Home Remodeling In mid-2019 we decided it was time to update our laundry room which is also our kitchen pantry. One of the previous owners had installed built-in shelves, but they were starting to sag and had no adjustability. The shelves were stationary and couldn’t move up or down. Some of them were super deep
Making Dinner for a Friend
When a friend is in need of help due to a new baby, a sick child, etc. we all find our own ways to give a hand. Usually, I prefer to provide food. I stock up on these foil containers with paper lids so that I have them in the pantry when necessary. It makes
Celebrate by Kate
Imagine that Pinterest and Party City got together and had an adorable child. That’s how I would describe the party supply boutique Celebrate by Kate located in Madeira. Kate is the actual owner and she’s the sweetest thing ever. Her party supply store carries very fun and unique supplies you will not find anywhere else. Her
Painting Fairy Houses and Clay Pots
I must admit that I fell in love with the idea of having a Fairy Garden this summer. Have I told you lately how much I LOVE the outdoors and gardening, etc.? So when I saw Valerie’s post on Pinterest about her own backyard Fairy Garden, I pinned it immediately and started planning. There is
Chipotle Appetizer
Sometimes you need a quick and easy appetizer. And sometimes you just don’t have the time to throw it together yourself. BUT you want something a little more than the normal chips and jar of dip. When a friend brought this to the pool the other night for an appetizer potluck, we declared her a
38 Things About Me
Happy Birthday to ME! In honor of my 38th birthday, here are 38 totally random things you may or may not know about me. I got married on my 25th birthday. So Happy Anniversary to me too! My Starbucks order is a grande Chai Tea latte, nonfat, no water, 6 pump. I LOVE the smell
Easel Art Gifts
It’s almost the end of the school year. Which can mean “end-of-the-year” gifts for teachers, bus drivers, classroom helpers, etc. So when I saw these 2-packs of miniature easels on clearance at Michael’s craft store, I bought a stack of them. (I noticed other sizes and options in the canvas area on an end-cap not
Stuff My Kids Say
Stella: Mom, let’s take a quick selfie before I get on the bus. (Why does she already know what a selfie is?!?!) Henry: Mom, Charlotte is my ballet teacher. (Alrighty then.) Henry: Mom, can you take a picture of this? And send it to dad? Because I LOVE it! Are you going to buy one?
Oh, the Places You’ll Go – End of School Tradition
I’d be surprised if you haven’t seen this on Pinterest or heard someone else tell you about it. You might ask yourself, who really does this? ME! I have three of these books – one for each kid. I started it at our daycare/preschool. Whenever one of my kids graduates from a classroom, I ask
Getting a Closet Facelift – Part Four: Lesson Learned
I am a pear. I will always be a pear. I used to wear clothes that brought everyone’s eyes to my HIPS/thighs. Now I’ve l learned how to bring people’s eyes to my WAIST. This was my #1 lesson learned from my session with Ainslie. She loved the skirt I am pictured in above (my