Truth be told, I am not a big Halloween fan. I don't like the scary aspect of it, the ghosts, vampires, zombies, etc. BUT I do love playing dress-up, and I love getting to use my creativity. This Scarecrow costume is my old standby. If I can't come up with anything else (or don't have time), I ...
Easy 3 Ingredient Cheese Dip- With REAL Cheese
This recipe was born out of a desire to eat my weight in cheese dip during a past Super Bowl, without sacrificing the quality of the food I was putting in my body. I think it's only fitting to share it now, as we embark on another Super Bowl! Go, Patriots! The fake cheese in the box has its ...
Sweet Sundays
I forgot to hit publish on this one over a month ago! ~ I'm savoring sweet sweet Sundays with my girls. ❤ Since the sewing machine was still out from last week when my 11yr old son begged to stitch up his favorite sweatpants -bless his frugal heart-, we bought some fabric and started on ...
The Most Greatest.Gift.Ever
As I held the phone in my hand talking to the receptionist and looking at my calendar I held my breath and tried not to let my worry show through the phone lines when she gave me the next available appointment date. My words said “Great, I’ll take it, thank you”, but my heart said, “Oh ...
Easy Super Bowl Snack Mix: Cute Last Minute Party Idea
Need a last minute snack idea for the super bowl, but short on time, or maybe ambition? I’m guilty of both this year! Well then give this little shortcut a try! It’s still creative and cute, and will impress your guests, but you won’t have to go to much fuss at all. Yeah! That's ...
What is Making YOU Smile Today?
~What is Making YOU Smile Today?~ Last week I shared this image on my Facebook Page: With the caption: Is there anything more glorious than a brick of new pencils? Yes there is, getting to sharpen them! I’m a self-proclaimed office supply addict, so I get that you all may not be as ...
Happy Birthday, Dorothy. Life is Hard.
My mother-in-law has been with Jesus for almost 9 years. Cancer took her all too soon. In August of 2007 we welcomed our first son into this world, within a week she and my father-in-law told us that the doctors had discovered she had cancer. It was in her colon and pancreas. What? I thought ...
Go For Broke Day, I’m All In
I’m a huge fan of bizarre holidays. I look for a way to celebrate or put a theme to whatever I can. I have so many dates to celebrate marked on my calendar it’s ridiculous… and awesome. Did you know that today is “Go For Broke Day”? It’s a day where you put it all out there, and take a risk. ...
Tea & Crumpets, or Whatever
It's a Tea & crumpets kind of day. Well okay, here it's more like water and donuts. I just wanted to give you another visual of my favorite soapbox, which is: "Do what works for you". God created us each unique with our own gifts, talents, and interests. You do you, I'll do me. Together ...
My Top 3 Thoughts on Christmas Morning 2015
As we gathered around the tree to open presents, I was left with 3 strong thoughts in my head. This is the first year we have commercialized Christmas in our home in many years. If you’ve been around a while or follow me on Social Media, you know I love Jesus and celebrating Christmas for two big ...