Smores by the Fire

My Friday Five – School’s Out for Summer!

Lots of activity around here the last week! End of the school year, a work trip for me, a meeting with our realtor (it’s getting real people!) and as much outside time as we could manage in between everything else.…

Tag-a-long bike

My Friday Five – Unofficial Start to Summer

Happy Happy Friday! I cannot believe we’re already at the end of May and time for Memorial Day.  School gets out next week and then we’ll have a 2nd grader, is even harder to believe! We’ve got some fun festivities…

Best Yard Games for Your Next Outdoor Party

Best Yard Games for an Outdoor Party

If your summer plans entail hosting or attending any backyard bbq’s, picnics, family reunions or other outdoor parties, you need to stock up on some yard games that make any outdoor gathering more fun – for kids young and old(er).…

25 Creative Wall Decals for Kids Rooms - - glow in the dark, Star Wars, Favorite teams, space, Harry Potter, transportation, nursery themes and more!

25 Creative Wall Decals for Kids Rooms

Wall decals are a creative and easy way to change out the theme in your kids rooms. Plus, they’re removable and won’t damage the walls! I don’t know about your kids, but my son seems to change interests like the wind.…

Faux Iron Headboard - Spare bedroom and office makeover

Easy Redecorating Ideas – Big Impact!

Vinyl wall art can completely transform or act as that perfect accent to complete a room. It’s an easy redecorating idea that’s as simple as peel, stick, done! I’ve been in a bit of a decorating quandry lately. We’re in the…

My Friday Five – Mother’s Day Recap

Happy Friday the 13th! My grandpa was born on Friday, May 13th back in 1910, so I think good thoughts on this superstitious day. I hope all you moms out there had a nice Mother’s Day! How have we already fast forwarded five…

Top 10 Tips for Hosting a Garage Sale

Top 10 Tips for Hosting a Garage Sale

Whether you call it a garage sale, yard sale or rummage sale, these sales are a great way to declutter your house and make a bit of cash in the process. I recently just hosted my first garage sale. I learned a…

Spicy Ranch Chicken Tacos

Spicy Ranch Chicken Tacos

Is taco night a weekly occurrence in your house?  If so, you may have to kick it up a notch with these spicy ranch chicken tacos. Make the chicken in your slow cooker for an even easier weeknight meal! We generally…

Salon Spa W - Yelp Elite Event

My Friday Five – Spring Catch Up

Happy Friday! It’s been a while since I’ve done a Friday Five post, so I thought I’d do one over some of our happenings over the last few weeks. 1 | Styling Secrets – I was invited to a Yelp Elite event…

Partial Sun Container Garden

Make a Shade Loving Container Garden

You may have more plant options for a shade loving container garden than you think. Check out this recipe for a colorful pot in a shady spot.  We have a bit of a challenging yard for doing much gardening since…