying this beautiful weather. Take…