My mom loved celebrating ALL of the holidays.  She would go all out for Easter, Thanksgiving, and Christmas.  She was the hostess with the mostest!   As a kid, I remember what a big deal Thanksgiving was.  I LOVED eating with my family and extended family and overdosing on ... Read More about Grateful Gatherings (Thanksgiving Hostess Ideas)

Today, I am partnering with Purdy again to show you my favorite tools to use when painting window frames black.  We had these two large windows on one wall in our bedroom that needed some updating.   These are the original wood windows in our home, and they are not in the ... Read More about Painting Window Frames Black

This weekend, we are headed to Kentucky for Memorial Day to see family and friends, and I cannot wait! I am very grateful for this holiday and the chance to remind myself and my children of the men and women who have sacrificed it ALL for our freedom.  Our freedom is very precious and now ... Read More about Last Minute Memorial Day Fun Ideas

Hey friends!   Did you have a good weekend? We sure did!  We got a couple of projects finished in the house, but rested a lot too.  All the boys were gone this weekend, so it was just Sania, Cy, and me at home, and it was SO peaceful!! :)  (Don't tell the boys I said ... Read More about My Pretty Nails (without going to the salon!)

    It's Amazon Prime Day! This is a fun time to find some great deals on Amazon.  Have you been over there to check them out? I have my eye on a few, but haven't pulled the trigger yet. haha! Today, I thought I would share with you my favorite Amazon purchases of 2020 that ... Read More about My Favorite Amazon Products! (*Amazon Prime Day*)

Hey friends! Well, yesterday, I found out that the kids will not be returning to school this year.  I knew that decision was probably coming, but I was in denial.  Now it's truth.   The kids are officially home until August now.   I hate to complain about it during ... Read More about Covid-19 Time Capsule Activity for Kids (and adults)

Hello friends! I hope you are hanging in there during this unprecedented time.  Life looks so unbelievably different for most of us right now, but I know we are going to make it to the other side of this.  What a day of rejoicing that will be! I've been getting extremely antsy with ... Read More about Our Family DIY #BUILDTHANKS Sign for Frontline Heroes!

Friends, I haven't posted on my blog since in 10 days!  Having the kids and Cy home full time has made it really hard for me to find time to work on my computer.  We are all trying to adjust to our "new normal" just like you are, I'm sure.  This is certainly a crazy time in our ... Read More about Gift Ideas for Sending Love to Kids Through the Mail {#socialdistancing}

Happy Monday, friends! Let's start the week off with a $500 Lowe's giveaway, shall we?! Sania is helping me announce this giveaway!  (Can you believe how old she looks in that picture?!  GAH!  She will actually turn 13 in just a couple months.  #lordhelpme) I am ... Read More about $500 Lowe’s Giveaway!

Hey friends! Just wanted to let you know that my family and I are safe from the horrible tornadoes that wreaked havoc on Nashville last night.  The tornado path was about 15 miles north of us.  We only got a lot of heavy rain and winds where we live.  But it's crazy the ... Read More about We are safe in Nashville!