Today’s Whatever Wednesday is a special one! It’s dedicated to FOLK magazine. The editor , himself, has graciously offered my readers (That means YOU!) a chance to win a full years subscription to FOLK magazine ….. FREE!!! !!!GIVEAWAY IS BEING HELD ON MY FACEBOOK PAGE!!!click for details What is FOLK you ask? Directly from FOLK’s [...]
Frugal Friday : Mini quiche recipe
February 24, 2012 · by · 3 Comments
Having so much to do today I knew I needed a hearty breakfast . These scrum-didily-umptious mini-quiche were perfect! I love quiche. Sooo time consuming though. Not these! Using pre-made pie crust (with a cup )cut out circular shapes, plop them in a muffin tin. baked at 375 until firm (approx. 5 min.) Remove from oven, [...]
WhateverWednesday link party and some BIG NEWS!!!
February 22, 2012 · by · 15 Comments
It’s Wednesday already?! How did that happen? Well, it’s here and it’s a beautiful day outside. I’m in serious need of some sunshine lately because I have been feeling so yucky and nasty for the past few weeks…..blah. But, it’s all for a good reason… because….. We’re going to have a new addition around this [...]
Frugal Friday : Make your own slipcovered sofa
February 17, 2012 · by · 4 Comments
WhateverWednesday link party
February 15, 2012 · by · 4 Comments
I have to agree with you all . Last weeks favorite link 21 Rosemary Lane: Beautiful paper wreath Then Shabby Cottage Collectibles shared these fun planter ideas and this is so cute, not only the project but the little story behind it …so sweet. Thank you Petites Passions for sharing! What have you [...]
Living room update
February 12, 2012 · by · 2 Comments
I am so excited to announce we are actually talking about doing something to the living room!! Not what you were expecting , right? Well , Let’s see….6 months ago we moved into this house. Only one month ago I broke down, cleaned our nasty carpet, removed the wall paper and started using our living [...]
Old crusty windows become art
February 11, 2012 · by · 4 Comments
Frugal Friday : Create your own birthday cake
February 10, 2012 · by · Leave a Comment
Birthday cakes can be expensive. Especially when you get into custom order cakes. All those cute little decorations are awfully cute. But, why pay so much for them? My youngest son had his second birthday recently . Wanting a small family get together , I didn’t intend on spending a lot of money . With [...]
WhateverWednesday link party
February 8, 2012 · by · 5 Comments
Last weeks WhateverWednesday fabulousness : In First place Decorating Insanity In Second place from A to Being In third: Primed Pondered and Perfect pantry make-over Today We have had what seems like our only snow day this Winter, the kiddos are sick, and I feel so uninspired and lazy. I don’t think I will [...]
a poor man’s donut recipe
February 6, 2012 · by · 8 Comments
I woke up this morning craving donuts. But, not just any donuts. The most amazing , crispy on the outside, soft and warm on the inside donuts. Donuts that will keep you going back for more…which , probably, isn’t a good thing. My greatest memories of my childhood were of my time spent at my [...]
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