Heading on up: Installing New Stair Risers

Installing Stair Risers

I hope you all had a good weekend!    It poured like cats and dogs Saturday and off and on Sunday.  I pulled the Mother’s Day card on my kids and we went through every drawer and closet hanger, trying on … Continue reading

Monday Motivation: The Key to Success

The Key to Success Quote

If you haven’t noticed…..I love quotes! I surround myself with them, just another piece of clothing that is vital to my day.  They lift me up, challenge me and occasionally they even make me cry.  Inspiration that all of our … Continue reading

Backyard Shed

Shed Door Inspiration

After over 14 months of dreaming about it, I cannot tell you how happy I am to finally start using our backyard shed!  It has been a long haul….. but only time will tell whether it was a worthwhile project. … Continue reading

Your Child Still Has a Birthday Even if My Kid Has Allergies!

Allergies and cupcakes

I was totally flabbergasted over a recent headline on the Huffington Post: “Why do your kids allergies mean my kid can’t have a birthday?”   Seriously…… do people really believe this crap?  I was a little late joining the party on … Continue reading

Celebrating life in the darkest moments

Grieving

It is never easy to lose a loved one, whether it be a family member or dear friend.  This past year I have been witness to way more visitations and funerals than I cared to attend.  Friends grieving over parents … Continue reading

Happy Birthday Mom!

Today is your birthday and I am embarrassed to say that I couldn’t even get your card in the mail on time.  {Sigh} I was stewing about it today when it dawned on me that I have the perfect avenue … Continue reading

Easy Canvas Prints + {Giveaway}

Easy Canvas Prints

If you know anything about me, then you know that I love pictures.  As soon as you walk into my house, you see them everywhere…. on the wall, on tabletops, pinned to bulletin boards, and even tucked into the bookcases.  … Continue reading

Monday Motivation: Creativity

Monday Motivation

Motivation and Creativity go hand in hand, don’t you think?  I haven’t done a Monday Motivation in a while, but truly think that this quote by Maya Angelou speaks to my soul.  Especially as I am trying to gather my … Continue reading

Goals {2014}

Reaching your goals qoute

I thought it would be a smart idea for me to start listing out my goals for the year.  It is January 21, and I already feel a little behind the eight ball.  Why I expect everything to get done … Continue reading

Bargains and Buyouts: Deal of the Century

Cincinnati Bargains and Buyouts

Today I am going to tell you all about a little gem called Bargains and Buyouts.   If you live in the Cincinnati area, you will thank me!   If you don’t live in Cincinnati, then I hope you live within … Continue reading

Fresh Start ~ 2014 {New Year Resolution}

Tempting Thyme

I love new beginnings, clean slates and fresh starts……and January 1 represents all of these and more!  We have been blanketed with snow these past few days in Ohio, and I for one, think it is so appropriate for this … Continue reading

Year in Review: 2013

Happy New Year everyone! I hope you all had a good time last night, whether partying with friends and family…..or enjoying a great movie with yummy snack foods!   Before I can move into 2014 and the wonder of possibilities … Continue reading

Most Popular Posts of 2013

Most Popular Posts of 2013

I don’t want to admit it, but “2014” is about ready to hit us all in the face!   CAN YOU BELIEVE IT?  I mean, seriously, where does the time go?  I remember hearing my Mom say that same statement when … Continue reading