Sewing, Crafts, and Home DIY
I ran into a little problem awhile back. We were using some borrowed dressers that the owners needed back, so I started searching for some replacements. I wanted something French country and curvy, and when I stumbled upon two dressers on KSL (Utah's Craigslist) for $150, I was super excited. We went out and bought them, hauled them home, and then I realized that CRAP--these are not solid wood (as claimed to be by the original owners) they … [Read more...]
This post was sponsored by Johnson's Intense Moisture Cream & TheMotherhood. All opinions are my own. Well it's winter...basically. It snowed yesterday, so I guess that means that the glorious days of Fall are behind us. Bring on the holidays, snow, hot chocolate, and comfy boots! Unfortunately, it also means dry, chapped skin. My kids are always the worst victims. Every time we would come to visit Utah (back in the days before … [Read more...]
My table...oh my table. It looks beautiful now, but just listen to the story. So remember my post a little while ago about how I decided to refinish my dining room table again? Well I stained it. And it didn't work. I cannot even express to you how annoying this was. I felt like my table was cursed!! I didn't know what to do. How can a table not take stain?? I decided to build a new tabletop to go over it. So I headed to … [Read more...]
So I did it...I ran a half marathon. And just four months ago I couldn't even run a mile. And I did 13.1. I wish I felt a little more impressed with myself, but I guess I'm just that person who can never be satisfied. But it's what keeps me going, keeps me motivated to do better and try harder. And this is possibly the most unflattering picture of me ever...enjoy! So here's the play-by-play. I woke up at about 6 am and got … [Read more...]
Halloween is right around the corner, each day getting a little bit spookier. One of my favorite parts about Halloween are the Jack-o-Lanterns, all lit up. I love anything luminescent really, so I thought I would try making some tin can luminaries. I know the thought of puncturing a hole into metal can be scary but don't be intimidated, these were actually very easy! Spooky right? And so many possibilities! I definitely see more … [Read more...]
I am part of the Mom it Forward Blogger Community and this post was compensated by AndRuby.com. All opinions are my own. Seems like Deal sites are taking over the world. I, for one, am okay with this takeover. Being a mom with little kids, the days of shopping leisurely are long gone. Taking my kids clothes shopping is something akin to Water Torture. Half the time after I get home I look at my stuff and I'm like, "I bought this??" … [Read more...]
This post is part of a social shopper marketing insight campaign with Pollinate Media Group™ and Lean Cuisine, but all my opinions are my own. #pmedia #HonestlyGood #ad http://cmp.ly/3/8vNxcO. Wanna know what I had for breakfast today? Two peanut butter cookies from last night. Yep--that's how I do it. I treat myself right. Nope...wrong. My life is an ongoing battle of trying to be healthy and giving in to my powerful cravings for … [Read more...]
The post was sponsored by Disney and Monsters University but all opinions and photographs are my own. We have always been a huge fan of the Disney/Pixar film Monsters Inc. So when they came out with the sequel Monsters University, we couldn't wait to see it! We saw it opening weekend and had a blast. My boys just love Mike and Sully! Now that Monsters University is out on Blu-ray, we decided to throw a little viewing party … [Read more...]
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