Last Sunday I was invited to brunch and a blogger showcase at the Queen of Hearts Antiques & Interiors in Alpharetta, GA, and I was blown away by the talent of the dealers they have! There was so much inspiration and I came away with alot of ideas I’d like to try myself. Everywhere I turned, it was as [...]
Read MoreBecoming a Stay At Home Mom – Part Two – The “performance evaluation”
I want to share a little bit more about the difficulties I went through in the transition from working to staying at home with my children (see part one of this story HERE). Before becoming a stay at home mom, I had visions of how thin and fit I would be because I would have [...]
Read MoreEasy Easter or Spring Cupcakes
Spring is finally here, despite the cold, and with Easter right around the corner, its time for some Spring-time fun with picnics, Easter egg hunts, and outdoor parties coming soon. Time for a fun, easy to make dessert recipe that will wow your guests, like these flower, lemon and bee cupcakes. (I saw the idea [...]
Read MoreEaster Egg Rice Krispies Treats
If you are looking for an easy, make ahead Easter treat idea this year, I’ve got a good one for you. I made these egg-shaped Rice Krispies Treats® for my oldest’s first Easter egg hunt and they were a big hit with all of the kids. And they made for a festive presentation at the party. [...]
Read MoreFraming a Mirror with Tile – A Home Depot Do-It-Herself Project
So last Thursday I attended a Home Depot Do-It-Herself Workshop and it was soooo much fun! And I learned some great tips to share with you. The workshop that night was “Inspired by Pinterest: Framing a Mirror with Tile”. And it WAY exceeded my expectations! I was expecting maybe 10 people and one instructor around [...]
Read MoreTamale Pie
Tamale Pie is one of those comfort food recipes my mom would turn to on a busy night when we were kids and it was one of our favorites. It is also one of the few casserole-type dishes I can get my 5-year old to eat by telling him that the cornbread on top is [...]
Read MoreHow to Make New Friends as a Stay At Home Mom
The isolation that comes with being a stay at home mom was one of the hardest things I had to adjust to. I posted more about that here. When I quit my job to be a stay at home mom, all of my friends still worked and were busy during the day. Sometimes we met [...]
Read MoreBecoming a Stay At Home Mom
It is easy to imagine the many joys of being a stay at home mom, and to celebrate all the good that comes with it. In this four or maybe five part series though, I want to share some of my struggles because those are the things that no one talks about that can blind side [...]
Read MoreMaking a Drop Cloth Slipcover
Well, I am proof that making a drop cloth slipcover is a project a novice sewer can accomplish! Especially with the help of the six part video tutorials posted by Miss Mustard Seed! I am a huge fan of Miss Mustard Seed and I love her style. I’m definitely looking for ways to incorporate her ideas [...]
Read MoreItalian Stuffed “Shells”
Always in search for what to make for dinner, especially while on my low-carb kick, I found THIS recipe on Pinterest, titled Spinach & Mushroom Stuffed Zucchini “Shells”. YUM! Doesn’t that look good! Hubby agreed. I read through the comments on the forum this recipe was posted on and decided to adopt some of the suggestions people [...]
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