Friday

What a Mother Really Wants

It’s the Friday before Mother’s Day, do y’all have a gift yet?  There’s always the typical – flowers, dinner, chocolate, spa days, etc.  This post is not about material things for your mother.  It’s about those things that cannot be bought & hold way more meaning with most mothers.  I’ll try to keep it light, […] Read more…

searching for ideas

Searching for Ideas

I consider myself a fairly creative person.  My brain is full of unrealized ideas & random things every moment of the day.  Most of the time I know exactly what I want to blog about.   When it came time to post today, I realized I have nothing ready!  There are more projects waiting to […] Read more…

teaching kids to cook

The Importance of Teaching Kids to Cook

Yes, kids can learn to cook!  I’ve had my son in the kitchen “helping” since he was about 3 years old.  Even if all he was doing was helping to measure & stir, he was still learning some valuable cooking lessons.  He also learned a little math & science!  I’m no child raising expert (whatever […] Read more…

Finish it Friday for February + Giveaway Winner

It’s the first Friday of the month and it’s time to see what I’ve been up to – besides what you see on the blog!  I’ll also give you a peak at what’s coming up this month.  Today is an extra special day because I’ll also be announcing the winner of the Quilted Charm Tote […] Read more…

normal is boring be extraordinary

Normal is Boring – Be Extraordinary!

Friday has finally arrived!  Are y’all ready for the weekend?  Yes, please!  Guess what else it’s time for?  A Fashion Friday Story with Cents of Style!  These are always so much fun to do and it helps me give y’all a little more insight into what makes me tick – rusty cogs and all.  Plus […] Read more…

Thankful, Grateful, and Blessed

Tips for Planning Ahead

Well, it’s December, the last month of the year.  Although I’m still getting things ready for Christmas, I also like to take time this month to prepare for the year ahead.  I thought I’d share some things I do to try to make the year less hectic.  Over the years I’ve found many services and […] Read more…

Getting Ready for Christmas

Getting Ready for Christmas

Is everyone a little plumper today from all the Thanksgiving eating?  I know I am, thanks to leftover pecan pie and late night online shopping.  Maybe I should have braved the Black Friday crowds to work off some of my pie butt!  Nah, I’ll get a workout spending the rest of the weekend getting ready […] Read more…