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Romantic Getaway at a Castle

Visit Castle McKenzie at Tulach Ard of the Scottish Woods in Murphy, North Carolina This comes to us just in time for Valentine’s… a Romantic Getaway!!Maybe you just need to escape the city? Get away from it all? Clear your head? Maybe it’s time to put a little romance back into your relationship? Or start ...

Burlap Passion

I’m In L.O.V.E. with Burlap and all of it’s many uses. This post is completely dedicated to Burlap! First up…Burlap PlacematsThese are found at MomSchooling.Com Second, this super cute Burlap Cuff This came from Pinterest. Third, these are gift tags made of burlap and chalkboard.These are handmade from Simply Classic Gifts. Fourth, Burlap Rosette BraceletFrom ...

What Can Mr. Clean’s Magic Eraser Do?

Well, What Can Mr. Clean’s Magic Eraser Really Do? I found these fabulous tips on DIYLIFE.COM From Mr. Clean’s original “magic eraser” to the generic options, eraser cleaning blocks have made cleaning easier, less messy and dare we say…even fun! Sure, these foam blocks can get the gunk off walls (sometimes even upholstery if you’re ...

Super Cheap and Cute Valentine’s Craft

I love Valentine’s Day, because we all get to celebrate LOVE!! I know some people aren’t very excited about the day, because they don’t have that “SPECIAL SOMEONE” to spend it with, but I for one, love it! Here is a super cheap and cute Valentine’s craft, that was really easy to do. So, I ...

Re-Purposing an Old Media Cabinet

One of our fabulous readers...has sent us a great idea for re-purposing an old media cabinet. Maria over at IDS (Interior Design Solutions) is an Interior Designer in NC and she writes a blog about various design ideas and projects. Here's her very easy fix to a media cabinet that is too short....

Stained Glass Valentine’s Cookies

This yummy dessert idea came to us from Lisa Davala at Spangler Candy. Her article demonstrates how to make Stained Glass Valentine’s Day Cookies. The recipe is fun and turns out a great cookie. Also, kids love them for the cookie and candy all in one aspect, and adults think they look neat with a ...

Cravings and What They Mean

This is such good info to know and it comes to us from “freeformfitness.ca/blog“...

Rustic Bath Sign

A Rustic Bath Sign! I had a blank wall in our shower room, and wanted a great sign for it. And, as mentioned in previous post, I love older, antiqued signs. Lucky me...I had an extra piece of thin plywood that was about 10" wide. I painted the wood black with basic craft paint....

My Baby Minky

I’ve been busy sewing!! I purchased some brown dotted minky from Hobby Lobby, and I’ve been waiting for the perfect time to use it. However, I didn’t realize what a pain it was to sew. 3 different times I attempted to sew a piece of plaid cotton to the backside of my minky material and ...

Super Bowl Food

I found a few more ideas for Super Bowl Food. They are so cute! First up, is these little Football Eggs. The complete recipe for these Spicy Sweet Deviled Eggs is on “My Recipes.com“ Then, use my No-Bake Cookie Recipe and make these cute little footballs.This picture was found on “examiner.com“ And then there are ...

Football Food for Game Day

Over at “20 Going on 80″ I found this great post about Game Day Treats that feature a football theme. Perfect, and just in time for the Super Bowl!! You can see the pictures of the yummy food below, but to get the recipes, visit our girly over at “20 Going on 80” and she ...

Great Advice

Written by Regina Brett, 90 years old, of the Plain Dealer, Cleveland , Ohio . "To celebrate growing older, I once wrote the 45 lessons life taught me. (She said this was her most read and requested column over the years) This is something we should all read at least once a week!!!!! Make sure you read to the end!!!!!!...

Ultimate Link Party GUIDE

Are you a CRAFTER??? If you are, I have compiled a list of Link Parties, in no particular order, where you can SHOW OFF your mad skills! **upload your project pictures and tutorials, and just link back to these sites and thousands of people will see what you’ve created!** This is the ULTIMATE LINK PARTY ...

Cooking Tip by Jen

We have a great tip that just came in by one Jen, one of our readers. She said, ” Use a potato masher when browning ground meat. It breaks it up easier than using a spoon or spatula.” My sister-in-law has the Mix N’ Chop by Pampered Chef, and I used it for this exact ...

Cinder Block Workout-At Home Workouts

John Tracy, one of our readers, shared his "at-home Cinder Block Workout!"Good Ideas"Want to work out but don't have the money to join a gym. You can get a state of the art workout with the following: one cinder block = costs less than $2 one set 3 pound hand weights = $6 or less, old towel, clock with a second hand =$3......

Support for Walgreens Pharmacies

This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of Walgreens. All opinions are 100% mine. I normally try to steer clear of all and any drama, especially when it comes down to politics, but I feel like I need to show my support for Walgreens. (They are my #1 go to for printing ...

Salt Dough Creations

Who knew Salt Dough was so cool? I had no idea! I believe I remember doing something with it as a child, but that could be a delusion as well. In my searches, I have found some really neat creations made from salt dough. First up…Christmas OrnamentsThese were made by Janae Monir. She has a ...

Baby Shower Invites

When my sister said she wanted to throw me a baby shower for our new little one… I was thrilled and started looking for some cute invitation ideas. I found this super adorable Baby Shower Invite on Pinterest.and then we recreated this one…I erased the personal info, just in case… but it’s totally cute huh!!!...

Old Signs

You know the cool thing about being me…is… that’s all I have to be! And it I love it because it makes me happy! I also love old things, and especially old vintage signs. So, this week I’m making two signs. One for my kitchen, and one for my laundry room....

Vitamins For Longer Hair

I love good hair. In fact, since I am currently expecting our baby, I am taking prenatal vitamins. And yes, my hair and nails do grow long while using them. However, I have recently found a new vitamin that helps promote hair growth....

Cheap Kitchen Redo

Oh, sometimes I really do wish I planned better! This is an after-the-project-is-finished photo. To begin, imagine it looking completely different, and then…I turned it into this!! (haha, I know there is no imagining what you couldn’t see before, but this is completely different!!) *Keep in mind, this is an old house, and everything I ...

Love Languages

Have you ever heard of someone say, “that’s my love language.” Or, “that must be their love language.” …and have NO CLUE as to what they were talking about? Well, let me fill you in… “What if you could say or do just the right thing guaranteed to make that special someone feel loved? The ...

Happier Children

As many of you, my fabulous readers, know…I am a mother of 3 great girls, and about 8 weeks away from having our fourth child…a son! Yeah!! Our oldest is 10, our middle is 7, and our youngest is 3 years old. I have done my very best at being a mom, and teaching my ...

Best New Year’s Gift

In my own opinion, the VERY best New Year’s Gift is a… …CALENDAR for the New Year! We all have need of calendars. Some people prefer the new and improved digital or iphone calendar. However, I’m a girl that likes to see things in writing. Therefore, if you are like me (woot woot), a calendar ...

S.M.A.R.T. Goal Setting for Resolutions

With this being the end of 2011 and the beginning of our 2012, many of us will be setting New Year’s Resolutions for ourselves. A “Resolution” is now just a glorified term for something “We are going to try real hard to accomplish.” But the truth is, most individuals give it a good TRY for ...