Editor's Note: As I posted earlier, I broke my wrist last month when I fell on the driveway during a snowstorm. (I went out onto the driveway to take the garbage can in, and I fell immediately!) Luckily for me, my good friend and neighbor, Kim, saw me fall and came right over. (This is a shout out to Kim for all her help during my injury -- thanks, Kim!!) You really appreciate good friends and neighbors in times like these. My neighbor's husband watched my kids for me (thanks, Tyson!), while Kim accompanied me in the ambulance to the hospital. (At least the kids got a fun Continue reading...
Framed Valentine’s Day Collage
Since I broke my wrist just over a week ago, I haven't been working on many projects - I've mostly been icing and resting my wrist, which now has a metal plate and 12 screws in it, thanks to my lovely mishap! Sigh! But my hubby and kids have been so sweet to me (they are the best!), that I just had to show my appreciation! So when I was doing a mini shopping trip at my local Walmart the other day, I picked up some supplies in their crafting section to make an easy and quick framed burlap Valentine's Day collage. Making My Valentine's Day Collage The collage is about the only thing Continue reading...
Great Giveaways This Week
Last week was a doozy. Thanks to an icy snowfall Tuesday, I now have a broken wrist filled with surgeon-inserted metal. Sniff! You may have noticed that I haven’t been posting much lately – it’s hard to get projects done with one hand! But, I figure the least I can do is let you know about some great giveaways happening on other great blogs this week! I am a big fan of blog giveaways! $500 Paypal Cash Giveaway Kristi of the blog, I Should be Mopping the Floor, is running a huge $500 cash Paypal giveaway with 24 other bloggers. The winner, who will be announced at kickoff on Super Bowl Continue reading...
Lemon, Orange and Vinegar Microwave Cleaner
Over the past few months, I have been trying to make the switch from commercial cleaning and beauty products to more natural (and less expensive) homemade ones. That is why I am excited to join some of my blogging friends in sharing our own recipes for beauty and cleaning products! For my product I decided to make an all-natural microwave cleaner. Natural Microwave Cleaner When I clean the microwave, I usually fill a microwavable bowl halfway full with vinegar, microwave it for 1-2 minutes and immediately scrub down the microwave. It works like a charm! I have to tell you, though, that my Continue reading...
Dollar Store Valentine’s Day Centerpiece
Now that I have taken down all the Christmas decorations, my home was looking a little empty! So I decided to get to work decorating for the next holiday ... Valentine's Day! I spotted some great supplies at my local dollar store that I thought I could use to make a beautiful Valentine's Day centerpiece. So I picked up a class candle holder, a heart-shaped glass dish, a red scented candle and some plastic heart scatters -- all for just over $4! I had some Gorilla Glue on hand, so I decided to use that to glue my glass dish to my glass candle holder. Gorilla Glue is very strong -- I've used Continue reading...
Four Popcorn Recipes — National Popcorn Day
My kids and I just LOVE popcorn, so we just had to make sure that we celebrate today -- National Popcorn Day! In honor of the holiday, Mom Home Guide is sharing four tasty and unique popcorn recipes that you can pop up at home in just minutes. I know my children and I will be sharing a bowl or two of homemade popcorn today ... we will just have to figure out which movie to watch together tonight! Sweet and Salty Kettle Corn My daughters and I usually make batches of pre-seasoned kettle corn, but I've learned that making homemade kettle corn is very easy ... and yummy! Continue reading...
Great Giveaways This Week
I am a BIG fan of blog giveaways! One reason is because I've had so much success with entering giveaways this year -- I've won a Kindle Fire HD, my blog redesign and The Pioneer Woman Cooks: A Year of Holidays and a Cuisinart CSB-76BC SmartStick 200-Watt Immersion Hand Blender. . The giveaways are easy to find and enter -- all I do is read the blogs I already love to read, and enter the giveaways on my favorite blogs by entering my email address, liking their pages on Twitter, Pinterest and Facebook, etc. Entering giveaways on blogs is so much better than entering national giveaways Continue reading...
Happy National Rubber Ducky Day
I bet you didn't know it, but today is a special day! That's because it is officially national rubber ducky day! I didn't know about the holiday until just a few days ago, but I am sure glad that I found out! I have been a fan of the rubber ducky ever since I saw Jim Henson's Ernie sing the rubber ducky song on Sesame Street on TV. I sang that song all the time as a child! I used to sing the song to my kids when they were tots, and my daughters told me they always loved when I sang that song! I never knew all the lyrics to the rubber ducky song, but now I do! RUBBER DUCKIE Ernie Continue reading...
West Elm Yellow, Brown and Gray Living Room
I am hoping to redecorate my home's living room, and I am so excited! For my Christmas gift, my husband made me a popsicle stick sofa (so cute) and said I could go shopping for a sofa. I can't wait! I've done a little shopping so far, and at the moment, I am crushing on West Elm! I love their modern color schemes and their small-scale furniture, which should work for my small living room. I am loving a yellow, brown and gray color scheme. I have my eye on the Paidge sofa. Isn't it cute? At 72.5"w x 38.5"d x 34.5"h., I think it would fit well in my home's small 20 foot x 10 foot living Continue reading...
Reduce Energy Use and Stay Warm – #LearnandConserve Giveaway!
If you are looking for ways to keep warm this winter for less money, you have come to the correct place! As an ambassador for NRG Residential Solutions, I have been learning ways to keep my home's energy costs low, even as the temperature outside plummets. I will be sharing all that I learn with you -- not to mention a super "hot" giveaway! This month I will be competing against other local bloggers through the NRG Residential Solutions Learn & ConserveSM Blogger Challenge to see who can conserve the most energy throughout this month. (You can follow along by checking the Continue reading...
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