Summer is here! That’s supposed to mean lazy days and laid back schedules, right? Does anyone else feel like they actually have a bit more to do these days? Without the kids’ school schedule dictating mine, I don’t feel as productive or organized. I’m trying to get “my stuff” done while still making time for […]

Hope you’re having a wonderful 4th of July weekend.  Today for Sunday Rewind I thought I would remind you of a few wonderful travel and camping games you can play or DIY. Want the full list?  Click here for instructions and links to fabulous projects. Happy weekend!

This globe was a .25 cent bargain I picked up at a yard sale.  It was revamped for Halloween (twice) and also for Valentine’s Day and then had two remakes for summer, including this one. For the full tutorial and instructions on how to make this globe, click HERE.  This was made with the same […]

Happy weekend!  I am very excited about the upcoming California Women’s Conference  in Long Beach next week.  There are amazing speakers, panels and opportunities to meet and network with other women.  (And the keynote speaker is Arianna Huffington!) Here’s what happened on the blog this week: Sunday Rewind: Beach themed DIY candle holders. Tuesday: Three […]

Happy Mother’s Day!  Last year I made up several of these DIY candle holders and used them in my nautical themed Mother’s Day Brunch.  They were very easy to make and took less than 30 minutes. Click here for the full supply list and instructions.  Enjoy and happy crafting! Planning a brunch?  Here’s 40+ great […]

Happy Mother’s Day weekend!  Miss anything on the blog this week? Sunday Rewind:  I still love this beach-inspired bookcase makeover I did last year. Wednesday: I share my “must have” wine tools and gadgets and why they are essential. Hope you’re having a great weekend!  

Hi friends!  Today on Sunday Rewind I am sharing the $50 bookcase I made over last year.  I still love this bookcase and every time I walk past it, I wonder why I don’t hit my Habitat ReStore on a more regular basis.  (Oh yeah… I remember!  I don’t even have time to regularly cook […]

Miss anything on the blog this week?  It’s been a “if you blink, you missed it” writing schedule lately, but I am trying to be a little better about regularly posting.   I even had a Grant story this week! 🙂 Sunday Rewind: Cadillac Margarita Ice Cream  (And you can make it without and ice […]

I love ice cream and I love a good margarita, and this easy recipe lets you have both!  One of the things I love about this no-churn ice cream recipe is that you just mix and refreeze the ingredients.  No need for an ice cream maker! It is so yummy and creamy, with a little […]

Procrastination and I go way back.  I promised this week that I would be writing a bit more.   I think I will start that next week. Sunday Rewind:  A yummy Mexicorn Dip. Wednesday: How Instagram has had a negative impact on the frequency of my blog posts and hurt my inner storyteller.