Category Archives: Inspire

Why I LOVE Pinterest!

By now you may have heard of the craze called Pinterest, an internet site where you can browse and “pin” all sorts of pictures from food, fashion, home decor, DIY, photography, to name just a few.  In case you are not familiar with this site (www.pinterest.com) here’s basically how it works.  A friend invites youContinue reading “Why I LOVE Pinterest!”

Biggest Bang For Your Buck {Cleaning/Organizing A Bedroom}

I always ask my girls when we go to clean their room what is the “biggest bang for their buck” to which they respond, “MaKinG oUr BeD.”  It’s always the first thing we do when we clean-up their bedroom.  And not only is it the thing that takes the least amount of time, it makes the room look 90%Continue reading “Biggest Bang For Your Buck {Cleaning/Organizing A Bedroom}”

You have the ability…

to do GREAT things. You are ABLE to make the best out of the life you were given. The type of impact you offer this world is UP TO YOU. Please take time to watch this inspiring video below… Are you going to continue to feel like you were dealt bad cards for your life? OR areContinue reading “You have the ability…”

Spring is in the Air

Just a few days ago I saw my first robin of the season.  To me this has always been a SpEcIaL sign that spring is on its way.  When I taught first grade I always loved watching the excitement on the faces of my students when we would spot the first robin on the fieldContinue reading “Spring is in the Air”

Don’t Get Caught Up in the Catch Up

How long is that to-do list of yours?  2 pages?  20 items? How many times have you made pRoMises to your loved ones that as soon as your list is marked off then life will be better and you will be able to FINALLY give them your full attention? Having lists can be a goodContinue reading “Don’t Get Caught Up in the Catch Up”

Peace With Food {Over Rating Self-Control}

Boy, I messed up this past weekend and lost “PeAcE WiTh FoOd”.  {Sigh}  Here’s the story, maybe you can relate.  I went to the grocery store to get some items for dinner.  My kids had been begging me to have hot-dogs.  So, hot-dogs and turkey burgers it was.  As I was getting the items I picked up some chipsContinue reading “Peace With Food {Over Rating Self-Control}”

LIVING IT: Exterior Home Makeover

Check out a completed “Live-It List” item from one of our readers! I wanted a new look for the exterior of our home.  Check out what I did! I ordered the supplies from Dyebrick (http://www.dyebrick.com/) After looking at their color panels we decided we would try staining our brick Rustic Brown. Starting out we orderedContinue reading “LIVING IT: Exterior Home Makeover”

Master Bedroom Makeover {Robynn}

My family and I had lived in our house for about 1 year when we were asked if we would be willing to have our house on our town’s HoLiDaY HoMes ToUr.  Up to that time I really didn’t know what kind of style I wanted for our master bedroom, so I really didn’t do much with it. Continue reading “Master Bedroom Makeover {Robynn}”