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My Friday Five

My Friday Five

Oh hey Friday, you creeped up on me this week, but I’m happy to see you! Even though summer only officially started this week, I can’t believe that we’re almost to the 4th of July. Slow down please! Here’s what we’ve been up to the last few weeks. 1 | Father’s Day – Todd’s dad

Mason Jar Herb Garden

Mason Jar Herb Garden

Herbs are easy to grow and if you’re looking to keep your crop small, mason jars make the perfect planter and can be used indoor or outdoor (with proper drainage). I know I’ve mentioned it before, but my husband is more of the cook in our family than I am. I get by, but he actually

House Hunting: Expectations vs. Realities

House Hunting: Expectations vs. Realities

As you start down the house buying process, there are a lot of give and takes when it comes to finding “the one”. This post has been sponsored by National Association of REALTORS ®. All thoughts and opinions are my own. As you know if you’re following me regularly, we’re in the thick of prepping

My Friday Five – School’s Out for Summer!

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. 1 | School Days – Carter had his last day of school yesterday. 1st grade

My Friday Five – Unofficial Start to Summer

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 this weekend with a birthday party, graduation party, visit from my mother-in-law, and hopefully a

Best Yard Games for an 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).   While Memorial Day weekend usually is the official kick off for summer, we started

25 Creative Wall Decals for Kids Rooms

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. One day he’s loving Skylanders and the next Minecraft (seriously, I don’t get Minecraft!). Some interests

Easy Redecorating Ideas – Big Impact!

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 process of getting our house sale ready. This means that I don’t want to commit

My Friday Five – Mother’s Day Recap

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 days since then? 1 | Sunny Skies for Selling – My weekend was filled with

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 lot along the way in terms of do’s and don’ts. I had been considering a