Curb Appeal
The hardest part about buying an older home is the constant need for repairs. Every year we tackle another big project, this year it is time for the siding. Here is what we started with: Front South Back We've been saving up for this project. We knew that w...

Mmmm Coffee....
**The product you see in the photo was given to me in exchange for my honest evaluation. All opinions expressed are my own.** My kids eat hot dogs, and mac and cheese. I have an unhealthy addiction to baked goods. I like my steaks medium rare, I even shop...

Here's The Scoop
Summer is finally here ! I am excited to share this little teacher appreciation gift I whipped up for the kids' teachers. (BTW when did they grow so tall?) We have a great local ice cream shop so I picked up some gift certificates and created this pithy lit...

Staying Warm
I always love to get something for free . Today I get to share the love! Christmas is my favorite time of the year. It's also the busiest, so when January rolls around I like to snuggle up by the fire. With that in mind I am sharing coffee and a book today....

The Cup is half FULL
My mom taught me that whatever you look to find in the world you will find. I dare you to try it. Pick a number, a color, a car brand etc and see how many you see in the next week. But I digress, this is about why I can see that the cup is half full not hal...

Cracked Up!
This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of O'Keefe Working Hands  for  Smiley360  . All opinions are 100% mine. I bought my first container of O'Keefe Working Hands earlier this winter when I got my second fissure of the year in early November! I w...

The Next Chapter.
Today marks the start of a new school year. This year that looks different for us. My Vet and I have always been proponents of homeschooling, now it's our turn to take the plunge. Don't worry this blog is still going to focus on homemaking skills. Although,...

Cracked Up!
This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of O'Keefe Working Hands  for  Smiley360  . All opinions are 100% mine. I bought my first container of O'Keefe Working Hands earlier this winter when I got my second fissure of the year in early November! I w...

Phase 2
It's been a long time since I last updated you on my sneaky, sneaky living room floor upgrade. Mostly because I've been distracted and waiting for My Vet to be gone for a week. My Vet doesn't like living in mid-construction so I try to wait. Additionally, M...

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**Repost, originally posted on gapfillers.org In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth. The earth was without form and void, and darkness was over the face of the deep. And the Spirit of God was hovering over the face of the waters. And God s...