Happy Earth Day! Hopefully you’ve been able to get outside and enjoy the beauty of Mother Nature this weekend. The hubs has unfortunately been cooped up in the library studying for finals, but I’ve spent the entire weekend working in the garden and entertaining the dogs with long walks. I’m ready for his exams to […]
Categories: Food,Gardening,Holidays,Home Improvement,Inspiration,Natural,On the Cheap,Organization,Recycled
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- April 22, 2012 – 7:01 pm
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- By Shayla
Spring has sprung! This week our daffodils bloomed, as if to announce that sunshine, blue skies, and green grass are on their way! Each time I’m greeted by these cheerful yellow flowers, I can’t help but smile and feel thankful for the promise of new beginnings and fresh perspective that come with this season. Welcome, […]
Categories: Freebies,Friends & Family,Holidays,Inspiration,On the Cheap,Organization
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- March 4, 2012 – 10:35 pm
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- By Shayla
There’s something super sweet about handmade valentines. Some of my favorite memories from childhood involve sitting at the kitchen table (covered head to toe with glue and glitter!) making cards for my friends. Ok, let’s be honest…..this scenario still happens at my house today, even as an adult. Every year on Valentine’s Day, my sweetie […]
Categories: Freebies,Gifts,Greeting Cards,Holidays,Inspiration,On the Cheap
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- February 4, 2012 – 12:32 pm
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- By Shayla
Wrapping gifts is one of my very favorite things about the holidays (in fact, I’ve mentioned before that one of my dream jobs is to be a professional gift wrapper in the mall during Christmas). I love searching for cute gift wrap and coordinating the ribbons and embellishments to match my holiday decor….in fact, I probably obsess […]
Categories: Gifts,Holidays,Inspiration,Organization,Uncategorized
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- December 23, 2011 – 4:27 pm
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- By Shayla
Wow, I can’t believe Thanksgiving is less than two weeks away! This will be my second year hosting and I’m really looking forward to it. Putting such a big meal together always seemed like an overwhelming task, but last year I learned that starting preparations a few days in advance not only makes the process […]
Categories: Decor,Food,Freebies,Holidays,Inspiration,On the Cheap,Organization,Party
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- November 13, 2011 – 10:16 pm
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- By Shayla
Yes, I’m still here! I appreciate all the calls and messages we received from friends and family checking on us after this crazy weekend of earthquakes in Oklahoma. We’re totally fine! What a bizarre feeling, though, to be jolted awake from a deep sleep by the sound of your house vibrating all around you. Not […]
Categories: Decor,Friends & Family,Holidays,Inspiration,Natural,On the Cheap
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- November 6, 2011 – 11:41 pm
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- By Shayla
My favorite part of Halloween has always been decorating pumpkins. I have fond childhood memories of carving Jack-O-Lanterns with my brother Trent and now, as bigger kids, Jason and I continue the tradition. Needless to say, it usually turns into a competition between the two of us to see who can create the best pumpkin. […]
Categories: Decor,Friends & Family,Holidays,Inspiration,Pets
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- October 29, 2011 – 2:48 pm
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- By Shayla
Happy National Get Organized Week, y’all! Yes, apparently it’s a real holiday that takes place each year throughout the first week of October. Despite the lack of cake or time off from work, any excuse to organize something is a celebration in my opinion. So, in the spirit of getting organized, I want to share some […]
Categories: Home Improvement,Inspiration,On the Cheap,Organization
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- October 2, 2011 – 8:00 pm
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- By Shayla
Have I mentioned that fall is my absolute favorite time of year? I adore everything about it – aisle after aisle of school supplies, a crisp breeze in the air, colorful foliage, layered outfits, and any recipe in which pumpkin is an ingredient. Let’s just say that if I knew of a place where every […]
Categories: Freebies,Friends & Family,Holidays,Inspiration,On the Cheap,Organization
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- September 25, 2011 – 11:09 pm
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- By Shayla
It’s fall, y’all! Now that the beloved Pumpkin Spice Latte has reappeared on the menu at Starbuck’s, I am officially ready to dig out the cozy clothes from the back of my closet. In fact, this morning I did a little window shopping with latte in hand just to check out the latest eye candy…..all […]
Categories: Fashion,Inspiration
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- September 10, 2011 – 6:22 pm
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- By Shayla