This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of Tarkett NA for SocialSpark. All opinions are 100% mine. When we bought our builder boring / potential dream home two years ago it was completed and sitting empty, just waiting for the right family to move in and love it. It was too late for us to make any design changes, so I sucked up some of the small things that I personally would … [Read more...]
Archives for May 2014
$10 and 10 Minutes for a DIY Photo Backdrop
May 28, 2014 60 Comments
I take a ton of pictures! Not only for the blog, but also of my kiddos and things around my home. It can be very tiring trying to find new places and backgrounds for photos, and sometimes I need a quick change without going far. I had seen so many tutorials for DIY backdrops out there in the vast unknown that is the internet, but had been too busy lazy to attempt one. I officially threw my … [Read more...]
Small Changes for Big Impact with a Wi-fi Thermostat
May 27, 2014 Leave a Comment
This past weekend I changed out my thermostat that was on the fritz. I chose to upgrade and use a Honeywell Wi-fi Thermostat. In all honesty, this is a project that I would normally have my husband handle, but he was out of town and the heat was rising...it had to be taken care of. And I was shocked to discover how simple the installation really was. For those of you that have been following … [Read more...]
Perfect Teacher’s Gift
May 26, 2014 3 Comments
Personalized Teacher's Gifts The end of the school year is right around the corner and it's now time to start thinking about gifts for your kid's teachers. Each and every year I am completely stumped and at a loss when it comes down to crunch time and I can think of not one gift that really shows my deep appreciation for someone devoting so much time and love to my child. I know that teachers … [Read more...]
Get a Clean Grill with Grate Chef
May 23, 2014 Leave a Comment
This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of Grate Chef, Inc. for SocialSpark. All opinions are 100% mine. Oh how I love to grill! Can you imagine a summer without a barbeque? There are so many great gatherings that tend to happen around our grill and some of our favorite memories are centered around it. But we use it so often that it gets super funky … [Read more...]
Make Everyday Popsicles Look Like Gourmet Popsicles
May 23, 2014 4 Comments
Sometimes I really like to throw my kids for a loop. Just for my own entertainment, really...there's no other purpose other than to keep them on their toes. Yep, I'm that mother. But I'm also the mother who makes popsicles that they can eat for breakfast, so I guess those loops aren't all bad. And really, there's no reason that you could not comfortably feed these gourmet - like popsicles to … [Read more...]
Patriotic Paper Cone Wreath
May 21, 2014 11 Comments
Summer holidays are my favorite. I know that most people prefer Christmas, New Year's or maybe even Valentine's Day, but this girl loves the patriotic holidays best. It may be that I am a military wife, but there is nothing prettier to me than seeing red, white and blue everywhere and feeling my chest swell with pride to be reminded of just how great this country really is. And to kick off my … [Read more...]
Keep your Kid’s Creativity Flowing with a Summer Journal
May 19, 2014 4 Comments
Summer is just around the corner and my kid's are super excited! They love letting their mind's rest a bit and recuperating from a full school and sports schedule. Of course as a mom, I enjoy keeping them working and thinking, so I do what any parent would...sneak it in! Haha! Handwriting seems to be an area that my children could always use some improvement in, so by giving them fun … [Read more...]
Win a Family Trip for Four from Atlantic Luggage (and get some fantastic luggage too!)
May 17, 2014 1 Comment
This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of Atlantic Luggage for SocialSpark. All opinions are 100% mine. I am so incredibly excited to be going to my first blogger's conference this summer, but my enthusiasm was dimmed when it came time to look for luggage. Not only did I struggle to find pieces that were quality made, but the prices blew my mind. I spent some time scouring the … [Read more...]
Marshmallow Popcorn Balls (on a stick)
May 16, 2014 4 Comments
As Memorial Day and all of the summer festivities rapidly approach, I am quickly trying to narrow down some fun new party foods to serve at all of our summer shindigs. This week I was super excited to give popcorn balls a fun new twist. Instead of using corn syrup, I chose to use marshmallows to bind my popcorn. Not only did it hold it all together beautifully, it came out tasting almost like a … [Read more...]
Outrageously Comfy (and ridiculously simple) DIY Sling Sandals
May 14, 2014 39 Comments
Outrageously Comfy (and ridiculously simple) DIY Sling Sandals Last summer I bought a pair of name brand sling sandals that I fell head over heels in love with (pun totally intended!). I paid a premium for them, and I had just one color combo as that was all that was in stock in my size, but I wore them almost everyday from April to October. They definitely started to show the wear and tear of … [Read more...]
How to Easily Grill Pizza (and why you totally should!)
May 12, 2014 20 Comments
Grilling is one of my favorite ways to cook when the weather warms up. It makes me so very happy to not have to turn on my stove or oven and feel like my kitchen is quickly becoming an inferno. We throw the usuals on the grill often, but chicken and steak can only go so far. Sometimes you just need pizza. Since discovering my favorite pizza dough recipe my family rarely eats pizza out, … [Read more...]
