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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 …

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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.

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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.

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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 …

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Super Bowl Food

I found a few more ideas for Super Bowl Food. They are so cute! But if you already have your plate full …

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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 …

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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!!!!!!

Avocados

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Avocados from Mexico. You got it, We love them. We use avocados a lot, and they are only $0.50 a piece right now. Basically, 2 for $1.00! Guacamole is a favorite at our house and if you missed it, here is the recipe we use.

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 …

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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 …

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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

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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, …

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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 …

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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.

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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.

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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 …

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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 …

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 …

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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 …