Life, Family, and Home - Simplified & Sweetened
The hustle and bustle of Christmas is over and the decorations are stored in the attic or garage…hopefully! Now is the perfect time to get your house in order! With winter weather forcing us to spend more time indoors, it’s more important than ever that our home stays as clean as possible and that we maintain a safe and clean environment. Having the proper tools on hand is just one simple step that you can take toward having a cleaner home this winter. [Read more…]
We’ve been watching some big games on tv, and there are still a few more big one to go! And with the winter weather finally upon us, there’s no better time to celebrate game night with a nice bowl of Progresso Chili. Stews and chilis are some of my favorite comfort foods, and that’s just one reason I love serving them for game night! They are also foods that you can serve to most anyone, and if more people show up to your get together, there’s usually enough to go around!
Progresso Chili comes in convenient pouches and can be whipped up in minutes using your microwave or stove stop. And they are thick and feature large chunks of meat and beans! It’s a great way to to dine on a dime! It’s also goes great on a buffet of appetizers and other game night foods, and is the perfect take along item for pot lucks! [Read more…]
Greetings! Welcome to Friday Favorites! I’m very excited to roll out our first round of Valentine’s Day features for the year! So fun!
But before I get to that I have one quick announcement. A few week’s ago I announced that we’d have a Friday Favorites giveaway coming up. The giveaway is celebrating our 300th week of partying. I chose not to do the giveaway on week 300 because of the holidays falling on the same weeks…anyway, I will be moving forward with a giveaway next week!
We will have two great prizes from Pavilion, and you will be able to enter on any of the host blogs. All you have to do is link up a post! Additionally we’ll have other entries for sharing the linky party & giveaway, as well as entries for being a follower! So be sure and come by next week, so you don’t miss out on the fantastic prizes! [Read more…]
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What’s your love story? My husband and I have a very unique story of how we met, fell in love, and eventually got married. I originally met him in 2003. We were co-workers. I was 20, and he was 27. There was an immediate connection between us from the moment I saw him; I’d definitely call it love at first sight. It wasn’t long before we started dating. Over the next couple of years, we had a lot of fun; there were some talks of marriage, and I was certainly thrilled at the prospects of being a stepmom to little Noah. But the marriage just wasn’t meant to be, at least not at that time. [Read more…]
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Winter weather is finally here, and it often takes a toll on us! For example, you may have noticed that I have not posted since Friday! This is because I’ve been battling a terrible cold and cough. This combined with terrible migraines made it a rough few days for me! The winter weather can also be quite rough on our skin and our lips. One way to ensure your lips are always protected is by using ChapStick®.
Anytime you have a migraine or a cold it’s very easy to get dehydrated, and one clear indication that you may be dehydrated is by looking at your lips. If they are dry, chapped, and cracking, then you should definitely drink some water. [Read more…]
Welcome to another Friday Favorites party! With a new year comes the opportunity to set new goals. On my list of goals, I have a lot of DIY projects and purchases I want to make for my home.
And I think a lot of other homemakers have similar goals and aspirations. For this week’s features, I’ve got some great DIY projects from our friends. I think they will serve as a great inspiration to you! [Read more…]
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The other day I talked about the importance of scheduling and planning your day. For those of you who missed it, here’s a quick recap. I emphasized the importance of setting daily goals and dividing those up in to a set of morning goals and a set of afternoon goals with a lunch in between. By setting your day up in this manner, you’ll be able to focus on a short list of immediate goals, which means you’ll be less likely to get overwhelmed by everything you need to do. You’ll also feel a great sense of accomplishment once that morning list of goals is complete, and dividing your day up ensures that you schedule yourself a much-needed lunch time!
Whether you’re a stay-at-home mom, a mom working from home, or a mom working outside the home, lunch is a key part of the day! And yet, so many people skip it! (Often this includes myself, but I’m working to change that!) [Read more…]
Have you signed up for PINCHme yet? It is a site that offers great freebies to its members. Each month you are given a chance to select a few freebies from a provided list. A couple of weeks later, your sample box arrives in the mail with the samples you selected and some extras! [Read more…]
Nothing makes a home feel more boring and drab than the same decor year after year. As the seasons change and styles come and go, your home or rooms may start to look dated or unappealing. If you’re tired of looking at the same living space day in and day out, liven it up with new and exciting home decor pieces.
If a full remodel isn’t in your budget, adding in fun and quirky pieces can change the look and feel of any room without breaking the bank. Whether you’re shopping for accent furniture or new paintings or bedroom sets, take a look at some easy and affordable room decorating ideas.
1. Shop for Accent Furniture Pieces
A brand new living room suit or bedroom set isn’t always affordable or budget friendly; however, adding in accent furniture pieces can revamp your old or used sofas, beds, or storage furniture. When looking for the perfect accent furniture, think about quality over quantity. An accent piece can be moved from room to room or be used in numerous home decor themes.
For a subtle look, a simple storage bench can add additional space and seating in your home while still changing the look of your room. If you love more quirky styles, a patterned or colorful armchair or accent chair can create a fun and exciting ambiance in your living space. For more affordable pieces, look for stores offering financing or credit options to get discounts on new purchases.
2. Customize Canvas Prints
Creating a new looking in your room can be as easy as hanging wall art. If your home has bare walls or simple decor, adding canvas prints can completely change the look and feel of the room. For seating areas or living spaces, adding canvas prints of your personal photos can take the place of outdated frames.
Similarly, if you prefer creating art yourself, canvases are affordable and easy to obtain to create your own artwork for your bedroom or bathroom walls. For families, letting your children color, paint, or decorate their own canvases can add unique touches to family rooms, playrooms, or office spaces.
3. Create an Oddities Shelf
Storage units are perfect for adding extra space in small rooms or apartments. If you’re struggling to find somewhere to put everything, don’t leave your room cluttered. Investing in a storage shelf not only gives you space for baskets to place your extra belongings, but also allows you more room for unique oddities.
Look at your local home decor stores or discounts stores for fun pieces to place on your shelving. Initial letters, what-nots, framed pictures, and small decorative figurines are perfect for adding character to your room while still keeping your furniture pieces functional and organized.
4. Install New Lighting
From side table lamps to overhead chandeliers, changing the lighting in your home can not only create a new ambiance and look for your old pieces, but it can add additional color and character to any room. Look for lamps and jar lighting that adds additional color into your home.
From patterned pieces to bright and eye-catching looks, installing new lighting can make your room pop. If your home has more subdued or monotone coloring, installing overhead lighting with more intricate details can bring the focal point away from older pieces without overshadowing your already styled decor. You can take a look at Neon Mama for fun neon lighting in your room.
5. Create an Accent Wall
When you’re in a pinch and want to make over the look of any room, creating an accent wall is the perfect way to change up your home decor. Choose a complimentary color that not only matches your room décor but also adds in an extra touch of color or style. For drab monocolored rooms, a beautiful deep blue or green can take an ordinary space and make it look brand new.
Choose a bright or cheerful color for workspaces and a serene light blue for baths. If painting isn’t an option, add a fabric or create a picture collage to bring a new look to your space. Opt for colorful frames or paintings to show a piece of personality while still keeping your space free from clutter.
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It’s been a very interesting football season this year, and we still have a few more BIG games to go! If you follow my blog regularly, you know that we can’t have football without great food! (Can anyone?)
Recently my husband and I were shopping at Sam’s Club when I discovered the perfect game night meal: the Sam’s Club Coca-Cola Family Pizza Combo! [Read more…]
