Did you stock up on discounted Christmas craft supplies last year? I hope so! Mom and I started a new tradition about three years ago. Every gift gets a unique handmade tag. We use thicker sheets of scrapbook paper as the base, and then embellish with coordinating paper, ribbon, & stickers. This year we found really cute project materials in the…
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House tours are always one of the first things I check out when I find new blogs. I thought it was only fair for me to post mine in return! We had this house built a little less than 2 years ago. It is house #3 for us, and the first one we purchased with the intention of staying more…
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If “woodsy traditional with a bit of sparkle” was a design style, I’d have it down! This year I’ve been into traditional Christmas colors, natural materials, and a few hints of shine & glitter. I’m VERY excited to post my house tour photos tomorrow. As a teaser, I’m revealing my Christmas mantel today! I love the bronze metal matting on…
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If you read my Liebster Award post, you already know that I love Christmas. However, it’s approaching way too quickly this year! I don’t have time for any big Christmas projects, and I would guess most of you are short on time as well. I didn’t want to give up having a few new homemade touches around the house, so…
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Wow, I woke up to a nice surprise this morning. Amanda from Well-Groomed House nominated me for a Liebster award. I confess, as a new blogger, this was another one of those things I didn’t know anything about. So much to learn! After doing some reading, I found out it is a way for the blogging community to recognize new bloggers….
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A huge part of living a prudent life is taking care of your body. Making good food choices and exercising today will leave you in better shape to enjoy your future. I know this, and try to live it, but sometimes I still need a burst of external motivation to exercise. I received an invitation to review Marika activewear, and…
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This is a great project that could be adapted for any season. My version was just under $20. It could have been $10 if I waited for one of the frequent half off sales. I rarely buy anything at Hobby Lobby full price, but sometimes when a great idea, a holiday deadline, and big blank wall collide, you just have to…
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