My Grandmother’s Mahogany Veneer Dresser Makeover
Several years ago my grandmother gave me her old high boy. She was running out of space but didn’t want to get rid of it & knew that I would keep it & take care of it. She’s had this…
Cooking with Kids: Semi-Homemade Corn Dogs
Hey y’all!! It’s officially summer! And that means more time with the kiddos, more bored kiddos, and more HUNGRY kiddos! This summer I told my youngest (age 8) that, among other things, he was going to learn to cook. Every…
Do You Know The Face Of Mental Illness?
Every year during Mental Health Awareness Month, I write about some aspect of mental health – being an advocate, getting involved, taking the pledge, volunteering. It’s the last day of May & I haven’t done my usual post. This year I had…
How To Clean Silver Quickly & Naturally
Every spring I like to use my grandmother’s teapots as centerpieces on the dining room table. But I never like cleaning silver because I have flashbacks of Grandmother buying every expensive formula & cloth combo known to man that was…
1 Skillet Chicken & Orzo
I like the challenge of making delicious & easy weeknight meals using as few ingredients as possible, preferably 5 or less not including the basics (like salt, pepper, turmeric, onions & garlic – I put that ish in everything!). This…
Use Your Gifts to Serve Others
In a women’s forum I attend, we recently talked about how people will question everything you do – from your choices in fashion to your family to your career. One of the ladies mentioned that someone had recently asked her…
Decked Out Apartment Living Room For A Swank Young Couple
Hey y’all! I’ve got another Room Remix to share & this time it’s part of the Spring Into Action Blog Hop! If this is your 1st time here, welcome in! If you’re visiting from Ola’s blog J’Adore Le Decor thanks so much…
Roundup Of All Natural Homemade Cleaning Products
In the spirit of spring, I’m doing a roundup of all the natural homemade cleaning products you’ll ever need. I’m not a conspiracy theorist but I do believe that the toxins in a lot of the products we use in…
Finding Inspiration For A Kid’s Media Room
When we moved into our current home 2 years ago, we had to set some priorities about which spaces needed to be setup first. Once everyone’s bedrooms were in place at least, we had some decisions to make. The open…
How to Make Houston Feel Like Home (Inside and Out!)
This post was kindly written by Bellhops Moving Company. Houston has a lot to offer newcomers. From it’s affordable real estate prices to its booming job market, people are drawn to Houston for a range of reasons. But how can you…
